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 — designed for your wellbeing and environmental stewardship.
Relaxation · Adventure · Culture · Sustainability
An Overview
W H A T T O E X P E C T
A longevity adventure through the unique lens of Japan. Walk in the footsteps of ancient samurai, meditate and spend a night with Zen monks, bike through rice terraces, soak in the world's most idyllic hot springs, learn the mindful art of forest bathing under crimson leaves, experience tea ceremonies in sacred gardens, cook with mothers, and taste handcrafted mountain saké.
9 days · 8 nights
L E N G T H
W H E N
Sept 25 — Oct 3, 2026
L I F E S T Y L E I S Y O U R P O W E R
Master The 80%.
Lifestyle medicine prevents and reverses up to 80% of chronic disease. The Aumuni Upgrade applies it through the Integrative Embodiment Method (IEM) — a longevity design system rooted in the science of wellbeing and the path to embodying it.
Aumuni's IEM makes this permanent with a Thriving Blueprint you carry home.
M O V E M E N T
E-cycling, Hiking, Yoga, Taichi — for resilience.
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 shows what thriving means to you.
T H E M E T H O D
Transform.
Burnout, sedentary living, nature disconnection, low motivation, and even many chronic diseases are symptoms of modern lifestyles. Fortunately, they’re largely preventable.
Aumuni is a response for that. We connect you to your inner-parts & the lifestyle habits that lay the foundation for thriving and longevity. This is a space to restore and optimize your integrated self, the “Hero” within you. What better place to do this than Japan?
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, 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
Morning taichi, a moving meditation & longevity practice, grounds us with nature. A local forest guardian guides us into 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 sitting with a tea master — experience the art of Tea Ceremony. "Sadou" - The Way Of Tea - 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 mothers.
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 breakfast 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 a premium, authentic experience — tatami floors, washi screens, exclusive mineral hot spring access, and forest views. In Omachi, each room has a private onsen bath. Our seventh night is held inside a 1,400-year-old active monastery, one of the oldest in Japan.
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
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.
Nutrition
Three longevity-focused meals daily, plus the Mother's 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.
The System
S T E P I N T O Y O U R V I T A L I T Y
B O O K A C A L L — M A T I A S @ A U M U N I . C O M
L I M I T E D C O H O R TL O G I S T I C S
Arrival & Departure.
Matsumoto Arrival
We will meet you at Matsumoto Station or Matsumoto Airport on September 25th. Please ensure you arrive by 10:00 AM. To fully enjoy the experience free from jet lag, we highly recommend arriving in Japan at least one day prior. From there, all subsequent logistics will be seamlessly handled by the Aumuni team."
Nagano Departure
We part on Oct 3rd at 10am. Arrangements will be made for guests travelling via train to be dropped off at Nagano Station, with direct connections to Kyoto, Tokyo and beyond.
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 / Experience Designer. Supporting longevity, balance, and embodied self-discovery for your thriving lifestyle. Passionate about longevity, sustainability, and adventure.
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.