Soul Echo — from the Yakushima Forest

Into the forest of Yakushima,
where the sound of life resounds.

Connect with the spirits of Yakushima's forest,
sharpen your senses, and listen to the sound of your soul.
A journey home — to who you are, just as you were born.

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Concept

Like the cedars of Yakushima, growing slowly.

In Yakushima's forest, time flows with a gentle, abundant ease.

Cedars that take hundreds, even thousands of years to grow.
Without competing, surrendered to the rhythm of nature,
they live quietly, and with strength.

Perhaps we, too, were never meant to compare ourselves to others,
or to keep hurrying — we may also be beings
who can grow at our own quiet pace.

iLand's forest bathing retreat is an experience
of opening the five senses inside the forest,
and letting body and mind soften into nature's time.

Feel the wind. Listen to the water. Touch a tree. Breathe deeply.

Slowly, the overthinking in your head grows quiet,
and the self that was always there
begins, little by little, to return.

Slow is enough.
As you are, is enough.

A time to tend to your own life, gently —
just like the cedars of Yakushima,
who take their time to grow.

— Yakushima Forest Retreat —

About Yakushima Forest

About the Forests of Yakushima

01

A living forest from the ancient past

Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Yakushima's primeval forest still breathes quietly — home to Jomon Sugi, a cedar said to be over seven thousand years old.

02

Forest and sea, nurtured by abundant water

Yakushima is said to receive "thirty-five days of rain a month." The water nourishes the mossy forest, becomes rivers, flows into the sea, and returns as mist — a great cycle that sustains this abundant nature.

03

A place to spend quiet time alone

Fully private, one-group-at-a-time. We choose paths away from crowds — quiet places in the forest where you can spend truly private time. Here, without concern for anyone else, you can return to your own breath.

Signature Experience Optional Add-on · Now Available

By the river, dyed with plants.— River Henna Experience

By a river running through Yakushima's forest, dye your hair with the henna plant while enjoying a refined head massage. A healing "mizu-toki" — wrapped in the sound of water and dappled sunlight. With Toru (accompanied by Mamma Miki, lead guide).

Duration About 3 hours
Include Add-on to "Kokemusu Mori" 1-day plan
Guide Toru (with Mamma Miki)
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Plans

Our Plans

All plans: fully private, one group at a time. (whether alone or with your group)
Four plans, designed for different lengths of stay.

Sato no Mori · Village Forest

Half Day · 9:00 – 12:00
¥18,000 / solo, from

* Per-person rate changes by group size (see pricing table below)

  • A walk from village satoyama to the forest's edge
  • Forest bathing session
  • Breathwork practice
  • Forest tea time (island tea & sweets)
Optional Experience (choose one)
  • Forest Matcha Ceremony
  • Yoga Nidra (Restorative Lying Yoga)
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Kokemusu Mori · Moss Forest

1 Day · 9:00 – 15:00
¥32,000 / solo, from

* Per-person rate changes by group size (see pricing table below)

  • Forest bathing in the moss-covered ancient forest
  • Meditation & energy work
  • Body work, art work, and more
  • Hammock time in the forest
  • A streamside bento of island ingredients
Choose an Experience
  • Forest Sound Healing
  • River Henna Experience (hair dyed with henna plant + head massage)
    Learn more →
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Okudake no Mori · Deep Mountain Forest

Mountain Hut Stay
¥88,000 / solo, from

* Per-person rate changes by group size (see pricing table below)
* Free transfers included for all overnight plans

  • Day 1 · 10:00 start — Day 2 · 15:00 finish
  • Sensory-awakening forest bathing × 2
  • Ceremony of deep connection with the Yakushima forest
  • Dialogue session
  • Morning breathwork & meditation
  • On clear days: stargazing, sunrise, and sunset
  • Meals: Day 1 lunch & dinner, Day 2 breakfast & lunch
  • One night in a mountain hut
  • Personal guide throughout

* Stay in a mountain hut or tent, immersed in nature.
* Meals are simple and shared, in the forest. If you wish, you may choose a fast for spiritual sharpening (food is still prepared and brought into the forest).

