What’s “Wellness Tour”

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Our most recent tourist attraction is Forests, Parks,
and Gardens in Japan.

We have prepared the “Wellness tour” for international visitors to Japan, where you can unwind and revive yourself of travelling or working.

A rejuvenating experience proposed by “itswellness,” an NPO organization advancing “Wellness Tourism,” is the “Wellness Tour with Shinrinyoku” where mind and body find restoration through forest bathing. This transformative journey unfolds across Japan’s enchanting forests, parks, and traditional gardens.

Although the practice of ‘Shininyoku (Forest Bathing)’ has its roots in Japan, it has attracted considerable attention across the globe due to scientific evidence showing that it helps reduce stress, balance the autonomic nervous system, and enhance immune function. On the other hand, “Forest Bathing” is a form of recreation that everybody can benefit from while taking part. So, using the experience and insights of forest bathing, we developed a unique tour. Our tours are not like bullet tours. With us, you can relax and unwind at your pace.

Highlights of Wellness Tour

  • POINT 1

    You can engage in our wellness tour in forests, parks and gardens in Japan.

  • POINT 2

    A certified interpreter guide, a master guide for wellness tour or Shinrinyoku guide will lead you.

  • POINT 3

    So that you may completely enjoy your trip to Japan, you can enjoy sightseeing experience and eating while on the tour.

Methodology for our Wellness Tour

Our tour is based on the following itinerary:

  • 01

    Gathering & Reception

    A guide will introduce you to the unique aspects of the sites where the tour will be held, and will also ask about your physical well-being and your hopes for the day. We will also explain the benefits and goals of our wellness tour.

  • 02

    Check your health (Before)

    For those who wish, we will assess your health before the trip begins so that it can be conducted safely and effectively.

  • 03

    Beginning of the tour

    Step into the nature. Immerse yourself in the forest atmosphere to slowly release your daily stress and fatigue.

  • 04

    Enjoy your 5 senses

    Take a slow walk, breathe deeply in the forest, enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and sensations of nature!

    • Sight:

      Focus on the sky, clouds, foliage, tree trunks, branches, and leaves, as well as flowers, the ground, and insects.

    • Sounds:

      Pay attention to natural sounds such as birds chirping, water splashing, and leaves rustling in the wind.

    • Touch:

      Touching leaves and tree trunks, sleeping barefoot in the grass, etc.

    • Smell:

      Natural scents vary with the seasons. Notice the scents in the forest air, trees, flowers, soil, and water.

    • Taste:

      Embrace the spirit of nature by enjoying the flavors of forest fruits and local foods.

  • 05

    Take a Deep Breath and Relax!

    Everyone in the nature has been taking deep diaphragmatic breaths to relax their bodies. You can relax and let the vitality of the forest restore your whole body by lying down on the grass. Let’s enjoy about 15 minutes to complete this “Ansoku (refreshing on the grass)” experience.

  • 06

    Sharing is caring

    Let’s share any sensory insights or changes with everyone while enjoying tea or water. One person fell asleep while lying on the grass. Others said they enjoyed having ideas come to them. Everyone experiences feelings differently.

  • 07

    Check your health (After)

    We will evaluate your health after the tour and compare the results with the results obtained before the tour. We will observe any changes in your physique and experience the variations. But please be careful, this tour is not a medical procedure, health examination, it is just an enjoyable excursion.

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Make it a habit.

If you want to incorporate wellness tours into your daily routine, please spend about 1-2 hours a week in a park, garden, or suburban forest near your home as you did on our wellness tour. A two-hour forest bathing can boost mood, reduce stress- related mental fatigue, and promote both physical and mental health.


And if you can’t visit forests, parks, or gardens, take advantage of your movies or pictures of the nature for a similar feeling experience as walking through a forest. We are also preparing to create online tours using our Wellness Tour method.

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