3-Day IKIGAI Retreat in Kamakura, Japan
3-Day IKIGAI Retreat in Kamakura, Japan
4 Chome Zaimokuza, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0013, Japan
Up to 3 in group
3 Days Package (2 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- 3-day IKIGAI retreat in Kamakura, the birthplace of Zen, 60 minutes from Tokyo
- IKIGAI taught as a practice of "being", from within the culture where IKIGAI was born
- Only 3 participants with 2 facilitators — space to be seen, trust to be honest, intimacy to transform
- Anbling™ walking meditation through the historic Zen temples of Kita-Kamakura
- 3 professional IKIGAI coaching sessions (approx. 8 hours over 3 days)
- Beginners welcome — no meditation experience needed
About this Retreat
CEO, enmono Inc. / Founder, ZenSchool®
"For 17 years, I've guided over 230 leaders to their IKIGAI."
- Launched Zen2.0 at Kencho-ji Temple in 2017; now one of the world's largest international gatherings on Zen and mindfulness (10th anniversary, November 2026)
- Founded ZenSchool® in 2011; more than 65 cohorts. Alumni include the developer of the lunar rover YAOKI and the founder of SkyDrive
- More than 17 years of Zen practice and more than 9 years of Vipassana meditation
- Keynote on "AI and IKIGAI" at the Co-Ideation Summit 2024 in Stockholm; speaker at the World Marketing Summit 2024
- Author of True Innovation (CCC Media House, 2018); contributor to Inner Development Goals (De Gruyter, 2025)
- Part-time lecturer, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University
Director, enmono Inc. / Founder, ZenSchool®
"As an engineer, I pursued efficiency. Then I discovered: IKIGAI is not about what you do. It's about how you are. In our dialogue, no judgment. Only listening. Only emergence."
Details of this retreat
This is not a tour. It is a guided space to discover the IKIGAI that emerges from within.
When AI can do everything, what becomes of human purpose? Two interpretations of IKIGAI exist: the Western one — find the intersection (Doing); and the Japanese one — cultivate the practice (Being). We teach the practice, from within the culture where IKIGAI was born.
Over three days, between the stillness of Zen temples and the energy of the coastline, we create the space for your unique IKIGAI to emerge. With only three participants and two facilitators, there is space enough to be seen, trust enough to be honest, and intimacy enough to transform.
Location: Kamakura, Japan (sessions in Zaimokuza / Kita-Kamakura; exact meeting point shared after booking)
Group size: Minimum 2, Maximum 3 participants (2 facilitators)
Languages: English / Japanese
Date type: Package — 3 days, participants choose / request their start date
Price: USD 1,900 per person
WHO THIS IS FOR
- At a career crossroads, contemplating your next chapter
- Questioning what matters when machines can do most things
- Seeking transformation and ready for deep introspection
- Valuing authentic dialogue in an intimate small-group setting
- Drawn to Japan's spiritual heritage and Zen philosophy
Beginners welcome — no meditation experience needed. Solo participants welcome. Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, allergies) can be accommodated for included meals — please tell us when booking.
PARTICIPANT VOICES
- "I chose this program because it is run by Japanese people." — Participant from Europe
- "The greatest treasure was having time to reflect on myself in an environment far removed from daily life. Especially the meditation by the sea was an unforgettable experience." — 40s, Business Owner
- "Through deep conversations among participants, I gained unexpected insights. The sense of security and trust fostered by the small group setting was truly wonderful." — 50s, University Professor
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 14+ calendar days before start: full refund
- 7–13 days before: 50% refund
- Less than 7 days before: 100% cancellation fee
- If the minimum of 2 participants is not met, we notify at least 14 days before the start date and offer a full refund or rescheduling.
When AI can do everything, what becomes of human purpose? Two interpretations of IKIGAI exist: the Western one — find the intersection (Doing); and the Japanese one — cultivate the practice (Being). We teach the practice, from within the culture where IKIGAI was born.
Over three days, between the stillness of Zen temples and the energy of the coastline, we create the space for your unique IKIGAI to emerge. With only three participants and two facilitators, there is space enough to be seen, trust enough to be honest, and intimacy enough to transform.
