Tohoku – February 2025
Tohoku – February 2025
Appreciate the Stillness in the Zao’s Winter Wonderland!
This 4-day luxury retreat is perfect for those who are seeking a mountain getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and appreciate the stillness in the snowy mountains of Tohoku.
Take time to focus on yourself and appreciate the stillness through various activities such as Zazen (Zen meditation), snowshoeing, sound therapy, tea ceremony, while staying in a luxury Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with stunning outdoor hot springs.
If you wish to experience this tour as a private tour with the date you have set, please feel free to contact us. We also offer tailor-made tour services upon request.
4 Day Luxury Japan Tohoku Snow Retreat: Appreciate the Stillnes
- Date
- February 11, 2025 - February14, 2025 (3nights)
- Area
- Miyagi
- Wellness Experiences
- Zazen (Zen meditation) / Hot Springs / Snowshoeing / Sound Therapy / Tea Ceremony / Morning Meditation and Yoga / Local Gastronomy / Buddhist Cuisine / Matsushima Sightseeing
- Price
- $ 3,900
Early Bird Offer - Get a 5% discount on the tour price when you book our tour 70 days prior to your departure date.
- Please Note:
- All prices are in US dollars.
All prices are per person based on single occupancy. International flights are not included in the package price. The minimum number of participants required for the tour to run is 4.
Wellness Retreat Itinerary
Day1
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09:30 AM
- Tokyo Station
- A Tranquwell representative will meet you at Tokyo Station. Then, take a Shinkansen (bullet train) ride in a comfortable GranClass (first class) seat to Shiraishi-Zao Station.
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12:00 PM
- Lunch (Regional Cuisine)
- Savor authentic regional cuisine featuring local noodles in a century-old building.
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02:00 PM
- Shiroishi Town Walk
- Stroll through the historic district with samurai houses.
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03:00 PM
- Sound Therapy
- Sound therapy by a certified sound therapist, Kanae Kawamura. Immerse yourself in a symphony of sounds, restoring your energy in a peaceful traditional Japanese house.
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05:00 PM
- Check in to Chikusenso
- Located at the foot of Mt. Zao, the hotel is based on the concept of modern Japanese, which blends traditional Japanese culture, technology, and natural materials.
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06:30 PM
- Dinner (Japanese Cuisine)
- Using the freshest produce and seafood in the region, the restaurant serves a Japanese course with a creative interpretation.
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Day2
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07:00 AM
- Morning Wellness
- Awaken your body and mind with a gentle yoga flow, boosting your metabolism and setting a serene tone for the day.
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11:30 AM
- Snowshoeing
- Embark on a snowshoeing adventure, escaping the digital world for the serene beauty of a snow-covered mountain. We will take a break for a picnic on a snow table.
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03:30 PM
- Tea Ceremony
- Experience the tranquility of a Japanese tea ceremony, a timeless ritual that celebrates simplicity and mindfulness.
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06:30 PM
- Dinner (Japanese Cuisine)
- Using the freshest produce and seafood in the region, the restaurant serves a Japanese course with a creative interpretation.
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Day3
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10:00 AM
- Start Your Day with Matcha
- Buddhist monks have long engaged in the traditional ritual of drinking matcha prior to practicing Zazen in order to enhance concentration. Before our late morning session of Zazen, we will first enjoy a bowl of matcha at Kanrantei Tea House.
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11:00 AM
- Zuiganji Temple
- Zuiganji Temple is one of Tohoku’s most famous Zen temples. An English-speaking monk will show you around the temple first. He will even let us enter special rooms which are not open to the public. Learn interesting history facts which are not in your travel guide book.
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12:00 PM
- Zazen (Zen meditation)
- We will have a Zazen (Zen meditation) session with the monk. Learn Zen breathing techniques and meditate in the serene environment of the temple.
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12:50 PM
- Lunch (Buddhist Cuisine)
- Indulge in a traditional Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch at Entsu-in Temple, savoring the delicate and colorful Buddhist cuisine served in a historic Japanese building.
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02:30 PM
- Japanese Garden at Entsuin Temple
- Entsuin Temple, nestled in Matsushima's waterfront, honors Mitsumune Date, a promising samurai heir who tragically passed away at 19. It features beautiful moss gardens as well as a rock garden which represents the islands of Matsushima Bay.
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03:15 PM
- Matsushima Sightseeing
- Matsushima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, where poets, warlords, and other historical figures fell in love with its scenery.
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06:10 PM
- Dinner (French)
- An authentic local gastronomic experience with a French twist. With a strong focus on local ingredients in collaboration with producers, the restaurant is known for its contribution to promoting Tohoku’s ingredients and culinary culture.
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Day4
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07:00 AM
- Morning Meditation
- Meditate at the hotel while watching the snow gently fall.
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10:30 AM
- Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery
- In a lush canyon blessed with two clear streams, we will learn the process of making premium Japanese whiskey.
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12:45 PM
- Lunch (Modern Japanese Cuisine)
- Lunch at an elegant modern Japanese restaurant awarded with a Michelin star.
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03:25 PM
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ride to Tokyo
- Take a Shinkansen (bullet train) ride to .Tokyo. Reflect on your wellness journey in a comfortable GranClass (first class) seat.
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05:30 PM
- Tokyo Station
- Your Tranquwell tour has come to an end. Return home with a renewed sense of self.
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