20 Jun - 27 Jun 2026
Japan Retreat with Katarina Rayburn & Reclaim Yourself
OKINAWA, JAPAN
Description
Our journey begins on Ishigaki Island, part of the remote Yaeyama archipelago in Okinawa Prefecture—Japan’s far south, where coral reefs fringe jungle-covered islands and time moves a little differently. This isn’t the Japan you see in guidebooks. It’s a wilder, more elemental version—salt-washed and sunlit, full of gentle wonder and unexpected depth.
We are based in Shiraho, a small coastal village known for its traditional houses and rare blue coral reef. Our retreat home is a beautifully restored 19th-century merchant house, just a minute’s walk from the beach. Nestled in a traditional fishing and farming village the house blends timeless wooden architecture with peaceful gardens, shaded decks, and simple, comfortable rooms.
Example Programme
Life here is slow and soothing. Start your mornings with a swim at sunrise, then settle into your daily yoga practice with Katarina. This is an immersive retreat led by one of the UK’s most experienced yoga teachers. Morning sessions will energise and prepare you for the day ahead, while evening practices will help you unwind and ease into a restful night’s sleep.
During the day, you’ll snorkel in luminous waters, visit neighbouring Taketomi Island with its preserved Ryukyu heritage, and spend an unforgettable day exploring nearby Iriomote—canoeing through quiet mangrove forests, then hiking through lush jungle to a hidden waterfall where you can cool off with a swim.
Each night, there’s the chance to stargaze beneath the vast subtropical sky. Ishigaki is known for its dark skies and dazzling constellations—so prepare to be amazed as you lie back under a canopy of stars.
For the last two days of our retreat, we travel north to Honshu for a complete shift in landscape and energy. Here, in the sacred shadow of Mount Fuji, we stay at a forested boutique hotel. You’ll soak in traditional onsen baths, enjoy a BBQ dinner under the stars, and hike part of Fuji’s historic pilgrim trail to a mountaintop shrine. This part of the retreat connects you to Japan’s spiritual roots, where mountains are gods and silence is sacred.
Traditional Japanese meals throughout are nourishing and thoughtful—local flavours, seasonal ingredients, and time to truly savour. There’s no rush here, only space to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
If you’re seeking a retreat where wild nature meets mindful practice—this retreat offers a rare chance to experience Japan in its most awe-inspiring forms.
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From £2995 To £4995
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What's Included
Accommodation
We have space for 12 guests on this retreat. In Ishigaki, you’ll stay in a beautifully preserved traditional Japanese house with four twin rooms and one quad room. The accommodation is simple and authentic, offering small, peaceful sleeping spaces and a true taste of Japanese living
Yoga
Katarina is a 500hr E-RYT (Experienced – Registered Yoga Teacher), trained in Ashtanga, Rocket, Mandala Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal Yoga and Breathwork & Meditation. You can expect a dynamic and challenging class in the morning sessions. The afternoon sessions will be yin yoga to help you relax and recover at the end of your adventurous day.
Katarina will be teaching a welcome Vinyasa flow on the first evening, meditation followed by Mandala Vinyasa on the first 4 mornings covering the 4 elements, Air, Fire, Water and Earth and a farewell Rocket class on the final morning.
Classes are suited for all levels but you’ll enjoy them more if you are relatively fit and have tried a flow class before.Your classes will be 90 minutes long.
Food
On this retreat you’ll be eating delicious, traditional Japanese food. If you have not been to Japan previously, you may find some of the dishes unfamiliar. Our chefs are wonderful and the food is amazing but do be prepared to be adventurous!
Included extras
- 5 nights accommodation in Ishigaki
- 2 nights accommodation in Fuji
- All your yoga classes with Katarina
- All your meals (apart from two lunches on travel days)
- All transfers in Ishigaki
- All transfers in Fuji
- Private bus transfer Tokyo to Fuji
- Shinkansen train Fuji to Tokyo
- Half day snorkelling in Ishigaki
- Full day exploring Iriomote island
- Guided hike up Fuji
- Visit to Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja shrine
- Visit to Konohanano Yu onsen
Extras
- Return flights to Tokyo
- Domestic flights to Ishigaki
- Two lunches on travel days
Further Information
Payment Plans
We are very happy to arrange payment plans for you, spreading the remaining balance (post deposit) over the next 6 months. Please enquire for details.
Travel
Travel from UK (mail us if you’d like advice on travel options from another location)
Our Japan Retreat takes place in 2 locations: Ishigaki and Fuji.
International flights from UK to Japan
You can fly London direct to Tokyo with British Airways, Japan Airways and Nippon Airways. Please arrive on 19th June and stay in Tokyo one night, ready for your domestic flight from Haneda airport the next morning. We will return to Tokyo central station at 14.00 on the 27th June, so you can book your return flight for that evening.
Domestic flights to Ishigaki
On 20th June we will take a domestic flight together from Tokyo Haneda airport (HND) direct to Ishigaki (ISG).
Please book the following flights with ANA Airlines:
- Departing Tokyo Haneda (HND) at 11.35 and arriving in Ishigaki (ISG) at 2.40pm on 20th June
- Departing Ishigaki (ISG) at 12.25 and arriving at Tokyo Haneda (HND) at 3.10pm on 25th June
We will provide all your transfers in Ishigaki and Fuji at set times.
Travel Insurance
We advise you to book travel insurance the same time you book your spot, ensuring that it covers you for such unlikely events as flight disruptions or necessary cancellation of your retreat place.
Retreat Benefits
AUTHENTIC PRACTICE
Deepen your yoga journey with expert-led sessions tailored to the unique energy of our surroundings.
UNIQUE LOCATIONS
We hand-pick inspiring global destinations that offer a true sense of escape and cultural connection.
NOURISHING FOOD
Enjoy delicious, thoughtfully prepared meals designed to fuel your body and soul throughout your stay.
MEMORABLE COMMUNITY
Build lasting connections with like-minded people in a supportive, inclusive, and relaxed environment.
