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7 Must-Try Japanese Wellness Experiences
18.04.2024 - 15:09 / forbes.com
In Japan, it’s not hard to find locals bathing in a public onsen and immersing themselves in the forest—wellness is woven into the fabric of everyday life. With nature considered divine in the Japanese indigenous religions of Buddhism and Shintoism, wellness in Japan is built around the prevalence of volcanoes, forests and hot spring pools. While you might see ‘forest bathing’ offered in the West, in Japan, it is more than a new-age wellness treatment, and considered a form of preventative healthcare. Likewise, ‘sand bathing’ is not a light-hearted children’s beach activity, but instead a therapeutic treatment whose benefits have been espoused for over 300 years.
Whether you’re seeking a healing spa treatment or immersion in nature, you’ll want to try these six experiences the next time you’re in Japan.
While onsen bathing has risen in recent years to become arguably the country’s most popular wellness treatment, the Japanese have revered the practice since the sixth-century, when the first references to bathing appeared in texts. In the Buddhist and Shinto tradition, water is considered a means of purifying oneself and the steam from a bath is believed to improve one’s health. Subsequently, private baths were a coveted possession built by Japanese noblemen in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) that eventually became accessible to all in the form of sento (communal bathhouses). While the prevalence of onsen baths has declined since its peak in the 1960s (Tokyo had an estimated 2087 at that time), you can still find them all over the country as locals regularly frequent them to experience the benefits of the mineral-rich hot spring water.
Try It: TheMany hotels in Japan have their own onsen facilities but there are also onsen towns that are built around their hot spring pools. You’ll find the most opportunities to onsen in Oita, on the eastern side of Kyushu Island, where there are over 5000 hot springs.
With nature held in such high regard in Japan, what better way to immerse yourself in local culture than to explore Japan’s diverse landscapes on a cycling tour. Whether you’re eager to witness the cherry blossoms in full bloom, traverse Sakurajima Volcano or bath in the hot springs, the southern island of Kyushu offers a cycling course for everyone. Customized for every level of experience—from the casual biking enthusiast to the seasoned cyclist—curated itineraries offer a blend of scenic views, historical shrines, hot springs, authentic local encounters and impressive landscapes—from volcanos to mountains to ancient forests. Tours range from five days to 12 days, and include a cycling guide, overnight accommodations, meals from local restaurants, a support car with an accompanying driver and insurance.
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