Overview
Retreat on the UNESCO World Heritage island of Yakushima — home to 7,000-year-old cedar trees (yakusugi). Guided forest meditation among ancient trees, waterfall meditation, and coastal walking meditation. Stay in a traditional island guesthouse.
What's Included
- Traditional guesthouse lodging
- All meals (local island cuisine)
- Guided forest meditation
- Hiking to ancient trees
- Transport on island
Typical Day
- 6:00 AM — Sunrise forest meditation
- 7:00 AM — Hearty island breakfast
- 8:30 AM — Hike to Jomon Sugi (ancient cedar)
- 11:00 AM — Forest meditation among yakusugi
- 12:30 PM — Packed lunch in forest
- 1:30 PM — Waterfall meditation
- 3:00 PM — Hike back through moss forest
- 4:30 PM — Rest at guesthouse
- 5:30 PM — Fresh seafood dinner
- 7:00 PM — Evening reflection circle
