At KaleidoForest in Yakushima, our “deep Shinrin-yoku®” retreat program offers an experience that goes far beyond ordinary forest bathing. By sharpening the senses and synchronizing with the rhythm of the forest, you are invited to gently reconnect with your true self. Combining the globally recognized methods of ANFT with unique elements of Japanese culture, our certified guides provide careful and mindful support. This retreat is not simply about relaxation, but about fostering deep inner transformation through nature.
Retreat Plans
[One-Day]deep Shinrin-yoku in Yakushima- Time: 9:00-15:30 (transit time incl.)
- Date: Availabe All Year (Contact us for the details)
- Price: ¥29,700/person (tax incl.)
*An additional private fee (¥13,200) will be charged for single attendee.
Bodywork, sensory work, therapeutic lunch, hammock relaxation, artwork, tea time, reflection.
【Schedule】
9:30 Shrine Greeting
10:00 Forest Stretch
10:30 Sensory Work & Bodyfulness
12:00 Therapeutic Lunch
12:45 Hammock Relaxation
13:45 Forest Tea Gathering
14:30 Reflections
15:30 End
[Half-Day]deep Shinrin-yoku in Yakushima- Time: 9:00-12:00 OR 13:00-16:00 (transit time incl.)
- Date: Availabe All Year (Contact us for the details)
- Price: ¥22,000/person (tax incl.)
*An additional private fee (¥9,900) will be charged for single attendee.
Enjoy a half-day version of our one-day course. Reconnect with nature through sensory embodiment, and align with the rhythm of the forest. Indulge in a forest tea gathering whilst you experience new facets of the forest.
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KaleidoForest organise special group forest-therapy retreat events a few times each year. These are typically multi-day programs, with various participants coming together to spend time on Yakushima.
Retreats can also be arranged privately for individuals, groups, or organisations. Send us an inquiry and we’ll do our best to organise an unforgettable experience.
Special Sessions- Meditation Session (60min)
deep Shinrin-yoku Meditation Session with opening the five senses and focusing on the breath. - Sunrise Session/ Sunset Session (2hrs each)
Enjoy deep Shinrin-yoku with the light of the rising sun, or the setting sun. - Forest Overnight Program (2days)
Take in Yakushima’s forests by moon- and starlight. Enjoy a night of camping with the complement of a special nighttime deep Shinrin-yoku session. - Online deep Shinrin-yoku
Bring the forest to you with online, enjoy sense-opening forest therapy session.
*Time will vary by season.
*Contact us for more details.
Many other special programs are also available. Please check our website for the details.
More About Us
At KaleidoForest, our “deep Shinrin-yoku®” offers a refined and immersive journey into the heart of nature. Departing from the conventional notion of forest bathing as simple walking or nature observation, our approach invites you to fully open your senses and surrender to the subtle rhythms of the forest.
Here, the forest itself becomes the healer, while our certified guides, trained in both international and Japanese therapeutic traditions, gently lead you into this profound experience. In the sacred awai — the liminal space where humanity and nature converge — you are offered the rare opportunity to rediscover wholeness and well-being. Far removed from the demands of daily life, this is a retreat designed to restore the essence of who you truly are.
Guide Profile: Makiko Sugishita
Worked in international health projects across Africa and Asia before relocating to Yakushima in 2020. Established KaleidoForest Inc. in 2024 and now leading the company as Founder & CEO. Certified as Forest Therapist®, ANFT Guide & Trainer, and providing deep Shinrin-yoku® retreat programs to reconnect people with nature.
・Certified Guide and Trainer, Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and Program (ANFT) USA
・Certified Forest Therapist®, Forest Therapy Society JAPAN
・Global Advisor for ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), Yakushima Town Board of Education
・Former JICA expert and consultant (global health & human resource development) etc.
Reviews
The beauty of nature touched me deeply through all my senses. I realized that as humans, we often live as if we’re superior, but that’s not true. All life is connected, and we are truly supported by the Earth. This is what coexistence really means. It’s something so basic, yet easy to forget in our daily lives.
50s Female – 🇯🇵
Compared to before the retreat, I felt more relaxed and noticed my shoulders had softened. I became aware of the scent of soil and trees, and I could hear the sounds of wind and water—like the forest was alive. This brought back positive memories from countries I’ve lived in. Moving forward, I want to focus not just on results but also on the process, and to value all my senses—not just vision or logic—in my daily life and work.
40s Male- 🇯🇵
| Address | Company：Yakushima Town, Kuma, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://kaleidoforest.com/international/ |
| Inquiry | https://kaleidoforest.com/contact-2/ |
| Booking | Advanced Booking Required |
| Language | English, Japanese |
