5 Day Yoga Retreat with Access to Onsens Hot Baths in Hakone, Japan
Japan Yoga Retreat
Immerse yourself in the mindful Zen culture of Japan at the Body Flows Japan Yoga Retreat with onsen hot springs. Nestled in the mountains of Hakone, just 90 minutes by train from Tokyo, this Japan yoga retreat invites you into a slower, more intentional, and harmonious way of being. Staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan inn with access to both public and private onsen hot springs, you'll experience the deep restorative power of Japanese bathing culture alongside daily yoga and meditation.
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Highlights
- 2 yoga classes daily with guided meditations
- See the stunning Mount Fuji
- Visit Kamakura, a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and the Great Buddha
- Boat trip on Lake Ashi and cable car ride to volcanic vents
- Walking on nature trails in the Hakone and Lake Ashi area
- Free time to relax in the onsens
- Daily Japanese-style gourmet breakfasts and dinners
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 3
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot spring
- Lobby
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
All rooms have 2 twin beds and a private bathroom. You can book single or double occupancy. Some rooms can have extra beds or futons for triple or quadruple occupancy if you are traveling with a group of 3 or 4 people. All rooms contain linens, towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hair dryer, and coffee maker.
Shared rooms are female only unless you are signing up with a friend or partner and booking the whole room. If you are traveling solo and would like to share a room with others, you are welcome to register for a double occupancy room, and they will match you up with another solo traveler of the same sex. However, triple and quadruple occupancy are only available for friends and family members signing up together and filling the room. If you would like to share a room with a friend who is booking separately, please mention their name on your inquiry.
To ensure a restful night for everyone, it is kindly asked of guests who use noise machines, music, or meditation apps at night to use headphones while in shared rooms. It is also recommended to bring earplugs if you’re sensitive to noise. This helps keep the space comfortable and peaceful for all.
Note: dogs and other pets are not permitted. The only animals that are allowed are certified service animals, accompanied by a person with a disability.
No smoking or vaping.
Program
Nourished by seasonal Japanese cuisine and guided by the spirit of mindfulness, respect, and harmony, you'll explore sacred Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, the beauty of Lake Ashi, and the iconic presence of Mount Fuji, allowing the quiet wisdom of Japan to gently guide you into a state of inner peace and balance.
This retreat will be held at the stunning Japanese hot spring ryokan inn Aura Tachibana, located on a hill in the onsen town of Hakone-Yumoto, with stunning mountain vistas from the guest rooms and sky terrace, and a short 10-minute walk to the traditional village of Hakone.
You will integrate and practice the key principles of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, that are integrated into their daily life ('wei, kei, sei, jaku', meaning 'harmony, respect, purity and tranquility'), and discuss the connection between these principles, the Zen way of life and the yoga teachings, as you cultivate presence and peace together in Japan.
The onsite healing waters of the hot volcanic onsen thermal baths will provide you with the perfect opportunity to slow down and recharge, deeply healing and rejuvenating for the body, mind, and soul. Enjoy nearby walking trails or relax and wind down with an in-room massage. There's something for everyone at this Japan yoga retreat!
Your leader and teacher, Sally Mitchell, founder of Body Flows Retreats, spent a month living and traveling in Japan in 2025. As she connected deeply with the beautiful culture of harmony and tranquility and the healthy, hand-crafted cuisine, she was inspired to create this Japan yoga retreat and share the beauty with you.
There will be 2 yoga classes daily. The yoga classes will be mostly Vinyasa flow yoga for all levels, linking movement with the breath for an energizing yet relaxing flow. With creative and balanced sequences, strengthening and lengthening, detoxing and pranayama, you will experience a strong, safe, and supportive practice. Modifications and options will be provided for different abilities.
You'll have the opportunity to play with some backbends, arm balances, and inversions if you choose, and cool down with some deep stretches to restore the body and mind. The evening classes will be Yin yoga, with longer-held seated and supine postures, stretching, lengthening, releasing tension, and creating more space in deeper layers of connective tissues in the body. Yin yoga is also a perfect opportunity to journey inwards and practice meditation. Guided meditations will be led during many of the yoga classes.
Tentative Schedule
Important note: the schedule below is tentative only and subject to changes. The final schedule will be shared with all participants a few weeks prior.
