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Mindful Retreat in Kaga Onsen 2026

The Birth of a Warrior

Nature Meditation Retreat with David Nichtern

Onsen × Forest × Meditation — Touch your essential nature in the midst of nature.

Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 03 (Tue), 2026

Early Bird: $2,320 USD (¥348,000 JPY · fixed price, payable in JPY) · until Mar 31

Regular: $2,650 USD (¥398,000 JPY · fixed price, payable in JPY)

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David Nichtern
The Birth of a Warrior

Cultivating the Inner Warrior

Basic Goodness × Fearlessness

A warrior is someone who can meet the uncertainty and fear that arise in life with steadiness and openness.

In this retreat, we will spend time practicing meditation in a natural environment, allowing the mind to settle and open. Through this process, we begin to touch the ground of Basic Goodness—the inherent sanity and warmth within us—and cultivate Fearlessness, the capacity to see reality clearly without being overwhelmed by anxiety or fear.

Over four days of practice together with David, who has spent decades drawing out this warrior quality in others, we will explore how meditation can become grounded in everyday life, and how to meet our own minds with greater honesty and gentleness.

Retreat Schedule

Schedule

A four-day retreat centered on meditation practice and dialogue, held in the stillness of the forest and the ease of onsen.
With Basic Goodness and Fearlessness as our themes, we will slowly trace the process by which the inner warrior is born.

DAY 1 | Oct 31 (Sat)

Warrior Introduction

  • 12:00–13:00 Registration
  • 13:00–15:00 Meditation
  • 19:00–20:30 Opening Talk
    On the Warrior

DAY 2 | Nov 1 (Sun)

Touching Basic Goodness

  • 9:00–12:00 Meditation & Talk
    Basic Goodness (1)
  • 13:30–16:30 Meditation & Talk
    Basic Goodness (2)
  • 19:00–20:30 Meditation & Talk
    Q&A Discussion

DAY 3 | Nov 2 (Mon)

Cultivating Fearlessness

  • 9:00–12:00 Meditation & Talk
    Fearlessness (1)
  • 13:30–16:30 Meditation & Talk
    Fearlessness (2)
  • 19:00–20:30 Meditation & Talk
    Q&A Discussion

DAY 4 | Nov 3 (Tue / Holiday)

The Birth of a Warrior & Excursion

  • 8:30–11:30 Meditation & Talk
    The Birth of a Warrior
  • 12:30–14:00 Lunch at Meigetsuro
  • 14:30–15:30 Walk at Natadera Temple
  • 16:00 Dismissal at Kagaonsen Station
Venue
An onsen resort embraced by forest stillness
Morinotsumi Resort & Spa sits on a gentle hill in Kaga, Yamashiro Onsen. Set within a 10,000-tsubo property, it offers 5,000 tsubo of deep forest and a Japanese garden—an intimate, hideaway-like setting. Soaking in the mineral-rich hot springs and spending time in the wide, quiet woods helps restore both body and mind.
Entrance
Lobby
Forest path
Open-air bath
Japanese garden at night
Garden walkway
Exterior at night
Garden in morning mist
Excursion
A crossroads of nature, history, and esoteric Buddhist culture
Natadera Temple was founded in 717 by the monk Taichō as a site of devotion connected to Mount Hakusan. Over time, it became an important temple within the Shingon tradition rooted in Mount Kōya. Here, the practices of mountain asceticism and the esoteric teachings transmitted by Kūkai intersect, creating a rare historical landscape where nature and contemplative culture are deeply intertwined.

David Nichtern

True Nature Meditation Co-founder
Dharma Moon CEO 

 

David Nichtern is a senior meditation teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who introduced Tibetan meditation traditions to the West. For over fifty years, he has been teaching traditional and authentic meditation practice throughout North America and Europe.

He is also the CEO of Dharma Moon, a global meditation education platform and community centered on mindfulness, where he has been involved in training mindfulness teachers and presenting long-standing meditation traditions through a contemporary approach.

 

Application
Mindful Retreat in Kaga Onsen 2026
The Birth of a Warrior
Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 03 (Tue), 2026
What’s Included
  • Meditation program participation
  • Excursion participation
  • English interpretation & materials
  • Accommodation (3 nights at Morinotsumi)
  • Shared room accommodation
  • Meals (Dinner Oct 31 – Lunch Nov 3)
* Single-room accommodation is available for an additional fee.
Early Bird: $2,320 USD until Mar 31
Regular: $2,650 USD
(¥348,000 / ¥398,000 JPY · fixed price, payable in JPY)
FAQ
What language is the retreat conducted in? ＋
David Nichtern teaches in English. Japanese interpretation is provided for all sessions.
How do I get to the venue (Morinotsumi)? ＋
The nearest station is JR Kagaonsen Station, about a 10-minute taxi ride away. From Kanazawa Station, it takes approximately 30 minutes by limited express train. From Komatsu Airport, the venue is about a 25–30 minute drive. Detailed access information will be shared closer to the retreat.
Are rooms shared? Is single occupancy available? ＋
Both shared rooms and single occupancy are available. Single occupancy can be arranged for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Is there anything I should prepare for meditation practice? ＋
No special preparation is required. Meditation is practiced using either cushions or chairs, so please bring comfortable clothing suitable for sitting.
How does payment work for international participants? ＋
Prices are shown in USD as a reference, but the retreat fee is a fixed price payable in Japanese yen (JPY). International credit cards are accepted, and currency conversion is handled automatically by your card issuer.
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Travel

Getting to Morinotsumi

For international participants, the simplest options are the two routes below. Choose whichever feels most straightforward for your trip.

Final Destination Morinotsumi （森の栖 / Morinotsumi）
Nearest Station JR Kagaonsen （加賀温泉駅 / Kagaonsen-eki）

Route A — Shinkansen via Kanazawa

Most reliable. Easy to follow. Great if this is your first trip to Japan.

Recommended
  1. 1
    Arrive at HND (Haneda) or NRT (Narita).
  2. 2
    Go to Tokyo Station（東京駅 / Tokyo-eki）.
  3. 3
    Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa（金沢 / Kanazawa）.
  4. 4
    From Kanazawa, take the Limited Express to JR Kagaonsen Station（加賀温泉駅）.
  5. 5
    Taxi to Morinotsumi（森の栖） — about 10 minutes.
Helpful note: You can simply aim for JR Kagaonsen Station. From there, a taxi is the easiest final step.

Route B — Fly to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)

Fastest once you land. Best if flight timing works well for your itinerary.

Shortest Ground Trip
  1. 1
    Arrive at HND/NRT, then connect to a domestic flight to Komatsu Airport（小松空港 / KMQ）.
  2. 2
    From KMQ, take a taxi or car to Morinotsumi — about 25–30 minutes.
Helpful note: Domestic flights can be limited. Check schedules early if you plan to use this route.

Copy & Paste (for taxis / travel apps)

Use the lines below when you book transport or speak with a taxi driver. 

Destination: 森の栖（Morinotsumi）
Nearest station: 加賀温泉駅（JR Kagaonsen Station）
Taxi phrase: 「森の栖までお願いします」
Detailed travel guidance will be shared with registered participants closer to the retreat.