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Wellness Retreat Tour in Awaji

This tour offers a wellness retreat experience through nature, tradition, and food, providing relaxation and rejuvenation.
For example, at the farm-to-table restaurant Yosansan, you can enjoy vegetable-focused dishes while harvesting organic vegetables right from the field in front of you. Additionally, at Zenbo Seinei, you can experience “sky meditation” on a 100-meter-long wooden deck made from Japanese cedar, nestled in the forest. While sitting in meditation, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the surrounding nature. Both of these locations were designed by the world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban.
Throughout this tour, you will also encounter architectural beauty, including the Dream Stage, designed by Tadao Ando.
Moreover, accommodations are provided at the luxurious villa GRANDCHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°, located on a small hill in Awaji Island. The retreat offers relaxing spaces such as an enzyme bath, and you can enjoy Awaji beef and fresh seafood, making the most of the rich local ingredients.

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 Farm-to-table restaurant Yosansan [Agricultural Experience] (10:30–11:30)   >>   Meal (11:30–12:30)   >>   Awaji Hana Saji-ki (13:00–14:00)   >>   Zenbo Seinei (14:30–16:00)   >>   Grand Chariot [Check-in] (17:00)   >>   Dinner (18:00)
Day 2 Izanagi Shrine (9:00–11:00)   >>   Sushi Genpei [Lunch] (12:00–13:30)   >>   Awaji Yumebutai (14:00–15:30)   >>   Shin-Kobe (17:00)

Tour Details

  • Farm-to-table restaurant Yosansan: Agricultural Experience Meal

  • Farm-to-table restaurant Yosansan: Agricultural Experience & Meal

    At the farm-to-table restaurant Yosansan, designed by the world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban, you can enjoy dishes featuring fresh vegetables from the nearby fields and bountiful produce from Awaji Island. The focus is on vegetables, allowing you to savor the natural flavors of the island. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to directly interact with local producers, participate in agricultural activities such as harvesting vegetables, and enjoy a hands-on farming experience.
  • Zenbo Seinei: Sky Meditation Experience

  • Zenbo Seinei: Sky Meditation Experience

    Located in the vast natural beauty of Awaji Island, Zenbo Seinei offers a unique zen experience at the 135° east longitude. Surrounded by the island’s seasonal landscapes, you will have time for reflection and self-discovery through a retreat designed to restore balance to your mind and body. In this serene environment, you can practice meditation and yoga to harmonize your body and mind. You can also enjoy seasonal zen cuisine, appreciating the gifts of the earth while immersed in the beauty of nature.