Mountain Trekking – A Rejuvenating Walk Through the Sacred Nature of Mount Hiei
Highlights
- Refresh both mind and body with a mindful trekking experience in Mount Hiei's sacred forest
- Gain clarity and inner peace through one-on-one dialogue with a monk
- Enjoy peaceful lunch of traditional Buddhist cuisine *Paid option
- Accompanied by a private guide for full support in your preferred language
- Combine with other wellness experiences to customize your healing day
What to expect
Embark on a Mountain Trekking experience through the tranquil forests of Mount Hiei. Follow ancient pilgrimage trails once used by monks in training, listening to the rustling of leaves and the songs of birds. Take deep breaths and move mindfully.
About this experience
Schedule
- —Meet up at Kyoto Station or Hotel Entrance in Kyoto City
- —Check in at Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei
- —Consultation with a MonkA personal dialogue with a monk who will listen to your thoughts and offer spiritual guidance from Buddhist and Zen perspectives.
- —Mindfulness PracticeExperience simple breathing techniques or short meditation to prepare the mind and body.
- —Mountain TrekkingCreate your own original incense using natural woods like sandalwood and aloeswood. You'll mix, knead, and shape the incense by hand. You can take your completed incense home as a souvenir. *Duration is depending on your course.
- —Reflection
- —**Lunch Option: Shojin Ryori LunchEnjoy a beautifully prepared temple lunch featuring seasonal plant-based dishes. The quiet surroundings of Mt. Hiei enhance the gentle flavors and sense of peace.
- —**Optional Experiences can Added up to 2 ActivitiesPlease refer to 'View recommended add-ons' below and if desired, please select the experience you wish to add at the time of booking.
- —Disband at Kyoto Station or Hotel in Kyoto City
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Kyoto Station or Hotels in Kyoto City
