Mindfulness, Relaxation & Stress Control – Amanemu, Japan
A Japanese onsen-based immersion that blends thermal bathing, tailored spa treatments, and contemplative practices like zazen and tea ceremony to dissolve stress and restore deep calm
About this program
At Amanemu, wellness begins with water: the immersion is anchored in Japan's
sixth-century onsen tradition, using mineral-rich thermal springs to soften muscles, calm the
mind, and support circulation. The Mindfulness, Relaxation & Stress Control Immersion
offers a fully personalised schedule that starts and ends with private consultations, so each
day's therapies and activities are calibrated to your stress levels and goals. Guests receive
two to three specialist sessions each day, plus a 60–90 minute spa treatment and group
movement classes, creating a steady cadence of care that lets decision fatigue fall away.
Traditional Japanese practices like zazen meditation, ritual tea ceremony, shiatsu,
acupuncture and aquatic bodywork are woven through the programme to release deep-held
tension and cultivate inner stillness. This is wellness rooted in centuries of Japanese wisdom
and contemporary understanding of nervous system regulation
Key Outcomes
Stress Reduction
Better Sleep
Increased Energy
Flexibility & Mobility
Mental Clarity
Detoxification
Habit Formation
Program Overview
Duration
5 days - 4 nights
Age range
18 — 65
Fitness levels
All Levels
Primary focus
Guiding guests from chronic tension and mental overload into a slower rhythm through mineral-rich hot springs, daily therapies, mindful movement, and Japanese contemplative rituals
Type
Flexible
Prerequisites
This is Prerequisites
Medical restrictions
This is Medical Restrictions
Accommodation
All Meals (Vegetarian, Vegan)
Daily Movement
Meditation
Body Therapies (2 sessions)
Take-home Kit
Post Program Support (30 days)
Cultural Activities
Other experience data
Mixed
Vegetarian
Plant-Based
Special Diets Available
Special Notes
This is List Accomodation
Amanemu's wellness cuisine philosophy honours Japanese culinary traditions while
supporting stress regulation and nervous system health. Every meal is created with each
guest's wellbeing objectives in mind—light yet nourishing, seasonally inspired, and designed
to support sleep, digestion and emotional balance. Meals incorporate fresh vegetables,
quality proteins, healing broths and traditional Japanese ingredients chosen for their
therapeutic properties. The experience is as meditative as the food itself—quiet, unhurried,
and intentionally supportive of your relaxation journey
Time
Activity
Duration
06:30 AM
Quiet onsen soak or mindful walk overlooking Ago Bay
1 Hour
07:30 AM
Light, goal-aligned breakfast
1 Hour
08:30 AM
One-to-one session with a specialist or instructor
1.5 Hours
10:00 AM
First therapeutic block: zazen meditation, tea ceremony, or mindful movement
1 Hour
11:00 AM
Rest interval: herbal tea, stillness, nature pause
1.5 Hours
12:30 PM
Spa treatment (60–90 min): shiatsu, acupuncture, or aquatic bodywork
1.5 Hours
02:00 PM
Quiet lunch (seasonal, Japanese wellness-aligned)
2 Hours
Onsen-based Restoration
Mindfulness and Contemplative Practice
Daily Spa Treatments
Zazen Meditation & Mindfulness Coaching
Benefits:
Reduced anxiety and mental noise, improved focus and emotional regulation, portable tools for stress management at home, deeper sense of inner stillness
Guided zazen (sitting meditation) practice with one-to-one coaching on techniques to calm
mental chatter, manage anxiety, and cultivate present-moment awareness
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu)
Benefits:
Deep presence and mindfulness, understanding of Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, slowing of nervous system through ritual, sense of peace and contemplation
An immersive, ritualistic tea ceremony guided by a master practitioner, teaching mindful
presence, respect, aesthetics and the meditative power of ritual movement
Amanemu
Amanemu, Ise-Shima National Park, Kii Peninsula, Japan
Amanemu is set within Ise-Shima National Park on Japan's Kii Peninsula, overlooking Ago
Bay's island-dotted waters and surrounded by wooded hills. The property is designed as a
calm, water-centred village anchored around a 2,000-square-metre spa built around a vast
hot-spring bath. Onsen pavilions, watsu pool, treatment suites, fitness centre and yoga
studio create an immersive healing environment. The combination of pristine natural beauty,
sacred landscape (near Ise Shrine), and contemplative design supports deep relaxation and
cultural immersion.
