【Vegan friendly】"Sazanami Wellness Stay" in a secluded area 10 minutes by JR train from Kinosaki Onsen

【STORY】

Why not spend time rediscovering your true self in a lodging that sharpens each of your “five senses” located in the crystal-clear Sea of Japan called "Takeno Blue", 10 minutes by JR train from Kinosaki Onsen, one of the top hot spring resorts in the Kansai area?

■“Satoumi(countryside sea)” and “Satoyama(countryside mountain)” of Takeno
Takenohama is a beautiful white sand beach rivaling even the beaches of Okinawa. With its highly transparent shallow sea, beautiful scenery, and the sandy beach stretching 1 km from east to west, it has been selected as one of the "100 best bathing beaches", as well as one of the "100 best beaches in Japan.
You can take a lunch box when hiking and trekking to Mt. Jaja or the Nekozaki Peninsula to enjoy a complete view of the ocean.
The natural abundance of oceans, mountains, and rivers it enjoys is reflected in the delicious food in Takeno, and fresh seafood, seaweed, and locally grown vegetables make up its seasonal cuisine.

■"Kawaminato" and "townscape" in Takeno
The attractive features of Takeno are not limited to its beaches, and the town is also beautiful.
The “Kawaminato” area that links the Takenogawa River to the Japan Sea is characterized by its beautiful townscape that appears to float on the water. The rural scenery around the calm and clear flowing Takenogawa River is truly representative of Japanese landscapes.
There is a culture of putting a surface of cedar boards called “Yaki-ita” on the exterior walls of houses in order to protect houses from the sea wind, and it remains as one of the few areas throughout Japan where these kinds of houses exist to this day.

The narrow alleys are characteristic of port towns, and they foster a unique atmosphere, which you can explore by strolling around the town and taking photos.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• ［BLUE WATERS & PEACEFUL VILLAGE］A Vegan-friendly lodging retreat positioned in the Takeno area ten minutes on the JR train from Kinosaki Onsen.
• Stay plans that support relaxing and detoxing in line with the objectives of our guests in a sparkling emerald-green sea, called “Takeno Blue”, which has received the highest rank ofAA in a water quality survey by the Ministry of the Environment, and nostalgic port town.
• Energize your body and mind while enjoying sightseeing. With the accompaniment and support of body conditioning professionals, we shall prepare multiple programs to condition both your body and mind.
• You can overlook the sea and town with its abundance of traditional houses from excellent hiking spots, and canoeing and sea bathing can also be enjoyed in the summer.
  

【PRICES】

80,000 yen (tax included) per person

【SCHEDULE】

A. Regular Plan (Example)

[Day1]
15:00　Check-in・Orientation (Schedule during your stay and guidance in the hotel building)
15:30　<Free time> or <Option> Retreat program
17:00　Spa (Takeno Onsen) *Can be reserved for private use (*1)　　　　　　　
18:30　Dinner (*2)

[Day2]
8:00　Breakfast (*3)
9:00　<Free time> or <Sazanami Pilates/yoga (*4)> or <Option> Retreat program
18:30　Dinner (*2)

[Day3]
8:00　Breakfast (*3)
10:00　Check-out

*1　Please note that requests may not be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
*2　You can choose dinner start time from 17:30/18:00/18:30/19:00.
*3　Breakfast start time can be selected from 8:00~/8:30~.
*4　One session of Sazanami Pilates/Yoga is included in the plan price.
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B. Fasting Plan (Example)
［Two days before stay］Preparatory meal → Aim to eat a diet low in sugar and oil

[Day1]
15:00　Check-in・Orientation (Schedule during your stay and guidance in the hotel building)
15:30　Survey・Counseling from instructor
　Macrobiotic Enzymes (10g x 30 packets) provided
　Take 10 packets per day at any time you like.
　
　By taking enzymes, the physical pain caused by hunger will be alleviated.
　While staying at the lodging, you can stroll along the beach and listen to the sound of rippling waves, do yoga or Pilates, or experience an herbal steam sauna that will soothe your soul.
　　　
16:00　<Free time>
17:00　Spa (Takeno Onsen) *Can be reserved for private use (*1)　　　　　　
18:30　Takeno Vegan preparatory meal (*2)

