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 place of intention, where architecture, food, and programming work together to support 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:
Quiet is respected and protected
Programs are designed with intention
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 Fits Your Intention
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, meditation, teatime, calligraphy, and seasonal or optional events.
- Special plans
- Regular plans (2 – 4 days stay)
- Seasonal 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.
Seasonal Plan
Witness Awaji Island’s magical sunset while participating in meditation, Zen tea ceremony, and calligraphy. The longer plan includes full Zen programming and mindful dining. Please note: sunset visibility may vary depending on weather.
- Short Day Trip: Morning ZEN Wellness
- Day trip Plans
- Accommodation Plan: Zen Stay
Seasonal stay plans invite you to immerse yourself in the rhythm of nature with extended experiences that evolve with the seasons and your own needs and interests. We welcome you to spend as long as you can with us, whether that is a single hour or several days.
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 food 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.
Dip your feet in a ritual footbath experience — warming them and calming the mind.
Plunge yourself in a guided writing meditation — where brush, ink, and breath move together in quiet concentration.
Take a part in seasonal Zen experiences — embracing the changing light, flavors, and atmosphere of Awaji Island throughout the year.
Immerse yourself in a traditional Zen tea ceremony — experiencing stillness, intention, and refined simplicity in every movements.
| 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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