2023 dates to be announced soon!
Join us for Nozawa Onsen’s Women's Wine & Wellness retreat — a 3 night, 4 day event facilitated by @spiritualpretzel and local business’s of Nozawa Onsen.
Enjoy a weekend of balanced self care, indulgence and movement in nature with like minded women.
An all inclusive package featuring Nozawa’s best restaurants & chefs; Daily movement including Yoga, guided nature walks and e-bike tours; Cheese & wine tastings; Massage treatments; Traditional Japanese Hot springs (onsen); Meditation; and time in Nature.
Retreat, indulge and Restore.
Friday evening to Monday lunch. Treat yourself to the ultimate weekend away, experiencing the best Nozawa has to offer in an intimate group setting with like minded women.
Come on your own or book with a friend, we have private and twin share room options available.
Spaces limited. Email to Book now.
Whats included?
3n Luxury accommodation @ Residence Yasushi
6 x Yoga & meditation sessions with @spiritualpretzel
3 x Dinner degustations featuring Nozawa’s best restaurants & chefs.
1 x lunch
1 x local cafe visit including coffee & cake.
3 x Healthy western style brunch (coffee, tea, juice, fresh baked pastries & bread, house made condiments & cooked breakfast plate)
1 x Wine masterclass
1 x 1 hr Balinese/Thai or Shiatsu massage
Guided e-bike tour to the lake
Concierge service
Unlimited use of the 13 different Natural hot Springs (onsen) within the village (all walking distance from Yasushi) and Private onsen at Residence Yasushi.
Itinerary:
Day 1. Friday
2pm ~ Arrive & check in. Optional onsen/massage time/free time.
4.30pm. Welcome drink & chat with Rowie
5.00pm-6.00pm Yin Yoga with Rowie
6.30pm Traditional Japanese Degustation dinner & local sake.
Day 2. Saturday
(Suggested fast although coffee, tea & fresh fruits are available in the breakfast area)
8.30am-9.45am Yoga & meditation with Rowie.
10.00am-11.00am Brunch at Yasushi
11.00am-4.30pm Free time/Optional activities/Massage.
11.00am-1.00pm Guided nature walk with Rowie finishing with coffee & cake @ local cafe
4.30pm Yin Yoga with Rowie
6.00 Wine Masterclass, Cheese tasting and Dinner.
Day 3. Sunday
Suggested fast although coffee, tea & fresh fruits available in the breakfast area.
8.30am-9.45am Yoga & Meditation with Rowie
10.00am- 11.00am Brunch at Yasushi
11.30am-3.00pm guided e-bike cycle tour to the lake + picnic lunch
5.30-6.30pm Yin Yoga with Rowie
7pm Dinner degustation.
Day 4. Monday
Suggested fast although coffee, tea & fresh fruits available in the breakfast area.
8.30am-9.45am Yoga & Meditation with Rowie
10.00am- 11.00am Brunch at Yasushi
11.00am -1pm Free time/massage/onsen.
11.00am-12.30pm *Optional nature walk with Rowie.
1.00pm Free time
3pm Check out & Farewell.
*Please note that there may be slight changes to the itinerary.
What’s not included?
Transport to and from Nozawa Onsen
Tax (10% consumption tax added to invoice)
Additional food & drinks not listed on itinerary.
Prices:
Simple life Option:
(Accommodation in a compact room, Excludes massage & e-bike Lake & lunch tour.)
3 night package:
2 night package
Luxe life Option;
All inclusive 3n, 4 day retreat package:
Deluxe Twin share room package:
Deluxe Private room package:
*2 night option:
Deluxe Twin share room package:
Deluxe Private room package:
To enquire and confirm your booking, please email or call Rowie.
Once your place on the retreat has been confirmed, payment can be made via Paypal.
Getting to Nozawa Onsen
Shinkansen:
Iiyama is the nearest stop on the Shinkansen from Tokyo.
From Tokyo or Ueno to Iiyama is about one hour and 40 or 50 minutes. There’s a train once every one or two hours.
From Iiyama to Nozawa Onsen.
When you get to Iiyama station, there is a coach transfer to Nozawaonsen. The Nozawa Liner bus can be found to the left of the exit and will drop you off at the central bus stop in the village. It costs ¥600p/p. The village is compact so it should be a short 10 minute walk to Residence Yasushi from there. If you have a lot of luggage or prefer not to walk, we can arrange for a taxi to pick you up and bring you to Yasushi (about 1 minute drive). There is also a local Nagaden (yellow and red bus) which has no luggage storage compartment but will drop you less than 100m from Residence Yasushi at its last stop in the village.
Private Transfer/Taxi from Iiyama to Nozawa Onsen.
Private transfer taxis can be arrange for you from Iyama to Residence Yasushi. Please let us know in advance if you would like to book these services. The transfer price starts from ¥6000-¥7000.
Driving:
The journey from Tokyo will take from 4-5 hours by car. You’ll need cash (around JPY10,000) for highway tolls. The highway speed limit is usually 100kph but please look out for exception signs. Please note that there is zero tolerance for driving under the influence. During the green season there is free parking available in the village. Please let us know in advance if you will require a parking space and we will direct you to the parking.