[Day2]
9:00　<Free time> or <Sazanami Pilates/yoga or <Option> Retreat program (*3)

[Day3]
10:00　Check-out (*4)

*1　Please note that requests may not be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
*2　You can choose dinner start time from 17:30/18:00/18:30/19:00.
*3　One session of Sazanami Pilates/Yoga is included in the plan price.
*4　After ingesting the rest of the macrobiotic enzyme, the customer will gradually return to a normal diet during the reinstatement period.
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*If you would like to request a fasting plan, please let us know in the "Remarks (Special requirements)" section when you make your reservation.

【EXPERIENCE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION】

▽<Option>
①Herbal steam sauna：3,000 yen (tax included)
［1 hour / Available all year round］
The herbal steam covers your whole body, warms you from the core, and aids detoxification through sweating. Concentrate deep in your mind and hear what your body is saying to you, as you listen to the sounds of the waves. Your mood will be improved and you will feel generally refreshed.
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②Canoeing / SUP tour：9,000 yen (tax included)
［2 hour /April-October only］
*Not available in bad weather
★Special route just for those staying at our lodging★
We provide canoeing and SUP tours to the yet unexplored "Blue Cave of the Sea of Japan" and Hasakari Iwa Rock. Let an instructor who loves nature take you on a wonderful adventure.
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③Sunset cruise：5,000 yen (tax included)
［1 hour / Available all year round］
*Not available in bad weather
*Cruise start time: 6:00 pm
(Starts at 5:30 pm from mid-September to the end of March)
Sunset sea cruise.
Sea cabs will pick you up at the “Uminone” beach.
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④“Tanjo” salt-making experience：4,000 yen (tax included)
［1.5 hour / Available all year round］
A “Salt-making experience” using the clean seawater of the Takenohama beach. The "Tanjo (birth) salt", made from the clean water of the crystal-clear Takeno coast, is famous in the area for its mild and subtly sweet taste.
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⑤Lymph drainage（head massage）：8,000 yen (tax included)
［30 min. / Available all year round］
With lymph drainage, it supports the gathering and discharge of
foreign bodies and waste products not needed by the body.
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⑥Lymph drainage（whole body）：16,000 yen (tax included)
［1 hour / Available all year round］
With lymph drainage, it supports the gathering and discharge of
foreign bodies and waste products not needed by the body.
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【ACCOMMODATIONS】

UMINONE (3396-1, Takeno, Takeno-Cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo)
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Check-in：15:00-19:00／Check-out：10:00

【Room】
5 Japanese-style tatami rooms/ 2 Japanese-style rooms with bed

【Bath】
Large Bath Hot Spring (*) / Shower room in rooms with beds only
*15:00-19:00 : Free private hot spring,
19:00-24:00 and 6:00-10:00 : Women's baths and men's baths are available

【Meal】
▼[Vegan meal] Menu example
・Breakfast/provided in plate style or lunch box style
・Dinner/provided in set meal style or course style

▼[regular meals (Dinner : BBQ)］menu example *Only from Apr 27, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024
・Caprese appetizer ・Domestic beef ・Yoka pork spare ribs ・Crab ・Seafood
・Local vegetables ・Black rice balls ・Desserts (grilled marshmallows, grilled bananas, etc.)

