This autumn, Hanamurasaki is pleased to introduce a new immersive retreat program designed for curious, globally minded guests with a passion for Japanese food culture, crafts, and regional traditions.

Your hosts are Kohei Yamada, sixth-generation proprietor of Hanamurasaki (founded over 120 years ago), and Hannah Kirshner, writer and food stylist based between New York and Yamanaka Onsen.

This retreat is not simply a travel package, but rather a cultural dialogue and journey into a deeper sense of richness. While staying at Hanamurasaki, guests will experience food culture workshops at Hannah’s private kitchen studio Mokkei, meet local artisans and producers, and gain intimate access to the world of Yamanaka crafts such as lacquerware.

Uncover Japan’s lesser-known regional resources and discover a new form of travel—beyond superficial luxury, toward meaningful experiences that nourish body and spirit.

■ Program Highlights
① Welcome Blend Tea
Seasonal tea blend prepared by Hannah, enjoyed in Hanamurasaki’s SABO.

② Dashi Workshop
Learn the essence of Japanese cuisine—dashi—with a local chef.

③ Lacquerware Studio Visit
Exclusive visit to a Yamanaka lacquerware artisan’s studio, with opportunities to converse and purchase works.

④ Wagashi Workshop
Hands-on confectionery making at a 120-year-old family-run sweets shop with its next-generation artisan.

⑤ Tea Ceremony
Bring your handmade sweets to a hidden local tea house and experience the philosophy of Japanese aesthetics through tea.

⑥ Coffee Workshop
Enjoy a special pour-over coffee prepared by a young local barista using beans sourced from around the world.

⑦ Lunch with Local Producers
Meet hunters, farmers, and other local food producers who will share stories of daily life and the bounty of Yamanaka.

⑧ Sake Bar Pairing Experience
At a specialty sake bar, taste curated pairings while appreciating locally crafted sake cups.

■ Pricing (per person, based on double occupancy)
2 nights / 3 days: ¥500,000–650,000
3 nights / 4 days: ¥600,000–800,000
4 nights / 5 days: ¥750,000–1,000,000
5 nights / 6 days: ¥850,000–1,200,000

Includes the following:
・Accommodation at Hanamurasaki
・All breakfasts and dinners, plus two lunches
・Participation in eight cultural programs

■ Schedule
Special Autumn Retreat
October 26–29, 2025 (3 nights, 4 days)

Custom Retreats
Tailor-made retreats are also available upon request. Please share your preferred dates by email.

■ Reservations & Inquiries
Hanamurasaki Reservation Desk
Mail: hana@hana-mura.com
TEL: 0761-78-0077