
Yoshino Cherry Blossom Mountain Yoga Retreat
A special retreat spent with the beauty of the seasons on Mt. Yoshino, famous for its thousand cherry trees. Spend time aligning your mind and body in nature surrounded by spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. Yoga sessions under cherry trees and meditation in the mountain's tranquility are special experiences while feeling the beauty of the seasons. Touch Japan's traditional spiritual culture while visiting ancient temples and shrines.
Duration
3 days
Category
Zen Retreat
Overview
A yoga retreat on Mt. Yoshino, famous for thousand cherry trees. Enjoy yoga and meditation amid full-bloom cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful autumn foliage. A special program to experience both natural beauty and spirituality while enveloped in the spiritual atmosphere of Yoshino, which has a history of mountain asceticism. Temple lodging and vegetarian cuisine are also attractions.
Itinerary
Day 1
Schedule for Day 1
Activities
6:00: Morning mountain yoga
9:00: Mt. Yoshino trekking
11:30: Mountain meditation
14:00: Shugendo experience
16:00: Hot spring bathing & rest
19:30: Evening meditation
21:00: Free time
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included
- Temple lodging (2 nights)
- Vegetarian cuisine
- Yoga among cherry blossoms/foliage
- Mountain meditation
- Mt. Yoshino trekking
- Shugendo experience
- Hot spring bathing
Meeting Point
Nara, Yoshino