▼[regular meals (Dinner : Kaiseki)］menu example (9 types in total)
・Pre-meal plum juice made by the proprietress ・5 kinds of appetizers
・Assortment of 3 kinds of sashimi, locally caught seasonal fish, etc.
・Food grilled on a lava plate: sandfish x turban shell x local vegetables, etc.
・Kansai's first soft-shelled turtle soup collagen plate; Locally famous Yoka pork
・Black rice ・Pickles ・Soup ・Homemade dessert

▼[Normally provided meals］Breakfast menu example
・Fluffy dried fish
・Small bowl of cooked food, etc.
・Soy milk Amazake(sweet drink made from fermented rice) fruit smoothie
・Miso soup with Tajima Kamenote dashi ・Red rice
・Marutan raw egg

【Amenities/toiletries】
All the rooms have drier, refrigerator, Air conditioning, safe, shower toilet, work clothes, toothbrush and toothpaste, hand towel, bath towel, cotton, cotton swabs, comb, razor, hair ties

【Others】
▼Accommodation benefits
・Private hot springs available (15:00-19:00, in order of reservation)
・More than 10 types of shampoo bars available
・Cafe & library space `YURUMU space` available
・ All-you-can-drink rooibos tea with a strong detox effect

▼Bath tax
150 yen for adults will be charged separately

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：3 days
• Minimum number of participants：1 person (max. 10 people)
• Meeting point：UMINONE(Hotel) or JR Takeno Station
  * If you come by public transportation, we can pick up and drop off at the station.
  3396-1, Takeno, Takeno-Cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo, 669-6201 [MAP]
• Access：
  [by Train] About 2 hours and 40 minutes from Kyoto via Fukuchiyama Line: Kyoto → (Limited Express Kinosaki) → Kinosaki Onsen → Takeno Station
  [by Car] 40 minutes by car from Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway "Hidaka Kannabe Kogen IC"
  
• Tour conductor for 24 hours：No
• Language support：Japanese, English
• Meals (included in a tour fee)：Yes
  ・Regular Plan：Breakfast：2, Lunch：0, Dinner：2
  ・Fasting Plan：Breakfast：0, Lunch：0, Dinner：1
• Included：
  [Regular Plan]
  ・Lodging fee (2 nights)
  ・Breakfast x 2, dinner x 2
  ・Sazanami Pilates/yoga
  ・Transfer to the nearest station
  
  [Fasting Plan]
  ・Lodging fee (2 nights)
  ・Dinner x 1
  ・Sazanami Pilates/yoga
  ・Transfer to the nearest station
  ・Counseling from instructors
  ・Fasting instruction
  ・Macrobiotic enzymes (10g x 30 packets)
  　*10 packets per day, to be taken at any time of your choice.
  
  
• Excluded：
  ・Bathing tax
  
• Items to bring：
  ［If you book a canoeing / SUP tour through Option.]
  ・Shoes that can get wet (sneakers, marine shoes, shoes with backs. Boots are not allowed)
  ・Hat (with a brim or a string that won't blow away in the wind)
  ・Towel
  ・Sunglasses
  ・Gloves
  ・Waterproof cases for smartphones and cameras
  
• Clothes：
  ［If you book a canoeing / SUP tour through Option.]
  ・Clothes that can get wet (swimwear recommended)
  ・Rash guard etc.
  
• Participation requirements：
  ・Over 18 years old
  ・Infant seats are available.
  
• Special support：Luggage storage is available during the experience.
  
• Free Wi-Fi：Yes (Inside the accommodation facility)
• Toilet：Yes (Western-style)
• Other things to note：
  ・If you would like to request a fasting plan, please let us know in the "Remarks (Special requirements)" section when you make your reservation.
  
  ・The following people cannot engage in fasting.
  ●People with existing conditions or on medication
  ●People with colds or recovering from illness/people who are unwell
  ●People with heart or other organ disorders
  ●People with a history of strokes, cerebral infarction, or myocardial infarction
  ●Junior-high school children or below who are still developing
  ●Elderly people without base physical strength
  ●Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  ●People with eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia
  ●Seriously underweight people (females/body weight of 35 kg or below, males/body weight of 40 kg or below)
  *Even those not covered by the above description may be refused based on their body type or body condition on the day in question.
  

【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】

・Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
・Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
・Gear/equipment sanitized between uses
・Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
・Guides required to regularly wash hands

【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】

Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.

Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）

【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】

Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.
Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg., 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034
Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547
A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

20 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%
7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%
The day before the departure date of the tour　40%
On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%
After the tour departed, No show　100%