A city-based retreat hosted by Linnas Kanazawa. Through the program, participants immerse themselves in the rhythm of the city while resetting both mind and body.Expect comfortable workspaces, engaging local activities, and encounters with like-minded people.
For this special edition, we’re collaborating with the dialogue company DANRO Inc. to create a program that explores your own sense of being an “Artist of Life” — through stillness and thoughtful dialogue.
Program Overview
Title: Urban Retreat -Artist of Life- by LINNAS × DANRO
Duration: 7 nights, 8 days (December 1–7, checkout on the 8th)
*We have prepared a 2-night, 3-day weekend retreat plan, available for check-in on Friday, December 5th and check-out on Sunday, December 7th.
Language: English & Japanese (for both domestic and international nomads)
Venue: LINNAS Kanazawa
👉 Book Your Stay for a week(Dec 1-7)
👉 Book Your Stay for Weekends(Dec5-7)
👉 Join Online Community (Discord Group)
Concept
The program draws inspiration from the words of Daisetsu Suzuki, a Buddhist philosopher from Kanazawa known worldwide for introducing Zen thought to the West:
“We are all born as artists of life. Beyond literature and art, human life itself becomes a poem.Not only the poets who write with words — every gesture of ours can be poetry,and life itself can be something artistically beautiful.Life is like an ink painting — it must be drawn once and only once,without hesitation, without overthinking.”(From “Chichi” magazine, August 2020 issue, special feature on Daisetsu Suzuki)
Program Themes
Discovering and embodying inner beauty
Cultivating your own Artist of Life through experience and dialogue
Main Theme
Through experiences and dialogue in Kanazawa — a city where aesthetics and philosophy intertwine —participants will encounter expressions of beauty, awaken to their own sense of inner beauty and aesthetics,and ultimately bring that awareness back into their lives as a personal form of expression and way of being.
Schedule
December 1 - 8, 2025
A detailed daily schedule will be shared exclusively with participants via a private online community.
Day 1: Check-in and Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Calligraphy Art Workshop by Yuki Nakatani
Focusing on the "line," the foundation of calligraphy, we will begin with a lesson to learn the basics of line. After that, we will express "the self as it is now" in the form of an abstract painting. Because calligraphy allows you to express your true self through the brush, we hope that this will be an opportunity for you to take a new look at yourself.
Day 3: Meditation Workshop and Matcha-fullness Workshop
Meditation Workshop by Mana Tokita
This is brain and heart training that calms the mind and focuses attention on one's inner self in the present moment. While "mindfulness" refers to a state in which one sharpens the five senses and focuses on what is happening outside of oneself in the present moment, "meditation" is a method of shutting down the senses and focusing on one's inner self.
Even experienced yogis find it extremely difficult to suddenly close their eyes and enter a meditative state. In this lesson, we will first use breathing techniques and stretching to align the vibrations of the space and the body, and then meditate by carefully focusing on breathing. This will gently loosen up the brains of those who are busy every day and have to focus on many things at once.
Matcha-fullness Workshop by Yuki Okamoto
For those who travel and work , constantly on the move and immersed in a torrent of information,
time to reset the mind and hone one's sensibilities is an important activity that helps restore creativity and flexibility. "Tea Battle" dates back to the Kamakura period, a traditional tasting game in which participants compare multiple matcha teas and sense the differences between them. It is said to be the precursor to the tea ceremony.
What's important here isn't the "correct answer," but rather the opportunity to reflect on one's inner self with each bowl.
By focusing on the aroma, taste, and color, the mind is naturally led into a meditative state.
