Onsen Retreat

Onsen Retreat

A small trip to Japan's onsen towns. Hosted by Taishi since 2024.

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Taishi, who hosts Onsen Retreat

I grew up in Japan with ryokans and onsen.

After moving to Canada, I realized how much I love that side of my home country, and how much I love sharing it.

So in 2024 I took friends from overseas to a ryokan in an onsen town. We soaked in hot springs, ate too much, worked on our own projects, and slowed down for a few days.

It was the most personal project I've ever done.

And it's coming back.

Why I started Onsen Retreat

The first trip, summer 2024

β€œIn the retreat, I was able to enjoy the serenity of rural Japan, like taking a walk around hills, having meals in small local food shop, and chatter with the restaurant owners, visit art galleries, and most importantly enjoy hot onsen every day! I haven't got so well rested before for many years, thank you Taishi for organizing this retreat!”

AxelAxelJoined the 2024 trip
A snow-capped peak at first light

The next trip is in the works

Winter 2026/27, somewhere snowy. Leave your email and you'll be the first to know.