Day1

• 09:00 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 Morioka Station.

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• 12:00 PM

  Lunch (Buckwheat Cuisine) and Welcome Reception

  Let's start the tour with Iwate's traditional healthy buckwheat dishes. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other and set your intentions for your Tranquwell journey together.

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• 01:30 PM

  Cultural Immersion in Morioka

  Explore the city of Morioka, which was selected as one of the 52 places to go in 2023 by The New York Times. We will stroll through the historic streetscape, Morioka Castle Ruins Park, and visit a Nambu ironware atelier store.

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• 03:10 PM

  Prayer Ceremony at Morioka Hachimangu Shrine

  We will have a prayer session for your health and safety during the trip at Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, the largest shrine in Iwate.

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• 05:30 PM

  Check in to ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort

  The hotel for the first two days is ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort. Relax and unwind with the beautiful plateau view until dinner.

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• 07:00 PM

  Dinner (Japanese-French Cuisine)

  The restaurant has a farm-to-table concept and serves an innovative fusion of Japanese-French cuisine. A creative course with specially selected local ingredients will be served.

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Day2

• 06:30 AM

  Morning Wellness

  Throughout the tour, we will have morning wellness routine activities every morning from 7:00 am. Start your day by drinking hot water boiled in Nanbu Ironware, which makes water taste mild and helps to replenish iron, and then meditate in the beautiful nature of Tohoku. Boost your metabolism and clear your head to start the day.

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• 09:30 AM

  Appi Nature Tour

  An expert nature guide will lead you on a gentle hike through the stunning beech forest at peak foliage.

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• 12:00 PM

  Lunch（Outdoor Lunch）

• 02:00 PM

  Fudo Falls

  Go through the Torii gate and you will find a Japanese red bridge by the falls. Listen to the sound of the falls on the bridge and find peace in your mind.

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• 07:00 PM

  Dinner (Teppanyaki)

  Teppanyaki is one of the best ways to make the most of local ingredients such as Maesawa beef, which has exceptional meat quality with fine marbling, and fresh local seafood.

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Day3

• 06:30 AM

  Morning Wellness

  Various colors are folded along the slopes of the mountain, creating a spectacular view of colorful gradations known as a carpet of autumn leaves. Meditate while overlooking a sea of clouds, which is said to have a high probability of occurring in the fall.

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• 09:20 AM

  Leave for Sendai

  After checking out of the hotel, take a Shinkansen (bullet train) ride to Sendai.

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• 11:45 AM

  Lunch (Tempura)

  Enjoy a tempura course with carefully selected seasonal ingredients in an authentic Japanese restaurant.

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• 02:30 PM

  Satoyama (Mountain Villages) Horse Riding

  Take a horse ride through peaceful Satoyama and deep forests with views of the Zao Mountains.

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• 04:30 PM

  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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• 07:00 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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Day4

• 06:30 AM

  Morning Wellness

  Meditate while listening to the murmuring of the river flowing through the hotel grounds.

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• 10:00 AM

  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. Take a boat ride to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the land from the sea.

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• 12:00 PM

  Lunch (Japanese Cuisine)

  Enjoy Japanese cuisine that is inspired by Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine) in a traditional Japanese building.

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• 01:30 PM

  Japanese Garden at Entsuin Temple

  Entsuin Temple is well known for its fall foliage. Colored trees and leaves adorn the beautiful Japanese garden.

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• 02:30 PM

  Zuiganji Visit

  Explore the national treasure Zuiganji Temple, one of Tohoku’s most famous Zen temples, located right by Matsushima Bay. Photo credit : Zuiganji Temple

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• 03:30 PM

  Tea Ceremony

  Experience the meditative experience of a tea ceremony in the Shoin (study) of Zuiganji Temple built with sacred trees. Drinking matcha in a serene atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, helps you to center yourself and appreciate the beauty of stillness.

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• 03:30 PM

  Zazen (Zen meditation)

  Learn Zen practices in the Onari Genkan (entrance), which used to be reserved for the heads of the Date clan and members of the Imperial family. Both Shoin and Onari Genkan are normally not open to the public, so this is a remarkable opportunity for you to have authentic wellness and cultural experiences.

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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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Day5

• 07:00 AM

  Morning Wellness

  Meditate while listening to the murmuring of the river flowing through the hotel grounds.

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• 10:00 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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• 12:00 PM

  Lunch (Modern Japanese Cuisine)

  Lunch at an elegant modern Japanese restaurant awarded with a Michelin star.

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• 02:30 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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• 04:00 PM

  Arrive at Tokyo Station

  Your Tranquwell tour come to an end. Return home with a renewed you.