Beyond the crowds lies a quieter Japan —
where golden forests, volcanic peaks, and
sweeping ocean vistas cradle ancient shrines.
This is an joyful adventure into beauty
and an inner journey into peace —
sacred hikes, healing hot springs ,
and Zen mindfulness in pristine nature.
For Soulful Adventurers Who Seek More Than Mountains
Awaken Your Spirit
in Japan’s Sacred Wilderness
Exclusive to 6 explorers - timed for autumn’s healing glow and a rarely witnessed , spirit-stirring festival
A hidden Japan few ever find — untouched, sacred, and deeply alive.
This is your invitation to hike secluded trails, share in inspirational festivals, and rediscover peace through nature.
This isn’t:
Instagram over insight
Rushing from site to site, checklist in hand
Crowds of tourists and waiting in lines
A schedule as busy as every other day
Being treated like a paycheck
This is:
Golden light on secluded peaks
Hiking at your own pace — time to stop and feel
Laughter with locals by the sea
Cheering the heroes of a grueling fishermen’s festival
Sitting beside an idyllic river basking in the here and now
A sense of calm that stays, grows as you integrate the simplicity of the Zen mind
Being welcomed like an honored guest
Maybe you’ve done the big tours. Posted the epic pics.
And yet… something inside you is still searching.
Not for more attractions — but for more connection.
For moments that feel real.
This isn’t a checkbox tour.
It’s an invitation to step off the map.
Far from the noise, traffic, and pace of daily life, you’ll breathe mountain air, walk quiet forest paths, and move to the rhythm of your own breath.
We offer you stillness. Space.
Not just to see Japan — but to feel it.
Pause beside ancient trees. Let the song of the land awaken your senses.
Be touched by the quiet depth of Japanese culture that lies just beneath the surface.
This journey opens space for something deeper —
a joyous adventure, both into the inner and outer worlds.
You’ll be immersed in sublime nature and timeless tradition, with gentle outdoor instruction in Zen meditation — right where its spirit first arose.
Rooted in ancient India and refined in Japan, Zen reveals a harmony and simplicity hidden beneath life’s complexity.
And it’s easier than you think.
With time to reflect, breathe, and just be, you may return not just with memories —
but with a calmer, clearer way of living.
Autumn Adventure Highlights
Spoilers ! A glimpse of what to look forward to!
You’ll need to imagine the crisp, dry touch of autumn air on your skin. The special golden light of airy forests. The invigorating chill of a pure, high-altitude river on your body and mind.
Hear the roar of a coastal fisherman’s festival — drums pounding, crowds cheering, raw joy in the air. Imagine savoring refined local cuisine, prepared with mindfulness and organic harvests from land and sea. Feel the elation of reaching a volcanic summit, far from civilization, or the silence of sitting in a forest older than memory.
This short film offers a taste — not a checklist — of the mood, the magic, and the quiet wonder you’ll experience.
Let it stir something.
The real thing can only be known in the quiet heart.
Epic Autumn Adventure
November 15-22 2026
About This Tour
When: November 15–22, 2026
For Lovers of : Epic Hikes far from tourists , pristine secluded nature, immersion in rare living and ancient culture, unique non touristic expireince
Group size: Max 6 adventurers
Style: Adventurous, Fun, meditative, celebratory, mystical, immersive, healing, sacred
Highlights:
🍁 Peak Autumn Beauty
Experience the ineffable colors of Japanese fall at their most breathtaking🥾 Sublime Nature Hikes & Private Forest Lodging
Hike secret trails through pristine landscapes and stay in our tranquil private retreat far from civilization.⛩️ Ancient Shrines & Power Spots
Visit the iconic sights of Kyoto and connect deeply with the less known Takachiho the sacred birthplace of the Japanese Gods set amidst awe inspiring and healing nature🎨 Hidden Cultural Gem
Soak up the wabi sabi vibes of small town overflowing with traditional arts, healing hot springs , exquisite food and epic volcanic geology — all without the tourists.🎉 Local Festival: Danjiri Matsuri
A relatively unknown yet unforgettable celebration of raw energy, hypnotic drumming and classical Japanese entertainment.🌊 Coastal Wonders
Discover Coastal Vistas and secret bays few travelers have ever seen.Hike through a great variety of virgin eco systems to the centre of an awe inspiring volcanic range with grand views and clear alpine lake far from other explorers
🧘 Optional Meditation & Breathwork
Deepen your connection to the inner and outer beauty through guided sessions designed to help you heal, ground, and awaken.
Your Journey Day by Day
Zen Fall: An Autumn Adventure in Hidden Japan
November 10–18, 2026
Day 1 (Afternoon/Evening): Taketa — Quiet Castle Town & Temple Sanctuary
Travel inland to Taketa, a charming historic castle town. You'll wonder why it's not overrun with tourists. .
