Da jeg selv kom hjem fra Japan i oktober sidste år, var jeg slet ikke i tvivl om at jeg skulle afsted igen. Det var en stor og meget transformerende oplevelse at møde det smukke land og få indblik i den kultur og oprindelse, der ligger bag vores Reiki tradition. Reikiforsker Dr. Justin B. Stein og jeg har sammensat et program, der både viser dig Reikis oprindelse og vigtige lokaliteter, samt giver dig et godt indblik i japansk kultur. Vi kommer både til at være i store byer, oppe i bjergene og langt ude på landet.
Justin Stein vil være vores historiske guide både hvad angår Reiki, såvel som Japan. Han har boet og studeret i Japan og underviser i asiatiske studier på universitetet i Toronto. Bortset fra det er han et utrolig rart og positivt menneske. Der vil være en japansk guide med os alle dage, til at hjælpe med det praktiske omkring hoteller, transport, og adgange til templer mm. Min rolle som reikimester er at holde energien og oversætte fra Justins engelske hvis nødvendigt. Der er for eksempel planlagt guidet selvhealing, og meditation på Kurama bjerget, som jeg står for.
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Christin
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Kyoto - WELCOME TO JAPAN! 🇯🇵🍡🍙
Meet at hotel before dinner (exact time TBD)
Welcome dinner at a nearby kaiseki (Kyoto-style, many courses) restaurant (included in tour price)
Self-introductions and some Japan travel / etiquette tips from Justin
Hotel: Monterey Hotel Kyoto (website) or similar
Wednesday, May 13 – Kyoto ⛩️🏯🎎
Breakfast at Hotel (included)
Guided tour of Higashiyama (eastern part of Kyoto)
-Walk through Gion to Yasaka Shrine and the Buddhist temples Chion-in and Shōren-in
Lunch in Higashiyama (not included)
Those who wish to rest can return to the hotel but those who are interested can continue to Sanjūsangendō
Dinner (not included)
Those who wish to join can participate in a Reiki share at a Buddhist temple (note: depending on our host, this may actually occur later in the tour)
Hotel: Monterey Hotel Kyoto (website) or similar
Thursday, May 14 – Calligraphy lesson in Kyoto, travel to Gifu
Breakfast at Hotel (included)
Our group will receive a lesson from a Japanese calligraphy master in Kyoto (note: we are still reserving this and it may actually occur later in the tour)
Private bus to Gifu city, near Usui-sensei's birthplace, lunch en route
Lunch and sightseeing in Gifu, including The Great Buddha of Gifu (Gifu Daibutsu)
Those who are interested can take the ropeway up to Gifu castle (near our hotel)
Dinner (included) at the hotel restaurant
Soak in the hotel's onsen (hot springs)
Hotel: Hotel Park (website)
Friday, May 15 – Taniai
Breakfast at Hotel (included)
Visit Amataka Jinja, Usui Mikao’s family shrine, where he and his brothers donated a stone torii (gate)
Optional: Participate in a Shinto purification ceremony at Amataka Jinja
Lunch at a local restaurant with members of the Taniai Reiki Society
Participate in a Reiki share with members of the Taniai Reiki Society
Private bus takes us back to Kyoto
Free evening in Kyoto, dinner on your own
Hotel: Monterey Hotel Kyoto (website) or similar
Saturday, May 16 – Kurama 🗻🚠
Breakfast at Hotel (included)
Climb Mt. Kurama, where Usui-sensei had the spiritual experience that led to his founding Usui Reiki Ryōhō
Optional: a cable-car that goes about halfway up the mountain, close to the major temples, if you need some help
Picnic lunch on the mountain, self-treatment and Reiki circle at the site of Usui-sensei's meditation
Optional: participate in a blessing ceremony at Kurama Temple, soak at Kurama onsen
Free evening in Kyoto
Hotel: Monterey Hotel Kyoto (website) or similar
Sunday, May 17 – Kyoto to Mt. Kōya
Breakfast at Hotel (included)
Today we travel to Kōyasan, another sacred mountain that is the heart of Shingon Buddhism, Japan's esoteric sect.
Note: it's possible that we do the calligraphy lesson this morning before the bus (instead of on May 14)
Private bus will take us to Sekishōin, a beautiful Buddhist temple where we will stay in traditional Japanese rooms (futon & tatami mats)
Lunch en route
Justin will explain how Reiki's initiations and use of symbols are influenced by practices like those of Shingon, as well as basic Shingon practices.
Dinner - Buddhist (vegetarian) dinner served at the temple (included in tour price)
Hotel: Sekishōin (website)
Monday, May 18 – Kōyasan
Optional: early morning Buddhist ceremony at Sekishōin
Breakfast at Sekishōin (included)
Visit Kongōbuji, the head temple for Shingon Buddhism, said to be the center of a mandala comprising all of Japan
Lunch in Kōyasan town
Visit Okunoin, the ancient, enchanting forest cemetery where Kūkai, Shingon's founder, is said to be in eternal samadhi
Bus drives us back to Kyoto
Dinner on your own
Hotel: Monterey Hotel Kyoto (website) or similar
Tuesday, May 19 – Free day in Kyoto area / farewell dinner
Breakfast at Hotel (included)
Want to return to Mt. Kurama one more time? We can do that.
Is there a particular temple / shrine that you really wanted to visit? We can help make that happen.
Last minute shopping trips?
Farewell dinner in another wonderful local restaurant (included in tour price)
Wednesday, May 20 – SAYONARA 😭🤗
Breakfast at Hotel (included)
Say our goodbyes
Travel home, to Tokyo, or wherever your next adventure takes you!
- For folks interested in traveling to Tokyo after our trip to visit Usui-sensei's grave & memorial (among other attractions), we can help you plan that trip.