Amami Therapeutic Massage
Most of the natural products are made from buckwheat, and Ryukyu indigo is about a quarter of that. It is a really rare indigo that can only be met on the southern islands. Amami Oshima, which is Amami massage located between the mainland of Kagoshima prefecture and Okinawa, is a paradise where cycads, banyan trees, mangroves, and other tropical green plants grow thick and untouched nature remains.
Currently, it is cultivated in some areas of Okinawa in Japan, but in the past it seems that it grew naturally on Amami Oshima. Pick from 3 Tenkawa Hotels with WiFi and compare room rates, reviews, and availability. Featuring plenty of green space, it also includes a pool and an open-air bath. There are a lot of villa types to choose from here, which is all part of the charm of this unique hotel. The first picture above shows the Tokiwa room, with its elegant deep green motif meant to invoke images of pines and cedars, which symbolize longevity and prosperity in Japan.
This includes the "Yuakari" festival from late December to late March, where 300 bamboo lanterns are hung above the Tanoharu River, forming a stunning scene straight out of a dream . If there are so many healthy and energetic plants around her, she wants to take advantage of them and starts making things using local herbs. Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels with Expedia Rewards. The first picture above shows the living room of the modern Japanese-style Sakura cottage. The second picture above shows the bedroom of the unique Momiji cottage, where the open-air bath faces a Japanese-style garden and is surrounded by tatami mats. There are few things more beautiful than a mountain forest during sunset.
Located in Kumamoto Prefecture , Kurokawa Onsen is a small hot spring town where the spirit of old Japan thrives. It features about 30 charming hot spring hotels surrounded by nature and mountains, many of them found alongside the clear Tanoharu River. It’s not exactly easy to get there, and for years, these secluded hot springs weren’t very well known. But now, thanks to the development of the surrounding mountain forests and a wooden 1,300-yen bathhouse ticket accepted at most Kurokawa hotels, guests can easily enjoy a dip in any three hot spring baths in the area. Being in Yufuin, the hot spring water is alkaline, which is very good for the skin. The first picture above shows the Twin Room with Open-Air Bath - Annex , which features a jacuzzi bath offering beautiful views of Mt. Yufu.
If you love being close to the sea, we highly recommend this option since even the bedroom offers great ocean views alongside soothing sound of waves. When night falls, hotel guests can enjoy the moon and the star-studded sky above them. It’s been said that this is the most beautiful view of the moon in all of Japan, so don’t miss a chance to witness it for yourself. The hotel offers five types of rooms, from 126 m² suites to 53 m² villas. Whichever you choose, you’ll be able to fully enjoy the natural wonders of Yakushima.
If the weather conditions are right, you can enjoy the hotel baths at sunrise, with stars above your head and mist enveloping the land, creating a magical atmosphere. For those wanting to experience the best of Yufuin’s nature and hot springs, this is the hotel to do it. As for future efforts, various ideas based on indigo dyeing are expanding. For example, we are developing a program like a kit that makes it easy to dye at home by publishing a video of how to dye online. Also, it would be nice to have a box set where you can enjoy Amami’s vegetation and a membership-based community, packed with products using island herbs along with Aizen. We hope that you will learn about Amami’s culture, herbs, and Ryukyu indigo through the fun of dyeing.
Just like in the book, you can find a whole different world of privacy at Ikkoten, which is composed of just 10 guest cottages dotting an area 7,600 m² wide. Every room is equipped with a semi-open-air hot spring bath fed directly from a natural underground source. The hot spring water is alkaline and said to have a beautifying effect on the skin. The hotel also offers two family-sized baths that can be reserved, from which you can relax and gaze upon Mt. Yufu, the symbol of the area.
We visit Ryukyu indigo producers, mud indigo producers, and dyers in Okinawa to divide the seedlings, and while learning the knowledge of agriculture, we continue to raise seedlings through trial and error with farmers. Currently, I am trying to grow Ryukyu indigo with a farmer, and I am trying various ways to make indigo dye. Currently, we have set up a study group with volunteers from local villages, and have turned the closed elementary school into a workshop or atelier, and are working with writers and volunteers from the island. The unique and beautiful color that is highly transparent and soothes the mind is called Amami Blue.
Right now, the survival of Amami’s Aizen is in a critical situation. The reality that the culture of indigo dyeing, which we have steadily built up sincerely, is once again cut off, made us feel uncomfortable. Mr. Yoshikawa cultivates Ryukyu indigo in his own field, collects it to make traditional natural dyes, and has been involved in indigo dyeing here for about 40 years. At one point, we visited “Yoshikawa Kobo” in Katoku, Setouchi Town. At the age of 48, his husband, Yoshihiro Yoshikawa, went into the mountains and searched for Ryukyu indigo for many years. A passionate craftsman who worked on the revival of Amami’s Aizen.
If it’s privacy you’re after, we recommend the villa-type room. In this way, we are struggling every day to convey the charm of Amami, such as history, culture, and nature, to as many people as possible through indigo dyeing. We would be grateful if you could support and watch over the Amami Aizen Study Group. The more you know, the more interesting Ai is, and the more interesting it is to explore.
On clear nights, you can also witness the awe-inspiring star-studded sky stretching out above you. The above picture shows the Superior Twin Room with Open-Air Bath. Located along a river, it gives guests a chance to take a relaxing dip while enjoying the beauty of nature and listening to the pleasant sounds of the neighboring brook. Inside the hotel, you will find nothing but pure Japanese bliss and elegance. The first picture above shows the Moegi, a Japanese-style maisonette, while the second picture shows the Shinshu room. Each cottage is different, sure to satisfy any and all tastes.
