Sakura
Season
A Festival of flowers
March 23-27, 2026
Cherry blossoms unfurl and we gaze up at pink petals against a blue sky.
In this flower viewing season of hanami, tai sea bream is at its peak — delicate and celebratory. The tender kinome leaves of sansho trees have begun to bud, their fragrance unmistakable. We’ll gather these spring treasures, craft a vibrant picnic, and dine beneath a canopy of blossoms before wandering the grounds of an ancient feudal fortress.
Sakura Season
Session Lookbook
Cherry trees bloom in full regalia, offering breathtaking views around every corner. It’s a season of collective joy — a celebration of beauty in its most fleeting form.
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We’ll begin the day foraging in the hills, gathering angelica shoots and bracken fern — the wild flavors of spring. Back in the kitchen, we’ll explore foundational elements of Japanese cuisine, like making dashi, as we prepare a bright, seasonal lunch.
Foraging & Cooking
day 1
day 2 Morning
We’ll visit a washi atelier to witness the transformation of kozo mulberry bark into luminous sheets of handmade paper. After touring the workshop, we’ll explore the light-filled showroom nestled in a lush valley — a space where tradition meets modern elegance.
Washi Paper
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 a talk on shitsurai — the thoughtful preparation of space that honors season and occasion — before a tea ceremony adapted for modern life. Our host’s hands move with grace, a quiet choreography that conjures a perfect bowl of matcha.
Back in the kitchen, we’ll craft delicate temarizushi. We’ll pick tender kinome leaves from the sansho trees and layer them with translucent slices of tai over orbs of vinegared rice — a bite-sized tribute to the season. Then we’ll set out to find the flowers.
Table Tea
Temarizushi
day 3 Afternoon
day 4 Morning
DAy 5
We’ll pack our feast and head out to dine under a soft canopy of blooming cherry trees. There will be sweets and bowls of matcha, whisked into froth and shared beneath a sky of petals. Afterward, you’ll return to your hotel to freshen up before our farewell dinner in Mirukashi.
Flower 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.
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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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