Accommodation
NIWA KAMAKURA
A contemporary Japanese-style retreat in the heart of Kamakura — private sauna, garden, and quiet rooms for reflection between sessions.
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Synk × Japan Cultural Expo
An Executive Learning Tour in Kamakura
Know the samurai mind, through zen.
Two days in Kamakura where zen stillness, the discipline of the sword, and the mountain paths the warriors walked sharpen the way you lead.
philosophy
The samurai mind, met through zen.
For eight centuries the way of the samurai held together discipline, foresight, craft, and stillness — and zen was how it was trained. Retreat ZEN draws those threads into two deliberate days: a way of seeing that carries straight into how you lead.
The samurai's path
A guided walk along the Kewaizaka Kiridoshi, the historic cut-through pass into Kamakura.
Dawn zazen
A completely private seated-meditation session at Engakuji Obain, before general admission.
Craft & mastery
A private demonstration in the lineage of Masamune, one of Japan's greatest swordsmiths.
Rest & reflection
Private sauna, garden, and machiya stillness at NIWA KAMAKURA between sessions.
experiences
What the two days hold.
Excursion
Kewaizaka Kiridoshi Pass — Mononofu no Michi
A guided 2.5-hour walk along the historic samurai trail: the Kewaizaka pass, Genzen-yama, and the chemical embankment cutting path.
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Practice
Private Zazen at Engakuji Obain
A completely private dawn session at Engakuji Obain, a non-public sub-temple of one of Kamakura's most prestigious Zen monasteries, before visitors are admitted.
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Sword Demonstration: Masamune
A private demonstration in the lineage of Masamune, one of Japan's greatest swords — craft, patience, and the pursuit of a single perfect edge.
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Day one closes with an optional rickshaw ride to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, after dark.
the two days
Two days in Kamakura.
Day 1
Arrival · The Samurai Trail
13:30
Meet at Kita-Kamakura Station.
14:00
Check in at NIWA KAMAKURA and drop off luggage, then depart for the excursion.
14:30
Excursion: “Mononofu (Samurai) no Michi”
Kewaizaka Kiridoshi Pass (historic samurai trail) – Genzen-yama – chemical embankment cutting path. Guided walk, approx. 2.5 hours. Details
16:30
Return to the accommodation and enjoy the sauna.
19:00
Special arrangement: rickshaw ride (optional)
An evening visit to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine — a mystical experience of Kamakura's iconic shrine at night.
20:30
Free time on Komachi Street
Mingle with locals in the bars and izakaya of Kamakura's Komachi Street at your leisure.
23:39
Return to the accommodation and rest. The evening is yours.
Day 2
Dawn Zazen · The Forge
7:00
Wake and prepare.
7:15
Walk to Engakuji Obain (approx. 10–15 minutes on foot).
7:30
Private Zazen (seated meditation) at Engakuji Obain
Approx. 60 minutes. A completely private session in a non-public area of the temple at dawn, before general visitors are admitted. Details
9:00
Return to the accommodation for breakfast. Enjoy the sauna and garden at your leisure.
10:30
Check out and depart by chartered vehicle from Kita-Kamakura Station for the sword experience.
11:15
Sword Demonstration: Masamune (optional)
Until around 12:30. A private demonstration of Masamune, one of Japan's greatest swords. Details
Notes
- If a restaurant is crowded, the dinner time may be adjusted.
- If you need a private car, please contact us.
inquire
Design this journey for your team.
Tell us the group size, dates, and what you hope your team takes away — we'll return a tailored proposal within two business days.
Request a proposal
or email sayas@synkllc.com