Currently, it is cultivated in some areas of Okinawa in Japan, but in the past it seems that it grew naturally on Amami Oshima. Pick from 3 Tenkawa Hotels with WiFi and compare room rates, reviews, and availability. Featuring plenty of green space, it also includes a pool and an open-air bath. There are a lot of villa types to choose from here, which is all part of the charm of this unique hotel. The first picture above shows the Tokiwa room, with its elegant deep green motif meant to invoke images of pines and cedars, which symbolize longevity and prosperity in Japan.
This includes the "Yuakari" festival from late December to late March, where 300 bamboo lanterns are hung above the Tanoharu River, forming a stunning scene straight out of a dream . If there are so many healthy and energetic plants around her, she wants to take advantage of them and starts making things using local herbs. Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels with Expedia Rewards. The first picture above shows the living room of the modern Japanese-style Sakura cottage. The second picture above shows the bedroom of the unique Momiji cottage, where the open-air bath faces a Japanese-style garden and is surrounded by tatami mats. There are few things more beautiful than a mountain forest during sunset.
Located in Kumamoto Prefecture , Kurokawa Onsen is a small hot spring town where the spirit of old Japan thrives. It features about 30 charming hot spring hotels surrounded by nature and mountains, many of them found alongside the clear Tanoharu River. It’s not exactly easy to get there, and for years, these secluded hot springs weren’t very well known. But now, thanks to the development of the surrounding mountain forests and a wooden 1,300-yen bathhouse ticket accepted at most Kurokawa hotels, guests can easily enjoy a dip in any three hot spring baths in the area. Being in Yufuin, the hot spring water is alkaline, which is very good for the skin. The first picture above shows the Twin Room with Open-Air Bath - Annex , which features a jacuzzi bath offering beautiful views of Mt. Yufu.
If you love being close to the sea, we highly recommend this option since even the bedroom offers great ocean views alongside soothing sound of waves. When night falls, hotel guests can enjoy the moon and the star-studded sky above them. It’s been said that this is the most beautiful view of the moon in all of Japan, so don’t miss a chance to witness it for yourself. The hotel offers five types of rooms, from 126 m² suites to 53 m² villas. Whichever you choose, you’ll be able to fully enjoy the natural wonders of Yakushima.
If the weather conditions are right, you can enjoy the hotel baths at sunrise, with stars above your head and mist enveloping the land, creating a magical atmosphere. For those wanting to experience the best of Yufuin’s nature and hot springs, this is the hotel to do it. As for future efforts, various ideas based on indigo dyeing are expanding. For example, we are developing a program like a kit that makes it easy to dye at home by publishing a video of how to dye online. Also, it would be nice to have a box set where you can enjoy Amami’s vegetation and a membership-based community, packed with products using island herbs along with Aizen. We hope that you will learn about Amami’s culture, herbs, and Ryukyu indigo through the fun of dyeing.
Just like in the book, you can find a whole different world of privacy at Ikkoten, which is composed of just 10 guest cottages dotting an area 7,600 m² wide. Every room is equipped with a semi-open-air hot spring bath fed directly from a natural underground source. The hot spring water is alkaline and said to have a beautifying effect on the skin. The hotel also offers two family-sized baths that can be reserved, from which you can relax and gaze upon Mt. Yufu, the symbol of the area.
We visit Ryukyu indigo producers, mud indigo producers, and dyers in Okinawa to divide the seedlings, and while learning the knowledge of agriculture, we continue to raise seedlings through trial and error with farmers. Currently, I am trying to grow Ryukyu indigo with a farmer, and I am trying various ways to make indigo dye. Currently, we have set up a study group with volunteers from local villages, and have turned the closed elementary school into a workshop or atelier, and are working with writers and volunteers from the island. The unique and beautiful color that is highly transparent and soothes the mind is called Amami Blue.
Right now, the survival of Amami’s Aizen is in a critical situation. The reality that the culture of indigo dyeing, which we have steadily built up sincerely, is once again cut off, made us feel uncomfortable. Mr. Yoshikawa cultivates Ryukyu indigo in his own field, collects it to make traditional natural dyes, and has been involved in indigo dyeing here for about 40 years. At one point, we visited “Yoshikawa Kobo” in Katoku, Setouchi Town. At the age of 48, his husband, Yoshihiro Yoshikawa, went into the mountains and searched for Ryukyu indigo for many years. A passionate craftsman who worked on the revival of Amami’s Aizen.
If it’s privacy you’re after, we recommend the villa-type room. In this way, we are struggling every day to convey the charm of Amami, such as history, culture, and nature, to as many people as possible through indigo dyeing. We would be grateful if you could support and watch over the Amami Aizen Study Group. The more you know, the more interesting Ai is, and the more interesting it is to explore.
On clear nights, you can also witness the awe-inspiring star-studded sky stretching out above you. The above picture shows the Superior Twin Room with Open-Air Bath. Located along a river, it gives guests a chance to take a relaxing dip while enjoying the beauty of nature and listening to the pleasant sounds of the neighboring brook. Inside the hotel, you will find nothing but pure Japanese bliss and elegance. The first picture above shows the Moegi, a Japanese-style maisonette, while the second picture shows the Shinshu room. Each cottage is different, sure to satisfy any and all tastes.
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