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- Start dateOctober 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm
- End dateOctober 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm
- Maximum guests12
What’s Included:
- 6 days, 5 nights (1 night in Osaka, 4 in Koyasan)
- Unique hotel stay in Osaka, like a living museum with art displays
- Visit to a Shinto shrine in Osaka
- Osaka nightlife and street food exploration
- Daily yoga (excluding arrival day)
- Workshop on ikigai (finding one’s purpose)
- 4 nights of immersive monastery experience in Koyasan
- Shojin ryori meals at the monastery
- Breakfasts and dinners (except Day 1)
- Zen meditation, morning prayers, and a fire ritual
- Group transportation to and from Koyasan
- Free time to explore and relax
- Morning noble silence
What’s Not Included:
International flights to and from Japan, personal transportation such as airport/hotel and Koyasan village local bus, optional tour at Okunoin, entrance fees to attractions, lunches, D1 dinner, yoga mats & props, and travel insurance. This retreat blends vibrant city life, ancient spirituality, movement, stillness, and the captivating beauty of Japan’s landscapes. Rediscover your natural self, sense of purpose, and the simple joys of life amidst Japan’s timeless charm.Programme: 14 – 19 October 2025
Day 1: Arrival & Osaka’s Vibrant Spirit Afternoon Shrine Visit: Begin our journey with a visit to a serene Shinto shrine in the heart of Osaka, a quiet reflection of Japan’s spiritual roots in daily life. Evening Street Food & Nightlife: Get your walking shoes out to dive into Osaka’s lively Minami district, sampling delicious street foods and experiencing the vibrant nightlife. Day 2: Morning Leisure & Koyasan Arrival Morning Free Time: Enjoy a luxurious buffet breakfast at our hotel, with time to explore or relax before checkout. Afternoon Arrival in Koyasan: Settle into the tranquil surroundings with a grounding afternoon yoga session. In the evening, experience shojin ryori—a modest yet flavourful Buddhist vegetarian meal. Days 3 – 5: Deepening in Koyasan Daily Morning Prayers: Begin each day with serene morning prayers led by monks, a rare opportunity to connect with ancient traditions. Yoga Practices: Morning and afternoon yoga sessions will guide us deeper physically, mentally, and spiritually (except on Day 2 morning). Evening Activity: Choose an optional night tour of Okunoin Cemetery, where we’ll encounter the spiritual legacy of Master Kukai. Fire Ritual : At a designated time, we’ll witness a powerful fire ritual, observing this sacred ceremony. Those wishing to request a purification may do so for an additional fee. Ajikan Meditation: Guided through a traditional zen meditation method personally by the head monk. Ikigai Workshop: Dive into Japanese philosophy and your life purpose. Day 6: Closing & Return Final Morning Practice: Our retreat concludes with a reflective morning yoga session, followed by breakfast and farewells as we prepare to return home with a renewed spirit.Retreat Highlights:
Daily Yoga: Morning and afternoon sessions (except arrival and departure days), balancing yin and yang elements. Ikigai Workshop: Dive into Japanese philosophy and life purpose. Zen Meditation & Fire Ceremony: Led by monks, grounding us in presence. Shojin Ryori: Experience traditional temple cuisine, modest yet flavourful, prepared with care. Okunoin Night Tour: A special evening journey to Koyasan’s sacred cemetery. Optional. Free Time Daily: Space to reflect, explore, or simply unwind. This retreat is a journey to Japan’s spiritual core, blending vibrant experiences in Osaka with peaceful immersion in Koyasan’s monastery life—a unique balance of tradition, self-discovery, and mindful relaxation. *Timings are approximate and could alter without notice.About the accommodations:
Osaka
Located in the heart of Namba, a district rich in tradition, the hotel is surrounded by Osaka’s vibrant history of theatre and culture. Namba has long been a gathering place for performance arts, with landmarks like the National Bunraku Theatreand Hozenji Yokocho, a charming alley with ties to classic Japanese literature and entertainment. The Osaka Royal Park Hotel offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, mineral water, and a selection of coffee and tea. Guests can enjoy slippers, pajamas, towels, and essential toiletries like shampoo and body lotion. Art gallery in the hotel is one of a kind.Mount Koya
Shuku-bo. The Japanese word shukubo literally means “accommodation of the monks.” Shukubo is an accommodation experience in which the traveler lodges within a Buddhist temple. A casual style of temple stay that you can experience in historic temples in Japan. You will experience dishes called shojin-ryori, which exclusively contain plant-based ingredients instead of using animal products. You can experience a sacred ceremony at a silent temple in the early mornings. As is common with Japanese traditional accommodations, baths and toilets are shared. Yukata, face towels, bath towels and toothbrush sets are provided in your room.Registration:
