Summary
This comprehensive wellness program takes advantage of the summer attractions of Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture.While Hakuba Village is internationally known as a winter ski resort, this project proposes a summer program that combines the spectacular natural environment of the Northern Alps with traditional Japanese culture to regenerate and revitalize the body and mind.It offers a uniquely Japanese healthy experience and a deep connection with nature for the international wellness-minded traveler.
Descript
1:wellness activities utilizing the natural beauty of the Alps
Highland Yoga and Meditation Sessions – held during early morning and evening hours with the Northern Alps in the background
Forest Therapy Trekking – Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) experience in the Hakuba forest with a certified guide
Alpine Herb Collection and Herbal Medicine Workshop – Learn about local wildflowers and experience their traditional uses
High altitude training program – special high altitude acclimatization training for athletes (optional)
Mountain Biking Therapy – therapeutic biking courses for beginners and advanced riders
2:traditional Japanese wellness practices
Onsen therapy experience – instruction and explanation of the health benefits of bathing in Himekawa Onsen, Fukakukan Onsen, etc.
Zen mindfulness practice – instruction by local temple monks
Japanese bodywork experience – sessions to experience traditional Japanese shiatsu and bodywork
Japanese Tea Ceremony and Medicinal Herbs – Experience a healthy tea ceremony with a local tea master
3:sustainable local gastronomy
Yakuzen Cooking Workshop with Shinshu Vegetables – cooking methods using ingredients directly from local farmers
Fermented Food Workshop – Experience making traditional Japanese fermented foods such as miso and pickles
Mindful Eating for Local Production for Local Consumption – A dining experience that deepens your appreciation and awareness of local ingredients
Hakuba Spring Water and Local Sake Tasting – Healthy ways to enjoy local spring water and sake
4:connection with local culture
Agricultural Experience and Farm Stay – Short-term stay and farm work experience at a local farmhouse
Traditional and mindful crafts – woodworking and herb dyeing experience with local artisans
Ainu and Native Culture Exchange – Learn about the wisdom of the indigenous people of northern Japan and their symbiosis with nature
Evening festival participation – Participation in local summer festivals and community exchange
Day 1: Arrival and Introduction
Afternoon: Arrival in Hakuba, Welcoming Ceremony
Evening: Orientation and mindfulness introduction session
Evening: Welcome dinner with local ingredients
Day 2: Reconnecting with Nature
Early morning: Sunrise yoga and meditation (Happo One)
Morning: Forest therapy trekking
Afternoon: Onsen bathing experience and onsen therapy lecture
Evening: Stargazing and night meditation
Day 3: Vitality and Challenge
Early morning: Qigong and breathing workshop
Full day: Optional activities (mountain biking, rafting, climbing, etc.)
Evening: Stretching and hot spring therapy to relieve fatigue
Evening: Healthy Japanese food and mindful eating experience
Day 4: Culture and Technology
Morning: Zen temple visit and Zen meditation experience
Afternoon: Traditional craft workshop (optional)
Evening: Herbal warm bath experience
Evening: Local traditional music and healing music session
Day 5: Food and Health
Morning: Visit to a local farm and harvest experience
Afternoon: Fermented food workshop and medicinal cooking class
Evening: Nature walk and wildflower observation
Evening: Dinner party with homemade fermented foods
Day 6: Integration and Deepening
Early morning: Sun worship yoga on the plateau
Morning: Individual reflection time and nature walk
Afternoon: Optional sessions (massage, personal consultation, additional activities)
Evening: Sharing Ceremony around the fire
Day 7: New Beginnings
Early morning: Final meditation and intention-setting workshop
Morning: Farewell ceremony and group photo
Noon: Departure to next destination (optional extended program available)
