A mountain lodge for forest bathing in a hidden and unexplored part of Yakushima

🌿"Retreat Time" at a Mountain Lodge on Yakushima Island

A stay at the mountain lodge “Nagata Time” is a time when your mind slowly unwinds, as if in sync with nature’s breath.
It’s more than just a place to stay—it’s the beginning of a retreat where you “return to your true self.”

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☀️ Morning — A peaceful time greeted by birdsong

In the morning, you’ll wake up naturally to the soft light streaming through the window and the birdsong coming from the forest.
After brushing my teeth, I spread out my yoga mat on the wooden deck and start the day with a deep breath.
Focusing on the scent of the trees, the sound of the leaves rustling, and the breeze brushing against my skin, I quietly centre my mind and body.

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🌲 Afternoon — The “luxury of doing nothing” while enjoying forest swimming

Around the inn, there are forest trails that aren’t overly maintained and natural paths along mountain streams.
Walk wherever the mood takes you, sensing the moss-covered rocks and the presence of wildlife, and simply spend time immersing yourself in the forest.

For lunch, cook local ingredients yourself in the inn’s kitchen.
Even simply grilling the island’s vegetables and fish makes them taste many times better than usual.

In the afternoon, sway in a hammock on the wooden deck while reading or taking a nap, and fully enjoy **“your own private time in the forest”**, free from the pressures of time.

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🌌 Night — A moment enveloped in a star-filled sky and silence

At night, you’ll spend your time in complete silence, with no TV or streetlights.
When you look up at the sky, you’ll see a sky full of stars stretching across the entire sky. Around the time of the new moon, you can even see the Milky Way with the naked eye.

Meditating on the deck while gazing at the stars, or relaxing to the sounds of Yakushima’s nature as background music, are moments that seem to soothe you to the very depths of your soul.

Before bed, you can fill the air by your pillow with an aromatherapy spray or jot down your travel memories in a notebook.
Surrendering to a silence you can’t experience in the city, the time you spend sleeping transforms into energy for tomorrow.

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🧳 Amenities available during your stay
• Wooden Deck (perfect for yoga, reading, dining, and stargazing)
• Yoga mats (provided for all guests)
• Kitchen, cooking utensils, and a full set of tableware
• Hammock / Chair for stargazing
• Shower and bathroom / Organic toiletries
• Wi-Fi available (a connection environment that prioritises harmony with nature)

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🎒 Recommended Items to Bring
• Comfortable clothing and sandals
• A book you’ve been meaning to read or a journal
• Aromatherapy oils and your favourite drink
• Binoculars (perfect for stargazing and birdwatching)