REDISCOVER BALANCE | Meditation, nature, and mindful living — designed for the body, soul, and spirit.
Zenbo Seinei is an Awaji Island wellness & Zen retreat situated on the 135th meridian east, in the northern part of Awaji Island. Centered around Zen, this experience promotes mindfulness, healing, and connection with the beautiful surrounding nature.
This facility offers programs such as meditation and yoga, as well as Japanese cultural experiences such as a Zen tea ceremony and Zen calligraphy. The unique Zenbo Cuisine utilizes traditional techniques to create innovative food designed to nourish your mind and body.
Experience a Mindful Retreat
Awaji Island Wellness & Zen Retreat Zenbo Seinei is a a sanctuary where architecture, cuisine, and wellness programs come together to foster mindfulness, healing, and inner clarity.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Zenbo Cuisine
Architecture & Nature
Zen tea ceremony and Zen calligraphy
WHY ZENBO SEINEI
Designed for Stillness, Not Distraction
At Zenbo Seinei:
Silence is valued and preserved
Every program is designed with purpose
Meals support health, not indulgence
Spaces encourage reflection rather than stimulation
Guests leave not only rested, but mentally clear, emotionally balanced, and physically renewed.
Choose the Journey That Feels Right For You
Whether you have a few hours or several days, Zenbo Seinei offers thoughtfully designed experiences to support different levels of immersion.
Please note that entry to the premises is only available to guests who have reserved a plan.
Day Trip Plan
A gentle introduction to Zen wellness, including guided meditation, light movement, and a nourishing Zenbo Cuisine lunch.
- Special plans
- Zen Retreat Lunch Plan: 3 hours
- Zen Retreat Lunch Plan: 4 hours
- Zen Retreat Dinner Plan
- Zen Detox Lunch
Guests enjoy private rooms and the freedom to relax indoors or dine on the open-air Zen Deck.
Stay Plan
Enjoy a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, with plant-based refreshments and cuisine, various types of meditation, yoga, teatime, and seasonal or optional events.
- Special plans
- Zen stay plan
- Zen detox Retreat
- Zen detox long stay plan (2 or 3-night stay)
- Monthly special plans
Experience movement and stillness through ZEN Wellness, writing meditation, tea rituals, Zenbo cuisine, and soothing foot baths.
Surrounded by the silence of the hills, radiant sunrises, and star-filled night skies, each stay becomes a journey of profound renewal.
Monthly Special Plans
Each month, Zenbo Seinei welcomes respected instructors from a variety of wellness fields to offer exclusive retreat experiences. Through practices focused on mindfulness, movement, and holistic well-being, each program provides a unique approach to restoring balance and renewing both body and mind.
Designed to reflect the changing seasons, these special stay plans invite guests to slow down, reconnect with nature, and explore experiences tailored to evolving personal interests and wellness goals.
THE POWER OF PLACE — ON THE 135TH MERIDIAN EAST | Designed by World-Famous Architect Shigeru Ban
Zenbo Seinei was designed by architect Shigeru Ban, the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the architecture industry.
Our Awaji Island wellness & Zen retreat extends out from the ridgeline to float among the treetops, immersing you in Awaji’s rich nature. Enjoy stunning 360-degree views from the 100-meter-long observation deck.
Walk barefoot upon the wooden surface, and breathe in the warm scent of Japanese cedar. Listen to the peaceful sounds of nature, from the soft breeze to chirping birds.
During the day, you can enjoy the brilliant sunlight, clear air, and magnificent greenery. After a beautiful sunset, the bright brilliance of the stars starts to fill the sky.
The vegan cuisine at Zenbo Seinei is designed to promote health and internal balance. All food is prepared without the use of animal products, flour, oil, or white sugar, making it suitable for most dietary restrictions and gentle on the digestive system.
Cuisine Philosophy
100% plant-based
No animal products, flour, oil, or refined sugar
Focus on fermentation and natural seasoning
Seasonal ingredients sourced from Awaji Island
ZENBO CUISINE | Vegan Cuisine That Nourishes from Within
ZENBO CUISINE | Vegan Cuisine That Nourishes from Within
The vegan cuisine at Zenbo Seinei is designed to promote health and internal balance. All food is prepared without the use of animal products, flour, oil, or white sugar, making it suitable for most dietary restrictions and gentle on the digestive system.
Cuisine Philosophy
100% plant-based
No animal products, flour, oil, or refined sugar
Focus on fermentation and natural seasoning
Seasonal ingredients sourced from Awaji Island
This innovative cuisine highlights historical Japanese food culture, with a particular emphasis on fermentation. This traditional method gives food a complex flavor and provides health benefits such as boosted immunity and improved digestion.
Zenbo Cuisine uses carefully selected seasonings that are aged for one to three years, as well as homemade soy sauce and amazake (a sweet fermented rice drink). The menu was supervised by Chef Nobuaki Fushiki, a master of modern Japanese fermentation.
The dishes take advantage of the abundant nature of Awaji Island, which in ancient times was known as the “Land of Food” for its role in supplying seafood and agricultural produce to the imperial court. The use of locally grown seasonal ingredients helps draw you closer to your natural surroundings.
Book a plan with additional experiences or add these experiences on to our special plans to round out your retreat.
Find your ideal plan and refined optional experiences inspired by Zen philosophy as part of selected ZEN programs.
Clean Start ZEN Lunch
Begin your retreat gently with an early check-in and a nourishing Zenbo lunch from our special Clean Detox menu.
Seasonal Coffee Set
A mindful pause featuring seasonal sweets and our signature “Blend Kokoro-cha” tea.
Awaji Tile Incense Stand Making
Engrave your worldview into Awaji tile and take home a one-of-a-kind incense holder, crafted by your own hands.
Zen Calligraphy
Deepen your self-reflection by tracing the poems of calligrapher Shisyu and capturing your thoughts in brushstroke.
| Name | Zenbo Seinei |
|---|---|
| Address | 2594-5 Aza-Banaka, Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-2301 A free shuttle bus is available. Bus stop name Zenbo Seinei |
| Tel | 0799-70-9087 |
| Website | https://www.zenbo-seinei.com/en/ |
| Program Reservations | https://zenbo-seinei.com/en/onedayplan/ |
| Hotel Reservation | https://zenbo-seinei.com/en/zenstayplan/ |
| Operation Hours | Mon: 9:00 am～5:00 pm / Tues～Sun: 11:00 am～6:30 pm Closed: Varies depending on a month. Please inquire. |
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