{"id":217737,"date":"2026-08-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cp-global-admin.hoshinoresorts.com\/?p=217737"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:45:33","slug":"autumn-restorative-stays-rooted-in-local-healing-traditions-at-two-hoshinoya-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/presscenter\/08\/2026\/217737\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Restorative Stays Rooted in Local Healing Traditions at Two HOSHINOYA Properties"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019s most serene settings.<\/p>

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1. HOSHINOYA Okinawa: Revitalizing Body and Mind with Ancient Ryukyuan Fermentation (Okinawa)<\/b><\/p>

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Set along the pristine coast of Yomitan Village, HOSHINOYA Okinawa invites guests to reset from summer exhaustion with the Ryukyuan Fermentation Stay<\/i>, 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<\/i>\u2014the 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.<\/p>

Sample Itinerary
<\/b>Day 1
<\/b>\u30fb<\/b>3:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Check-in
\u30fb4:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Ryukyuan Fermentation Workshop (Introduction to local fermentation culture)
\u30fb6:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Dinner: “Ryukyu Gastronomy ~Bellezza~”
\u30fb9:30 PM<\/b> \u2014 Evening Deep Breathing Exercise
\u30fb10:30 PM<\/b> \u2014 Bath time with Awamori Lees Bath Amenities & Fermented Drink<\/p>

Day 2
<\/b>\u30fb7:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Morning Awakening Deep Breathing
\u30fb8:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 In-Room Breakfast & Fermented Drink
\u30fb10:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Aquatic Exercise in the Infinity Pool (60 min)
\u30fb11:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Cooking Experience: Kashijee<\/i> Gnocchi & Kashijee<\/i>-cured Suchika<\/i> (Salted Pork)
\u30fb12:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Special Lunch
\u30fb2:30 PM<\/b> \u2014 HOSHINOYA Okinawa Spa Treatment “Hou” (90 min)
\u30fb6:30 PM<\/b> \u2014 Special Dinner: “Ryukyuan Fermented Shabu-Shabu”
\u30fb9:30 PM<\/b> \u2014 Evening Deep Breathing Exercise
\u30fb10:30 PM<\/b> \u2014 Bath time with Awamori Lees Bath Amenities & Fermented Drink<\/p>

Day 3
<\/b>\u30fb7:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Barefoot Beach Walk along the natural coastline
\u30fb8:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Special Fermented Breakfast & Fermented Drink
\u30fb12:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Check-out<\/p>

“Ryukyuan Fermentation Stay” Details
<\/b>\u30fbPeriod:<\/b> September 1, 2026 \u2013 February 28, 2027
\u30fbPrice:<\/b> \u00a5120,000 per person (includes tax and service charge, room rate separate)
<\/i>\u30fbIncludes:<\/b> 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
\u30fbCapacity:<\/b> 1 group per day (up to 2 guests)
<\/i>\u30fbReservations:<\/b> Accepted up to 14 days prior via the official website (https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/hotels\/hoshinoyaokinawa\/<\/a>)
\u30fbNote:<\/b> Program contents may change depending on weather conditions. Menu items and ingredients are subject to change based on market availability.<\/p>

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2. HOSHINOYA Karuizawa: Rebalancing the Nervous System in Japan\u2019s Forest Heartland (Nagano)<\/b><\/p>

\"\" \"\" \"\"In the scenic forest valley of Nagano, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa debuts the Karuizawa Mushroom Wellness Stay<\/i> from October 1 to November 30, 2026, aimed at combating seasonal autumn fatigue (aki-bate<\/i>) and restoring autonomic nervous system balance. Grounded in kinkatsu<\/i> (fungi-based nutritional therapy), the program highlights Nagano’s status as Japan\u2019s 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\u2019s Meditation Bath following a pre-bath nutritional sweet on the terraced lounge.<\/p>

Sample Itinerary
<\/b>Day 1
<\/b>\u30fb<\/b>3:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Check-in & Deep-Breath Bathing Method Lecture
\u30fb4:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Pre-Bath Sweet (Mushroom Miso Pudding<\/i>)
\u30fb5:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Deep-Breath Bathing in the Meditation Bath
\u30fb6:30 PM<\/b> \u2014 Special Dinner<\/p>

Day 2
<\/b>\u30fb8:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Morning Stretching & Deep Breathing
\u30fb9:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Special Breakfast
\u30fb10:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Picchio “Forest Mushroom Ecology Tour”
\u30fb2:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Spa Oil Treatment
\u30fb6:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Dinner (separate fee)
<\/i>\u30fb9:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Deep-Breath Bathing in the Meditation Bath<\/p>

Day 3
<\/b>\u30fb<\/b>7:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Breakfast (separate fee)
<\/i>\u30fb8:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Morning Stretching & Deep Breathing
\u30fb9:00 AM<\/b> \u2014 Hot Spring Bathing at Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu
\u30fb12:00 PM<\/b> \u2014 Check-out<\/p>

“Karuizawa Mushroom Wellness Stay” Details
<\/b>\u30fbPeriod:<\/b> October 1 \u2013 November 30, 2026
\u30fbPrice:<\/b> \u00a579,685 per person (includes tax and service charge, room rate separate)
<\/i>\u30fbIncludes:<\/b> 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”
\u30fbCapacity:<\/b> Limited to 1 group per day (up to 2 guests)
<\/i>\u30fbEligibility:<\/b> Exclusive to guests staying at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
\u30fbReservations:<\/b> Accepted up to 10 days prior via the official website (https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/hotels\/hoshinoyakaruizawa\/<\/a>)
\u30fbReservation Start Date:<\/b> July 1, 2026
\u30fbNote:<\/b> Menu items and ingredients are subject to change based on market availability.<\/p>

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\u25a0\u00a0<\/b>About HOSHINOYA
<\/b>~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.
Brand Homepage:\u00a0https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/brands\/hoshinoya\/<\/a>
Brand PR Video:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KX5MwE8pALQ<\/a><\/p>

<\/b>\u25a0\u00a0<\/b>About Hoshino Resorts
<\/b>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 \u201cHOSHINOYA,\u201d hot spring ryokan brand \u201cKAI,\u201d countryside resort hotel brand \u201cRISONARE,\u201d city tourism hotel brand \u201cOMO,\u201d free-spirited hotel brand \u201cBEB,\u201d mountain lodge brand \u201cLUCY\u201d, or other unique lodgings.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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\u2019s most serene settings.\u00a01. 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 […]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[],"brand":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/217737\/"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post\/"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1\/"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments\/?post=217737"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/217737\/revisions\/"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":218925,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/217737\/revisions\/218925\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/?parent=217737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/?post=217737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags\/?post=217737"},{"taxonomy":"brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brand\/?post=217737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}