29 Dec 2022
10/10 This was a unique experience that gave us so many insights into ninja and spiritual practices. The half day was so worth spending out of our 3 day trip to Kyoto. We saw incredibly beautiful parts of Kyoto off the beaten path (literally and figuratively) as we climbed the Mt. Daimonji (moderate hike - 2 hours uphill with lots of breaks, lunch at the top, and less than an hour downhill). The owner and our instructor, Mr. Ichikawa, was an excellent teacher that made the entire experience rich and fun. I am already using many of the lessons, like namba walking, at home and on hikes. Pack lightly, at least a liter of water since there's no where on the trail to refill, and hiking shoes if you have them (sneakers with good tread will do the job).