Wellness Experiences

Nachisan Shourekiji Temple zazen meditation

all year (winter and inclement weather, to be held inside)
your expert: Shourekiji Temple’s head monk, Monk Tamagawa
area: Ayabe City center
access: 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi from Ayabe Station


FOREST THERAPY KYOTO

April to early December (depends on snowfall)
your expert: Licensed Forest Therapist and Kyoto by the Sea DMO staff, Jesse Efron
area: Tango Peninsula
access: pick up from Kyotango Omiya Station, or Centrale Hotel Kyotango


Takigyo (Waterfall Rituals)
October to April (the idea is for the water to be cold!)
your expert: Shinto Priest
area: Amanohashidate area
access: from Miyazu Station e-bike rental or taxi