A digital detox trip to improve your mind and body without having to carry a smartphone

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[Aomori Prefecture] Feel nature amid the fantastical lights. Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen

Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen is a secluded inn located along the Aoni Stream in Kuroishi City, about a 70-minute drive from Aomori Airport. It is a hidden hot spring inn with a 90-year history. You can enjoy the seasonal atmosphere amid the lush nature of Minami Hakkoda. All baths are free-flowing, and there are four types: Kenroku no Yu, made entirely of cypress; Takimi no Yu, which consists of an indoor bath and an open-air bath; the rustic rock-built open-air bath; and the main building's indoor bath. Another enjoyable feature is the country cuisine, which uses plenty of local seasonal ingredients such as char and wild vegetables.

There are no lights or televisions in the rooms, no mobile phone signals or Wi-Fi, making it the perfect environment for a digital detox. At night, over 200 lamps are lit up, creating a fantastical atmosphere around the inn. It is luxurious to relax without any disturbances in the darkness and silence that you can't experience in your everyday life.

Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen

[Niigata Prefecture] A renovated old house where you will be healed by the spectacular views and tranquility. Satoyama Jujo

Satoyama Jujo is a hot spring inn renovated from a 150-year-old traditional house located in the Satoyama area of Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, famous for its rice. It can be reached in about two hours from Niigata Airport. The inn is surrounded by untouched, abundant nature, and in the winter it is enveloped in the quiet serenity of snow.

The highly acclaimed and delicious meals are based on the theme of "organic and detox." You can enjoy Niigata's pesticide-free vegetables, fermented foods, and rice cooked in a clay pot using water from the mountains.

At the hot spring "Amanogawa," you can see the mountains of the Joshinetsu border, including Makihatayama, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. The viscous water is flowing directly from Osawayama Onsen, known for its beauty benefits. The view of the mountains from the open-air bath is spectacular.

The modern interior is decorated with furniture from famous designers, and you can sit back and relax reading a book in one of the nice chairs. As time flows by at a leisurely pace, you will feel your body and mind being filled.

Satoyama jujo

[Gunma Prefecture] A wide variety of detox plans available. Kusatsu Onsen Hotel KURBIO

Kusatsu Onsen is easily accessible from the Kanto region. At Kusatsu Onsen Hotel KURBIO, you can detox and refresh your mind and body through food, hot springs, and space.
It is a wellness resort.

The vast grounds are surrounded by national forest, and wild serow sometimes visit the garden. You can relax in your loungewear in the open-ceiling lounge with a fireplace and in the guest rooms which feature modern Scandinavian interiors.

For those who are serious about resetting their mind and body, we recommend the fasting program and the long-term intensive detox plan. In addition, for those who want to do a digital detox, we also offer a service where we will be present to seal and unseal your digital devices.

There is a semi-open-air bath with natural hot spring water and a Finnish-style sauna, both of which offer a panoramic view of Mt. Asama. There is also a training room and an esthetic salon, so you can relax however you like.

Why not take a break from your smartphone and look at yourself in the nature of Kusatsu?

Kusatsu Onsen Hotel KURBIO

[Ibaraki Prefecture] Cleanse your soul with the sound of the waves at this seaside villa. Satoumitei Kinparo main residence

Located just 90 minutes from Tokyo, the Satoumitei Kinparo main residence is located on Oarai Beach, which has been a popular resort since the Meiji era. Based on the concept of a "seaside villa," all eight guest rooms are oceanfront, allowing you to relax comfortably. From the seaside terrace, which is about 30 meters from the shoreline, you can have the view of the reef and the ocean all to yourself.

The two large baths overlooking the ocean are the "Stone Bath" modeled after a tidal pool on the shoreline, and the "Wooden Bath" modeled after a sacred forest, with a soothing scent. The bath water is made from spring water from Oarai Isosaki Shrine.

We recommend spending time barefoot in the building, where you can feel the warmth of wood. With a book in hand, you can simply let yourself go to the sound of the waves lapping and slamming, and feel your mind being slowly cleansed. This is a place that will teach you the importance of rest, something that busy modern people should cherish.

