"Shinrinyoku" Forest Bathing in the "City of Trees" Sendai
Experience therapeutic forest "bathing" inside a 400-year-old forest. This is a must-visit spot for anyone coming to Sendai!
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The concept of “Shinrinyoku” or “Forest Bathing” is a wellness experience that originated in Japan. Together with the only "Forest Therapist" in Miyagi Prefecture who studied Forest Science in graduate school, participants will learn why forests need to be protected, and experience how to receive the natural healing energy of the forest by practicing mindfulness in the rich nature. Experiencing “Shinrinyoku” here in Sendai, the “City of Trees”, will be an extra special memory that you can’t experience anywhere else.
The forest therapy will take place in the Aobayama area of Sendai. The Aobayama area is home to the 400-year-old Sendai Castle, the Hirose River, the Tohoku University Botanical Garden, the Sendai City Museum, and the Miyagi Museum of Art, making it a place where the history, culture, and nature of Sendai are beautifully combined. The location is also very convenient as it is easily accessible from the center of the city by subway or bus.
Medical research on forest bathing has been conducted since the year 2000, and it has been reported that people who take a “forest bath" have reduced stress and increased immunity. Forest bathing is not just hiking, it is a deeper practice of spiritual mindfulness.
I am looking forward to introducing the world of forest bathing to everyone in Sendai.
| Holding Term | April to November |
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| Duration | 2 hours |
| Number of people involved | 1 ~ 5people |
| Fee | 15000 JPY- (tax included) |
MORINOHI
Using the concept of “Forest Bathing in the City of Trees”, MORINOHI (meaning “Forest Day”) has been holding events and guided walks to experience the healing power of forests since 2018. Every Thursday and Saturday I upload pictures of trees to the company’s Instagram and Facebook. That is because the kanji character for ”MORI” (杜) is composed of the character “tree” (木) representing Thursdays, and “ground” (土) representing Saturdays. ◆ Representative Profile: I am a Forest Therapist in Miyagi Prefecture as well as an industry advisor, and nationally certified career consultant in Forest Bathing.
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Konnichi wa! I’m Yui Oikawa, the representative of Forest Therapist “MORINOHI”. I have a master's degree in Forest Science from the University of Tokyo. Also, I am the only forest therapist in Miyagi Prefecture(as of April,2023) . In addition to guiding people through forest bathing, I am involved in a wide variety of activities, including organizing collaborative events and giving lectures.
Basic Information
| Experience Name | "Shinrinyoku" Forest Bathing in the "City of Trees" Sendai |
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| Holding Place | Aobayama area, around International Center Station |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Holding Term | April to November |
| Start Time | 10:00am or 1:30pm |
Implementation Condition
| Minimum number of passengers | 1people |
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| Maximum number of passengers | 5people |
| Reservation Application Deadline | By 18:00, 1 days in advance |
| Cancellation Policy | Canceled in case of stormy weather. |
| Important Notes for Participants | 体調・足腰にご不安のある場合には、事前にお知らせください。コースやプログラムの内容をご相談のうえ、変更いたします。 |
Fee
| Fee |
1 Participant: 15000 JPY (tax included) 2-5 Participants (/group): 25000 JPY (tax included) |
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| Included in the fee | Experience fee, guide fee, tea and sweets, consumption tax. |
| Payment Methods | Cash on the day |
| Cancellation and Changes | 当日の場合・・・100%
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| About Cancellation Fees | If you must cancel, please call us as early as possible. |
Meeting Place & Access
| Meeting Place | International Center Station |
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| Meeting Time | 10:00am or 1:30pm |
| Access | ・Get off at “International Center Station” on the Tozai Subway Line (approx. 5 min from Sendai Station on the Tozai Subway Line)
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| Parking | None |
Other
| Barrier Free | None |
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| Regarding Multilingual Support | Japanese / English |