Feel time slow as you walk the grounds of Fukoji Temple, its towering stone Buddha carved into a cliff face, a sculptured garden and profound stillness.
Watch the sun set from high atop Oka Castle Ruins, once a stronghold — now a poetic hilltop overlooking the a winding river and the distant mountains.
Dine at a no frills local restaurant serving the best Japanese fried chicken around or home-style chicken nanban, prepared by according the family secret recipe for 50 years.
Spend the night in a peaceful village inn where simplicity restores your senses.
Day 1 (Morning): Beppu — Legendary Hot Springs
Start your journey surrounded by a vast mountain range and the steaming soul of Japan’s geothermal heart.
Nestled on the edge of a national park, cradling the pacific Beppu welcomes you with iconic hotsprings and crisp mountain air. Ease into the rhythm of the retreat with a grounding Zen orientation session, then indulge in a top end sushi lunch — served by kimono clad staff combining Japanese renowned hospitality and Kyushu's friendly openess.
It’s your first taste of letting go.
Day 2: Taketa to Takachiho — Myths, Forests & Sacred Energy
Begin with sunrise meditation and a slow exploration of Taketa’s cultural and geological gems — waterfalls, Geopark sites, and old-world charm. In the afternoon, descend into the sacred realm of Takachiho. Stand among towering cedars, walk to the mythic cave where the Shinto gods once gathered, and feel the deep pulse of Japan’s origin story. Then travel to the pristine Shishigawa region. Pause at a awe inspiring mountaintop lookout for sunset meditation before arriving at your riverside retreat nestled beneath majestic peaks.
Day 3: Shishigawa — Virgin Forest Climb & River Silence
Awaken with Zen and Chi Gong, then hike a secluded mountain trail through untouched forest scattered with huge xenoliths to waterfall beside a curiously shaped balancing rock.
Enjoy lunch with high and deep in ancient forest before returning for riverside meditative walking.
As the sunsets behind majestic peaks, enter noble silence, soaking in the peace oozing from this secret sanctuary.
Day 4: Shishigawa — Nature Healing & Breathwork
Let the land be your temple.
A day of inner adventure supported by nature: breath-work, sound healing, and deep rest.
With forest light dancing on water and Gaia beneath you, you’ll remember what it’s like to truly be.
Day 5 (Morning): Kadogawa — Festival Spirit in Full Bloom
Step into the living heart of Japans fishing culture at the Danjiri Festival — a spirited, centuries-old celebration of strength, pride, and community.
The air pulses with taiko drums, chants, and the deep roots of tradition. It’s raw, real, and unforgettable.
Feel the vitality of this port towns life — become part of the sea of supporters urging on the feats of strength and endurance.
Day 6: Ebino Plateau — Volcanic Majesty & Zen Retreat
Enter the first national park in Japan, long revered for its spiritual energy. Hike a rarely traversed path through several distinct forest environs to crater lake, to peak with only the sky above. By evening, retreat to a secluded ryokan hidden in red pine forest and volcanic gases billowing from the slopes. Soak in outdoor hot springs with sweeping view of the valley far below and experience a rare volcanic steam sauna — ancient tools for cleansing and rejuvenatiing body and spirit.
Day 7: Ebino Highland — Sacred Loops & Final Reflections
Begin with morning Zen and a hike through crisp pine air to a sacred 3-lake shrine circuit, a highland crater moor, pause above dramatic volcanic cliffs for one last deep breath — this land, this life, this moment. Close the circle not with words, but with presence.
Day 5 - Secret Peninsula Hike and Emerald Bay Tidal Pools
Step away from the festival energy and into a hidden coastal paradise.
Hike through semi-tropical forest where mountains tumble into the sea, revealing dramatic cliffs, rocky outcrops, and jewel-toned coves.
Enjoy a picnic bento by an emerald bay, then explore tidal pools teeming with life.
In the late afternoon, ascend to one of the region’s highest coastal peaks for a breathtaking sunset Zen session.
As twilight deepens, return to town, where the Danjiri floats still rumble through the streets — and finish the day with what to me is the highlight meal of the tour unforgettable feast of expertly grilled chicken and melt-in-your-mouth wagyu.
Transformed by Nature
An initiation, not a tour.
“The raw beauty of nature got me higher than anything ever could.”
This journey gave me something I didn’t know I was missing — a profound connection to nature and my own inner self.
Standing high above an awe-inspiring ocean vista, I felt something shift. The raw beauty of nature got me higher than anything ever could. Surrounded by breathtaking, untouched landscapes and immersed in deep-rooted Japanese culture, I discovered clarity, peace, and a sense of belonging that stayed with me long after the tour ended.
Geoff’s presence brought everything together with warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of fun!
If you’re even thinking about it — JUST DO IT!
“I found a Japan I never dreamed of.”
I came seeking inner and outer adventure, and what I found was more transformative than I ever imagined.
