The Nature Healer
A grounding journey through Japan’s volcanic forests and countryside crafted for deep rest and quiet transformation.
Cities in this Itinerary:
Hokkaido, Kyoto's Countryside
Itinerary Overview:
8
Nights
Noboribetsu, Hokkaido – 4 nights
Japan’s geothermal heart: steam vents, healing springs, crater walksKameoka (Kyoto countryside) – 4 nights
Tranquil farmland, hot springs, and craft-centered wellness
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Kabuk Hotels
In This Trip:
Recommended
Cultural Experiences:
Geothermal trail walk through Hell Valley
Private onsen soak + in-room tea meditation
Traditional herbal kaiseki dinners (both hotels)
Reiki or reflexology session
Satoyama field walk & morning yoga in Kameoka
Handicraft workshop (e.g., incense making or indigo dyeing)
Day-by-Day
Journey
Day 1 — Arrival in Hokkaido (Noboribetsu)
Ease into rest and reconnection.
Arrival & Transfer: Land at New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) and transfer (1.5 hrs) to Bourou Noguchi Noboribetsu, your luxurious onsen ryokan.
Afternoon: Settle into your room with forest views; enjoy tea in silence.
Evening: Begin with a kaiseki dinner and early onsen soak before sleep.
Day 2 — Geothermal Energy & Grounding
Morning: Guided walk through Jigokudani (Hell Valley) — experience the earth’s pulse through its steaming vents.
Afternoon: Optional meditation beside Oyunuma Pond, followed by a light lunch of soba and mountain vegetables.
Evening: Private onsen soak and herbal tea session in your suite.
Day 3 — Healing Through Stillness
Morning: Easy forest trail walk or gentle stretching in the ryokan garden.
Afternoon: Reiki or reflexology session arranged by the concierge.
Evening: Seasonal kaiseki dinner — Hokkaido seafood and mountain herbs.
Day 4 — Reflection & Renewal
Morning: Visit Lake Kuttara, a pristine volcanic crater lake.
Afternoon: Journal or read in the ryokan lounge overlooking cedar hills.
Evening: Optional spa ritual and final soak beneath open air.
Day 5 — Journey to Kyoto Countryside (Kameoka)
Morning: Transfer to New Chitose Airport, fly to Osaka (Itami).
Afternoon: Private car or train transfer (1 hr) to Satoyama no Kyujitsu Kyoto Keburikawa.
Evening: Dinner featuring vegetables grown on-site; unwind in the open-air onsen surrounded by forest.
Day 6 — Nature as Teacher
Morning: Gentle yoga session followed by breakfast overlooking rice fields.
Afternoon: Field walk or cycling through Satoyama’s farmlands.
Evening: Handicraft workshop — try incense making or indigo dyeing.
Day 7 — The Art of Slow Living
Morning: Tea meditation or reading in the courtyard.
Afternoon: Optional day trip to Arashiyama, visiting bamboo groves and Tenryu-ji Temple.
Evening: Return for dinner and a final footbath under lantern light.
Day 8 — Departure & Reflection
Morning: Farewell breakfast and countryside stroll.
Transfer: Return to Kyoto or Osaka for flight home.
Reflection: Carry Japan’s quiet, restorative rhythm within you.