Room Selection: Choose a shared or single-use room. Deposit Payment: Pay a non-refundable 10% deposit to confirm your booking. Terms Agreement: Read and sign the registration & terms document on the FORM. Confirmation: Once the form is complete, you will receive an email to let you know your spot is confirmed. Balance Payment: The remaining balance is due 90 days before the retreat. You will receive a reminder.Cancellation policy:
1. More than 90 Days Before Start Date: If you cancel more than 90 days before the start of the retreat, you will receive a full refund, minus the deposit. If you provide a replacement attendee, the deposit will be refunded as well. 2. 60–89 Days Before Start Date: If you cancel 60–89 days before the start date, you will receive a 40% refund of the full retreat fee. If you provide a replacement attendee, you will receive a full refund. 3. Less than 60 Days Before Start Date: Cancellations made within 59 days of the start date are non-refundable. 4. Government-Imposed Lockdowns: In the event of a government-imposed lockdown, your deposit and any other payments will be fully refunded.Host
Eriko is a vibrant, life-loving yogi with almost two decades as a dedicated student and a decade of teaching experience. She shares the wisdom of yoga through dynamic flows, precise alignment, individualised practices, philosophical insights, gentle yin, and a deep understanding of Oriental medicine. As a coach and health coach, Eriko brings skills that enrich her yoga teaching, fostering holistic well-being and balanced lifestyles. Her approach conveys a deeply rooted sense of calm and care, subtly inspired by Japanese mannerisms that make everyone feel welcomed and at ease. Eriko has lived in Australia for the last 20 years and currently resides in the beautiful Northern Rivers.Features
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Single use rooms
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$ 2,700.00
Twin rooms
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$ 4,400.00
Cancellation Policy
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Yoga I Breath work I Meditation Teacher
Holistic Health Coach
" I teach Yoga because I believe in the simple practice of Yoga, to bring more joy and improve the quality of life.”
“I became a Health Coach, because I am a believer in the innate ability of humans to heal oneself, particularly when we pay attention and listen to ourselves. I will listen to you, with you. “
Eriko grew up in Japan and US, moved to Australia, and she considers herself as a fusion of east and west and appreciates the best of both world with her blended perspective. Her upbringing has given Eriko the ability to relate to others. She is an ex-corporate turned to a Yoga teacher and a Health Coach, bringing in the understanding of office work-related stress and pressures of the modern lifestyle.
Eriko’s Yoga classes are dynamic and precise, with eastern flavour. Her teaching caters to a variety of practice modes, ranging from the more active held hatha and dynamic flow styles, to the slower, more restorative flavoured yin styles with focus coming to awareness and meditation. Eriko specializes in neck and lower back pain management, increase focus/mindfulness, and anxiety/stress management. Eriko teaches Yoga in groups (live and online) as well as in private setting for specific needs.
With her caring, grounded nature, and her precise alignment guidance, you will feel safe and supported to explore your edge both physically and mentally. Eriko is known for her knowledge of anatomy and physiology and her safe and intuitive adjustments are one of a kind.
Eriko has practiced Yoga since 2007. She has trained with many amazing teachers, particularly Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss, founders of Yoga Synergy who are both physiotherapists and incredible Yogis, who have provided the space for her to start teaching. She holds a 500-hour certification with Yoga Synergy and a 100-hour Yin Yoga Certification with Mel McLaughlin at the Yin space, a 60-hour Yin Yoga Certification with Jo Phee at the Yinspiration and continues her practice with Eileen Hall at Ashtanga Yoga Moves and Clive Sheridan who she learns pranayama and Advaita Vedanta philosophy from. In addition, she deepens her spiritual practice by re-emerging to whole self and waking up to the potential with Chrissy Ramsay, who is a spiritual guide with a qualification in psychology.
Eriko began the journey of a Health Coach in 2019. It was a natural progression to provide more individual support to her Yoga students in all areas of their life. Eriko completed her studies with Institute of Integrated Nutrition in November 2020. She provides group and private programmes in person and online.
Eriko is always keen to learn, forever a student.
She is passionate about bringing more movement, stillness, balance, and harmony into people’s lives. By using her experience and learnings, Yoga, and spiritual teachings, as an anchor and a tool to enjoy life with more ease and simplicity.