Yakushima Forest Bathing (Shinrinyoku)

Shinrinyoku, or forest bathing, is a wellness practice that involves spending slow-ticking time in natural environments and forested areas. It involves engaging in activities such as sensory awareness practices, breathing exercises, and meditation to enhance one’s physical and mental health status. The focus is on being present in the moment and paying attention to the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of the natural world.

Forest Therapy provides a pathway for people to remember how to immerse themselves in nature, and take a rest from all that consumes them in their daily lives. Slow walks in the forest are typically one to two kilometers in length and are suitable for all ages and physical conditions. The guide will identify an appropriate location and set of activities. The experience includes shrine visit, orientation, warm-up stretch, sensory connection sessions, solo walk, tea gathering, art-work and final sharing There are no expectations for what participants should experience or receive. With the assistance of the qualified ANFT instructor, the participants spend time in mindful silence, listening and feeling with a quiet and accepting presence. They reconnect to their senses and tap into their innate creative potential, which allows the emotional imagination to awaken.

Forest Bathing Fees

Full day : 29,700 yen per person includes vegan lunch, tea & snack, hammock, art-work and any other necessary equipment

Half day : 22,000 yen per person tea & snack and any other necessary equipment

Things to bring

• Day pack & drinks
• Towel & rain gear (rain wear and umbrella)
• Additional warm clothes if required
• Please disconnect from the digital world and switch your cell phones to ‘off’ or ‘airplane mode’ while in the forest (note: taking pictures with your cell phone camera is fine).

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Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge will be waivered only if adverse weather prevents the guest from arriving to Yakushima, or adverse weather forces us to cancel the tour.  Under all other circumstances if a the guest cancels a tour then cancellation charges apply.

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