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10 Best Wellness Retreats in Japan


 

Our lives are so stressful that we just need some time off to relax and rejuvenate from the hustles and bustles of life. The term wellness travel is apparently on the tip of every tourist who is planning their next vacation. For anyone interested in wellness well Japan is one of the best destinations. Over the centuries Japan has developed unique techniques for quieting the mind, cultivating inner peace, and promoting good health. The country is very spiritual Japan is remarkable for its thermal hot springs and onsen are known for their many health benefits including boosting blood circulation, reducing stress, and relieving pain. Food plays a very important role in wellness; well Japan is no different. The country’s food is one of the world’s healthiest at any retreat the food will leave you feeling lighter, healthier, and happier. Japan is one splendid place for a wellness retreat as it offers stunning scenery, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities for mindfulness and self-care. Well, a wellness retreat in Japan will be an outstanding way to unwind, recharge and connect with nature.

Let’s check out the best wellness retreats in Japan

1. Aman Tokyo

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Embracing the Japanese traditional Architecture, the Aman Tokyo is located in the prestigious financial district of Otemachi occupying six floors of the Otemachi tower. The hotel offers a dip in the Infinity pool and a spa that allows one to relax after a long day of touring the city. The Spa offers a range of treatments, therapies, and facilities drawn on the Japanese principle of nature and balance. The treatments use traditional Kampo herbal therapies, derived from a classic Chinese medicine it emphasizes on rebalancing power of natural herbs. Intended to purify, restore and calm the inner self the Spa incorporates a full body scrub with a deeply soothing blend of camphor, kuromoji powder, and Japanese clay it stimulates circulation, removes toxins, and boost the lymphatic system. Aman has launched Essential skin care products with a unique blend of potent herbs that have been long valued in Japan to have powerful effects.

Practical  information

Address: The Otemachi Tower, 1 Chome-5-6 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan

Contact: +81 3-5224-3333

2.Zen Wellness Seinei

The Zen Seinei wellness is an astonishing architectural wellness retreat created by Shigeru Ben recipient of the Pritzker architecture award. The retreat is set on Japan’s Awaji Island, it takes the shape of a long slender timber structure that gives the feeling of floating over its verdant landscape. The Wellness Center offers guests a relaxing open-air bath, and yoga sessions viewing the breathtaking view of the remote site. The second floor is dedicated to accommodation where guests get to experience the zazen a meditative practice. Visitors come here to regain balance from their bust lives and also to get holistic treatment like plant-based meals and quiet soaks in the onsen.  With a 360 panoramic view of Awaji Island, it allows one to rejuvenate your body and mind and enjoy a moment of inner reflection in the open air. This is a must-visit when you are vacationing in Japan.

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3. Setouchi Retreat Aonagi

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Situated in Matsuyama in the Ehime region the hotel allows its guests to get the perfect view of the mountains and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. The architect behind this beautiful retreat is Tadao Ando, it is an adult-only spot ideal for a romantic gateway the retreat brings about astonishing view of views of the Seto Inland Sea. The resort brings nature up close allowing guests to have comfort. It has a rooftop pool overlooking the sea, a hot spring bath, and a holistic spa. The staff are skilled and make sure you get high standard service.

Practical Information

Address: Yanaidanimachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-2641, Japan

Contact: +81 89-977-9500

4.Haimurubishi Resort Hotel

Lose yourself in the tropical paradise of Haimurubushi located in the southeast of Kohama island. This place gives you the ideal visit and relaxation one needs, the hotel offers a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort. The hotel owns a private beach allowing one to relax on the beach chairs soaking in the sun. A beach café that serves light meals, drinks, and cocktails as one enjoys looking at the waves of the sea. The beach offers various activities from watercraft riding to windsurfing. The Resort is known for its Okinawa Nuchigusui meaning medicine of life, it is the idea of healing, refreshing, and rejuvenating of mind, body, and soul this wellness creates a unique body and soul experience.

