A new form of hot spring therapy
Three days to relax from the core.
November 6th (Fri) - November 8th (Sun), 2026
Location: Kanagawa, Yugawara
In our daily lives, our minds and bodies become fixed and rigid without us even realizing it.
The "core tension" that cannot be reached by the heat of the hot springs alone,
The resonance of traditional Japanese physical techniques and art.
Then, with a playful spirit, we gently unravel it.
3-day experience
[Stay] Entire Uenoya, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, available for private rental.
The setting for this program is Uenoya, a long-established inn in Yugawara that has been making history in the area since the Edo period. The finest natural hot spring water, which has been carefully preserved by generations of "Yumori" (hot spring caretakers), will warm and relax your stiff body from the core.
This time, we'll have a special three days where we'll have this historic space all to ourselves.
Furthermore, the instructors who serve as navigators for this program will also be staying at the same accommodation.
As you enjoy dinner featuring the bountiful blessings of Yugawara, you'll enter a special "after-talk" session that only those present can enjoy. Building on the positive atmosphere of the daytime session, we promise you a luxurious evening of relaxed conversation and deeper dialogue with experts.
Rooms are limited. If you are interested, please register on LINE as soon as possible and let us know that you would like to stay at Uenoya.
Creating this special space requires the highest level of expertise.
Hidemasa Yatabe
body technique researcher
[Embodied Knowledge] This method unravels the refined bodily sensations that the Japanese have cultivated since ancient times, and develops a unique method to liberate the bodies that have become unconsciously rigid in modern people.
We design the core of the physical work in this program to guide participants towards "deep relaxation."
Fukumi Kitamoto, Clinical Psychologist
[Psychology & Art] We design a thoroughly psychologically safe environment so that participants can feel comfortable shedding the "armor" of social roles and titles. From the perspective of clinical psychology, we support delicate mental care for deep introspection and self-renewal.
Toshiro Inaba, M.D., PhD
[Medicine and Hot Springs]
A medical explorer who crosses the boundaries between cutting-edge modern medicine, the time-honored culture of "hot spring therapy," and art. Through "dialogue" using medical knowledge, we explore together the essence of life's autonomy and well-being.
Takashi Kokubo
Sound designer
[Sound and Relaxation] A leading figure in ambient music that incorporates the subtle fluctuations of nature, and a sound environment designer who designs the "sound" of urban spaces and society. As evidenced by his recent book "Designing with Sound," he goes beyond the realm of mere music, meticulously approaching human psychology and the parasympathetic nervous system. He naturally guides participants into a deep drowsiness and a state of relaxation.
International Society of Hydrothermal Techniques (SITH)
Hot spring doctor
A specialist in "balneotherapy," a well-established medical practice in Europe. Combining traditional Japanese "onsen therapy" with European "medical thermalism," they present a new model of health and self-regeneration.
*About SITH: SITH is an international authority based in Spain that researches and promotes the scientific evidence (basis) of spa therapy and mud therapy as medical treatments.
Hiroko Ishihara
Representative of Spafango Healthy Aging Association
[Planning, Operation, and Overall Coordination]
The initiator of this project, he proposes a new form of wellness suitable for the modern age by fusing "hot spring mud (fango) therapy," which is well-established as a medical treatment in Europe, with "onsen therapy" in Japan. He will bring together the top intellectuals in each field to comprehensively produce these miraculous three days.
参加費
【参加費用に含まれる極上の体験 】
表示価格は、滞在中の主要な体験・お食事がすべて含まれた
「オールインクルーシブ・スタイル」です。
3日間、ただご自身をゆるめることだけに集中していただけます。
✔︎ 国登録有形文化財「上野屋」でのご宿泊（2泊分）
✔︎ 身体が喜ぶ地元食材のお食事（朝食2回・上野屋での夕食2回・特製ランチ2回）
✔︎ 各界のトップランナーによる少人数制プレミアムワークショップ（90分×2回）
✔︎ ラウンドテーブルおよび講演・セッションの聴講
✔︎ 稲葉敏郎先生による夜の「マインド風呂ネス」セッション（2日間）
✔︎ 五感を目覚めさせ、遊び心を刺激するアーティストによるパフォーマンス鑑賞
✔︎ 泥と触れ合う「ファンゴファンタジー」、石州流お茶会へのご参加
✔︎ 最終日の参加者・講師合同の宴（タコスパーティー）参加費
備考：初日と最終日のフルーツカクテルスタンドの2杯目以降はキャッシュオンのオーダー制となります
お支払いおよびキャンセルポリシー
【お支払いに関するご案内】
本リトリートは少人数限定の特別なプログラムのため、以下のお支払いスケジュールを設けております。何卒ご理解のほどよろしくお願いいたします。
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デポジット（申込金）： お申し込み後、お席の確保としてデポジット（30,000円）のお支払いをお願いいたします。お支払いをもって正式なご予約完了となります。
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残金のお支払い： 開催2ヶ月前（2026年9月上旬）に、参加費の残金に関するご請求書をお送りいたします。指定の期日までにお支払いをお願いいたします。
【キャンセルポリシー】 ご予約完了後、お客様のご都合によりキャンセルされる場合は、以下のキャンセル料が発生いたします。あらかじめご了承の上、お申し込みください。
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お申し込み完了〜開催61日前まで： デポジット全額（30,000円）
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開催60日前〜31日前まで： 参加費総額の50%
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開催30日前〜15日前まで： 参加費総額の80%
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開催14日前〜当日・無断キャンセル： 参加費総額の100%
【権利譲渡について（特例）】
お支払いいただいたデポジットおよび参加費は、原則としてご返金いたしかねます。 ただし、急病ややむを得ない事情によりご参加が難しくなった場合に限り、「第三者へのご参加権利の譲渡」を可能とさせていただきます。ご友人やご家族など、代理でご参加される方がいらっしゃる場合は、速やかに主催者までご連絡ください。
 会場：日本身体文化研究所 |  ワークショップスペース |  日本庭園でファンゴ体験も企画中 |  伝統的な日本家屋で行うワークショップ |
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 会場：日本身体文化研究所 |
This program is an exclusive experience limited to 30 to 50 participants.
The participation fee and detailed schedule will be announced at the end of May.
Prior to the general public release, we will send the latest information and invitations to our official LINE registered users on a priority basis.
Please send us a message saying, "I'm interested in Yugawara."
