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Nakasendo self-guided walking 5 days

Village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail with five hikes of 1-6 hours

Kumano Kodo self-guided walking 6 days

Village-to-village walking on the Kii Peninsula with five hikes of 2-7 hours
Walking the Kumano Kodo Trail is a spiritual experience. Deepen your spiritual experience with a meditation session in an atmospheric temple beside the Kumano river.

Zen Meditation

1 day

Zen Meditation

Walking the Kumano Kodo Trail is a spiritual experience. Deepen your spiritual experience with a meditation session in an atmospheric temple

 

Soto is one of the three major Zen sects in Japan, handed down by Dougen. Soto is characterized by the style of meditation, called "shikan-ta-za" or "single-minded sitting." At Shorinji temple beside the Kumano River, you'll meet a monk who trained at Eiheiji temple, the main centre of the Soto sect. He'll explain Dougen's philosophy and lead you in a meditation session.

This experience is an Add-on package
This experience is ideal for those staying in Yunomine Onsen or Kawayu Onsen on the Kumano Kodo Trail. All our Self-Guided Kumano Kodo tours offer the opportunity to spend a leisurely second night in one of these hot-spring villages near the Grand Shrine at Hongu. Clients choosing the two-night stay can request this Experience for their intervening free day. 

Downloadable PDF Itinerary

Itinerary

Itinerary Map
Meet at Shorinji Temple

We provide instructions on how to get to Shorinji temple, as well as explanations in English so you can make the most of the session.