YAMABUSHIDO TRAINING SCHEDULE
Dewa Sanzan, Japan
This page lists all current Yamabushido training programs held in the sacred mountain regions of the Dewa Sanzan and surrounding peaks in Yamagata, Japan.
Programs include set-date group trainings (Basic and Masters) as well as year-round Private Reset and Customized Private trainings. Depending on the program and season, training takes place on Haguro-san, Gassan, Yudono-san, and Kinbo-san. All programs combine mountain-based training with practice in Zen temples, and are led by practicing Yamabushi with support from resident Zen monks.
YAMABUSHIDO TRAINING FORMATS
Masters Yamabushi Training
A seven-day intensive group program crossing all three Dewa Sanzan mountains with guidance from Master Hoshino.
Basic Yamabushi Training
A five-day group program focused on fundamental Yamabushi practice on Haguro-san and Kinbo-san.
Customized Private Training
A flexible seven-day private or small-group program combining mountain-based practice and Zen training.
Private Reset Training
A shorter, three-day private reset program focused on reflection and renewal in a Zen temple and on Haguro-san.
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JUNE 2026 BASIC YAMABUSHI TRAINING
Five-day experience with yamabushi training on Mt. Haguro and Mt. Kinbo under the guidance of yamabushi and Zen masters.
One day Zen practice. Then, 3 days fully immersive training. Then, 1 day hiking-style training
Training on Mt. Haguro and Mt. Kinbo
Includes waterfall meditation
Registrations close April 30. Contact us for other options.
JULY MASTERS YAMABUSHI TRAINING
Seven-day experience with yamabushi training on all three Dewa Sanzan peaks under the guidance of Master Hoshino and Zen masters.
Two days Zen practice. Then, three days fully immersive training led by Master Hoshino. Then, two days hiking-style training.
Training on all three Dewa Sanzan mountains
Includes waterfall meditation
Registrations close May 30. Contact us for other options.
SEPTEMBER MASTERS YAMABUSHI TRAINING
Seven-day experience with yamabushi training on all three Dewa Sanzan peaks under the guidance of Master Hoshino and Zen masters.
Two days Zen practice. Then, three days fully immersive training led by Master Hoshino. Then, two days hiking-style training.
Training on all three Dewa Sanzan mountains
Includes waterfall meditation
Registrations close July 15. Contact us for other options.
OCTOBER BASIC YAMABUSHI TRAINING
Five-day experience with yamabushi training on Mt. Haguro and Mt. Kinbo under the guidance of yamabushi and Zen masters.
One day Zen practice. Then, 3 days fully immersive training. Then, 1 day hiking-style training
Training on Mt. Haguro and Mt. Kinbo
Includes waterfall meditation
Registrations close August 16. Contact us for other options.