Venue Highlights
Nature Setting
Eco-Friendly / Sustainable Design
Swimming Pool
Meditation / Yoga Hall
Outdoor Activities Space
Organic Farm
Other
Other Venue Highlight
Distance from nearest city
160 km
Nearest city
Nagoya
Transport option
Additional
Amanemu maintains rigorous health and hygiene standards aligned with Japanese
hospitality and wellness facility guidelines. Thermal facilities, spa treatment rooms, and
communal spaces are cleaned and sanitised according to high standards. Staff are trained in
health safeguarding. Guests are requested to share any recent health concerns during
pre-arrival consultation so protocols can be personalised. The natural setting and outdoor
spaces support fresh air exposure and wellbeing
Dr Basil
Program Director and Meditation Instructor
Qualifications:
Trained in zazen and Japanese contemplative traditions; specialised in nervous system regulation and stress management coaching; 12+ years experience leading wellness immersions
This expert brings deep knowledge of Japanese wellness philosophy and contemporary
neuroscience around stress and relaxation. With warm presence and expertise, they guide
guests through meditation practice, tea ceremony and the cultural context of Amanemu's
healing approach, making ancient traditions accessible and personally transformative
Dr Atira
Yoga Master
Qualifications:
Certified Thai Massage and Ayurvedic Massage Therapist; 12+ years of spa and retreat experience
Second This expert brings deep knowledge of Japanese wellness philosophy and contemporary
neuroscience around stress and relaxation. With warm presence and expertise, they guide
guests through meditation practice, tea ceremony and the cultural context of Amanemu's
healing approach, making ancient traditions accessible and personally transformative
Blood pressure
Heart rate variability
Body composition analysis
The natural setting and outdoor
spaces support fresh air exposure and wellbeing
Thermal facilities, spa treatment rooms, and
communal spaces are cleaned and sanitised according to high standards.
Mindfulness, Relaxation & Stress Control stands apart as an immersion rooted in six
centuries of Japanese onsen wisdom combined with contemporary understanding of
nervous system regulation. Rather than generic spa treatments, every element—from
mineral-rich thermal springs to zazen meditation, tea ceremony, shiatsu, acupuncture and
aquatic bodywork—works together to release deep-held stress and restore calm. Each day
is fully personalised: consultations ensure your 2–3 daily specialist sessions, spa treatment,
and meals align with your unique stress patterns and goals. The setting itself—pristine
natural beauty, sacred landscape near Ise Shrine, minimalist design—acts as a co-healer.
The result: guests don't just leave rested, but transformed—with practical mindfulness tools,
deeper understanding of stress, and restored capacity for genuine relaxation
Accommodations
Amanemu suites and villas take inspiration from traditional ryokan with natural materials, woven shutters, expansive decks and many featuring their own private onsen baths. Rooms overlook Ago Bay's island-dotted waters and surrounding wooded hills, creating a serene, nature-immersed environment. Each space is designed to support rest and reflection, with minimalist aesthetics and thoughtful details that encourage unwinding and contemplation
Suite with Private Onsen
Capacity: 2 |
Available rooms: 4
₹7,500
per room
Total: ₹0
Villa with Private Onsen
Capacity: 3 |
Available rooms: 4
₹5,000
per room
Total: ₹0
Ocean View
Capacity: 2 |
Available rooms: 2
₹9,000
per room
Total: ₹0
Pricing packages
Mindfulness, Relaxation & Stress Control – 3-Night Immersion
3+ nights' accommodation in a suite or villa (many with private onsen), pre-arrival or on-arrival wellness consultation, daily 60–90 minute personalised spa treatment at the Aman Spa (choice of shiatsu, acupuncture, aquatic bodywork or other therapies), two to three private specialist sessions per day (meditation coaching, tea ceremony, acupuncture, mindful movement, etc.), daily group movement classes (gentle yoga or mindful fitness), three wellness-cuisine meals created in line with personal goals, unlimited access to thermal springs and hot-spring facilities, steam room, dry sauna, fully equipped fitness centre and outdoor yoga spaces, use of bicycles and private onsen, wellness amenities in-room, access to spa gardens and relaxation pavilions
₹350,000
Mindfulness, Relaxation & Stress Control – 4-Night Immersion
5+ nights' accommodation in a suite or villa (many with private onsen), pre-arrival
₹400,000
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