Japan Yoga & Wellness Holidays

Our Japan retreats take place in two extraordinary places — Okinawa (Ishigaki) in the far south and Hokkaido in the wild north. They couldn’t be more different, but both are worth the journey. We’ll guide you through every step and share flight details once you’ve booked — so no need to stress about the logistics.

Getting to Japan:
You can fly direct from London to Tokyo with major airlines like British Airways, Japan Airlines, or All Nippon Airways. We recommend arriving a day early to rest, reset, and enjoy a taste of Tokyo before your domestic flight.

Connecting flights:
For Okinawa retreats, you’ll take a short domestic flight from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ishigaki (ISG).

For Hokkaido retreats, you’ll fly from Tokyo Haneda to Kushiro (KUH) at the start and return from Ozora (MMB) at the end.

Both journeys are around two to three hours, and we’ll send you clear recommendations for which flights to book when the time comes.

All group transfers are included at set times, so once you land, we’ve got you covered. As a certified B Corp, we keep our footprint light by travelling together wherever possible.

If you’re coming from outside the UK or want help planning your route, just let us know — we’re always happy to help.

If you’re travelling on a UK passport, you don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

We’ll share up-to-date entry guidance and any travel tips before you go, so everything’s simple and stress-free.

If you’re joining us from outside the UK, just let us know and we’ll happily help you check what’s needed for your country of residence.

Not at all. Yoga’s for everybody — and every body. You don’t need to touch your toes, balance on your head, or even have a regular practice to join us.

Yes, there’s usually yoga every day, but we see it as so much more than asana (postures). It’s about how you connect — with yourself, with the world around you, and with each other. Definitely not about how your pose looks.

If you’re new to yoga, a couple of classes before you come might help you feel more at ease, but everything on retreat is designed to meet you exactly where you’re at.

And if you are a regular yogi, you’ll still be challenged and inspired. Our teachers are brilliant at reading the room — offering plenty of options and space to explore at your own pace.

You’ll usually practise twice a day: something strong and steady in the morning to wake you up, and something slower and grounding in the evening to let it all land.

We’re lucky to work with some of the most inspiring and respected teachers out there, from London to the US. Each brings their own flavour — vinyasa, restorative, meditation — but all share the same belief: yoga is for everyone. No ego. No competition. Just breath, movement, and space to be.

We travel to Japan in early summer, June, when nature feels alive but the pace is still peaceful.

In Okinawa, the days are warm and bright, with clear seas and soft breezes — perfect for swimming, yoga, and slow island living. In Hokkaido, it’s early summer: mild, green, and alive with birdsong. It’s the start of the best walking season, before the warmer weather and busier crowds of midsummer arrive.

June is a beautiful time to experience both regions at their best. We also prefer to travel outside the busiest times; it makes for a calmer experience for you and a lighter one for the places we visit.