Herbal Retreat
Ancient steam-bathing wisdom meets the living scent of garden herbs.
For centuries, people across Asia have warmed and healed their bodies with gentle herbal steam.
In Japan, Empress Kōmyō offered medicinal steam baths in the Nara period,
and similar herbal steam traditions continue today in India and Sri Lanka.
Inspired by this lineage of plant-based healing,
we created a small, private steam retreat here at Makikoubou—
a place where time slows, breath deepens, and the senses open.
In the front garden, we restored the remains of an old Goemonburo bath,
transforming it into a low-temperature herbal steam room (around 40°C).
Breathe deeply into the warm steam of herbs grown in our garden
and let your body soften and unwind at its own natural pace.
Step outside for a fresh-air bath embraced by wind and light.
Changing and tea time are held in the workshop,
and those who wish to lie down may rest in the traditional “Front Room” of the house.
Natural fragrance. Honest warmth.
The comfort of taking off your shoes and simply resting.
We hope you will feel this gentle kind of richness during your time here.
What to Expect
A 3-hour fully private retreat
Suitable for 1–3 guests
Spend your time at your own rhythm—quietly, slowly, freely.
- Herbal steam room (~40°C)
- Garden fresh-air bath
- Workshop tea time
- Rest space available in the “Front Room”
- Herbs cultivated in Makikoubou’s garden or gathered in Shikoku’s mountains
※ No “courses” are currently offered on the page, so none are included in this translation.
What to Bring / Provided Items
Provided
- Towel
- Seasonal herbal tea
- Changing area
- Rest area use
Please Bring
- Swimwear, or rash guard + shorts （Nudity is not permitted.）
Rental
- Women’s L-size rash guard + shorts — ¥500
Rates & Reservations
Herbal Retreat (3 hours / private use)
Reservations accepted until 12:00 noon of the previous day.
Pre-Open Period ① — December 2025
The retreat will be offered under a
Sliding-Donation System starting at ¥5,000 per person.
This approach allows us to improve the experience
based on your feedback, satisfaction, and sense of value.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Pre-Open Period ② — From January 2026
Rates will be updated from January 2026.
Access
Nearest landmark
Kusunomiya Shrine Bus Stop（楠神社前）
Upon arrival, please call:
📞 090-1942-8421 (Makiko Uchida)
Please avoid entering the home address into GPS;
it may lead you to the wrong location.
From Kochi Station
- Gomen-Nahari Line → Yasu Station
- Local bus → Kusunomiya Shrine stop
- Call upon arrival
From Kochi Airport
- Taxi: approx. 15 minutes or
- Local bus → Kusunomiya Shrine stop
From Kochi Expressway (Kochi IC)
- Drive toward Konan City (approx. 35–40 minutes)
- Park in the designated space (details provided after reservation)
Reservations
Please book through the reservation form.
For schedule confirmation, feel free to contact us via Instagram DM.
