Japan – Yoga, Mountains and Traditions
Retreat with Veronika Carmanová


Program: 9 days/ 8 nights

Max. capacity: 12 persons

Date: 20/10/2027 – 28/10/2027

Price: 76 400 CZK

Three faces of Japan in one trip. Tokyo full of contrasts between neon lights and traditional temples, four days of yoga in the forests of the Japanese Alps, and autumn Kyoto in full colors. A day in the metropolis with a local guide, a traditional kimono experience, and a full-day tour of Kyoto with a guide. Whatever you manage to do additionally is up to you. The heart of the trip is a mountain retreat at an altitude of 1,200 meters, hidden in the Tateshina forests. Yoga practice under the guidance of an experienced instructor, your own thermal onsen springs under autumn maples, and forest silence instead of city noise. Culture, practice, and tranquility in a balanced nine-day rhythm, where you choose your own pace.

ITINERARY


Day 1 – Arrival in Japan

TOKYO

After arrival in Tokyo, you will travel from the airport to your accommodation by a booked private transfer. The rest of the day can be dedicated to resting after the journey or independently exploring the city.

Accommondation: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome (or similar)/ 2 nights

Optional activity: Scent Experience – 850 CZK pp

Day 1 – Arrival in Japan

TOKYO

After arrival in Tokyo, you will travel from the airport to your accommodation by a booked private transfer. The rest of the day can be dedicated to resting after the journey or independently exploring the city.

Accommondation: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome (or similar)/ 2 nights

Optional activity: Scent Experience – 850 CZK pp


Day 2 – Discovering Tokyo with private guide

TOKYO

After breakfast, accompanied by a local guide, you will visit the historic district of Asakusa with the iconic Senso-ji temple, walk through traditional Tokyo streets, and visit Hamarikyu Gardens – an oasis of tranquility in the middle of the metropolis. You travel like a local, combining walking and public transport, and discover the daily life of Tokyo behind its famous facades.

Optional activities:
Chopstick Making Experience 850 CZK p.p.
Silk weaving workshop 1 900 CZK p.p.

Day 2 – Discovering Tokyo with private guide

TOKYO

After breakfast, accompanied by a local guide, you will visit the historic district of Asakusa with the iconic Senso-ji temple, walk through traditional Tokyo streets, and visit Hamarikyu Gardens – an oasis of tranquility in the middle of the metropolis. You travel like a local, combining walking and public transport, and discover the daily life of Tokyo behind its famous facades.

Optional activities:
Chopstick Making Experience 850 CZK p.p.
Silk weaving workshop 1 900 CZK p.p.


Day 3 – Transfer to the gateway of the Japanese Alps

TOKYO – TATESHINA

In the morning after breakfast, you will depart by private minibus on a journey to the Nagano prefecture, to the gateway of the Japanese Alps in the Tateshina region. Accommodation at the hotel. Free program and evening yoga practice.

Accommondation: Tateshina Tokyu hotel/ 4 nights

Day 3 – Transfer to the gateway of the Japanese Alps

TOKYO – TATESHINA

In the morning after breakfast, you will depart by private minibus on a journey to the Nagano prefecture, to the gateway of the Japanese Alps in the Tateshina region. Accommodation at the hotel. Free program and evening yoga practice.

Accommondation: Tateshina Tokyu hotel/ 4 nights


Day 4 – Yoga and relaxation in the middle of the forest

TATESHINA

A free day that you can dedicate to relaxation, yoga practice, or walks in nature.

Optional activity: Leaf & Flower Pounding Dyeing – 550 CZK p.p.

Day 4 – Yoga and relaxation in the middle of the forest

TATESHINA

A free day that you can dedicate to relaxation, yoga practice, or walks in nature.

Optional activity: Leaf & Flower Pounding Dyeing – 550 CZK p.p.


Day 5 – Yoga and relaxation in the middle of the forest

TOKYO

A free day that you can dedicate to relaxation, yoga practice, or walks in nature.

Day 5 – Yoga and relaxation in the middle of the forest

TOKYO

A free day that you can dedicate to relaxation, yoga practice, or walks in nature.


Day 6 – Yoga and relaxation in the middle of the forest

TOKYO – TATESHINA

A free day that you can dedicate to relaxation, yoga practice, or walks in nature.

