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Embrace the Zen: Retreat to Japan’s Natural Wonders
13.02.2024 - 09:41 / nationalgeographic.com
Japan is a whimsical amalgamation of high-tech modernity and historic charm steeped in nature. Just a train journey from a bustling metropolis, travelers are greeted by the splendor of Japan’s majestic mountains, exquisite flower gardens, and enchanting forests. These tranquil landscapes, particularly in hidden-gem locales within Hokkaido, Ehime, and Hiroshima, provide the perfect settings for a rejuvenating wellness retreat. Guided by Zen traditions and cultural wisdoms, these small towns, villages, cities, and islands may hold the secret to greater longevity, as well as a holistic rejuvenation of the body, mind, and spirit.
Hokkaido is renowned for its sprawling, unspoiled landscapes, and its snow-draped mountains make it a popular destination for skiers, snowboarders, and other outdoor enthusiasts. And when the snow melts, the hills and gardens in Hokkaido are transformed into floral quilts of lavender, lupine, sunflower, and lilac.
One of the best ways to enjoy Hokkaido’s pristine countryside is on horseback. In Hokkaido, horses hauled timber and coal and helped farmers plow the fields at the turn of the 20th century. Today, horses graze the lush pastures, and animal lovers can interact with these gentle creatures as part of equine therapy. Located 15 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, Northern Horse Park is home to around 80 horses, and visitors can go on a horse carriage tour, and during winter months, they can ride on a horse-drawn sleigh through the powdery snow.
For a restorative experience in nature, visitors should step into Nonno-no-mori in Tsubetsu, a designated “Forest Therapy Base” located in the eastern part of Hokkaido. Here, visitors can partake in “shinrin-yoku” (forest bathing), where they can meditate, listen to birds chirp and rivers trickle downstream, and take deep breaths. The park has three scenic forest trails, which in summer are adorned with blossoming Japanese primroses, clusters of small pink or purple flowers with tall stems and large, crinkled leaves.
Also in eastern Hokkaido, Akan-Mashu National Park is made up of three calderas—Akan, Mashu, and Kussharo—formed from repeated volcanic activity. Along the shores of Lake Kussharo, there are several free outdoor hot spring baths (bathing suits required) and a beach called Sunayu, literally translated as “sand bath.” When visitors dig a hole, hot spring water gushes out and folks can soothe their tired feet.
A trip to Hokkaido is not complete without a stay at one of its world-renowned “onsen” (hot springs) resorts.
Located in Kamikawa, Northern Hokkaido, Hotel Taisetsu Onsen & Canyon Resort is a contemporary resort with Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and rooms with both Japanese and Western elements. The
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