Training Location
Takaragaike Park, Kyoto
Sakura no Mori
Approximately five minutes on foot from Kokusaikaikan Station on the Karasuma Line. Participants receive precise meeting instructions in advance.
Group training takes place every Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 in the natural surroundings of Sakura no Mori. We practise with care for safety, other park users and the environment.
Nature as Our Dojo
Awareness Through Outdoor Practice
Read the Ground
Sense slopes, roots, fallen leaves and soil conditions to develop stable steps and controlled shifts of balance.
Read the Space
Keep trees, people, obstacles and escape routes in view to choose a safe position and distance.
Accept Change
Adjust your body and decisions calmly as weather, light, wind and temperature change.
Respect Nature
Care for the place, consider other visitors and leave the training area in better condition than you found it.
Access
Finding Sakura no Mori
- Location
- Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Sakura no Mori, Takaragaike Park - Nearest Station
- Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line
Kokusaikaikan Station - On Foot
- About 5 minutes from Kokusaikaikan Station
- Training Schedule
- Every Sunday, 10:00–12:00
First-time participants receive the exact meeting point and details for the day after contacting us.
Prepare for Outdoor Training
服Comfortable Clothing
Choose clothes that can get dirty and allow your arms and legs to move freely.
足Secure Footwear
For your first session, wear trainers with good grip. Guidance on tabi or jika-tabi is provided according to your experience.
水Drinking Water
Bring drinking water in every season. In summer, a hat and protection from the heat are also needed.
雨Check the Weather
Heavy rain or severe weather may change or cancel training. Participants will be contacted in advance.
タオルA Towel
Bring a towel to dry off during and after training, especially during Kyoto’s hot and humid summer months.
