Program Overview
This is not a tour. It is a guided experience to feel Kamakura as it is.
Walking itself becomes a form of mindfulness — much like the ancient
Greek philosophers who walked and talked together along the Peripatos.
Here, you simply walk the paths of Kamakura with someone you care about.
About This Experience
Have you ever had an experience where simply walking changed something in you?
After the pandemic, something unexpected began happening to me.
Three, four times a month, I found myself guiding visiting friends from
abroad through the Zen temples of Kita-Kamakura.
Walking slowly along the quiet paths of Kita-Kamakura, deep in conversation,
I watched people's expressions change before my eyes.
A short zazen experience, followed by an unhurried time of sitting and
talking together. Somehow, participants would leave as genuine friends.
We came to call this phenomenon the "Anbling™ Effect."
Mindful Kamakura Journey adapts this experience for travelers in Japan.
Within the limited time of your stay, it offers a chance to feel Kamakura
itself — not just see it — together with someone you care about..
Who This Is For
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Families, couples, or groups of friends traveling in Japan who want to
spend one special day together -
Those who want to feel Kamakura more deeply than a typical sightseeing tour
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Those curious to try zazen, forest bathing, or shakyo (sutra copying),
without pressure -
Those who'd like to experience Kamakura's air through the guidance of
the Zen2.0 founder
The Day's Flow
Start (near Kita-Kamakura Station)
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Zazen experience at a Zen temple (beginner-friendly guidance)
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Anbling™ Walk | Forest bathing through Kamakura's woods
(bamboo grove, backstreets, coastline, or mountain trail — your choice)
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Shakyo (Sutra Copying Practice) — optional
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Tea time
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End
Duration: 4–5 hours
* This is a current draft and may be adjusted depending on weather and conditions
on the day.
Service Coverage
Included in Your Experience Fee
◯ Guided Companionship (Miki and/or Utsunomiya, depending on arrangement)
4–5 hours of dedicated guiding for your small group
(family, couple, or group of friends)
◯ Anbling™ Kita-Kamakura Walk (Forest Bathing)
A walking meditation through bamboo grove, backstreets, coastline,
or mountain trail
◯ Zazen Experience
Beginner-friendly guidance at a Zen temple
◯ Shakyo (Sutra Copying Practice) — optional
A quiet practice of hand-copying sacred text at a Zen temple
(temple fee charged separately, see below)
◯ Tea Time
Unhurried conversation, not a structured debrief
◯ Pre-Experience Consultation (approx. 15-minute video call)
To adjust content to your group's composition
Not Included (Arranged by You)
✗ Transportation
To/from the meeting point and local transportation on the day
(on foot / taxi, etc.)
✗ Temple Admission Fees
e.g. Engaku-ji ¥500, Kencho-ji ¥500, per temple visited
Estimated total: ¥1,000–1,500 (please bring cash)
✗ Shakyo (Sutra Copying) Fee
If chosen, charged separately by the temple (approx. ¥1,000)
✗ Accommodation
Not included in this program
✗ Meals
Aside from light tea refreshments, meals are not included
✗ Travel Insurance
Strongly recommended
Why This Structure?
By not including transportation, accommodation, or admission fees, we let
you combine this experience freely with your own schedule and budget.
This allows us to focus entirely on the quality of the guided experience
itself.
Program Details
Date: To be arranged based on your travel schedule
Meeting Point: Near JR Kita-Kamakura Station (details shared upon booking)
Main Locations: Kita-Kamakura area (Engaku-ji, Kencho-ji, etc.)
Capacity: Exclusively for one group (private — family, couple, or friends)
Experience Fee: ¥100,000 (guide fee, regardless of group size)
(Includes: guiding fee, facilitation fee, operating costs, on a cost basis)
Important: The experience fee does not include transportation arrangements,
temple admission fees (e.g. Engaku-ji ¥500, Kencho-ji ¥500, if visited),
shakyo (sutra copying) fees, or tea/refreshment costs beyond what is noted
above. Local transportation is arranged by participants (on foot / taxi,
etc.). Admission fees are paid directly by participants on the day.
What to Bring
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A hat
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
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Water/drinks
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Rain gear (just in case)
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Small bills and coins for temple admission
Your Guide
Kouji Miki
Co-Chair, Zen2.0 / CEO, enmono Inc. / Founder, zenschool
Driven by a passion to share the wisdom of Zen and mindfulness that
transformed his own life, Miki proposed "True Innovation®," an innovation
theory rooted in ikigai, and founded zenschool. He co-founded Zen2.0, one
of Japan's largest international mindfulness conferences, and serves as
its co-chair. Through the "Mindful City Kamakura" initiative, he continues
to explore the possibilities of mindfulness in contemporary society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can we join if we don't speak Japanese?
A: Yes, the experience can be conducted in English. Please let us know
your preference when booking.
Q2: We're traveling as a family — is there an age limit for children?
A: No specific limit. We adjust the pacing and depth of zazen and shakyo
based on your children's ages.
Q3: Can couples or groups of friends join, not just families?
A: Absolutely. This experience is designed for families, couples, and
groups of friends alike.
Q4: Do we need to arrange our own accommodation?
A: Yes. Accommodation is arranged separately. We're happy to recommend
options if needed.
Q5: Do we need prior experience with meditation or zazen?
A: No, beginners are very welcome. All guidance is designed for first-time
participants.
Q6: What should we bring?
A: Comfortable clothing and walking shoes, a hat, drinks, rain gear, and
small change for temple admission fees.
Q7: What is your cancellation policy?
A:
・7+ days before: Free cancellation
・2–6 days before: 50% of the experience fee
・Day before, day of, or no-show: 100% of the experience fee
Q8: What happens in case of rain?
A: Based on the weather forecast at 10:00 AM three days before the event,
we may cancel the program at our discretion (100% refund in this case).
Travel Business Act Notice
This program, "Mindful Kamakura Journey," is a guided experience designed for self-exploration and mindfulness practice.
It is not a travel product under Japan's Travel Business Act.
Transportation arrangements are not included.
Temple admission fees and transportation costs are the responsibility of each participant.
Contact: info@zenschool.jp
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