Retreats in Japan

Known for martial arts, tea ceremonies, sushi and kimonos, Japan seamlessly fuses the traditional with the modern. But there’s more to this East Asia island than geishas, flower arranging and calligraphy. A long, slender, highly volcanic archipelago, Japan is more than two-thirds mountains, with thousands of bubbling hot springs scattered around the islands. Our retreats in Japan are centred around a Buddhist Kunisaki temple and the city of Kyoto, once the capital of Japan and famous for its gardens, Shinto shrines, imperial palaces and traditional wooden houses. You’ll meditate with a Zen master, sleep on a tatami mat, and enjoy Onsen hot springs and ritualised tea and flower ceremonies. Whatever your style, traditional or modern, you’ll be in excellent hands on our Japanese retreats.