₋Lake Biwa Retreat₋
Meditation with Healing Yoga & homeCooking
Why not take a short break from your busy travel schedule and refresh yourself doing slow and relaxing Meditation & Yoga/Pilates session, followed by a warm and wholesome homemade lunch?
Revive your spirit with Meditation& Yoga/Pilates
Free your body, mind and spirit by connecting with the natural forces,
Let your body and mind rest in the bosom of nature,
Feel the universe within and sharpen your five senses.
These are the principles that this program considers important as the ultimate state of inner peace.
We especially recommend this tour to those who live busy city lives and to travelers seeking a moment to pause and reconnect with themselves.
Healing Meditation & Yoga/Pilates session
Our meeting place is at Shiga station; 40-minute train ride from Kyoto station by JR Kosei-line. Relax and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Biwa along the way.
First, we visit Juge Shrine, which is located in a small forest overlooking Lake Biwa, where you can restore your energy in a peaceful natural setting.
It is said that a female goddess is enshrined here, and the local community has cared for the shrine for generations.
Similar to Yoga, the Pilates method is is a safe, gentle and highly effective way to strengthen, stretch and shape up your figure. Relax and work with your body and mind with deep and slow breathing at this authentic traditional Japanese house.
This Meditation & Yoga/Pilates session will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed, while gently guiding you inward for a deeper experience. By the end of the session, you will feel both the mental and physical benefits.
Breath is an essential part of Meditation & Yoga/Pilates, and proper breathing techniques can greatly reduce stress.
One of the most effective ways to protect your future health is to value your well-being in the present and care for yourself each day. This Meditation & Yoga/Pilates program is designed to help you return to yourself by freeing your mind and spirit while working with your body.
Farm to Table: Lunch Cooking Session
After refreshing your body and mind with a Meditation & Yoga/Pilates session, join the Pilates teacher and the host family for a hands-on cooking experience and enjoy a delicious, nourishing homemade meal together.
Prepared with simple techniques and traditional Japanese seasonings, the menu reflects the warmth of everyday Japanese home cooking and changes with the seasons.
Time spent in the tranquil surroundings of Lake Biwa may leave you feeling a little more relaxed and refreshed.
Finally, your tour conductor will accompany you on a pleasant walk back to JR Shiga Station.
We hope the warm hospitality and meaningful connections you experience here will remain one of the fondest memories of your journey in Japan.
Available in July, September and December 2026 only
Meeting Point
JR Shiga Station (Kosei-Line), about 40 minutes (10th stop) from JR Kyoto Station by a local train.
Train fare from Kyoto to Shiga is 580 JPY.
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