Dig into Autumn. Taste It. Reset.

A Two-Day Autumn Farm Retreat in Nozawa Onsen

Join us on November 7–8, 2026, for our Autumn Farm Retreat — a two-day experience celebrating the nature, food, and seasonal rhythms of Nozawa Onsen.

Harvest sweet potatoes from the fields and gather around a seasonal autumn lunch. Make your own chai from aromatic spices, unwind in the hot springs, and end the day with a wood-fired dinner at mont.

The next morning begins with a traditional Japanese breakfast, followed by a peaceful walk through the village to Yuzawa Shrine. Surrounded by nature, we’ll practice morning yoga and take time to gently reset both body and mind.

The feeling of soil in your hands, the aroma of a wood fire, the warmth of the hot springs, and the crisp autumn morning air — two days to experience autumn in Nozawa Onsen through all five senses.

You are very welcome to join us even if you did not participate in our Spring Farm Retreat.

Day 1 | Harvest and Taste the Flavors of Autumn

• 10:00 AM — Meet at mont

• 10:30 AM — Sweet potato harvest

• 1:00 PM — Autumn lunch in the fields & wood-fire roasted sweet potatoes

• 2:00 PM — Sorting sweet potatoes & tips on how to store them

• 3:00 PM — Chai-making workshop with Curry Spice Yamaji

• 4:00 PM — Nozawa Onsen public baths & free time

• 6:30 PM — Exclusive wood-fired dinner for retreat guests

After working together in the fields, we’ll gather for a warm seasonal lunch and freshly roasted sweet potatoes cooked over a wood fire. Guests who are interested can also try splitting firewood.

During the chai-making workshop, enjoy the aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, and other spices as you create your own cup of chai, guided by your senses and personal taste.

In the evening, mont will serve a special wood-fired course featuring seasonal autumn ingredients. Surrounded by the sounds, warmth, and aroma of the fire, we’ll bring the first day to a close.

Day 2 | Walk Through the Village and Reset in Nature

• 7:30 AM — Japanese breakfast

• 8:30 AM — Walk through Nozawa Onsen & morning yoga in nature

• 10:00 AM — Reflection & sweet potato gift

• 11:00 AM — Check-out

After a peaceful walk through the autumn streets of Nozawa Onsen, we’ll arrive at Yuzawa Shrine, where we’ll slow down, breathe deeply, and practice yoga surrounded by nature.

The session is designed to gently stretch and restore the body after the previous day’s activities, leaving both body and mind feeling refreshed.

You’ll take home some of the sweet potatoes we harvested together, as well as a selection of chai spices, so you can continue enjoying a little taste of the retreat at home.

Recommended For Those Who...

• Want to spend time outdoors and reconnect with nature

• Want to relax and recharge with hot springs and delicious food

• Are interested in farming, food, and seasonal traditions

• Love chai and spices

• Want to create special autumn memories with friends, family, or a partner

Retreat Details

Dates
November 7 (Sat) – November 8 (Sun), 2026
2 days / 1 night

Capacity
Maximum 10 guests
Minimum 6 guests required

Participation Fee
Adults: ¥25,000
Children: ¥16,500

Accommodation is charged separately.
Children below school age are not permitted to participate.

Participation Fee Includes

• Lunch and dinner on Day 1

• Breakfast on Day 2

• Sweet potato harvesting experience

• Chai-making workshop

• Village walk & morning yoga

• Sweet potatoes to take home

• Chai spices to take home

What to Bring

Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, rubber boots or shoes suitable for working in the fields (rubber boots can also be purchased in the village), work gloves, warm clothing, and rain gear.

Please note that the schedule, activities, and locations may change depending on the weather and field conditions.

Spend two autumn days in Nozawa Onsen with your hands in the soil, seasonal food around the table, and time to unwind in the hot springs and surrounding nature.

This retreat is limited to a small group.

We look forward to welcoming you to Nozawa Onsen this autumn.