SRP 2025 is officially fully booked for November
No further applications will be accepted.
The cost of the trip will be around US$6000.00 If you are interested in participating in the 2025 pilgrimage, please contact ryu.zen18@gmail.com and send in your reservation fee of US$500 (non-refundable) to guarantee your spot.
The itinerary below is only a sample. The Details of the actual itinerary are exclusive only for participants
DATES: Nov. 7 – Nov. 30 (3 weeks) Guided Site Visits: :
Arrival in Japan: Aomori Airport, Nov. 7th
Departure from Japan: Tokyo, Narita, Nov. 30th
Price includes:
- All Food and Accommodation while in Japan
- All Transportation costs within Japan (Car rental & Japan Rail Pass)
- Unlimited wi-fi usage anywhere in Japan.
FEATURES
- Safe Exciting Travel
- High Quality Amenities
- Off the Beaten Track
- Bamboo Harvesting weekend
- Small Group (min of 7 people)
- Shakuhachi classes to explore the teaching styles of various masters of different styles
- Meet local artisans and monks in villages and monasteries
- The Ultimate Shakuhachi Adventure & Cultural Experience!
As mentioned in the itinerary
• Shakuhachi lesson with Yodo Kurahashi, Kaoru Kakizakai, Atsuya Okuda, Takeo Izumi, Professor Yamada (Kinpu Ryu)
• Shakuhachi Making Workshop – Miura Ryuho
• Yamabushi Mountain Meditation – Yamagata (Dewa Sanzan)
• Shakuhachi Offerings at – Myoanji, Hakata Icchoken
• Suizen/Takuhatsu – Jerry the Komuso
• Misogi – Tsubaki Taisha
• Zazen (Meditation)- Koukokuji (Kaisan)/Zenpoji
• Meditation/Shomyo/Goma Fire Ceremony – Koyasan
Airfare/ private guides/activities not mentioned, deviation costs, personal expenses, etc. are not included in the cost. Travel insurance is not included so please arrange that in your home countries before the trip.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Credit card payment, Paypal, or Interac (Canada only).
TOUR CONDITIONS
Minimum 6 paying travelers Based on single occupancy ( 1 person in 1 room) Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (included.) Transportation: Workshops: (Included)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
By Friday, March 30 2025. *The schedule is subject to change due to circumstances.
RESERVATION
To guarantee a spot on the Trip, a fee of US$500 is required. This fee is non-refundable.