{"product_id":"kyoto-cultural-add-on-an-immersion-into-tradition","title":"Kyoto Cultural Add-on: An Immersion into Tradition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease make sure to carefully review the terms and conditions before making a non-refundable $500 deposit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtend your journey into the cultural heart of Japan with this exclusive 4-day post-retreat add-on. After our days of yoga and reflection in Tohoku, we travel to Kyoto to witness the timeless beauty of its shrines, taste refined local cuisine, and experience the grace of traditional arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis add-on is exclusively designed for guests of Dagmar Spremberg’s Japan Yoga Retreat. We are delighted to share that Dagmar will be joining the group throughout the entire Kyoto journey, allowing us to continue our shared connection while exploring the ancient capital together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease feel free to contact Maho at maho.s@seed-comm.com if you have any questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 377.688px;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 29.1449%;\" width=\"53\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 1.7452%;\" width=\"51\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 69.1099%;\" width=\"428\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOctober 4-7, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e6-18 max\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStart \u0026amp; End Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTokyo, Japan \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eApplication Deadline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSaturday, February 28th, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Japan Time)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Guided Experience: \u003c\/strong\u003eRelax and immerse yourself completely as every detail, from transport to cultural insights, is handled by a professional guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Landmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit Fushimi Inari’s red gates, the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), and the majestic Kiyomizu-dera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArashiyama Serenity: \u003c\/strong\u003eWalk through the world-famous Bamboo Grove and the Zen gardens of Tenryu-ji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Experiences:\u003c\/strong\u003e A private Ikebana (flower arrangement) class and a traditional dinner accompanied by a Maiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Journey:\u003c\/strong\u003e From Buddhist tofu specialties and \"Obanzai\" to elegant Kaiseki and Tempura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItinerary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1: Journey to Kyoto(Sunday, Oct 4) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfternoon: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the main retreat concludes in Tokyo, the group will travel together by Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto, followed by check-in at a boutique accommodation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A gentle introduction to Kyoto's food culture with a traditional Tofu-themed dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2: Sacred Gates \u0026amp; Gion Heritage (Monday, Oct 5) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A morning visit to the mesmerizing vermillion gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy a local Obanzai lunch—Kyoto’s traditional home-style cuisine made with seasonal ingredients—before exploring the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the preserved streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of the highlights of the trip—a traditional Japanese dinner in the Gion district featuring a private performance by Maiko.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3: Bamboo Forests \u0026amp; Floral Arts (Tuesday, Oct 6) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morning excursion to Arashiyama to walk the Bamboo Forest and explore the tranquil Tenryu-ji temple grounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfternoon: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch in a private Japanese room, followed by a hands-on Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A refined Kaiseki dinner located near the hotel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4: The Golden Pavilion \u0026amp; Farewell (Wednesday, Oct 7) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A final morning visit to the stunning Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and its surrounding gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A celebratory Tempura lunch before heading back to Kyoto Station for our return Shinkansen to Tokyo. You will arrive at Tokyo Station at 4:33 PM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the itinerary may change depending on weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel Vista Premio Kyoto Nagomi-tei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully appointed hotel that blends modern comfort with traditional Kyoto aesthetics, located in the heart of the city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Share: $2,900 USD per person \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Occupancy: $3,100 USD per person \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerms and Cancellation Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to both the Terms and Conditions applicable to this specific tour and the General Terms and Conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/5471\/3904\/files\/Terms_and_Conditions_JointTour.pdf?v=1753419368\"\u003ehttps:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/5471\/3904\/files\/Terms_and_Conditions_JointTour.pdf?v=1753419368\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Terms and Conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wellnessretreatjapan.com\/about-tranquwell\/terms-and-conditions\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/wellnessretreatjapan.com\/about-tranquwell\/terms-and-conditions\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/5471\/3904\/files\/Terms_and_Conditions_JointTour.pdf?v=1753419368\" title=\"Terms and Conditions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-baot=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" style=\"width: 100%; 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