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Private Okinawa Wellness Retreat: 3 Hours in Ōgimi

Step Into Ōgimi — Where Cooking Meets Wellness and Every Moment Heals

Start Your Wellness Journey

✨Who This Okinawa Wellness Retreat Is For✨

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  • Visitors who want to experience Okinawa’s centenarian lifestyle — immerse yourself in the tranquil rhythm of Ōgimi Village, Okinawa’s “longevity capital.”

  • Okinawa residents seeking a break from the “go-go-go” city life — slow down with mindful cooking using seasonal ingredients and bring a piece of this retreat’s peaceful essence into your daily life.

Begin Your Wellness Retreat

✉ How to Book Your Okinawa Wellness Retreat

  • Step 1: Pick your preferred date using the calendar below.

  • Step 2: After sending your booking request, you’ll be directed to the payment page.

  • Step 3: Once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive parking information and digital recipes from notifications@calendly.com two days before your retreat.

🎁 Retreat Pricing

  • Solo: ¥39,000 (Early Bird: ¥38,000)

  • Group of 2: ¥30,000 per person (Early Bird: ¥29,000)

  • Group of 3: ¥27,000 per person (Early Bird: ¥26,000)

  • Group of 4: ¥23,000 per person (Early Bird: ¥22,000)

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🍂 October & November Seasonal Menu - Vegan-Friendly

Gut-Loving Green Papaya Tofu Sauté

  • We’ll create a vegan-friendly, flavorful stir-fry with julienned green papaya, crisp island tofu, king oyster mushrooms, Shio-Koji, a hint of cumin, a sprinkle of Kombu powder, and a touch of cayenne for those who love heat!

    *Shio-Koji is a salty, fermented rice seasoning that adds umami and tenderness.

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Winter Melon Dashi Soup

  • Learn how to make vegan-friendly dashi using dried mushrooms and kombu (dried kelp).

  • We’ll turn it into a gut-friendly, delicious soup with winter melon, finished with a touch of ginger.

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Gut-Boosting Fermented Popcicle🍨

  • I’ll be making Almond Milk Koji, a healthy, naturally sweet popsicle. I ferment koji (a traditional Japanese rice seasoning) with homemade almond milk, then blend it with seasonal fruits and a touch of cane sugar for a delicious, guilt-free treat.

👉 Guided Meditation

New to meditation? No worries! Join two short, beginner-friendly sessions:

  • 5-min Welcome Meditation (Present-Moment)

  • 3-min Closing Meditation (Mindful Eating)

We’ll also bust common meditation myths and share a brief history to help you feel grounded.

👉 Cooking Experience 🍳

  • Cook seasonal dishes using local, fermented, and medicinal ingredients.

  • ✨ Take the flavors home with included digital recipes.

Your 3-Hour Okinawa Wellness Retreat: What to Expect

👉 Welcome Matcha Ceremony 🍵

  • Learn to make authentic matcha with proper tools and organic Kyoto matcha — all in a relaxing, peaceful space.

👉 Wellness Talk

Choose a topic:

  • Ogimi Blue Zone Longevity

  • Holistic Weight Loss

  • Gut Health

Interactive and practical — take home tips and wellness insights.

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Come Solo or With a Friend/Partner – Personalized Coaching at Your Okinawa Wellness Retreat

Personalized 1:1 Coaching Instead of the Wellness Talk

Solo: Enjoy a private 1:1 health coaching session with me (worth ¥12,000 / $80) — included at no additional cost.

Duo: Share a 1:2 coaching session (worth ¥9,000 / $60 per person) — included at no additional cost.

What We Can Cover:
My specialties include:

  • Gut health concerns (IBS, GERD, bloating, indigestion, acid reflux)

  • Sustainable weight loss

  • Building healthy eating and lifestyle habits

How to Book:
👉 Click the button below and, on the booking page, select “Yes, I want a coaching session with you!” You’ll then receive a follow-up email where you can share your struggles and health goals, so I can personalize your session.

Plan Your Okinawa Wellness Retreat

Learn More About This Private Okinawa Wellness Retreat in Ōgimi

Where Is This Okinawa Wellness Retreat Hosted?

🏡 Retreat Location:
Held in a serene Okinawan traditional house, just a 5-minute walk from the famous longevity restaurant Emoni Mise.

🚗 Getting Here:
If you’re flying into Naha Airport, we highly recommend renting a car, as community buses run infrequently.

✈Car Rental Recommendation: We suggest using OTS Rent-A-Car from Naha Airport. It takes approximately 1 hour and 40–50 minutes to reach Ōgimi from the airport.

What Should I Bring to This Okinawa Wellness Retreat?

Just bring yourself! An apron is optional, and don’t forget water if you’re driving here.

What Time Does the Retreat Start?

Please arrive by 10:40 AM at the latest. We’ll begin shortly after and aim to finish around 2:00 PM.

Recommended Accommodations in Ōgimi

I’ve put together a guide on where to stay, eat, and explore in Ōgimi to help you plan your visit. Click here for more info!

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Who’s Hosting This Okinawa Wellness Retreat in Ogimi?

