4-Day Cycling and Temple Stay Wellness Retreat in Hiroshima, Japan

The journey begins at Shin-Osaka Station, where you board the Shinkansen in the green car for a comfortable ride to Hiroshima. From there, it's a short hop to Miyajima, where you'll see Itsukushima Shrine and the Great Torii, which appear to float on the water at high tide. The day ends at Aki Kokubun-ji, a working temple in the sake town of Saijo. You sleep in a simple Japanese-style room on a futon, join an evening zazen meditation, and wake early for a predawn service—an experience that strips away the noise of everyday life.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfasts, two dinners, some lunches) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Specialized workshops (zazen, incense crafting) - Wifi connection - Shinkansen green car travel from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima - Bicycle rental for the Shimanami Kaido

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Lunches and the Day 1 dinner - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Day 3 cycling-day transportation costs - Round-trip ferry between Onomichi Port and Setoda Port - Admissions/fees: Miyajima (admission, craft experience, ropeway), sake-brewery tastings, Senko-ji Temple, Kosanji Temple Museum, Fukuyama Castle - Coin locker fees - Guide services