The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary Japan is an individual health and wellness retreat presented in private, luxury residential accommodation in Kamakura, Japan. We offer a unique, culturally immersive healing experience grounded in the principles of mindfulness, simplicity, and seasonal living. Our holistic, individually tailored programs blend evidence-based therapy with the healing wisdom of Japanese culture, enabling our guests to reconnect with themselves and restore balance in body, mind, and spirit.
We welcome only one guest at a time. This rare model allows us to offer undivided attention and personalised care, blending psychotherapy, bodywork, and nutrition with cultural practices such as meditation, tea ceremony, forest bathing and calligraphy.
The Sanctuary Japan is part of The Sanctuary World group, founded in Byron Bay, Australia, in 2004. Our legacy of trusted, world-class therapeutic care continues here in Japan, enriched by the presence of Zen temples, ocean air, and seasonal rhythms.
The Sanctuary Japan provides a completely different offering to all of our other Sanctuary World operations. The programs offered by The Sanctuary Japan are non-clinical and are designed to be stand-alone wellness retreats for those with clinical clearance or as a therapeutic follow-on program for those who have recently completed one of our clinical Sanctuary programs elsewhere.
The Sanctuary Japan invites you to slow down, reconnect, and remember what it means to live with clarity, purpose, and peace. Our aim is to bring your whole being to optimum health and happiness through our exceptional holistic, culturally rich mindfulness retreat – in absolute luxury.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Tailored to You
Your path to healing is personal, and our program adapts to meet your needs. We customize each stay to align with your goals, energy, requirements and preferences. Whether you’re seeking structure, creativity, or quiet restoration, we shape the experience around you.
Your program may include:
Personalized therapy and coaching plans
Flexible scheduling of daily activities and rest time
Nourishing seasonal cuisine with dietary adjustments based on your preferences
Focus on specific dimensions of well-being
Cultural and creative therapies and practices
Optional cultural and recreational experiences
Our team works with you to create a rhythm that supports both presence and progress.
A Journey Into Mindfulness
At the heart of The Sanctuary Japan programs is mindfulness – a practice of present moment awareness, self-connection, and intentional living. Mindfulness permeates all aspects of daily living in Japan. During your stay with us it is the unifying thread that weaves through your therapy, movement, cultural experiences, meals, and rest.
Mindfulness supports nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and deeper healing, bringing clarity, calm, and meaning to every part of the journey.
Private & Confidential
Your privacy, confidentiality and peace of mind is our guarantee.
During your stay with us you will be housed in your own luxury private residence. No one outside The Sanctuary Japan has access to your details and our properties are privately held, with no obvious connection to a treatment facility.
Your name will never be linked to the property at which you are staying. There is nothing to identify the properties as Sanctuary residences and even the closest neighbours will be unaware of the purpose of your stay.
You will never meet another Sanctuary client and your presence with us will never be disclosed. All of our employees and contractors are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. We never respond to any enquiries about clients in program.
We have treated nobility, politicians, CEOs and celebrities from around the world, and we pride ourselves in our promise to remain completely discreet and confidential.
Prominent or high profile clientele can also request additional security measures as required.