Hi, I’m Haruka! I’m a certified Gut Health Coach and a specialist in Japanese medicinal cooking & fermentation, based in the serene Ōgimi Village, Okinawa.

I moved here in October 2024 with my husband and our two foster cats (plus we recently adopted a puppy from Kitanaka Gusuku!). With the support of local friends, I started hosting cooking experiences, which have now evolved into private mini-retreats.

Come join me and discover how Ōgimi transformed my life, and how you can take a little piece of this peaceful village back home with you.

Discover My Journey to Ōgimi

Your Questions Answered: Okinawa Wellness Retreat FAQs

    • 📝 Ingredient List:

      • Rice

      • Almond

      • Green papaya

      • King oyster mushrooms

      • Tofu (Made of soy beans)

      • Soy sauce (contains gluten)

      • Sesame oil

      • Rice oil

      • Shio-Koji (fermented salty rice seasoning)

      • Winter melon

      • Dried Shiitake mushroom

      • Kombu (dried kelp)

      • Fresh ginger

      • Seasonal fruits

      • Cane sugar

  • This retreat is not suitable for individuals with rice, gluten (coeliac), soy, almond, or nut allergies.

    If you have any food allergies or sensitivities not listed above, please participate at your own discretion. While we do our best to maintain a clean cooking environment, the facility is not equipped for strict allergen separation or cross-contamination prevention (e.g., separate utensils or cookware).

  • We understand that unexpected situations can happen.

    • Cancel 14+ days in advance: 96% refund (4% processing fee).

    • Cancel 7–13 days in advance: 50% refund.

    • Cancel within 6 days or no-show: non-refundable.

    ⏰ Arriving more than 30 minutes late may result in cancellation.

    Rescheduling:
    You may reschedule once per booking by emailing us at least 7 days in advance. The new date must be within 3 months of your original booking.

    Please take a look at my Terms and Condition page for more information.

  • Children over the age of 10 may attend if they are able to sit through a short meditation and lecture quietly.

  • You can book the retreat for 1 up to 4 people.

  • I do offer overnight retreats, but at the moment they are available for returning customers only. Currently, I do not offer standalone cooking classes.

  • I do open on some Sundays, so please check this link for availability. Except for the Sundays listed there, our business is closed on Sundays and Mondays, and we cannot accept bookings on those days.

    My husband teaches English online from Tuesday to Friday, so he may be able to offer walking tours on weekday afternoons but not in the mornings. Please contact us at okinawahealingkitchen@gmail.com for availability. We reply to inquiries Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 3 PM.

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Discover the Blue Zone Lifestyle

Curious why Ōgimi Village is known as one of the world’s Blue Zones?

Enhance your Okinawa Wellness Retreat by adding a Private Walking Tour with our local guide, Harrison. Explore Ōgimi’s traditions, longevity secrets, and lifestyle as you stroll through its lush forests and charming village streets.

  • 💡 How it works:

    • Package includes both the retreat and walking tour

    • Available for solo travelers or groups of 2–4

    • Contact us to book your Private Tour + Retreat Package at okinawahealingkitchen@gmail.com

    Pricing (per person):

    • Solo: ¥46,000 (Early Bird: ¥45,000)

    • 2 people: ¥36,200 per person (Early Bird: ¥35,200)

    • 3 people: ¥32,800 per person (Early Bird: ¥31,800)

    • 4 people: ¥28,400 per person (Early Bird: ¥27,400)

    💵 USD Pricing (per person)

    • Solo: $311 (Early Bird: $304)

    • 2 people: $245 per person (Early Bird: $238)

    • 3 people: $222 per person (Early Bird: $215)

    • 4 people: $192 per person (Early Bird: $185)

    *Currency conversion is based on 1 USD = 148 JPY. For the most accurate rates or other currencies, please use a currency converter. The payment link will be in JPY, but the amount will be converted to your credit card’s currency in your transaction history.

  • Yes, you can! If you request a booking at least one week in advance, we can arrange both experiences on the same day. We usually offer this option on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.

    The wellness retreat runs from 10:40 AM to 2:00 PM, followed by the walking tour, which lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

    Or, if you prefer, you can do them on separate days — for example, enjoy the wellness retreat with Haruka on Friday, and join the walking tour on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

    Feel free to send us an inquiry at okinawahealingkitchen@gmail.com!

Learn More About the Private Walking Tour

Questions before you book? Just drop me a message anytime.

What People Often Ask Us

  • Please click here to view my availability and pricing!

  • Unfortunately, no. To ensure the quality of my retreat, I prefer to keep the group small.

  • Unfortunately, our business is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

  • We’ve put together our guide on where to stay, eat, and explore in Ōgimi. Click here to see what works best for you!

  • Yes, you can! If you request a booking at least one week in advance, we can arrange both experiences on the same day. We usually offer this option on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.

    The wellness retreat runs from 10:40 AM to 2:00 PM, followed by the walking tour, which lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

    Or, if you prefer, you can do them on separate days — for example, enjoy the wellness retreat with Haruka on Friday, and join the walking tour on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

    Feel free to send us an inquiry at okinawahealingkitchen@gmail.com!

We check emails during business hours, Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Don’t worry if you don’t hear from us right away—we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!