Wellness Experiences
Kyoto Shinrinyoku (forest bathing)
April to early December (depends on snowfall)
your expert: Licensed Forest Therapist, Jesse Efron
area: 2 hours from Kyoto City to Amanohashidate by train. Tango Peninsula
access: pick up from Kyotango Omiya Station, Amanohashidate, or Centrale Hotel Kyotango
Takigyo (waterfall rituals)
September to May (the idea is for the water to be cold!)
your expert: Shinto Priest
area: 2 hours from Kyoto City to Amanohashidate by train. Amanohashidate area
access: from Miyazu Station e-bike rental or taxi
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: 65 minutes from Kyoto City to Ayabe by train. Ayabe City center
access: 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi from Ayabe Station