大分県別府市亀川四の湯町20-4
Up to 10 in group
2 Days Package (1 nights)
About this Retreat
Shin Sugawara is a musician, wellness facilitator, and retreat creator based in Beppu, Japan. He is the founder of Solfeggio Ocean View Music & Wellness Retreat, where he combines music, sound healing, Japanese culture, nature, and mindfulness experiences for international guests.
Over the past 15 years, Shin has traveled and lived abroad extensively, visiting more than 35 countries and spending over 8 years overseas. His journey has included deep experiences in India, Bali, Thailand, and other parts of Asia, where he explored meditation, yoga, music, community living, and spiritual culture.
In India, he studied Indian music and practiced Vipassana meditation, while continuing his personal path in Ashtanga Yoga. He also lived in Ubud, Bali and Pai, Thailand, where he helped create community-based wellness and creative spaces.
As a musician, Shin has performed internationally and now teaches guitar, ukulele, handpan, and sound-based wellness practices in Beppu. He regularly offers sound baths, meditation sessions, and healing music experiences for both local and international guests.
Alongside his music and wellness work, Shin also creates inbound cultural and nature experiences that connect visitors with authentic Japanese lifestyle, hot spring culture, and mindful travel. Before focusing fully on retreats and music, he also worked internationally as a diving instructor.
After living in Beppu for the past 6 years, Shin is now dedicated to building a new style of retreat experience that blends Japanese culture, sound healing, wellness, and meaningful human connection for the next generation of conscious travelers.
Details of this retreat
Imagine waking up to the sounds of birds, mountain air, and the gentle atmosphere of Beppu, one of Japan’s most celebrated hot spring destinations.
This 2-Day Beppu Onsen Sound Healing & Wellness Retreat is designed for travelers seeking more than sightseeing. It is an opportunity to slow down, disconnect from daily stress, and reconnect with yourself through nature, movement, sound, and authentic Japanese culture.
Throughout the retreat, you will experience a carefully curated blend of sound healing, meditation, yoga, hot spring wellness, and local cultural experiences. Days are spent exploring the healing energy of Beppu’s mountains, forests, and ocean views, while evenings invite deep relaxation through sound baths, mindful reflection, and restorative onsen experiences.
Your journey may include gentle Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, guided meditation, live handpan music, sound healing sessions, nature walks, Japanese tea experiences, healthy local cuisine, and time to simply rest and be present. Every activity is designed to support physical relaxation, mental clarity, and emotional balance.
Beppu has been welcoming people seeking healing and restoration for centuries. With its natural hot springs, volcanic landscape, and slower pace of life, it offers the perfect setting for a wellness retreat rooted in both Japanese tradition and modern mindfulness practices.
Led in English by local wellness facilitator and musician Shin Sugawara, this retreat remains intentionally small and personal. Rather than a large commercial program, guests are welcomed into an intimate experience that encourages meaningful connection, flexibility, and genuine cultural exchange.
Whether you are feeling burned out, navigating a life transition, seeking inspiration, or simply wanting to experience a deeper side of Japan, this retreat offers space to pause, breathe, and return home feeling refreshed, grounded, and renewed.