Experience meditation at a floating space “Zenbo Seinei” designed by Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban, with a vegetarian fermented food lunch
Let’s soak in the peaceful and quiet atmosphere and experience various meditation activities such as yoga class, breathing exercises, and Japanese calligraphy, which have a calming effect on physical and mental well-being. The long platform for meditation standing on the cliff can give you a 360-degree view of nature in warm wooden space. You can forget the hectic city life. The facility was designed by Shigeru Ban, who is known for his efforts to build efficient shelters for disaster victims using recyclable materials. Try the vegetarian zen monk lunch which uses fresh local ingredients but any sugar, oil, dairy products, flour, or animal products. Japanese fermented foods such as miso, soy sauce and other seasonings still in fermentation. They are beautifully arranged in a variety of small dishes which are needless to say, very healthy. Making your own green maccha tea is also a fun experience.
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- You can enjoy the seasonal scenery of Awaji Island, such as brilliant sunlight, clear air, magnificent greenery, and stars shining in the night sky.
- Surrounded by nature, Awaji Island is a treasure trove of ingredients. Zenbo Seinei uses local seasonal ingredients as much as possible and maximizes the flavors of the ingredients used in their dishes.
- You can spend time facing yourself through the experience of a retreat to heal your mind and body.
TAILOR-MADE TOUR
- [Awaji] Zen Wellness and Traditional/Cultural Inheritance Journey : Appreciation of Folk Performing Arts and Hyogo’s Food Culture
- FROM JPY 555,000
This tour takes you to find the beauty of Awaji Island in Hyogo. According to the ancient Japanese literature, Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, written in the 8th century, Awaji Island is said to be the first Island that formed Japan. Awaji Island boasts majestic nature, beautiful sceneries and various places related to the legends of how Japan was born. In this historic area, some modern architecture designed by world famous architects, Tadao Ando and Shigeru Ban, create a perfect harmony with the awesome nature and historical island. Abundant cuisine from the mountains and the sea also makes your time in Awaji Island very special. Why don’t you experience its local inherited traditions and cultures since the beginning of history in a luxurious way all together? Awaji Island will surely satisfy your curiosity and stomach. A picture says more than a thousand words. You will not regret visiting this island. You will be welcomed by very special rituals held only for you. ![[Awaji] Zen Wellness and Traditional/Cultural Inheritance Journey : Appreciation of Folk Performing Arts and Hyogo’s Food Culture](/lsc/upfile/individual/0000/1050/1050_1_m.webp)
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- 2594-5 Kusumoto Aza Banaka Awaji City 兵庫県
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- In a space surrounded by nature, having meditation and yoga helps you restore balance to your mind and body.
Zenbo Seinei is committed to providing meals that gentle to the body without the use of animal products, flour, oil, or sugar. Valuing the Japanese food culture of “fermentation”, they use only carefully selected seasonings made using traditional methods that take from one to three years to mature.
Enjoy the unique building which is designed by Shigeru Ban, recipient of the Pritzker Prize.
The mainly wooden building makes abundant use of Japanese cedar, particularly the 100-meter-long wooden deck. Walking barefoot on the deck, you can feel the warmth and fragrance of the wood.
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