HOLY MOUNTAIN vol.01

Dates: November 1st ~ November 2nd 2025
Facilitator: Akiyo Tsurumi (Shaman / Tarot Reader)
Capacity: 8 participants
Fee: 55,000 yen (shared twin room) / 60,000 yen (private single room)
Reservation: please purchase tickets via Peatix → https://holymountain.peatix.com/view

The circling energy of the celestial dragon.
The gentle presence of Seoritsuhime, goddess of water.
The still, watchful gaze of Zao Daigongen.

In 2025, a year of transformation, we invite you to a two-day spiritual retreat on the sacred mountain of Zao with shaman Akiyo Tsurumi.

Amid forests painted with autumn colors, the retreat offers space to attune to the unseen and share a time of stillness that fosters renewal and spiritual clarity.

We warmly welcome all who feel called to participate.

What is included:

  • Two days of spiritual guidance with Akiyo Tsurumi
  • One night’s accommodation at a pension in Zao Pension Village
  • Dinner on November 1st, and breakfast on November 2nd
  • Transportation to and from Yamagata Station

*if you are joining by car, a discount of 2,000 yen will be applied. Please let us know in advance through the contact form; the adjustment will be made on-site.
*for participants who do not require overnight accommodation, please contact us by email beforehand.

【Retreat Timetable – November 1–2, 2025】

Day 1 

10:30 – Meet at Yamagata Station
11:00 – Lunch at local soba restaurant
12:30 – Arrive at shimauma sanctuary / Check-in
13:00 – Opening talk & retreat overview with Akiyo Tsurumi
14:00 – Zao Spiritual Work ❶ (Dokko-numa & Zao Daigongen)
16:30 – Zao Spiritual Work ❷ (Shiginoyachi-numa)
17:30 – Free time at Zao Pension Village
19:00 – Dinner 
20:30 – Spiritual Night Session ❸ (Talk & video)
22:30 – Return to pension / Rest


Day 2

8:30 – Breakfast & check-out
9:30 – Zao Spiritual Work ❹ (Shiginoyachi-numa walk)
11:00 – Reflection session 
12:30 – Transfer to Yamagata Station
13:00–13:30 – Arrival / Farewell

【Important Information】

  • Transportation to Yamagata Station and Day 1 lunch are not included.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes for walks around the lakes, and bring warm layers for chilly mornings and evenings.
  • While bear encounters are very unlikely, bringing a bear bell is recommended.
  • Meals are  vegan dishes made with seasonal, local, and organic ingredients; please notify us of any allergies.
  • Alcohol is available on-site for an additional fee.
  • Accommodations include three single rooms and three shared twin rooms, with shared bathrooms and baths. Please bring your own toothbrush and towels.

Cancellation policy: full refund up to 14 days prior (October 17), 50% fee 13–7 days prior (October 18–25), and no refund within 6 days of the retreat (October 26–November 2) or for no-shows. Refunds for cancellations due to weather or organizer circumstances are full, minus bank fees.

For questions, contact us via the website form.

Akiyo Tsurumi (Shaman / Tarot Reader)

From an early age, Akiyo Tsurumi possessed a rare sensitivity that deepened as she moved through diverse landscapes and cultures during her childhood. Alongside rigorous training in tea ceremony and flower arrangement, she nurtured what she calls an “inner philosophy unbound by religion,” which became the foundation of her unique path as a shaman. 
Awakened through profound spiritual experiences, she now shares her gifts through personal guidance, workshops, and international collaborations.
 As director of a nonprofit affiliated with the International Association of Healing in Germany and founder of Office Niji, she continues to support individuals in reconnecting with the unseen and with the deeper

For more information:

●IAOH JAPAN
https://iaoh.jp/

●Tsurumi Tarot Reading
https://tsurumi-tarot-reading.net/
https://office-niji.com/

＊Reading Akiyo Tsurumi’s book(s) beforehand will help you engage with the retreat on an even deeper level：

Spiritual Code: The Shamanic World of Akiyo Tsurumi
Co-authored by Akiyo Tsurumi and Ryusei Fujimura

This book invites readers into the visionary world of Akiyo Tsurumi, an extraordinary tarot reader and shaman whose awakening was catalyzed by a near-death experience. For the first time, she speaks of her unique spiritual dimension, where tarot becomes an extension of perception itself. In dialogue with philosopher Ryusei Fujimura, she reveals a path of shamanic awakening that is both personal and universally resonant.

Releasing the Dragon: Spiritual Code II
Co-authored by Akiyo Tsurumi and Ryusei Fujimura

In this sequel, shaman Akiyo Tsurumi and philosopher Ryusei Fujimura delve deeper into her unique “awakened” shamanism, exploring visions born of near-death experience and the presence of the deity Jagannath. Through their dialogue, they open a path to understanding the true nature of human existence and its profound connection with the greater cosmos.

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