Daily Zen With People In Fukui

Seasonal Picks

Winter is when the temple valley is at its quietest. What we are doing now, and what is worth the trip.

What’s happening around here, what’s in season, and what we think is worth making time for.

Seasonal Picks

Winter is when the temple valley is at its quietest. What we are doing now, and what is worth the trip.

Couple smiling in falling snow in Takayama’s old town

知足

chisoku: knowing you already have enough.

A Zen teaching carved into temple water basins.

It is the word behind every journey we design.

"yo gozatta" —
"You came all this way, and we're glad."

A Hida Takayama way of saying welcome.

It's the word behind everything we do.

People talking beside the river in Takayama

Partner With Us

From single Zen practices to full retreats across Hokuriku, we work with travel designers and retreat hosts to create journeys that change how people travel.

People talking beside the river in Takayama

Partner With Us

From bespoke experiences to full-service DMC support, we work with travel professionals to create exceptional journeys through Takayama and beyond.

What Guests Say

Reviews from our first winter guests will appear here.