Japan Essence
—— Hotspring Pilgrimage 2026 —— SEPT 25 — OCT 3 • NAGANO, JAPANT H R I V E
Aumuni Japan is longevity embodied.
Relax your mind. Restore your body. Activate your thriving.
A journey into the heart of Japan.
Restoration and optimization — for founders, leaders, longevity enthusiasts, and athletes.
Designed for your wellbeing and environmental stewardship.
Relaxation · Adventure · Culture · Sustainability
W H A T T O E X P E C T
An Overview
Enter a longevity immersion through the unique lens of Japan. Use our immersive vitality system, the Integrative Embodiment Method (IEM), to restore and activate your wellbeing mentally, physically, and spiritually. Embody yourself through ancient samurai techniques, clear your mind with meditation, spend a night with Zen monks, bike through rice terraces in harvest, relax in the world's most idyllic hot springs, hike and regulate through the mindful art of forest bathing, experience tea ceremonies in sacred gardens, cook longevity meals with local grandmothers, and taste handcrafted mountain saké. This longevity hot-spring pilgrimage takes you through Nagano, Japan’s highest life expectancy prefecture. Join our premium founding members circle, the Alpha Cohort.
9 days · 8 nights
L E N G T H
W H E N
Sept 25 — Oct 3, 2026
Lifestyle medicine is the baseline of longevity, clinically shown to prevent and reverse up to 80% of chronic diseases. Aumuni’s Integrative Embodiment Method™ (IEM) is embedded throughout the journey, delivering immersive longevity science to help you activate your thriving lifestyle every stage of the experience. Through targeted embodiment protocols, structured inner reflection, and deep nature immersion, you will recalibrate serotonin, the nervous system, motivation, and strength — ultimately defining what thriving means to you in one of the world's premier longevity locations.
L I F E S T Y L E I S Y O U R P O W E R
Master The 80%.
Aumuni's IEM makes this permanent with a Thriving Blueprint you carry home — helping you return to your life, company, and practice with restored energy, cognitive clarity, purpose, and a thriving lifestyle baseline.
M E T H O D |
M O V E M E N T
E-cycling, Hiking, Taichi & Martial Arts.
S L E E P
Circadian reset via Hot Springs & Monastery Stay.
N U T R I T I O N
Longevity Cooking, Tea Ceremony & Mountain Saké.
R E G U L A T I O N
Onsens, Forest Bathing, Meditation, Breathwork.
C O N N E C T I O N
Meet remarkable local people and your thrive tribe.
P U R P O S E
The IEM Method + Ikigai shows what thriving means to you.
D A Y B Y D A Y
The Pilgrimage.
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Day One
R E V I T A L I Z E
After a long day of travel, relax into one of Japan’s most beautiful hot springs - Shirahone Onsen. Enjoy nature immersion in steaming waters, the sophistication of Japanese hospitality, and the tranquility of zen aesthetics amidst fall leaves.
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Day Two
I N T E N T I O N
After a morning of soaking, IEM journaling, self-activation, and meditation, we journey to the historic Matsumoto castle to discover the way of the Samurai, and their guiding philosophy – Bushido. We explore how the principles of strength, discipline, and purpose relate to your life.
In the evening, experience the cultural richness of Matsumoto and Japanese life through a local’s eye.
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Day Three
E M B O D Y
Journey by gondola into the sacred mountains of Hakuba. At the summit, we ascend to a beautiful mountain lake. Immerse in nature as sweeping vistas unfold around you, inviting restoration, stillness, and presence.
Move through a refined Tai Chi practice, awakening flow, vitality, and harmony. In the evening, relax in healing mineral waters at a special open-air bath.
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Day Four
N A T U R E
Tai Chi, a moving meditation and longevity practice, grounds us with nature and into inner reflection. A local forest guardian guides us in the practice of nature bathing – shinrin-yoku. Feel nature’s role in your life. Discover the vital and sacred importance of water & forests in Japanese society and sustainable living as a way of life. We finish with paper-making to embody this knowledge and savor the understanding in the onsens.
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Day Five
E M B O D Y
Revel in awe-inspiring reflections as you bike through golden rice fields being harvested on a 23-mile E-cycle tour through Omachi. As we pass wasabi farms, a product of the purest waters, we discover the Japanese cycle of "water, mountains, gods, and people." After lunch, deepen your embodiment of strength, discipline, and longevity with a karate lesson, then relax into our ryokan’s steaming, ultra-soft, low-alkaline waters.
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Day Six
N O U R I S H
Longevity is the art of wellbeing, a process of falling in love with life. Enjoy a delicious visit to a local saké brewery. Learn the process of distillation through handcrafted tastings and visit a temple.
Spend the afternoon with a tea master — experience the art of Tea Ceremony and its relationship with Zen.
The Way Of Tea - "Sadou" - is cultivating Harmony "Wa," Respect "Kei," Purity "Sei," and Tranquility "Jaku."
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Day Seven
T H E S A G E
Nutrition, Temples, and Zen. Learn the art of Japanese longevity cuisine through a cooking class with local grandmothers.
Our pilgrimage then takes us to Zenkoji temple. Enjoy the rare experience of sleeping in a 1400 year old active monastery – one of the oldest in Japan. Learn Zen & meditation from monks.
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Day Eight
T H E H E R O
Continue learning meditation — zazen — and how Zen applies to daily life. Tranquility becomes a practice, peace a state of mind, and vitality a way of being. Breathe into your hero, your fully actived self, and integrate the journey in healing thermal waters .
