Ikigai Retreat in Kamakura Japan

Most people spend years searching for their purpose without ever finding it. Not because it does not exist. But because some transformations need more than words. They need presence. They need place. They need to be felt in the body, not just understood in the mind.

Kamakura is that place.

Nestled between ancient forested mountains and a breathtaking coastline, Kamakura is one of the most naturally beautiful and spiritually alive cities in Japan. Where mountain trails lead to centuries old Zen temples and the beach glows golden at sunset, the light softening over the water as the day quietly releases everything it carried. For over 800 years this sacred city has been the home of deep intention, ancient wisdom, and the art of truly knowing yourself. There is something about standing between the mountains and the sea at dusk that strips everything unnecessary away. And what remains is the truest version of you.

This is exactly the environment where your Ikigai reveals itself.

In 3 immersive days you will uncover your Ikigai through ancient Japanese rituals that engage your hands, your heart, and your soul all at once. The sea air, the mountain stillness, the temple silence, and the golden sunset over the water create a depth of transformation that stays with you long after you return home. You will carry your Ikigai back with you. Not as a concept. But as a living, unshakeable truth about who you are and what your life is truly for.

This retreat is held with just 2 to 4 guests. This is not a group retreat. This is an intimate, deeply personal experience where Charlize's full attention is on you throughout every session, every activity, and every transformative moment of your 3 days together.

What You Will Experience

Day 1 · Soul Writing With the sound of the sea nearby and mountain air surrounding you, guided by breathwork and Charlize's trauma informed coaching, you will write the truest words you have ever written. Release the pain, the grief, and everything that no longer belongs to you. Rewrite your story from a place of honesty and courage. Walk away lighter and clearer than you have felt in years.

Day 2 · Kintsugi In the Japanese art of Kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired with gold. The cracks are not hidden. They are celebrated as the most beautiful part. Seated in a tranquil space with mountain views all around, through this deeply moving hands on experience you will feel at the deepest level that your broken places are not your weakness. They are exactly where your Ikigai shines brightest.

Day 3 · Kimono Walk Dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono, carrying your handmade Kintsugi piece and your newly written Ikigai manifesto, you will walk through Kamakura's ancient temples and sacred bamboo forests as the sun sets over the water behind you. This is your ceremony. Your coronation. A moment of beauty, dignity, and pure transformation you will carry for the rest of your life.

What You Will Leave With

• Your personal Ikigai fully uncovered and mapped

• A deep and lasting understanding of who you truly are

• Emotional healing and genuine release from your past

• Your handmade Kintsugi piece as a permanent symbol of your transformation

• Your written Ikigai manifesto as a compass for every decision ahead

• The deep inner confidence to begin your next chapter without looking back

What is Included

• 3 days of immersive Ikigai coaching with Charlize

• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Kamakura

• All retreat activities including Soul Writing, Kintsugi and Kimono Walk

• All materials and tools for every session

• Ultra intimate group of just 2 to 4 guests ensuring Charlize's complete personal attention throughout

Investment · $1,599

This retreat runs once a month with very limited availability. Spots fill quickly and are reserved on a first come first served basis.