AUTUMN
BOUNTY II
FALL FOLIAGE AND FLAVORS
NOVEMBER 24-28, 2025
The maples are blazing, the air is crisp, and autumn flavors are in abundance.
Fall is a feast for all of the senses. In concert with the festival of colors, tai sea bream comes into season for a second time alongside yuzu citrus, persimmons, and mushrooms. This session's outing is a most special one. We’ll travel to the Ariake Sea and board a boat to see where and how Japan’s finest nori is grown.
AUTUMN Bounty
Session Lookbook
The momiji maples flame red and the eponymous red snapper is most delicious. Yuzu citrus ripen on the tree and root vegetables sweeten in the autumn chill.
Join Us
We'll spend the morning with a master soba maker. From mixing and rolling out the dough to cutting and cooking, we'll learn the finer points of making buckwheat noodles from scratch. Then we'll enjoy a delicious lunch celebrating an abundance of autumnal flavors.
Soba Masterclass
day 1
day 2 Morning
Japan's finest nori is grown an hour and a half away in the vast tidal flats of the Ariake Sea. We'll head out on the water to learn the finer points of growing and processing this special ocean delicacy. Back in Karatsu we'll enjoy a private dinner at an intimate countryside restaurant.
On the Water
DAy 3 Morning
Atelier Visit
Day 2 afternoon
come to mirukashi
Make your way to Karatsu, nestled in the northwest corner of Kyushu—just over an hour by train from Fukuoka’s airport or shinkansen station. We’ll gather at the Mirukashi Salon, perched on a quiet hilltop, and begin with a lively welcome dinner full of fresh, seasonal flavor.
Getting Here
The shape of our days
We’ll visit Hanako in her studio, where she’ll share her philosophy of form, function, and the quiet poetry of everyday objects. Watch as she brings vessels to life with her signature throwing techniques. Together, we’ll create a piece for you to bring home — a tactile memory of Mirukashi.
We'll enjoy lunch at a vinegar brewery renowned for preserving centuries old brewing traditions while also innovating products for a changing culinary landscape. We'll also tour the brewing facility. Back in Karatsu we'll enjoy a private dinner at an intimate countryside restaurant.
We'll gather in Mirukashi for a second cooking session and make a very special takikomi (mixed) rice with matsutake mushrooms. Along with a few sides and and some simple wagashi, Japanese confections, we'll be ready to lunch al fresco in the crisp autumnal air.
Vinegar Brewery
In the Kitchen
day 3 Afternoon
day 4 Morning
DAy 5
We''ll head out on a fall foliage foray and picnic among the momiji maple trees. After a plein air lunch, tea and sweets, you'll have a chance to freshen up at your hotel before we gather once more around the table to enjoy a few more fall flavors at our final farewell dinner in Mirukashi.
Foliage Viewing
Day 4 Afternoon
Carrying it Home
Wake up to one last seaside sunrise. Today you leave not just with memories, but with new eyes — a new rhythm, a new way of meeting life. Because the real souvenir isn’t something you pack — it’s the quiet shift within you that lingers, long after you’ve left.
Seaside Hotel
Where You'll Stay
Let the waves lull you to sleep each night in this 4-star oceanside sanctuary. Watch the sunrise from your room, stroll the shoreline beside a forest of ancient pines, or unwind in the onsen, sauna, or rooftop thermal pool. This is your place to rest, reflect, and feel restored.
When You Say Yes
Salon sessions are $3,550 USD per person. To reserve your place, a non-refundable deposit of $1,800 is required. The balance is due 60 days before your session begins.
The Details
Four nights of quiet comfort in a private room, all meals and drinks lovingly prepared, and transportation during the salon experience. (Travel to and from Karatsu is not included.)
What's included
Plans shift. If you need to reschedule, I understand. While deposits are non-refundable, with at least 60 days’ notice, I’ll gladly apply your deposit to a future salon session.
Life Happens
Small gatherings. Lasting impressions.
Join Us.
With just 7 seats per session, space is limited by design — for a deeply personal experience.
If this speaks to you, I invite you to reserve your place.
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