Program
Relax and enjoy a moxibustion session with loquat leaves
- Recommended for:
- Those who would like to relieve fatigue
- Estimated budget
- From 2,200 yen
- Difficulty level
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- THEME
- Refresh and recharge yourself by learning about moxibustion at Chikura Chiryouin, a popular local clinic
If you listen carefully, you can hear the sounds of the waves and birds… Experience the profound world of moxibustion in a tranquil space created in a renovated old house amid the pleasant natural surroundings of Chikura.
As part of Minamiboso’s health and beauty tourism initiative, popular local clinic Chikura Chiryouin holds classes on how to incorporate moxibustion as part of your self-care routine. They will help you find acupuncture points suited to your physical constitution and teach you to apply moxibustion by yourself over a cup of loquat leaf tea. You can also experience moxibustion by a professional practitioner of acupuncture and moxibustion, including loquat leaf and walnut moxibustion. Also includes a complimentary moxibustion self-care sample. Enjoy this program and learn how to adopt a health and beauty regimen in your daily life!
- SCHEDULE
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9:55 Meet/introduction
10:05 Basics of moxibustion/physical constitution test
10:25 Try moxibustion by yourself
10:55 Professional moxibustion session
11:50 Finish
- Rainy days: OK
[Morning session] Meet at 09:55
[Required time] Approx. 2 hours
[Availability] 2–4 people (negotiable)
[Things to bring, clothing, etc.]
Light clothing in which your forearms and shins can be exposed
[Afternoon session] Meet at 13:55
[Required time] Approx. 2 hours
[Availability] 2–4 people (negotiable)
[Things to bring, clothing, etc.]
Light clothing in which your forearms and shins can be exposed
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Moxibustion is so relaxing that some people fall even asleep. The stimulation caused by heat improves blood flow, and the fragrance regulates the autonomic nerves. The clinic provides a comfortable and tranquil setting, surrounded by the natural warmth of wood.
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Mr. and Mrs. Kato, the clinic directors, opened their clinic in 2019 after having fallen in love with Minamiboso and moving here. Using the principles of Eastern medicine, they meet the needs of each and every patient, providing them with total support for good health and beauty in both mind and body.
Chikura Chiryouin (acupuncture, moxibustion, shiatsu, massage)
0470-28-5810
ACCESS
Car→Approx. 35 min. from Tomiura Interchange on the Futtsu-Tateyama Road
Train→2 min. walk from JR Chitose Station on the JR Uchibo Line