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Per-Person Pricing

Per-Person Pricing by Group Size

Per-person rates decrease with group size. All prices include tax.

Plan 1 guest 2 guests 3–6 guests
Half Day · 9:00–12:00 Sato no Mori ¥18,000/person ¥13,000/person ¥10,000/person
1 Day · 9:00–15:00 Kokemusu Mori ¥32,000/person ¥24,000/person ¥18,000/person
1 Night · 2 Days Okudake no Mori (hut) ¥88,000/person ¥68,000/person ¥55,000/person
* For groups of 7 or more, families with children, corporate retreats, team-building, or fully private bookings, please contact us for a tailored quote.
* All prices include tax. Our cancellation policy is shared at the time of booking confirmation.
Discounts
−40%
Student Discount
Show your student ID — 40% off
−20%
Early Bird
Book 60+ days ahead — 20% off
−20%
Returning Guest
From your second visit — 20% off
A Day in the Forest

A Day's Flow

An example schedule — the "Kokemusu Mori" full-day plan (9:00–15:00).

9:00

Meet & Orientation

We pick you up at the designated meeting point. We share the day's flow and how to be with the forest, gently.

9:30

Entering the Forest

At the moss-covered entrance, we begin with deep breathing. After a simple practice to open the senses, we start walking slowly.

10:30

Sensory-Awakening Forest Bathing

Into the moss-covered ancient forest with your guide. Walk, pause, lie down. Almost no instructions. In the dappled light, your senses awaken one by one.

12:30

Lunch by the Stream

By a clear stream, a bento of island ingredients. The sound of water is the finest dish of all.

13:30

Time Alone

Beside cedars that have lived for centuries — sitting, lying, or wandering — a quiet time entirely your own.

14:30

Closing & Forest Tea

Sharing today's experience gently over warm island tea and sweets. We say goodbye at the meeting point at 15:00.

For You

Designed for You

Our retreat is chosen by guests like these.

For Executives

Stillness for those who decide.

For executives carrying daily decisions. We prepare a refined silence — a place to disconnect, and to meet yourself again.

For Couples & Family

Time without words, with someone you love.

For anniversaries, life's turning points, honeymoons. Not sightseeing, but a quiet journey to feel each other's presence again.

For International Guests

Guided in English by hosts with international experience.

Our guides, with experience working overseas, will show you Yakushima's true forest in fluent English. A quiet, deep encounter with Japan's nature and culture.

For Nature Lovers

For those who want to feel Yakushima deeply.

For those who want more than sightseeing — who want to spend real time with Yakushima's forest, water, wind, and light. We invite you to feel nature with all five senses.

Our Guides

Meet Our Guides

The guides who walk with you — deeply rooted in Yakushima's forests and life.

Supporting you to live, just as you are.

Mamma Miki · Founder

Mamma Miki

Founder, iLand LLC / Lead Guide

日本語

Through the forest and dialogue, back to yourself.

  • Lead Guide, Yakushima Forest Retreat
  • Founder, iLand LLC
  • Yakushima resident (6th year)
  • Certified Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing) Guide
  • Japanese Red Cross First Aid Provider
  • Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WMA)
  • Yoga Nidra Instructor
  • Art Therapist
  • Usui Reiki Practitioner

In the forest of Yakushima, we sharpen our five senses and spend time gently meeting ourselves. Breathe deeply within nature, and enjoy a true, deep connection with it.

Yasu

Yasu

Guide / Tea Master

EN · 日本語

A bowl of matcha, in the forest.

  • Serves matcha with a meditation
  • English-speaking

A bowl of matcha after a walk. Between the forest and the tea, your own rhythm quietly returns.

Seina

Seina

Guide / Sound Healer

EN · 日本語

Healing through sound, in the forest.

  • Sound healing sessions in the forest
  • A guide attuned to Yakushima's nature and sound
  • English-speaking

A time when sound gently joins the forest's silence. Beyond the resonance, your own inner voice becomes audible.

