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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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 The Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve is beautiful for solo hiking and forest bathing. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forest bathing was in 1990

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“Forest bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest%20bathing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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