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Day Nine
D E P A R T U R E
We close our journey with a morning soak, gratitude, community, and a longevity framework to carry home. We each journey forward from Nagano after lunch and a closing ceremony.
L O D G I N G | S P R I N G S
Tranquility Of Mind
Carefully selected traditional ryokans offer an authentic, premium experience featuring tatami floors, washi screens, exclusive mineral hot spring access, and forest views. In Omachi, your private sanctuary includes an in-room onsen bath for four nights. Our final night is held inside a 1,400-year-old active monastery—one of Japan's oldest. To honor this sacred heritage, traditional shared accommodations are part of the experience.
M I N E R A L H O T S P R I N G S
Complete Relaxation.
Step into the healing mineral springs of Nagano and enter Ma (間)—the sacred space between. Since ancient times, these waters have been more than a physical sanctuary; they are a gateway into profound stillness and healing. Every day of our hot spring pilgrimage will include intentional soak time in some of the best mineral springs of Japan. In the quietude of the bath, allow worries of self to dissolve. By embracing this intentional pause, we shed the burdens of the world, creating a luminous space for the mind and body to thrive.
L O N G E V I T Y N U T R I T I O N
A Biological Upgrade.
Diverse Micro-Nutrients
Every ryokan features a rotation of probiotic miso, mineral-dense seaweeds, and forest fungi to diversify your microbiome.
The Mother’s Kitchen
Our signature longevity cooking class — local mothers teach the art of traditional, anti-inflammatory home cooking rooted in centuries of health.
Ancient Grains & Tea
Every ryokan features a rotation of probiotic miso, mineral-dense seaweeds, and forest fungi to diversify your microbiome.
Not just a meal — a medicine
Whether in a Zen monastery or a mountain inn, every dish is a transition into a lifestyle of sustainable thriving.
T H I S I S F O R
Those ready to embody longevity.
Founders & Leaders
Burnout, isolation, low inspiration, and achievement-fatigue.
C H A L L E N G E
From surviving to thriving — self and business. Network with high-impact change-makers.
G O A L
Athletes
Transitioning into the off-season without losing the warrior edge.
C H A L L E N G E
A perspective shift through Samurai principles. Mental resilience. Holistic rejuvenation.
G O A L
Longevity Enthusiasts
Seeking embodiment rather than just data — burnout, health-reset, inner-growth.
C H A L L E N G E
Nature immersion, embodied longevity science, reset vitality baseline. Relax + Optimize.
G O A L
I N V E S T I N T H R I V I N G
9 Days • 8 Nights • Japan | $ 7.500
Accomodations
Premium traditional ryokans and a 1,400-year-old monastery stay.
Single rooms are provided every night but the monastery — 4 nights include a private room onsen. Spa upgrades can be made at a later time. Given the traditional experience for the monastery-stay, shared accomidations are part of the experience.
Nutrition
Three longevity-focused meals daily, plus the grandmother's longevity kitchen cooking class and saké tasting.
Optimization
E-biking, hiking, & martial arts
Restoration
Daily onsens, guided forest bathing, meditation, tea ceremony, & breathwork.
Full Integrative Embodiment Method (IEM) facilitation and your take-home Blueprint for Thriving. Enjoy a complimentary pre-trip consultation and meeting, as well as a post-trip virtual integration.
The System
S T E P I N T O Y O U R V I T A L I T Y
L I M I T E D C O H O R TTerms of Service & Refund Policy | Independent Travel Insurance Required
L O G I S T I C S + S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
Arrival & Departure.
Matsumoto Arrival
Pre-Arrival Recommendation: We highly advise arriving in Japan one day prior to the official start to acclimate and optimize your longevity baseline.
Day 1 Gathering (Sept 25th): Our basecamp lounge opens at 1:00 PM at a boutique partner location in central Matsumoto for a relaxed welcome and baggage drop.
Station Transfers: For Day 1 arrivals, our concierge will coordinate a private transfer directly from the Matsumoto Station platform straight to our lounge.
Mountain Departure: Private group transport departs precisely at 2:00 PM for Shirahone Onsen. Delayed guests will be seamlessly transitioned via private vehicle (individual transfer fees apply).
Nagano Departure
We part on Oct 3rd after lunch. Arrangements will be made for guests travelling via train to be dropped off at Nagano Station at 1pm, with direct connections to Kyoto, Tokyo and beyond.
Sustainability.
I N T E R B E I N G
Every longevity immersion leaves a measurable, positive trace. To fully mitigate the climate impact of our travel and give back to our environment, 7% of net profits from the Alpha Cohort is directly deployed into local Nagano forest conservation and regional biodiversity initiatives. We ensure your pursuit of personal longevity actively restores the longevity of the environment.
Not Included.
I M P O R T A N T
Flights to and from Japan
Travel within Japan before and after the immersion
Any medical costs. Comprehensive travel insurance is required for all participating guests.
Alcoholic drinks during meals. Snacks and drinks outside of meals, hotel mini-bar consumption
F A C I L I T A T O R S
Guided with care.
Matías Aslan
F O U N D E R • L I F E S T Y L E M E D I C I N E C O A C H
Founder of Aumuni, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, and Sustainable Systems, Product, and Experience Designer. Supporting longevity, balance, and embodied self-discovery for your thriving lifestyle. Passionate about longevity, sustainability, and adventure. Matias’ Story
Mayumi Ako
L O C A L G U I D E • C O - E X P E R I E N C E D E S I G N E R
Decades of experience in international tourism, cultural storytelling, and hospitality. Based in Nagano, Mayumi brings deep local knowledge, creative vision, and a warm, engaging presence to every experience she designs.
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