Journey To Where
It All Began
A Pilgrimage to Japan
for Students of Any Level of Reiki .
OCTOBER 21st - 29th 2025
Sign up FOR japan 2025 Tour
We are excited to be offering our popular 8-day Japan tour, “Journey to Where it All Began,” for the second time this year. The group will be led by Reiki Masters Christopher Tellez and Brian Brunius along with translator and guide Keiko Mukai. Our trip begins in Kyoto where we will connect to the spirit of Japan and learn the deep history of spiritual practice. We will immerse ourselves in the Japanese culture through frequent temple visits and by climbing Mount Kurama, the birthplace of Reiki. At Mount Kurama we will explore various temples and sacred spots visited by Usui Sensei as he ascended the mountain for his fateful 21-day fast and meditation which led him to Reiki. Upon descending Mount Kurama we will explore Kibune (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and one of the most scenic riverside towns in Japan. Lastly, our guides will lead us to the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and the tori gates of the Fushi Inari Shrine to experience Japanese culture, both ancient and modern.
October 21st – October 29th, 2025
Day 1 - 10/21 (Tuesday) Kyoto – Arrival & Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - 10/22 (Wednesday) Kyoto– Eastern Kyoto
Day 3 - 10/23 (Thursday) Kyoto – Kurama Day 1
Day 4 - 10/24 (Friday) Kyoto – Fushimi’s Torii Gates
Day 5 - 10/25 (Saturday) Kyoto – Kurama Day 2
Day 6 - 10/26 (Sunday) Kyoto – Free Day or E-Bike Tour (extra fee)
Day 7 - 10/27 (Monday) Kyoto – Western Kyoto (Arashiyama)
Day 8 - 10/28 (Tuesday) Kyoto – Kurama Day 3 (Kibune)
Day 9 - 10/29 (Wednesday) – Departure
Note: The itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions.
To ensure an intimate and fully interactive experience, this tour is limited to 20 travelers, and all should have been initiated into the first level of Reiki before the tour begins.
Payments and Deadlines
The tour fee is US $3,950 per person. Single rooms only. A non-refundable deposit of US $1,000 is due upon registration to hold your space. The final day to register and pay the remaining balance is September 1, 2025
Transportation (airfare and airport to hotel transfers) is not included.
(Note: This tour is a fundraiser for Reiki Centers of America and its projects.)