Day 6 – Yoga and relaxation in the middle of the forest

TOKYO – TATESHINA

A free day that you can dedicate to relaxation, yoga practice, or walks in nature.


Den 7 – Kyoto – the Cultural Heart of Japan

TATESHINA – KYOTO

After breakfast, you will leave the retreat and travel by private transfer to the station, from where you will take the famous Shinkansen to Kyoto. Then you will use public transport to get to your accommodation. The rest of the day you can spend according to your own discretion exploring the city or choose one of the optional activities.

Accommondation: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto – Shijokarasuma (or similar)/ 2 nights

Optional activities:
Calligraphy Experience – 3 800 CZK p.p.
Traditional Wagashi Making (traditional japanese sweets) – 850 CZK p.p.

Den 7 – Kyoto – the Cultural Heart of Japan

TATESHINA – KYOTO

After breakfast, you will leave the retreat and travel by private transfer to the station, from where you will take the famous Shinkansen to Kyoto. Then you will use public transport to get to your accommodation. The rest of the day you can spend according to your own discretion exploring the city or choose one of the optional activities.

Accommondation: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto – Shijokarasuma (or similar)/ 2 nights

Optional activities:
Calligraphy Experience – 3 800 CZK p.p.
Traditional Wagashi Making (traditional japanese sweets) – 850 CZK p.p.


Den 8 – Discovering Kyoto with private guide

KYOTO

After breakfast, accompanied by a local guide, you will explore the historic Higashiyama district with its paved streets and traditional houses, walk through the legendary Gion district, and visit Yasaka Shrine. The day ends with a traditional kimono experience – dressing up in an authentic kimono in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in Japan.

Optional activity: Zen meditation the price will be specified according to the number of registered interested participants

Den 8 – Discovering Kyoto with private guide

KYOTO

After breakfast, accompanied by a local guide, you will explore the historic Higashiyama district with its paved streets and traditional houses, walk through the legendary Gion district, and visit Yasaka Shrine. The day ends with a traditional kimono experience – dressing up in an authentic kimono in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in Japan.

Optional activity: Zen meditation the price will be specified according to the number of registered interested participants


Den 9 – Farewell Japan

KYOTO – KANSAI

After breakfast, you will head to the Kansai International Airport in Osaka. If your flight schedule allows, you will also have time for last-minute shopping in Kyoto.

Den 9 – Farewell Japan

KYOTO – KANSAI

After breakfast, you will head to the Kansai International Airport in Osaka. If your flight schedule allows, you will also have time for last-minute shopping in Kyoto.


Japan awaits. Shall we go?

Price includes

  • Accommodation in Tokyo, Nagano, and Kyoto

  • Breakfasts in Tokyo and Kyoto, half-board during the retreat at Tokyu Tateshina Hotel

  • All airport transfers

  • All main transfers during the tour

  • Transportation of luggage throughout the tour

  • Program according to the indicated itinerary

  • English-speaking guide in Tokyo (day 2)

  • English-speaking guide in Kyoto (day 8)

  • Traditional kimono experience

  • Meraki 24/7 assistance services

  • Local partner assistance services

  • Protection against insolvency

Price exludes

  • International return flights

  • Meals not included as specified

  • Extra hotel services (phone calls, massages, minibar, room service, laundry, etc.)

  • Travel insurance and trip cancellation insurance

  • Entrance fees to sites and attractions (can be paid on-site)

  • Program during the retreat in Nagano

  • Optional activities during the retreat in Nagano

  • Additional optional activities throughout the tour

  • Private transportation during Tokyo and Kyoto tours (transportation is by public transit and walking)

  • Public transit tickets

  • Meraki guide

Note

  • The tour starts and ends in Japan with an airport transfer. International flights are not included in the tour price.

  • Return flights will be purchased as part of a group reservation, starting no earlier than October 2026. The estimated price for flights is 24–35 000 CZK per return flight (including checked baggage). We cannot guarantee the flight price at this time; the estimate is based on the average prices from the past few months.

  • The flight will be sold separately as an independent service.

  • Clients who decide to purchase flights separately will not receive a refund for the airport transfer, as this item is an integral part of the tour price.

  • The tour will take place only with a minimum of 10 registered clients.

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