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1.What is Okuaizu Chill to Retreat?

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Releasing the heart in a gentle time, a hidden sanctuary of healing

Amid the deep and rich nature embraced by Okuaizu, simply lose track of time in a "relaxed" manner. This is the blissful experience offered by Okuaizu Chill to Retreat. Here, you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and reflect on yourself. The seasonal colors created by the beautiful forests quietly dye the hearts of visitors. The cultural and traditional ties of the seven charming towns and villages along the Inagawa River, including Yanaizu Town, Mishima Town, Kaneyama Town, and others, connect you to the wisdom and connections cultivated over a long time.

The life that breathes back from under the melting snow in spring, the deep green mountains of summer, the mountains that turn fiery red in autumn, and the world of white silence in winter—all of these make a retreat in Okuaizu special. You can spend a leisurely time experiencing forest bathing, local traditional crafts, or the changing seasons in untouched nature. Okuaizu Chill to Retreat is the ultimate escape to spend time with nature and find inner peace away from daily life.

2. About the Okuaizu Region

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Okuaizu refers to the southwestern area of Fukushima Prefecture. Surrounded by rich nature, its charm lies in the cultural landscape that blends tranquility and history. This region consists of seven towns and villages: Yanaizu Town, Mishima Town, Kaneyama Town, Showa Village, Tadami Town, Minamiaizu Town, and Hinoemata Village, each contributing unique individuality and tradition. Forests, which occupy over 90% of the area, feature a mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees, inviting visitors into the depths of nature.

In Okuaizu, where much of Japan's primal nature remains, local life and traditions are passed down, offering new discoveries and inspiration to visitors. Local festivals and traditional crafts convey the depth of the region's history and culture. Through interactions with local people, visitors can experience the life of Japanese satoyama (village forest).

3. Ways to Chill to Retreat

Stay, savor deeply. A few days of stories spent in Okuaizu.

Okuaizu holds deep charms that cannot be known on a day trip. By staying for a few days, the region's culture, traditions, and natural beauty slowly permeate your heart. Here is an example of a slow stay waiting for you.

Journey: The romance of traveling to Okuaizu.

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Experience: Feel the region, meet nature.

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Accommodation: Though it’s your first time, it feels like coming home. Nostalgic farmhouse inns.

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