Toru

Toru

Guide / Barber & Hair Stylist

EN · 日本語

By the river, dyed with plants.

  • Henna experience by the forest river
  • A guide who keeps the waters clean
  • English-speaking

By the river, a refined head massage to quiet the mind. Then henna — the plant ink — to gently release what is no longer needed.

* All guides except Mamma Miki are available in English.

Inclusions & Information

What's Included

Included In the price Personal guide / Meals as listed in your plan / All forest bathing, meditation, and yoga sessions / Your chosen optional experiences (matcha, sound healing, river henna, yoga nidra, etc.)
Free transfers for overnight plans (airport, port, accommodation)
Not Included Travel to and from Yakushima (flights / ferry) / Optional travel insurance / Souvenirs and personal items
Group Size 1 to 6 guests / Fully private (we never mix groups)
Languages Japanese / English (please let us know in advance)
Season Year-round (especially May–June for the moss season, October–November for the clearest air)
Payment Payment methods
· Bank transfer
· Credit card (in advance or on site)
  VISA / Mastercard / JCB / American Express / Diners Club / Discover
· Cash on site

* Our cancellation policy is provided in the booking confirmation we send when your reservation is confirmed.
* For safety, we may adjust the itinerary based on weather, your condition, or natural conditions. Thank you for understanding.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Forest bathing is not mountain climbing toward a summit or destination. We choose a course that matches your fitness level, so you can walk at your own pace. We ask about your condition in advance and guide you along a route that suits you.
In fact, solo guests are our most common. The retreat is designed for those who want to honor their time alone. A single-occupancy rate is available.
About 35 min by plane from Kagoshima, or 1h50 by jetfoil. Via Kagoshima from Haneda, Itami, or Fukuoka. Seasonal direct flights from Osaka and Fukuoka. We pick you up at the airport or port.
After booking, we'll send a packing list tailored to the season and weather. Rainwear and trekking shoes are not available for rental — please bring your own.
Yes. We customize for leadership offsites, executive retreats, and team programs. Please reach out for details.
If you are in a stable trimester and have your doctor's approval, you may join us. We recommend the gentle Sato no Mori (half-day) or Kokemusu Mori (1-day) plans. We extend rest time for your comfort.
After your booking is confirmed, we'll email you the exact meeting point (a designated spot in Yakushima town). Please come to the meeting point, and from there we'll head into the forest together. We say goodbye at the same meeting point.

* For overnight plans, free transfers are included from the airport, port, or your accommodation.
Choose from 3 payment methods:

Bank transfer (in advance)
Credit card (in advance or on site)
   VISA / Mastercard / JCB / American Express / Diners Club / Discover
Cash (on site)
Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Please review the following cancellation policy before booking. By confirming your reservation, you agree to these terms.

Up to 14 days before
Free
13 – 7 days before
30%
6 – 2 days before
50%
1 day before
80%
Same day / No-show
100%
Cancellation due to weather
If the weather is poor, we may cancel based on forecasts and weather charts. We will notify you by the day before. In such cases, no cancellation fee applies, and we offer a full refund or reschedule.

Health-related cancellations
If you become unable to attend due to fever or illness, standard policy applies. Please contact us to discuss options.
Availability

Availability Calendar

For international guests: please use the inquiry form below. Our English-speaking guides — Yasu, Seina, and Toru — will respond within 48 hours to confirm your dates.
Please review our cancellation policy before booking.

For International Guests

Please use the inquiry form below to reserve your dates.
We'll respond within 48 hours in English to confirm
availability and guide you through the next steps.
Group Inquiry · Contact

The forest is waiting for you.

Official English booking channel.
Send this form with your preferred dates.
We'll respond within 48 hours to confirm availability and send you
a secure Stripe payment link to complete your booking.

Group Bookings / LINE Community

Reach Us by Email or LINE

Hours: 9:00 – 18:00 (closed irregularly)
We reply within 48 hours.

Booking & Inquiry Form

How booking works:
Submit this form → we confirm your dates in English → we email you a Stripe payment link → you complete payment securely by credit card.

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