Final pricing depends on season, accommodation, and availability.
Setouchi Zen Journey invites you to explore Japan’s spiritual roots through a temple stay, Zen meditation sessions, and the powerful Goma fire ritual.
Along the way, you’ll experience traditional crafts, and enjoy regional cuisine that reflects the heart of Setouchi. It’s a quiet, immersive journey into the heart of Japanese culture.
Stay: Temple Shukubo in Higashi Hiroshima
Stay: Ryokan in Onomichi, Hiroshima
Stay: Ryokan in Onomichi, Hiroshima
Stay: Ryokan in Onomichi, Hiroshima
Stay: Hotel in Onomichi, Hiroshima
Stay: Hotel in Onomichi, Hiroshima
*Shinkansen from Fukuyama to Kyoto: 3.5 hours / to Tokyo: 1.5 hours
*Please let us know if you prefer vegetarian meals throughout the journey.
We stay in three different places throughout the journey.
On the first night, we stay at a shukubo, traditional temple lodging where you can experience the quiet rhythm of temple life. You will also enjoy shojin ryori for dinner, simple Buddhist temple cuisine prepared with seasonal, plant-based ingredients.
Next, we move to a Japanese-style ryokan with onsen, a classic form of accommodation known for tatami rooms, warm hospitality, and soothing hot spring baths. It’s a place to unwind, enjoy seasonal meals, and sink into the calming flow of hot spring waters.
For the final two nights, we stay at a seaside hotel, offering gentle ocean views and a peaceful atmosphere to reflect on the journey before moving forward.
*Accommodation photos are representative. Actual rooms may vary, but we ensure all stays are of the same comfort and standard.
Spend one night at a temple and experience the quiet rhythm of traditional temple life.
Zazen, walking meditation, and guidance from a monk who supports your practice.
A small-group journey where reflection and connection matter.
From shojin ryori to nourishing regional dishes, every meal is part of the journey.
Calligraphy, incense sachet making, Bizen pottery, and cycling along the beautiful Shimanami Kaido.
This is not a packaged tour. The people you travel with are a big part of the journey – fellow travelers who value meaningful, mindful experiences. Your SatoriCamp community leader supports the group throughout, creating space for shared moments rather than passive sightseeing.
We form each group with care, considering preferences, age, and personality. You don’t need to be a Zen master to join – just a sincere interest and respect for Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture.
Choose a retreat that speaks to you.
Complete our short onboarding so we get to know you.
Get matched with a small group of like-minded, age-aligned travelers.
Join a journey that takes care of the details while leaving space for meaning.
