SAKURA
SEASON
Beneath the blossoms.
MARCH 29—APRIL 2, 2027
Five days immersed in the fleeting flavors, poetic rituals, and blossom-filled beauty of countryside Karatsu, Japan. Gather, feast, create, and savor spring at its peak.
Every gesture becomes an offering.
In an intimate masterclass, we explore bon-tate and shitsurai — two refined rituals that shape atmosphere and attention. From arranging interiors that echo the season’s mood to serving tea with grace and intention, hospitality becomes a form of art.
Wild, local, lyrical, and alive — a feast that roots you in place and time.
Cherry trees stand in full regalia, each path a corridor of petals. Here, beauty is brief, collective, and celebrated — a season that reminds us how to savor what will not last.
My promise to you —
at Mirukashi salon, every detail is considered,
every moment is intentional
From private meals that celebrate Japan’s fleeting micro-seasons to hands-on encounters with master craftspeople, you’ll experience the richness of Mirukashi in its most personal form. This is not simply a trip, but an immersion — a chance to taste, create, and dwell fully in micro-seasonal beauty, together.
— Prairie
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Travel to Karatsu, in the northwest corner of Kyushu, 80 minutes by train from Fukuoka Airport or the shinkansen station. Unpack, exhale, and ease into the rhythm of the days ahead.
Arrive at the edge of land and sea. Your oceanfront room awaits.
Welcome
We’ll gather at the Salon for a welcome dinner, beginning with a seasonally infused Mirukashi original cocktail. From there, fresh flavors flow and new friendships take root — the adventure begins.
Make your way to Mirukashi for an enchanted evening.
DAY 2
A perfect Picnic
In the Mirukashi kitchen, we’ll shape jewel-like temarizushi — vinegared rice orbs topped with translucent slices of tai and the bright green kiss of kinome leaves from the sansho trees. Each one a bite-sized poem to the season.
Color, texture, and flavor form a joyful expression of the season.
Hanami
Gather beneath a canopy of sakura for a hanami picnic, and feast beneath the blossoms. We'll linger — unhurried — celebrating spring's fleeting beauty, a moment of stillness and savoring.
Where the landscape itself becomes part of the feast.
ARTISAN Atelier
Step into the pottery atelier for a rare and exclusive glimpse. Watch as she brings clay to life with her signature throwing techniques. As vessels take shape beneath her hands, she reflects on form, function, and the poetry of everyday objects.
Visit Hanako's studio where clay, fire, and philosophy meet.
Evening gathering
Set within a farmhouse, the meal reflects a quiet conversation with the landscape. Garden vegetables and freshly caught fish find their way to the table, creating a meal that feels grounded, personal, and shaped by place.
A countryside table, shaped by field and sea.
DAY 3
Seminar
Learn the thoughtful art of seasonal interiors. Cultivate sensibilities that attune your home to nature’s rhythm through intentional arrangements that echo the subtle poetry of time.
Shitsurai — arranging space for season and occasion.
MASTERCLASS
Learn the quiet art of bon-tate — tabletop tea ceremony. A refined ritual that brings presence to the everyday. Cultivate grace, precision, and intimacy through the deep beauty of attentive hospitality.
A modern yet timeless choreography of gestures.
Evening Gathering
We dine in a residential restaurant run from the chef’s own home, where the boundaries between kitchen and table gently dissolve. The evening unfolds slowly, shaped by the quiet intimacy of a meal shared among friends.
An evening that feels like a secret unfolds.
Meet your Hosts
Hanako
Prairie
Mai
resident potter
Principal Host
Culinary Host
DAY 4
CULINARY HERITAGE
Each dish reveals a stage in the tofu-making craft, transforming the humble bean into art. Deepen your palate and perspective as the quiet brilliance of Japan’s shokunin — artisans who devote their lives to mastery, is illuminated.
A rare meal awakening you to the unexpected wonders of tofu.
Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll practice nageire flower arranging flowers to showcase their natural lines with ease and spontaneity. Each arrangement feels fresh and alive, as though the flowers were still growing in the field.
Nageire-bana —
balance and grace in the art of flowers.
Farewell meal
We gather at the Salon for a final dinner, shared family-style among people who now feel like kin. The table feels like home — a relaxed evening of conversation, laughter, and food that brings the season and session to a gentle close.
Where the season sets the table, one last time.
DAY 5
Departure
Wake up to one last seaside sunrise. Today you leave with more than memories. Because the real souvenir isn’t something you pack — it’s the quiet shift within you that lingers, long after you’ve left.
Carry home new eyes, a new rhythm, and a new way of meeting life.
PLANNING YOUR STAY
Salon sessions run Monday through Friday. Plan to arrive in Karatsu between 3–5pm on the Monday your session begins. We’ll open our time together with a welcome dinner that evening.
Guests arrange their own travel to and from Karatsu. Fly into Fukuoka Airport or take the Shinkansen bullet train to Hakata Station. I’ll be happy to offer personal advice on the best route to Fukuoka for you.
Karatsu is an 80-minute train ride from Fukuoka. Upon booking, you’ll receive a detailed arrival guide with instructions for reaching Karatsu and checking into your seaside hotel.
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YOUR COMMITMENT
Salon sessions are $3,550 USD per person. Reserve your place with a deposit of $1,800, with the balance due 60 days before your session begins. While deposits cannot be refunded, with at least 60 days’ notice we can apply your deposit toward a future session.
YOUR STAY INCLUDES
Your salon includes four nights of quiet comfort in a private room at a 4-star oceanside luxury hotel, all meals and drinks thoughtfully prepared, curated session activities, and private chartered transportation during the salon. (Travel to and from Karatsu is not included.)
With just 7 guests per session, space is limited
by design — for a deeply personal experience.
Reserve your place by January 28, 2027
With just 7 guests per session, space is limited
by design — for a deeply personal experience.
Inquire for a seat at the table.
March 15-19
2027
Vernal Awakening
April 12-16
2027
Spring Bounty
April 26-30
2027
Tea Harvest
October 25-29
2027
New Rice
November 8-12
2027
Harvest Prelude
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