Location: Kamakura, Japan (sessions in Zaimokuza / Kita-Kamakura; exact meeting point shared after booking)
Group size: Minimum 2, Maximum 3 participants (2 facilitators)
Languages: English / Japanese
Date type: Package — 3 days, participants choose / request their start date
Price: USD 1,900 per person
WHO THIS IS FOR
- At a career crossroads, contemplating your next chapter
- Questioning what matters when machines can do most things
- Seeking transformation and ready for deep introspection
- Valuing authentic dialogue in an intimate small-group setting
- Drawn to Japan's spiritual heritage and Zen philosophy
Beginners welcome — no meditation experience needed. Solo participants welcome. Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, allergies) can be accommodated for included meals — please tell us when booking.
PARTICIPANT VOICES
- "I chose this program because it is run by Japanese people." — Participant from Europe
- "The greatest treasure was having time to reflect on myself in an environment far removed from daily life. Especially the meditation by the sea was an unforgettable experience." — 40s, Business Owner
- "Through deep conversations among participants, I gained unexpected insights. The sense of security and trust fostered by the small group setting was truly wonderful." — 50s, University Professor
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 14+ calendar days before start: full refund
- 7–13 days before: 50% refund
- Less than 7 days before: 100% cancellation fee
- If the minimum of 2 participants is not met, we notify at least 14 days before the start date and offer a full refund or rescheduling.
Schedule
Day 1 — Release & Dialogue: Arrive. Breathe. Let go. Shared vulnerability and psychological safety.
Day 2 — Walk & Deep Dive: Temples. Silence. Emergence. Anbling™ walking meditation through the historic Zen temples of Kita-Kamakura; body wisdom, nature as teacher.
Day 3 — Begin: Integrate. Authentic Insight. Return. Life as your art. (Program concludes at noon.)
Program flow is flexible and adapts to the group's energy.
Day 2 — Walk & Deep Dive: Temples. Silence. Emergence. Anbling™ walking meditation through the historic Zen temples of Kita-Kamakura; body wisdom, nature as teacher.
Day 3 — Begin: Integrate. Authentic Insight. Return. Life as your art. (Program concludes at noon.)
Program flow is flexible and adapts to the group's energy.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Kamakura Ikigai Retreat, 4 Chome Zaimokuza, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0013, Japan
Accommodation
Accommodations are not provided for our retreats. Approx. ¥30,000–50,000 for 2 nights. We strongly recommend Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura; most accommodation options include breakfast. Contact us for booking support.
Per person
Venue & Amenities
Kamakura is where Zen Buddhism took root in Japan 800 years ago. For centuries, samurai warriors and monks came here seeking clarity in times of transition. You will walk the same ancient paths, breathe the same temple air, and tap into the same source of wisdom that has guided leaders for generations. This is not a theme park or a tourist simulation. This is the real thing.
Meals
2 meals are included as part of the program experience: Day 1 Communal dinner featuring catered bento boxes from local Kamakura, and Day 2 Lunch at Sahanji (茶飯事) in Kita-Kamakura. Traditional Japanese cuisine and a continuation of mindful dialogue.
Additional Meals NOT Included:
Day 2: Breakfast (at your accommodation)
Day 2: Dinner
Day 3: All meals (program concludes at noon)
We provide recommendations for excellent local restaurants.
What's Included
- 3 professional IKIGAI coaching sessions with 2 facilitators (approx. 8 hours over 3 days)
- Anbling™ Kita-Kamakura guided walking meditation experience
- 2 meals: Day 1 communal dinner (catered Kamakura bento); Day 2 lunch at Sahanji in Kita-Kamakura
- All workshop materials (custom IKIGAI workbook, journal, framework resources)
- Tea & light refreshments throughout
- Pre-retreat consultation (15-min video call)
- Post-retreat integration support (1-month email follow-up)
What's Not Included
- Accommodation (approx. JPY 30,000–50,000 for 2 nights; Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura recommended; booking support available)
- Additional meals (Day 2 breakfast & dinner; Day 3 all meals)
- Temple admission fees (approx. JPY 1,000–1,500 total, cash)
- Transportation to/from Kamakura and local transport
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended); personal expenses
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