GROUP RESET TRAINING
Calming four-day experience of yamabushi, Zen Buddhism, and reflective activities focused on self development and commemoration.
AT A GLANCE
DURATION
Four days
INTENSITY
Less intense than practice as a yamabushi on our Masters, Ascent, or Traverse trainings, but still maintains the core philosophy and many of the same nature-based experiences.
DATES
26-29 July, 2027
27–30 September, 2027
12-15 October, 2027
PARTICIPATION FEE
520,000 JPY
(About US$3,300)
FOCUS
Self-development through reflection in nature, Zen practice, and a pilgrimage to the mountains
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
This training is deeply rooted in the centuries-old tradition of ritual on the sacred mountains of Dewa.
Guided by experienced Yamabushi and Zen practitioners, this immersive program weaves together mindful mountain walks, reflective rituals, and temple-based Zen training.
Step away from your everyday roles and spend time fully immersed in your own personal experiences.
WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR
Those who want an opportunity to review and preview where you are in your life.
Anyone who feels they need a mental and spiritual reset
Those seeking wisdom on how to live with death, loss, ancestors, and one’s roots.
Anyone who feels drawn to this place or our training in some way, even if they can’t clearly explain why.
WHAT YOU GAIN
Mental clarity and presence that carries into daily life
Experiencing Japan's spiritual culture and its relationship with nature
A time to pray not only for yourself, but also for the happiness of those around you and the departed
TESTIMONIALS
“I was in a box, and I didn’t even know I was in a box — a way of life where everything is about doing things, not actually being. After a big loss , I didn’t feel like I had space to grieve. I’ve been trying to find people, culture and places where I can find that space, and you guys have been the absolute best for that.
The first time, on Haguro, it just clicked for me so hard. Then I knew I needed to go see Gassan. The meditation at the top is my happy place: really still, really clear, and really connected. Just being here right now, right in the moment. I think the mountain is designed to do that for us. And at the lodge, I just felt like I was part of the family.
This is something you can only experience. I could kind of tell you what it’s like in words, but you just gotta go do it. And you have an experienced Yamabushi with you. It’s kind of recalibrated my life. I just don’t really see the world the same way.”
— N from United States
ITINERARY
Day 1｜Disconnection
Begin at a Zen temple with zazen and a slow, mindful meal of Shojin Ryori. Then settle into a pilgrim lodge at the foot of Mt. Haguro.
Day 2–3｜The Mountains
A pilgrimage through the sacred mountains, at your own pace and with a bilingual yamabushi who explains along the way.
July: Mt. Gassan, with a night in the summit hut
September: Mt. Gassan and Mt. Haguro
October: Mt. Haguro and Mt. Yudono
Day 4｜Reconnection
.Morning prayers, and a quiet closing meal and a reflection circle.
TRAINING INCLUDES
Guidance from certified Master Yamabushi
Practice at Zen temple and Dewa Sanzan Shrine
Shojin Ryori plant-based ascetic cuisine, with Mindful Eating
Bilingual Yamabushi and staff support throughout
Structured digital detox from everyday life
Small Group Training (maximum 10)
All accomodation, transport, and meals
WHICH TRAINING IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Includes practice in complete silence and in full yamabushi robes under Dewa Sanzan yamabushi masters.
TRAIN AS YAMABUSHI
Five-day training led by yamabushi sendatsu.
Seven-day training led by Master Hoshino.
Four-day Gassan-Yudono traverse led by Master Hoshino.
Walk the mountains alongside Dewa Sanzan yamabushi and take part in practices from their training.
TRAIN WITH YAMABUSHI
Three-day group training led by yamabushi and Zen masters.
Seven-day private training led by yamabushi and Zen masters.
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