Weekend Wellness in Kyoto

Start Your Morning in Kyoto with Yoga and Walking Retreat

Discover a unique wellness experience in the heart of historic Kyoto. On weekend mornings, join yoga and walking sessions set in serene temple grounds and along scenic streets. Surrounded by the quiet beauty of the city at dawn, find balance in body and mind while connecting with the spirit of Zen.

Morning Walking Tour

Experience Kyoto’s most iconic landscapes on a guided walking tour designed to immerse you in the city’s timeless beauty. This wellness journey allows you to explore efficiently with expert guidance, while fostering a deeper connection with the streets, history, and spirit of Kyoto.

Details

Schedule
Every Saturday

• December 6 (Sat)
• December 13 (Sat)　

　　※Tours will not be conducted on December 20 and December 27.

Duration
Approx. 100 minutes (7:00 A.M. – around 8:40 A.M.)

Price (per person)

• JPY 26,000 (January–February, June–September)
• JPY 36,000 (March–May, October–December)

Cancellation Policy
100% cancellation fee applies after booking.

Weather Policy
Tours operate even in case of rain.

Capacity
Maximum 10 participants per day
*Minimum of 1 participant require

Course Itinerary

Walking Distance: approx. 4 km

• Depart from hotel (7:00 A.M.)
• Sannen-zaka
• Ninen-zaka
• Ichinen-zaka
• Nene-no-Michi
• Maruyama Park
• Chion-in Sanmon Gate
• Shirakawa (Ipponbashi & Tatsumi Bridge)
• Gion Hanamikoji Street
• Ryosoku-in Temple (rest stop, special early access before opening hours)
• Hokan-ji Temple / Yasaka Pagoda
• Return to hotel (around 8:40 A.M.)

Ryosoku-in Zen Temple YOGA

Experience a truly exclusive wellness moment inside Ryosoku-in Temple, a sub-temple of Kennin-ji, before it opens to the public. In the quiet stillness of the temple grounds, practice yoga surrounded by the profound atmosphere of Zen. This rare opportunity allows you to begin your day in harmony with both body and mind, while connecting deeply with Kyoto’s spiritual heritage.

Schedule
Every Sunday

• December 7 （Sun）
• December 14（Sun）

　　※Tours will not be conducted on December 21 and December 28.

Duration
Approx. 60 minutes (6:30 A.M. – around 7:45 A.M.)

• The temple is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
• An instructor will accompany participants from the hotel to Ryosoku-in. The session concludes at the temple, where participants are dismissed.

Price (per person)

• JPY 27,000 (January–February, June–September)
• JPY 36,000 (March–May, October–December)

Cancellation Policy
100% cancellation fee applies after booking.

Weather Policy
Sessions are held even in case of rain.

Capacity
Maximum 10 participants per day
*Minimum of 1 participant required

Ryosoku-in Zen Temple

Experience yoga in the serene grounds of Ryosokuin, one of the
sub-temples of Kenninji—Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple. Surrounded by
historic gardens and timeless tranquility, this rare opportunity offers
a deeper connection to mind, body, and the spirit of Zen.