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“Forest Therapy” in Shinanomachi

How about trying “forest therapy”? You may have heard of “forest bathing” or “shinrin-yoku”, but forest therapy goes a step further such that a guide helps you enjoy much more benefit from the forest. Here Shinanomachi is the pioneer place that developed forest therapy programs in the world, before the practice spread and gained popularity worldwide nowadays. Treat your nose with the scent of branches and berries, challenge your legs in the icy cold stream, and give a little bite on the local medicinal plants… It has been proven that activating your sleeping five senses reduces your stress level, makes you feel relaxed, and even boosts the activity of immune cells in your blood! Our standard half-day program offers you …