BASIC SHUGYO
YAMABUSHIDO BASIC SHUGYO
The Yamabushido Basic Shugyo is a five-day Yamabushi experience under the direction of a certified Yamabushi master. This program has less physical demand than the Masters Yamabushi Training Program, yet maintains the core rituals including waterfall meditation and is just as intense, making it the perfect initiation into the world of the Yamabushi.
Day 1: Disconnection in Zen Monastery
An opportunity to disconnect from the everyday world in preparation for your adventure. Connect to your inner self in an ancient Japanese Zen monastery.
Days 2 – 4: Yamabushi Shugyo on Mt. Haguro
On days three and four you will be completely immersed in yamabushi training on Mt. Haguro.
Day 5 : Reconnection on Mt. Haguro
On the final day we have many opportunities for self-reflection and reconnection to our daily lives through yamabushi-based activities on Mt. Haguro.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
MT. HAGURO
Mt. Haguro represents the world of the present where the troubles of the current day are overcome. With its stone stairway and Five Story Pagoda situated amongst the hundreds of towering cedar trees and Japan’s thickest thatched roof at Sanjingosaiden Shrine, the lowest-lying Mt. Haguro is the perfect initiation into the world of the Dewa Sanzan.
MT. KINBO
The Shugendo stronghold of Mt. Kinbo boasts deep forests, mountain falls, hidden shrines and spectacular landscapes in which to undertake your yamabushi transformation.
DATES
2024 Dates
The Yamabushido Basic Training will be held on the following set dates in 2024:
16-20 June
20-24 October
Contact us to register your interest.
The Basic Shugyo is only available on these dates. For other times of the year, see our Masters Yamabushi Shugyo, Yamabushi Reset Training, or Deep Winter Training. The Yamabushi Reset Training has customisable options. Contact us for more information.
Information correct as of May 2023. Take note that changes to the itinerary are possible.
MASTER HOSHINO
All Yamabushido Programs are supervised by Master Hoshino, a famous local Yamabushi priest, and the 13th generation of his family to follow this vocation. Master Hoshino lives in and runs Daishōbō, a pilgrim lodge located at the foot of Mt. Haguro.
He has dedicated his life to living as a Yamabushi, introducing many people from all over the world to its mystical power.
His approach to the Yamabushi tradition is grounded in deep tradition, but also made deeply relevant to the way we live our lives today.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
Accommodation at the Zen monastery, Daishobo, and Daishinbo Pilgrim Lodge at the base of Mt. Haguro and all meals are provided.
Daishobo Pilgrim Lodge at the base of Mt. Haguro
Yamabushi Training Meals
GALLERY
Preparing for Yamabushi training
Daishobo's main hall during Yamabushi training
Master Hoshino leading training on Mt. Haguro
Master Hoshino during waterfall meditation
Yamabushi training at night
Yamabushi training at Dewa Sanzan Shrine on Mt. Haguro
Weeklong experience with Shugyo under Master Hoshino on all three of the Dewa Sanzan: Mt. Haguro, Mt. Gassan, and Mt. Yudono. Includes waterfall meditation. Only limited places available.
MASTERS SHUGYO PROGRAM
TRAINING PROGRAMS
YAMABUSHI RESET TRAINING
Reset body and mind with the Yamabushi Reset Training, a three-day program on Mt. Haguro that incorporates core elements of yamabushi training and Zen Buddhism with more modern methods of reflection focused on a spiritual reset of body and mind.
CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TRAINING
Ultimate personalised journey of discovery under the guidance of yamabushi and Zen masters on all three of the sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains.
Options and customized experiences are also available.