"Shinrinyoku" Forest Bathing in the "City of Trees" Sendai

Central Sendai
Central Sendai
Recommend Application Required Outdoor / Activities 2-Hour Experience Family Dating / Couples Girlfriend Getaways Solo Travel With Friends
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Experience therapeutic forest "bathing" inside a 400-year-old forest. This is a must-visit spot for anyone coming to Sendai!

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.

MORINOHI

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.

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