Day 4: Omamori Drawing
Kayo Nomura will create an improvised palm-sized piece of art that will become your "lucky charm" through dialogue. This retreat will focus on and explore the inner beauty within yourself. (Approximately 15 minutes / Artwork size: 55mm x 91mm)
Day 5: Art & Dialog
Day 6: Integration Session
Day 7: Farewell Dinner
Application Guidelines
This program is open to:
Founders of business, digital nomads and remote workers
Individuals interested in art and philosophical exploration
Those who wish to experience the culture and aesthetics of Kanazawa
Number of Participants
Limited to 10 participants (first come, first served)
Participation Fee (7Nights 8 Days)
For single occupancy:
Double Room (shared bathroom): ¥64,365
Double Room (private shower & toilet): ¥72,366
For double occupancy:
Double Room (private shower & toilet): ¥109,844 (for 2 people)
Triple Room (used as twin room, private shower & toilet): ¥109,844 (for 2 people)
Included in the Package
7 nights of accommodation
Welcome Dinner (December 1)
Calligraphy Art Workshop – Express “your present self” through brush and ink
Matcha-fulness Workshop – Awaken your senses and rediscover the richness before you
Meditation Workshop – Center your awareness inward
Omamori Drawing Session
Art & Dialogue at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art – Encounter diverse forms of beauty
Integration Sessions 1 & 2
Daily meditation and art reflection sessions
Farewell Dinner (December 7)
All sessions are led by professional facilitators and include access to our online community.
Not included:
Transportation to and from Kanazawa
Bicycle rental during the stay
Paid regular events hosted at LINNAS Kanazawa
Fees for optional local activities or external events in the city
Early Bird Offer
Participants who register for 1 week program by Sunday, November 16 will receive:
An original #wakami washi notebook, crafted from traditional Japanese paper by Ishikawa Paper Co.
A collaborative in-house wear set (top & bottom) by nestwell × LINNAS for use during the retreat.
#wakami Washi Notebook
Made from premium Torinoko washi paper, reproduced by the historic Hokuriku-based paper manufacturer Ishikawa Paper Co. Known for its elegant sheen, color stability, and longevity, this notebook is perfect for journaling during the Calligraphy Workshop or for your nightly art reflections.Each participant will receive one notebook as a keepsake to take home — a tangible reminder of this special week.
nestwell × LINNAS In-house Wear
nestwell is a lifestyle brand inspired by the idea that “life becomes richer for each individual who wears it.”The brand name combines nest (a comfortable home) and well (to live better), resonating deeply with LINNAS ’s own concept of Hygge.This exclusive loungewear set, created in collaboration with nestwell, enhances your comfort during meditation sessions and quiet time in your room.(In-house wear is for rental use only and cannot be taken home.)
How to Apply
Book your stay and the program from the link below
Host Team: Linnas Kanazawa
Community Hotel in the heart of Kanazawa with co-working lounge, restaurant, shared kitchen and private sauna.
Team Linnas is an international team, fluent in both English and Japanese.
Co-host: DANRO Inc.
A “dialogue company” that explores the wholeness of people, nature, and society under the slogan“Dialogue in everyday life, dialogue as culture.”DANRO creates spaces that foster mutual connection and circulation, developing dialogue-based programs and initiatives. In 2025, DANRO will launch a new multi-purpose community in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture —“Dialogue, the Senses, and the Garden. Official Website: https://danro-dialogue.com/
FAQ
If you would like to ask the team directly, join our discord community and text through the following link:
Q: Can I join the program without staying at the hotel?
A: Basically no. The program is available only as a combined package including accommodation and program participation.
But if you have some irregular situation and still want to join us, please contact us first!
Q: Can I participate for fewer than 7 nights?
A: In principle, no. The program is designed as a week-long journey of reflection and dialogue, and we recommend staying for the full duration.
Q: What if I’d like to stay longer than 7 nights?
A: You may book additional nights separately under another plan (e.g., “Extended Stay Plan” for Dec 8–10).
Q: Can I start my stay on a date other than December 1?
A: Yes. To provide some flexibility, you may choose to begin your stay on Nov 30, Dec 1, or Dec 2.However, we highly recommend starting on December 1 to fully experience all program sessions.All plans include up to 7 nights of accommodation.