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Trade the city for hakama and a river rinse near Mt. Fuji. This four-hour retreat pairs basic katana practice with standing Zen and live sound work to sharpen posture and calm the mind.
Trade the city for hakama and a river rinse near Mt. Fuji. This four-hour retreat pairs basic katana practice with standing Zen and live sound work to sharpen posture and calm the mind.
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A morning begins with the hush of cedar and the cool bite of river air, and participants trade city clothes for kimono and hakama. The group moves slowly into a clearing with a distant outline of Mt. Fuji; an unsharpened katana is presented, not as a weapon but as a tool for posture and focus. Sounds—flute, voice, improvised percussion—thread through the trees and shape the session’s rhythm.
moderate.
4 hours.
Suitable for people with basic mobility and standing tolerance; not for those with spine or serious cardiac issues.
Participants use unsharpened practice swords; drills focus on posture and movement rather than cutting or combat.
The host moves activities indoors on rainy days and during extreme midsummer heat to maintain safety and comfort.
No—basic instruction is provided and the program is designed for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
Public transport options are available nearby; travelers often base themselves in Fujikawaguchiko and take a short bus or taxi to the site.
The practice draws on samurai-era sword arts and Shinto purification rites; the region has long combined martial training with spiritual discipline.
Hosts ask visitors to stay on designated paths, avoid single-use plastics, and respect sacred spots—sound sessions are acoustic, not amplified, to limit disturbance.
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