Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Walking & Yoga Retreat
A special pilgrimage experience to align your mind and body while walking the World Heritage Kumano Kodo. Walk through ancient sacred sites, touch nature and history, and find inner stillness. Yoga sessions in the beautiful nature along the ancient path and meditation before waterfalls are special moments away from daily life. Touch Japan's traditional spiritual culture through visits to the three Kumano shrines.
Duration
6 days
Category
Zen Retreat
Overview
A pilgrimage yoga retreat walking the World Heritage Kumano Kodo. Deepen your yoga and meditation practice in nature while visiting sacred sites that have existed since ancient times. This program allows you to experience purification and renewal of mind and body while visiting Kumano Sanzan shrines, healing in hot springs, and enjoying local vegetarian cuisine.
Itinerary
Day 1
Schedule for Day 1
Activities
6:00: Morning yoga
8:30: Kumano Kodo walking
13:30: Sacred site visit
15:30: Hot spring bathing & rest
17:00: Nature meditation
20:00: Evening meditation
21:30: Free time
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included
- Temple & inn accommodation (5 nights)
- Vegetarian & local cuisine
- Kumano Kodo walking guide
- Yoga & meditation instruction
- Hot spring bathing
- Kumano Sanzan shrine visits
- Nature meditation
Meeting Point
Wakayama, Kumano Kodo