A quiet reset. A solo retreat. A path of your own.
"独歩" (Dokuhō) means “walking one’s own path.”
This is a self-paced, autonomous retreat — perfect for those seeking time and space to move at their own pace, to recharge alone, without a fixed schedule, You’ll have support when you need it and solitude when you want it.
Simple and spacious.
Quiet and restorative.
This is a retreat for those walking their own path.
Stay in the traditional mountain village of Nozawa Onsen and create your own retreat rhythm. Whether you’re living in Japan and need a break, or you're travelling through and want a slower, more grounded experience — this is space held for you.
Design Your Own Itinerary
This retreat is yours to shape. Each day can be as minimal or as experiential as you like.
Start your morning with yoga, linger over breakfast, then follow whatever calls — a walk through cedar forests, a soak in a quiet onsen, or simply resting with a book and a view.
Your retreat guidebook includes journalling prompts, meditation practices, and ideas for how to spend your time with intention — but how you move through each day is entirely up to you — spacious, slow, and self-chosen.
Whether your days are filled with movement and adventure, or quiet stillness and reflection, this retreat gives you the space to tune in — and choose what feels right, moment by moment.
Sample Itineraries
Each day of your 独歩 (Dokuhō) retreat is entirely your own. Here are two examples to inspire how you might shape your time:
Minimalist Day — Quiet & Restorative
A slow, spacious day to settle the nervous system and reconnect with simplicity.
7:30am – Morning tea or coffee
8:00–9:00am – Morning yoga and breath work with Rowie
9:30am – Nourishing breakfast
10:30am–1:00pm – Journalling, reading, or resting in your room or a quiet local café
1:00–2:00pm – Light lunch (at a local eatery or picnic-style)
2:00–4:30pm – Onsen soak and quiet forest walk
5:00–6:00pm – Optional evening yoga or self-guided meditation from your retreat booklet
6:30pm – Solo dinner at a traditional Japanese restaurant or simple home-cooked meal
Evening – Reflective journalling or early rest
Experiential Day — Active & Immersive
A day filled with movement, exploration, and connection to the land and culture.
7:30am – Morning coffee and light fruit
8:00–9:15am – Energising yoga and meditation class
9:30am – Healthy seasonal breakfast
10:30am–1:30pm – Guided e-bike tour through nearby villages and mountain roads
1:30pm – Lunch at a local Soba resturant
3:00–4:30pm – Visit a traditional bathhouse
5:00–6:00pm – Evening Yin yoga or restorative movement
6:30pm – Multi-course kaiseki dinner or farm-table experience
Evening – Stargazing walk or journalling with herbal tea
You are welcome to mix and match these rhythms day by day, tuning into what you most need — stillness, movement, solitude, or connection.
What’s provided:
– Accomodation (simple/middle/luxury/self contained apartment)
- 1–2 yoga classes per day with Shizen founder Rowie Geraerts @spiritualpretzel
– Daily breakfast
– A retreat welcome pack including:
• A self-guided retreat booklet with meditations, contemplative practices & journalling prompts
• A guide to local walks, hot springs, cultural experiences & quiet corners in the village
– Optional add-ons: guided hikes, bike tours, massage, cultural workshops
Choose Your Dates
No fixed schedule — start when you’re ready.
Available year-round.
Retreat length options:
– 2-night stay
– 3-night stay
– 5-night stay
(Additional nights or tailored packages available on request.)
Retreat Pricing – 独歩 (Dokuhō) Solo Retreat
Choose your own dates | Self-guided, self-paced | Held in Nozawa Onsen
Simple Stay(from) Luxury or Apartment Stay(from)
2-Night Retreat
Simple from ¥57,000
Luxury from ¥93,000
3-Night Retreat
Simple from ¥85,000
Luxury from ¥140,000
5-Night Retreat
Simple from ¥139,000
Luxury from ¥229,000
Note: Final price depends on room type and availability. Custom packages and extended stays also available.
All packages include accommodation, daily breakfast, 1–2 yoga classes per day, and a retreat welcome guide with meditations, journalling prompts, and self-guided practices.
Optional Add-Ons Available:
Curate your experience with guided e-bike tours, forest bathing, traditional dining, cultural workshops, massage therapy, or scenic gondola rides. Activities can be arranged in advance or during your stay — we’ll help you shape your ideal rhythm.
To check availability, customise your retreat, or ask a question:
📧 spiritualpretzel@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp or LINE: +81 90 7162 5816