As seasonal transitions and modern stressors continue to take a toll on physical and mental well-being, global travelers are increasingly seeking restorative, nature-immersed retreats that go beyond basic spa visits. Embracing the power of place-based healing, HOSHINOYA Okinawa and HOSHINOYA Karuizawa introduces two exclusive wellness programs designed to reset the body, alleviate seasonal fatigue, and restore balance. Combining therapeutic regional ingredients, targeted movement, and time-honored thermal bathing traditions, these multi-day retreats invite guests to reset their natural rhythm in some of Japan’s most serene settings.
1. HOSHINOYA Okinawa: Revitalizing Body and Mind with Ancient Ryukyuan Fermentation (Okinawa)
Set along the pristine coast of Yomitan Village, HOSHINOYA Okinawa invites guests to reset from summer exhaustion with the Ryukyuan Fermentation Stay, available from September 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. This 3-day, 2-night wellness program harnesses Okinawa's unique fermentation culture, focusing on kashijee—the citric-acid and amino-acid-dense lees created during Awamori distillation. Designed to support gut health and recovery from the inside out, the retreat blends fiber-rich, fermented dining experiences with hands-on culinary workshops. The program is balanced by gentle physical activity, including aquatic exercises in an infinity pool and shoreline walk, as well as a signature spa treatment featuring warm herbal compresses infused with Awamori lees to deeply warm and relax the body.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
・3:00 PM — Check-in
・4:00 PM — Ryukyuan Fermentation Workshop (Introduction to local fermentation culture)
・6:00 PM — Dinner: "Ryukyu Gastronomy ~Bellezza~"
・9:30 PM — Evening Deep Breathing Exercise
・10:30 PM — Bath time with Awamori Lees Bath Amenities & Fermented Drink
Day 2
・7:00 AM — Morning Awakening Deep Breathing
・8:00 AM — In-Room Breakfast & Fermented Drink
・10:00 AM — Aquatic Exercise in the Infinity Pool (60 min)
・11:00 AM — Cooking Experience: Kashijee Gnocchi & Kashijee-cured Suchika (Salted Pork)
・12:00 PM — Special Lunch
・2:30 PM — HOSHINOYA Okinawa Spa Treatment "Hou" (90 min)
・6:30 PM — Special Dinner: "Ryukyuan Fermented Shabu-Shabu"
・9:30 PM — Evening Deep Breathing Exercise
・10:30 PM — Bath time with Awamori Lees Bath Amenities & Fermented Drink
Day 3
・7:00 AM — Barefoot Beach Walk along the natural coastline
・8:00 AM — Special Fermented Breakfast & Fermented Drink
・12:00 PM — Check-out
"Ryukyuan Fermentation Stay" Details
・Period: September 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027
・Price: ¥120,000 per person (includes tax and service charge, room rate separate)
・Includes: 2 breakfasts, 1 hands-on lunch cooking experience using sake/awamori lees, 2 dinners, Spa Treatment "Hou", aquatic exercise session, fermented drinks, 2 bath amenity sets
・Capacity: 1 group per day (up to 2 guests)
・Reservations: Accepted up to 14 days prior via the official website (https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/hoshinoyaokinawa/)
・Note: Program contents may change depending on weather conditions. Menu items and ingredients are subject to change based on market availability.
2. HOSHINOYA Karuizawa: Rebalancing the Nervous System in Japan’s Forest Heartland (Nagano)
In the scenic forest valley of Nagano, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa debuts the Karuizawa Mushroom Wellness Stay from October 1 to November 30, 2026, aimed at combating seasonal autumn fatigue (aki-bate) and restoring autonomic nervous system balance. Grounded in kinkatsu (fungi-based nutritional therapy), the program highlights Nagano's status as Japan’s top mushroom producer with gut-soothing, nutrient-packed meals like ginger-infused mushroom porridge and matsutake teapot broths. Guests stimulate their senses with a private forest ecology tour led by expert naturalists, indulge in a facial and body spa treatment formulated with fermented mushroom extracts, and practice therapeutic deep-breath bathing techniques in the resort’s Meditation Bath following a pre-bath nutritional sweet on the terraced lounge.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
・3:00 PM — Check-in & Deep-Breath Bathing Method Lecture
・4:00 PM — Pre-Bath Sweet (Mushroom Miso Pudding)
・5:00 PM — Deep-Breath Bathing in the Meditation Bath
・6:30 PM — Special Dinner
Day 2
・8:00 AM — Morning Stretching & Deep Breathing
・9:00 AM — Special Breakfast
・10:00 AM — Picchio "Forest Mushroom Ecology Tour"
・2:00 PM — Spa Oil Treatment
・6:00 PM — Dinner (separate fee)
・9:00 PM — Deep-Breath Bathing in the Meditation Bath
Day 3
・7:00 AM — Breakfast (separate fee)
・8:00 AM — Morning Stretching & Deep Breathing
・9:00 AM — Hot Spring Bathing at Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu
・12:00 PM — Check-out
"Karuizawa Mushroom Wellness Stay" Details
・Period: October 1 – November 30, 2026
・Price: ¥79,685 per person (includes tax and service charge, room rate separate)
・Includes: 1 special breakfast, 1 special dinner, Mushroom Miso Pudding, 1 Forest Mushroom Ecology Tour, 1 Deep-Breath Bathing method lecture, 1 Spa Oil Treatment "Kirameki"
・Capacity: Limited to 1 group per day (up to 2 guests)
・Eligibility: Exclusive to guests staying at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
・Reservations: Accepted up to 10 days prior via the official website (https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/hoshinoyakaruizawa/)
・Reservation Start Date: July 1, 2026
・Note: Menu items and ingredients are subject to change based on market availability.
■ About HOSHINOYA
~Luxury hotel embodying the true characteristics of land, history, and culture~
HOSHINOYA is an accommodation with distinct themes, conceptualized from each location's land, history, and culture. Woven into these distinct themes is our attention to detail in every aspect from the design to hospitality; contributing to the creation of a one-of-a-kind world of HOSHINOYA. Enrich the heart with the epiphanies of travel through a unique stay experience.
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■ About Hoshino Resorts
Established as a Japanese inn/ryokan in 1914 in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, Hoshino Resorts has evolved into a highly influential hotel management company run by 4th-generation family member, Yoshiharu Hoshino. Providing a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi, Japanese-style hospitality, Hoshino Resorts now operates 70 accommodations both in and outside Japan in the following categories: luxury hotel brand “HOSHINOYA,” hot spring ryokan brand “KAI,” countryside resort hotel brand “RISONARE,” city tourism hotel brand “OMO,” free-spirited hotel brand “BEB,” mountain lodge brand “LUCY”, or other unique lodgings.
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