Reset and Reconnect at the Ikigai Wellness Retreat at the Japanese Friendship Garden
If you’ve been craving a full reset that feels intentional, this one’s worth clearing your calendar for. The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is coming to the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, offering an immersive afternoon rooted in restoration, reflection, and meaningful connection.
Inspired by the Japanese concept of ikigai, or one’s reason for being, this thoughtfully curated experience brings together movement, healing, creativity, and community in a serene setting.
A Wellness Day, Your Way
The retreat is designed to be fully immersive and flexible. Explore at your own pace, drop into classes that call to you, and shape the day around what your mind and body need most.
All ticket levels include access to group fitness classes and wellness workshops, the refreshment lounge, and a curated wellness goodie bag.
Expect experiences like:
- Yoga
- Guided meditation
- Drum circle and group energy work
- Self-defense class
- Group healing circles and journaling
- Plant and kokedama making
- Live DJ sets
- Reiki energy healing
- Ayurveda consultations
- Aura readings and soul compass readings
- Ear acupuncture
- Beginner hustle dance class
- Herbal guidance and pulse readings
Elevate the Experience
For those wanting something deeper, the Enlightenment Pass includes everything in general admission, plus a VIP wellness goodie bag and one appointment-based healing service.
Choose from:
- Acupuncture
- Cupping
- Facial
- Craniosacral therapy
- Detox organ massage
These personalized sessions are scheduled after ticket purchase and offered on a first-come, first-served basis
Each modality is rooted in restorative care, from traditional acupuncture and cupping to deeply relaxing craniosacral therapy and detox organ massage designed to support the body’s natural rhythms
Community at the Center
The retreat proudly collaborates with San Diego-based studios and small businesses committed to community care
It’s not just about individual wellness. It’s about shared presence, connection, and stepping into a space where creativity and care coexist.
If you’ve been meaning to unplug, try something new, or reconnect with what grounds you, this is a beautiful setting to do exactly that.
See you there!
We’ll be soaking up the garden views, trying something new, and leaning fully into a restorative evening.
📆 Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 4 PM – 9 PM
📍 2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego
🎟️ Get tickets here
ℹ️ Visit their website here for more updates
See you there, San Diego!