Untouched wilderness, sacred landscapes, and moments of profound natural healing — I felt a soul-deep connection with nature.
I returned home rejuvenated, in awe of Japan’s wild beauty, and with newfound clarity.
Geoffrey was a rare kind of guide — calm, intuitive, and fully attuned to the rhythm the land.
There was freedom to explore yet always a subtle thread of presence that held me gently.
If you're yearning for authenticity, discovery, and something real — don’t hesitate.
The magic will meet you there.
Bernt, Holland
“It wasn’t a tour — it was a soul adventure.”
I came searching for deeper meaning beyond tourist paths, and I left feeling more whole, aligned, and spiritually awakened.
From secret mountain top meditations and riverside hot springs to unimagined festivals and deep personal insights, every moment was magical and real.
Geoff is more than a guide — his storytelling, warmth, laughter, and deep connection to the land brought everything to life.
If you’re longing for an experience that grounds your spirit and reignites your wonder for nature — this is it.
Absolutely beautiful. Unforgettable. Life-shifting.
Darin, India
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
“Something in Japan felt like coming home.”
We came with no expectations — just a stopover. But something shifted. The gentle harmony of nature and spirituality, the way sacredness lives in daily life — it touched something deep in me.
From moss-lined paths to tea and bath ceremonies, it was as if everything was infused with quiet meaning. Even the trees felt like art.
Geoffrey’s way of guiding was unlike anything we’ve known.
It felt like being invited, not led — natural, intuitive, and deeply personal. Like reconnecting with an old friend.
My creativity reawakened. I remembered a part of myself I hadn’t felt in years.
This experience didn’t just show us Japan — it deepened life.
Dorothee, Holland
Ayano, Japan
★★★★★
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Hi I'm Geoff. I was born in West Africa to Indian parents, grew up in Australia, and have spent more than 3 and a half decades based in paradisiacal southern Japan.
I left Australia at 20 and have spent around my life exploring the world the old way — before the internet — wandering across nearly 40 countries, guided by intuition, wonder, and a deep love for nature and people. From mountain monasteries to desert trails, jungles, snow peaks and outdoor dance floors! I learned to follow what felt real.I’ve guided tours in Kakadu National Park, trekked sacred landscapes across Asia, Europe, Australia and the North America and now share the nature, spirit, and hidden culture of Japan through small, soulful adventures. Of all the places I've experienced India and Japan stand out for their uniqueness and for being catalysts for personal growth.
I’m a Zen, breathwork, and Reiki guide with a grounded, heart-centered approach. I live with my beloved Japanese wife and "Joy Bomb" pooch Honey in a quiet coastal town in Kyushu, where I spend my days exploring ancient forests, guiding nature retreats, and dancing to live music whenever I can.
To me, spirituality isn’t about solemnity or separation — it’s about sharing joy , gratitude and awakening to the wonder of this extraordinary gift of life.
I love conversation, stories and peaople— my clients become s friends, and friends becomes family.
People say I have a natural way of helping them feel safe, seen, and connected — like reuniting with an old friend ready to share new adventures!
If the road less travelled is calling, I'd love to walk part of it with you.
“Adventure with soul. Joyfully sharing natures healing.”
Why This Journey Is Unlike Any Other
🗻 Escape the Ordinary
Sublime trails where few have gone, pristine nature, unique geology, virgin forest, awe inspiring vistas and rare cultural moments—far from any crowd. Don't just witness - feel, touch and be moved.
🧘 Nature as Your Guide
Learn the Zen mind in sacred landscapes and really begin to know the subtleties that birthed Japans exquisite harmony with nature. Let the land realign your soul. Time and space to let go and connect deeply with both your inner and outer beauty.
👣 A Guide with Soul
With over 3 decades exploring the hidden corners of Japan, a teacher of Zen and Reiki (Japanese Healing technique) and breathwork, your guide is a joyous presence that holds space, giving you the chance go beyond instagram moments and memories to deeper way of being.
Immerse in Real Japan
Meet locals, eat in local restaurants, witness at close range a festival that is rarely seen but embodies the spirit and strength of Japans fisherman culture. Get a feel for how the mountains, islands, forests, rivers and sea formed this unique culture, sense of unity, honesty, harmony with nature and thoughtfulness of others.
🌌 Life, Recentered
Guests return clearer, lighter, and often—forever changed.
Only 6 Adventures for this Unique Journey
This adventure was deep dive—with space to breathe, connect, and reflect. It was the beginning of new adventure within! - Rens -Holland
What’s Included
✔ 9-day all-inclusive journey
✔ Secluded hikes & epic views
✔ Hot springs & healing rituals
✔ Zen Mindfulness Training & Breathwork sessions for Health, Relaxation and Healing
✔Meals & cultural experiences
✔ All transport, insurance & accommodations
✔ Private small group (max 6 explorers)
✔ Australian/Indian Meditation and Nature guide with 35+ years in Japan
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