forest bathing
noun
: the act or practice of spending time in nature among trees and other wild greenery to improve one's physical and mental health
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Visitors can harvest tea leaves, learn traditional techniques, sample award‑winning teas, and deepen their understanding through workshops and forest bathing.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The forest is punctuated with native maples, cedars, and blue oaks, an ideal setting for forest bathing excursions.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The spa Restorative slowing down is centre stage at Aman Kyoto—with even a short stroll through the grounds feeling like an immersive dose of forest bathing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The forest is punctuated with native maples, cedars, and blue oaks, an ideal setting for forest bathing excursions.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The spa Restorative slowing down is centre stage at Aman Kyoto—with even a short stroll through the grounds feeling like an immersive dose of forest bathing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Forest bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest%20bathing. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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