VERNAL

AWAKENING

Taste the awakening.

MARCH 15—19, 2027

Five days immersed in the wild flavors, living traditions, and seasonal beauty of countryside Karatsu, Japan. Forage, cook, create, and savor spring as it unfolds.

Crafting the tools of a beautiful life.

In a hands-on masterclass, silvergrass, dried by winter winds, is transformed into field brooms. Simple. Elegant. Nature’s fibers woven into simple tools infused with grace and intention — reminders that beauty belongs in daily life.

Wild, local, lyrical, and alive — a feast that roots you in place and time.

Shoots push through soil. Seaweed clings to rock. Renewal is everywhere. Hillsides for horsetail, streams for watercress, shores for seaweed — we gather wild flavors in their fleeting season.

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

FORAGE & COOK

We’ll begin with gathering tsukushi — an ephemeral flavor of early spring. Back in the Mirukashi kitchen, we’ll explore a few Japanese culinary foundations and craft a lunch that captures the season’s essence — vivid, tender, and alive on the plate.

Fleeting ancient shoots that signal the first breath of spring.

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

MASTERCLASS

Overwintered, dried, and strong, in our hands, a weed becomes a handcrafted tool for daily use — a reminder that Japanese beauty resides not only in cuisine, but in the quiet elegance of everyday objects.

Stroll Mirukashi’s country lanes to gather tall stalks of silvergrass.

MASTERCLASS

In an intimate hands-on masterclass, natural materials artisan Yuki-san will guide you through the art of broom-making. Weave silvergrass from the fields into a tool of beauty and an object of intentional living.

Craft handwoven brooms — infused with the spirit of the season.

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.

wildcraft

In a special hands-on workshop you’ll explore the ancient art of incense-making. Using foraged botanicals, roots, and resins, you’ll grind, shape, and craft your own original incense.

Wild scent — the fragrance of the land and the power of ritual.

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

Schedule & Arrival

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.

How to get here

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.

Travel Details

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.

“We visited the ancient temples of Kyoto and the busy streets of Tokyo, but it was in the salon’s kitchen, that I felt most connected to the deeply rooted culinary traditions of Japan.”

— Rebekah Peppler
Travel + Leisure Magazine

— Melissa W.

“Prairie thoughtfully introduces Japanese culture in a way that can't be experienced on your own.”

— Gayle O.

“An experience of a lifetime. Prairie gave of herself and her unique life so completely it continues to amaze me.”

Questions? Read our FAQs or get in touch

When You Say Yes

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 14, 2027

Reserve your Seat