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Practical Information

Address: Kohama, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1292, Japan

Contact: +81 980-85-3111

5.Yugawara Onsen Ryokan Uohan

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Yugawara Onsen in Kanagawa is one of the oldest onsen hot springs in the Kanto area, the source of the springs comes from the erosion caldera Yugawara volcano which ended its activity a thousand years ago. The Yugawara onsen known as the inner sanctuary of Yugawara was loved by many writers including Fumiko Hayashi. One can enjoy bathing in the large public bath that is an open-air bath allowing the guests to be one with nature. Having five different kinds of spring water, one of the springs is effective in heat retention warming the body and giving one tranquility and also beautiful skin. The spring softens and soothes the skin preventing wrinkles, each onsen has its own effect.

Practical Information

Address: Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Yugawara, Doi, 5 Chome ４

Contact: +81 465-64-0150

6. Nemu hotel and resort

Located within the Ise Shima National Park in Mie Prefecture the Nemu Hotel and Resort is surrounded by forest and sea with a view of Ago Bay. The Hotel offers a variety of outdoor and marine activities, hot springs, and a golf course. The spa enables visitors to experience the healing power of the Ise-Shima Gracious spa, the resort has a natural source of thermal water known as Shiosai no Yu giving one spiritual, mental and physical cleansing. Nemu Resort Hotel Nemu features three types of public baths including an open-air bath. Esthetic treatment is also provided, and the restaurant offers a variety of local ingredients and dishes.

Practical Information

Address: Hamajimacho Hazako, 志摩市 Mie 517-0403, Japan

Contact: +81 599-52-1211

7. Holistic Retreat Hotaka Yojoen

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Located in the forest of Azumino Shinshu situated at the base of the Northern Japanese Alps is the Holistic Retreat Hotako Yojoen. The retreat is committed to boosting visitors’ natural healing power with different approaches body-friendly meals, walking, yoga, and moderate-level exercises that relax the mind and body. This retreat is a perfect gateway giving you a daily menu of vegetables and brown rice. Hotako Yojaen has a vegetable garden that is effective in cleaning the body from the inside and enhancing one’s natural healing capabilities.

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8. Wayne Zen

Located in the breathtaking Okinawa the Spiritual Health Resort Wayne Zen is known for its personal healing and regeneration. The Resort focuses on opening the guest’s spiritual connection with nature using traditional Zen Ideals to release the energy of personal health and love for life. Zen offers meditation and purification programs, the programs do not only take away stress but spiritually heal and relax you to your core. Wayne Zen offers meditation, breathing exercise, fasting, and dietary program and also take part in the Zen tea ceremony.

9. Hotel Kurbio

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Generating from the German word Kur means healing and bio in Greek meaning life this hotel lives up to its name Hotel Kurbio. Built with the idea that guests should feel at ease both physically and mentally. The hotel is famous for its Kusatsu Spa hot springs and macrobiotic food menu. The hotel provides the ultimate mind and body experience. The cuisine is French inspired full of macrobiotic food choices, it calls its food Revivre which means the food revives the body. The hotel allows you to make your stay special as you relax and re-energize. Make sure to enjoy the beautiful scenery when visiting this hotel.

Practical Information

Address: 226-63 Kusatsu, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1711, Japan

Contact: +81 279-89-8181

10. Takefue Resort Spa

Built-in the traditional Japanese Ryokan Style the Takefue resort Spa is hidden away in the forested mountains of Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu. It consists of twelve mountain lodges tucked away in a thick bamboo groove, making one cut off from the stressful life. The nature retreat is combined with traditional Japanese hospitality known as Omotenashi which has been perfected for a long time. The Spa allows you to immerse yourself in the old-fashioned relaxation experience, it has healthy vegetarian and seafood dishes on the menu. The menu changes with the seasons, your food can be served in your lodge giving you a comfortable atmosphere.

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Practical Information

Address: Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402, Japan

Contact: +81 570-064-559