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Awaji Island Retreat

Rebalance your spirit with a journey to Awaji Island, Japan’s mythical birthplace, where nature, tradition, and human creativity coexist in serene harmony.

Duration
2 nights 3 days
Group Size
1-8 people
Price
¥400,000~/person

A floating deck in the forest - Half resting on rocks, half suspended in air - immerses you completely in nature.

Reconnect your body and mind through meditation and yoga in a serene space surrounded by nature.

In this sacred land where the gods are said to have created Japan, you’ll also touch the deep roots of the nation’s enduring history.

It's just a puppet, and yet, it feels so human... You will have the rare opportunity to experience a live Awaji Ningyo Joruri performance, a 500-year-old puppet tradition.

A landscape faithfully restored to resemble the 2nd century offers a peaceful retreat from the noise of modern city life, allowing you to slow down and experience the quiet rhythm of ancient times.

Warm light through crimson latticework, making you forget you're beneath the earth. Step into a temple where Tadao Ando's modern design meets timeless serenity.

Can you imagine that this lush, green landscape was once a barren stretch of exposed earth?

Awaji Island is surrounded by the sea and is renowned for its abundant seafood and, of course, its world-famous Awaji beef, a premium Wagyu that is not to be missed.

Introduction

Rebalance Your Soul in the Birthplace of Japan

In the ancient myths of Japan, Awaji Island was the very first land to be born. Rising from the sea, it marked the beginning of the Japanese archipelago. Today, Awaji still holds that quiet sense of origin. Its forests, coastlines, and mountaintops seem to echo with something timeless.

This retreat tour invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in that sense of beginnings. Surrounded by Awaji’s ever-changing natural beauty, you’ll explore Zen-inspired practices that gently open the mind and calm the body. You’ll encounter forms of traditional Japanese performing arts that are still alive on this island, preserved by those who have passed them down through generations. Throughout your journey, you’ll witness how modern architecture coexists with the land, reflecting Japan’s deep respect for nature.

More than a tour, this is a chance to connect both with the cultural spirit of Japan and with your own inner rhythms. Whether you’re seeking personal renewal or a deeper understanding of Japan’s cultural roots, Awaji offers a unique travel experience, one that begins not with a destination, but with a feeling.

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Stay where Zen lives

Immersed in the vast beauty of nature, your stay offers a true escape from the noise of daily life — a chance to rest, reflect, and restore.

Perched amidst a sea of green, Zenbo Seinei is a floating meditation hall designed by renowned architect Shigeru Ban.
Drawing inspiration from Zen philosophy, this place removes all that is unnecessary, welcoming you to enter with a lightness of body and mind.

Retreat yourself with Zen spirits

Surrounded by the gentle power of nature, we offer a rare space to realign body and mind through Zen-inspired experiences.

ZEN Retreat : In a space surrounded by nature, through meditation and yoga, balance the body and mind.
ZEN Tea : Study the spirit of hospitality through beautiful, traditional Japanese tea culture.
ZEN Calligraphy : Try your hand at writing with a brush, guided by the elegant strokes of a master calligrapher.

(Experiences subject to change.)

Traditions begin with rituals

This dramatic art form, combining intricate puppetry, narrative chanting, and shamisen music, has been passed down in Awaji Island.

Each puppet is operated by three puppeteers in perfect harmony to express deep human emotions: love, sorrow, joy, and loss. The performances draw from classic Japanese literature and folklore, offering powerful storytelling with breathtaking precision.

Watching Awaji Ningyo Joruri isn’t just a performance, but a cultural encounter. Through the puppets' expressive movements and the haunting rhythm of the shamisen, centuries of history come alive.

The place where Japan began.

According to ancient mythology, Awaji was the first island created as "the birthplace of Japan".
This journey isn’t just about visiting sacred sites, but about connecting with the roots of a culture.
By tracing Japan’s origin story, travelers gain deeper insight into the spirit and traditions that still shape the country today.

Architecture in harmony with nature

On Awaji Island, architecture and nature exist in quiet harmony.
From the serene Water Temple by Tadao Ando to the expansive landscape of Yumebutai (Dream stage), world-renowned designs blend seamlessly with the island’s natural beauty.

This is a journey into spaces where simplicity meets depth, a retreat for those who seek inspiration in the balance between form and nature.

Inclusions

2 nights accommodation at ZENBO SEINEI

2 breakfasts and 2 dinners

Cultural Activities (ZEN meditation and yoga, Tea, Calligraphy)

Ticket for Awaji Ningyo Joruri in Awaji style traditional puppet theater

Full day licensed guide's escort with private car service

Round transfer from Osaka (Please ask for other places)

Exclusions

Your beverage

Lunch

Gratuity (5-10%)

Languages

English

Francais

Espanol

Chinese

Korean

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