7-Day Japan Trekking Retreat: Pilgrimage on the Kumano Kodo

A sacred walking journey on the Kumano Kodo – the ancient pilgrimage route designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. We follow the Nakahechi route through lush forests, moss-covered steps, shrines and remote villages in mindfulness and silence, experiencing Japanese nature, culture and architecture in cherry blossom (sakura) season. Self-organized trip, traveling as Sangha; bus available along the route for those who need to rest. Accommodation in private apartments, shared bathroom possible – a chance to live simply and connect warmly.

Highlights

• Pilgrimage walk on Nakahechi, up to ~15km/day
• Visit shrines, onsen (hot springs) along the way
• One night temple stay (shukubo) on 18/4 – deep sitting meditation, noble silence
• Accompanied by teachers (Thầy Pháp Lữ, Sư cô Trang Tịnh Tấn and others)
• 108 prostrations, sitting meditation, slow walking meditation, Dharma talks, mindful work, mindful eating

Included

• Accommodation: Villa Izumisano, Villa Tanabeshi, Minshuku Wakatake, Nyoganji Temple (shukubo)
• Self-organized – everyone shares living and transport costs for accompanying teachers