What the mountain offers. What the city remembers.
A small catalogue of what is possible from the villa. Our concierge composes each day around the weather, the season, and the shape of your party.
i.Nature
The mountain, walked.
山を歩く
Enryaku-ji. The Kaihogyo pilgrimage path. Cedar groves a thousand years deep. A private certified guide walks with you — or you walk alone, with the silence of the forest.
—Morning walks: 2–4 hours
—Enryaku-ji private tour (UNESCO World Heritage)
—Birdwatching / botanical guide on request
—Rain plan: tea ceremony at the villa
ii.Martial Arts
Budo, at altitude.
武の稽古
Fifteen minutes down the slope: Tozando Budo Studio 360. A morning of kendo, iaido, or simply observing. We can arrange English-speaking instructors and a bespoke schedule.
—Kendo, iaido, or aikido sessions
—English-language instruction available
—32-camera recording of your session (optional)
—Equipment provided, all levels welcome
iii.Kyoto
Twenty minutes to Gion.
京の都へ
Our own Tozando flagship in Gion — armour, blades, garments. Kiyomizu-dera at dawn before the crowds. Uji for the tea. Private chauffeur, always.
—Private MK chauffeur all day
—Tozando Yasaka (Gion) flagship visit
—Kiyomizu-dera sunrise arrangement
—Dinner reservation at a counter kaiseki
iv.Wellbeing
Warmth, breath, bath.
湯と、息
The full-length soaking tub, drawn deep. The mountain air is medicinal; we simply arrange the setting.
—Private shiatsu / aromatherapy (by request)
—In-villa yoga or stretching
—Evening bath ritual
—Local herbal tea course
Bespoke itinerary
Compose your sojourn.
Share your dates and interests. We will return a bespoke proposal within two business days.