About this tour
A six-hour forest bathing session centred on a 600-year-old temple near Odawara, where ancient cedars frame your slow-paced walk through woodland. You'll practice mindful Shinrin-yoku, absorbing the forest's sensory offerings before lunch at a small temple café. The experience concludes in a mineral-rich onsen nestled within the same trees, letting thermal waters ease tension whilst surrounded by nature. A certified guide leads throughout.
Highlights
- Six-century-old temple set amongst towering cedar groves
- Guided forest bathing focused on sensory awareness and breathing
- Lunch served in a woodland temple café
- Onsen soak in forest setting with mineral-rich waters
- National certified guide with wilderness first aid training
- Suitable for all fitness levels, no hiking experience needed
- Access via train from Odawara Station
What to expect
After meeting your guide at Odawara Station, you'll take a short train ride to reach the forest trailhead. The walk itself moves deliberately—you're encouraged to notice texture, sound, and the subtle compounds trees release into the air. The temple grounds feel separate from the outside world; paths wind between massive cedars that narrow your focus naturally. Around midway through, you'll sit for lunch at a quiet café run by the temple, serving local fare. The final phase shifts into the onsen experience: stepping into warm, mineral-laden water after hours outdoors creates a genuine sense of release. The whole arc builds gradually rather than rushing between stops.
Good to know
Bring sturdy walking shoes; temple paths can be uneven. Lunch (around 2000 yen) and onsen entry (around 2000 yen) are separate from the tour cost. Transport to/from Odawara Station is your responsibility. Service animals welcome. Wear layers—forest temperature can shift.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.