BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts and total wellness company suwaru are hosting a 1-night, 2-day wellness retreat set against the rich natural backdrop of the Karuizawa Hoshino Area.
The program is grounded in the "Nirmal Method®", a practical approach developed by world-renowned meditation master Nirmal Raj Gyawali that blends 5,000 years of Vedic philosophy with modern science. Activities include yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and flying squirrel watching — a program designed for multi-sensory engagement with nature. The special instructor for the inaugural edition is actress, model, yoga teacher, and Japan Meditation Association certified coach Maryjun Takahashi.
May is an ideal time to visit Karuizawa, with vibrant fresh greenery and crisp, refreshing air. The area's extraordinary natural environment deepens immersion in the retreat and guides both body and mind toward deep relaxation.
Event Details
- Dates: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 1:00 PM (arrival) – Monday, May 11, 11:00 AM (departure)
- Venue: Karuizawa Hoshino Area https://www.hoshino-area.jp/
- Accommodation: BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts, Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi, Nagano https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/beb5karuizawa/
- Capacity: Limited to 22 women (minimum 20 participants required to run)
- Registration closes once capacity is reached
- One application per person
- Rooms are shared (2 guests per room); roommates are matched from among participants
- Eligibility: Women only; beginners in yoga and meditation are welcome
- Participation fee: ¥83,000 (tax included)
Included in the fee:
- Accommodation
- All yoga and meditation program sessions
- Picchio Private Nature Watching
- Picchio Flying Squirrel Watching
- Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu (available all day, including after check-out)
- Dinner at Harunire Terrace Sajiro Cafe Linden (Nepalese curry with one drink)
- Breakfast
About the Yoga & Meditation Program Method
The Nirmal Method® was developed by world-renowned meditation master Nirmal Raj Gyawali, fusing 5,000 years of Vedic philosophy with contemporary science. Through a three-stage framework — Body (yoga and breathing techniques) → Mind (mindfulness meditation) → Soul (deep meditation) — it is embraced worldwide for helping even beginners experience tangible changes in body and mind. During this retreat, participants explore the essence of this method amid the natural surroundings of Karuizawa.
Vol. 1 Special Instructor
Maryjun Takahashi
Actress / Model / Yoga Teacher / Japan Meditation Association Certified Coach
Takahashi made her modeling debut in CanCam magazine in 2004 and has since built a wide-ranging career as an actress in film and television. Outside of her professional work, she participates in food waste reduction projects and organic events. She began meditating seven years ago and, after completing all of suwaru's meditation courses and the Veda Woman Empowerment program, went on to complete Nirmal YOGA TT200 and TT300 teacher training, earning certification as a Japan Meditation Association coach. Known for her gentle, patient guidance under the motto "at your own pace, naturally — even as a beginner," she will lead the yoga sessions and guided meditations throughout the retreat.
Program
▶ DAY 1: Liberation & Awareness
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM–2:00 PM | Arrival at BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts / Orientation |
| 2:00 PM–3:00 PM | Picchio Private Nature Watching (Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest, in cooperation with Picchio) — a silent walk to open the five senses and focus awareness on the present moment |
| 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Forest Bathing Yoga (forest around Harunire Terrace) *indoors in case of rain — synchronizing breath with the rhythms of nature while sensing the energy of the trees |
| 4:00 PM–5:00 PM | Check-in |
| 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Picchio Flying Squirrel Watching (in cooperation with Picchio) |
| 7:30 PM–8:30 PM | Dinner at Harunire Terrace Sajiro Cafe Linden (Nepalese curry with one drink) |
| 9:00 PM–10:00 PM | Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu (on your own) |
▶ DAY 2: Deepening & Integration
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM–8:00 AM | Morning yoga (60 minutes) |
| 8:00 AM–9:00 AM | Breakfast (on your own) |
| 9:30 AM–10:00 AM | Reflection workshop / journaling |
| 10:00 AM–11:00 AM | Sharing time / closing ceremony / group photo / check-out |
*Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Accommodation
BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts
A hotel where guests can spend time at their own pace, free from pretense — with the concept of "somewhere between an izakaya and a trip; a place to hang out loosely together." It features a 24-hour open public space called "TAMARIBA" that flows seamlessly into the natural surroundings of the courtyard, and guest rooms called "Yagura Rooms" with spacious sofas for unwinding. The hotel's relaxed spaces make it easy to recharge between program sessions and during the evenings. Located within the Karuizawa Hoshino Area, it offers excellent access to Harunire Terrace and Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu.
URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/beb5karuizawa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beb5karuizawa/
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations after registration are subject to the following fees:
- Until Saturday, April 18: Free (no cancellation fee)
- From Sunday, April 19 onward: 100% of the participation fee
To cancel, please contact the organizers by email at event@suwaru.co.jp. The cancellation date is the day the secretariat receives your message.