Day 1
- 15:00 Arrivals and check-in
- 16:00 Vinyasa yoga and guided meditation
- 17:30 Opening circle and Zen/yoga connection
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Free time (onsens, massage, relax)
Days 2, 3, 4
- 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 10:00 Group excursion (Kamakura, Lake Ashi) or free time
- 17:00 Yin yoga and yoga Nidra
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Free time (onsens, massage, relax)
Day 5
- 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and closing circle
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 10:00 Check-out and departures
Included excursions
- Day trip to Kamakura, visit Buddhist temple, Shinto shrine, Great Buddha
- Boat trip on Lake Ashi followed by cable car ride to volcanic vents and Mount Fuji vistas at Owakudani
Instructors
Sally Mitchell
Sally is an E-RYT® 200, YACEP Yoga Alliance yoga teacher, certified massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, ChiRunning and ChiWalking instructor, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Sally's approach as a leader and teacher is holistic, balanced, mindful and grounded. Her teaching style is strong, supportive and safe, integrating movement, alignment, breath and stillness. She has been teaching yoga since 2010 and leading yoga retreats since 2014, and is grateful to have the opportunity to share the gift of yoga and meditation with others, as well as creating a like-minded yoga community.
Retreat location
Aura Tachibama is a stunning luxury onsen hot springs Japanese ryoken inn, located on the highest hill in Hakone Yumoto, with stunning views over the mountains from the sky terrace or from your room. Just a 10-minute walk from the authentic Japanese town of Hakone Yumoto and train station, Aura Tachibama is a peaceful sanctuary that will nourish your soul.
The gourmet, creative cuisine is a masterpiece in both taste and presentation. You will enjoy breakfast and dinner every day during the retreat in the hotel's restaurant. Enjoy natural hot spring water with an abundant amount of water, with a pH of 8.7 for beautiful skin, in public or private open-air or indoor baths.
Just 97 km, and approximately 1.5 hours by train or car, from Haneda Airport (HND), the hotel is easily accessible by train, car, or taxi. If you choose to get the train from the airport to Hakone Yumoto, the inn has a complimentary shuttle van to pick you up at the station.
Distances
- Hakone Yumoto and train station - 10 minutes
- Haneda Airport (HND), 97 kilometers - 1.5 hours
- Tokyo airports or Tokyo city - 1.5 hours
Food
Daily Japanese-style gourmet breakfasts and dinners served in the hotel restaurant, highly rated as a masterpiece in both taste and presentation.
Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free can be accommodated if requested ahead of time. However, please note that specific or serious allergies cannot be accommodated by this venue as they do not have the space to handle allergens, and various ingredients are prepared in the same kitchen, so there may be contamination.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
There will be free time to relax in the onsens (open-air, indoor, public and private), get a massage, explore the local nature trails or shop local products in town.
Spa treatments
Onsite in-room massages are available for additional cost and can be booked directly with the front desk.
What's included
- 2 yoga classes daily with guided meditations held in an indoor Japanese-style banquet room with tatami mat flooring overlooking beautiful gardens
- 4 nights accommodation (single, double, triple or quadruple occupancy) (linens, towels, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap, lotion, hair dryer provided)
- Daily Japanese-style gourmet breakfasts and dinners served in the hotel restaurant
- Day trip to Kamakura, visit Buddhist temple, Shinto shrine, Great Buddha
- Boat trip on Lake Ashi followed by cable car ride to volcanic vents and Mount Fuji vistas at Owakudani
- Walking on nature trails in the Hakone and Lake Ashi area with stunning mountain and Mount Fuji views
What's not included
- Flights and transport to and from the retreat. The retreat is approximately 1.5 hours from Tokyo Airport or Tokyo city, and easily accessible by train, car or taxi/Uber. They will provide detailed transport options to participants closer to the retreat
- Travel insurance (they reccommend including the "cancel for any reason" clause)
- In-room massages (may be booked directly with the front desk)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
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Narita International Airport
130 km away from your destination
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Haneda Airport
71 km away from your destination
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Chūbu Centrair International Airport
213 km away from your destination
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Nagoya Airfield (Komaki Airport)
197 km away from your destination
Arrival by train
If you choose to get the train from the airport to Hakone Yumoto, the inn has a complimentary shuttle van to pick you up at the station.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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