Satoumitei Kinparo main residence

[Yamanashi Prefecture] Face yourself through Zen. ZEN&BED Bogetsuan

At the temple lodge "ZEN&BED Bogetsuan" adjacent to Erinji, the family temple of Takeda Shingen, in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, you can face yourself through a Zen experience. The full package plan, which can be experienced with the attendance of a current monk, is packed with Zen programs such as zazen, tea ceremony, miniature dry landscape gardens, and buddhist vegetarian cuisine.

There is no Wi-Fi available at the temple lodgings, so you can concentrate and detoxify your mind and body in the clear morning air and silence that you cannot experience in the city.

The buddhist vegetarian dinner is served with beautifully prepared food that will satisfy not only your taste buds but your heart as well.

In addition to hot springs overlooking the Kofu Basin, wineries, and orchards, the surrounding area also includes Daibosatsu Pass, known as the trekking route with the most beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. You can fully enjoy the great nature.

ZEN&BED Bogetsuan

[Nara Prefecture] Finding what you really need in the midst of inconvenience. Ume, Yamazoe

Ume, Yamazoe is a renovated traditional Japanese house that is over 100 years old and is located in Yamazoe village in the Okuyamato region of Nara Prefecture. It only accepts three groups of guests per day.

The concept is a "slightly inconvenient hotel." It's difficult to get a signal or Wi-Fi, and there are no convenience stores nearby. Instead, you'll find the sounds of birds, the murmuring of a river, the tranquility of the mountains, and a sky full of stars.

The meals are based on the idea of Shindo Fuji, which means eating local produce, and are packed with local seasonal ingredients.

There is also a Finnish sauna heated by a gentle wood fire, allowing you to detoxify from the inside out.

Because there are so many things that are not there, you can feel the slow flow of time, interact with other guests and villagers, and experience the ever-changing expressions of nature. You can reset your mind and body in the unpredictable daily life of Satoyama.

Ume, Yamazoe

[Ehime Prefecture] Enjoy the blessings of nature and art in a luxurious space. Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Onkochishin

Located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, 50 minutes from Matsuyama Airport, "Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Onkochishin" is a perfect retreat facility to strip away unnecessary things and find your true self. When you step inside the building designed by architect Tadao Ando, it feels like an art museum. You can also enjoy artworks from Japan and abroad.

There are 7 all-suite rooms in total, with 4 types available. You can enjoy the beautiful nature of Setouchi that changes with the seasons. Put your smartphone away and enjoy the tranquility.

The infinity pool, which looks like juting out into the Seto Inland Sea, makes you feel as if you are part of nature. We also recommend spending the night in the magical indoor private pool.

Meals are served in the open dining area, where you can enjoy the bounty of nature with local delicacies such as parboiled conger eel from Ehime and Kurushima sea bream sashimi.

Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Onkochishin

[Kumamoto Prefecture] Detox elegantly amidst the nature of Aso. Hanarenoyado Sennomori

Located 30 minutes from Kumamoto Airport, Hanarenoyado Sennomori is built on a vast 26,000m2 site at the foot of the majestic Mount Aso and you can stay at luxurious accommodation of just two detached buildings.

With the "Digital Free Plan," you can leave your digital devices at check-in and spend your time relaxing in a bedrock bath, taking a walk, or reading a book.

The spacious guest rooms feature a twin bedroom and private terrace. With untouched nature and clear streams right in front of you, you can experience the extraordinary luxury of being surrounded by forest. Sometimes, wild animals such as deer and raccoon dogs appear.

For dinner, we offer a creative course menu including carefully selected organic vegetables from Aso, Higo red beef, horse meat sashimi, and more. The rice is freshly cooked and organic.

With the sound of the babbling river as background music, you can sleep more deeply than usual, and in the morning, take a deep breath and soak up the negative ions of nature. You can regain your natural rhythm in this elegant moment.

Hanarenoyado Sennomori

We recommend a digital detox trip, especially for busy people. You can be moved by the beauty of the scenery, feel the comfort of nature, and be amazed by the deliciousness of seasonal food. By simply getting away from digital devices and information for a few days, you can notice the abundance of things around you. Also, spending time free from time and information can be a good opportunity to reflect on yourself. If you've been feeling tired lately, why not put your smartphone down and enjoy a trip?

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