This retreat is designed for individuals who have achieved outward success, but feel internally misaligned, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves.
Founders, builders, operators, and leaders who want clarity, grounded purpose, and a quiet mind that can make powerful decisions again.
Outwardly, very little may look wrong. Internally, something essential feels off as if you drifted a few degrees away from yourself while building everything else.
This is not about adding more to your life. It is about removing what distorts your perception, so what is already true can become undeniable again.
Ikigai is not
the Western diagram
At IKIGAI Executive Retreat, ikigai is not a colorful Venn diagram of what you love, what you're good at, and what the world will pay for. It is a Japanese-rooted, subtractive process.
We remove ego, distortion, and noise so the true "I" can reawaken. When distortion drops, decisions become simple, direction becomes obvious, and effort stops fighting itself.
The transformation:
- • Rebuild clarity without internal noise
- • Experience a grounded identity not driven by distortion
- • Reconnect with purpose that comes from within, not expectation
- • Shift from constant momentum to intentional, calm direction
- • Recover the ability to feel meaning, intuition, and inner guidance
True leadership and deep purpose in life doesn't come from control.
It comes from alignment — from being so clear inside that every action outside finds its natural place.
A three-stage journey from noise
back to an undistorted self
Stage 1 — Preparation (1 month)
Purification of space and daily introspection to create internal emptiness. Removing external noise so the real self can surface.
Stage 2 — The Retreat
A curated journey from Tokyo → Nagano → Togakushi. Silence, nature, temple training, ritual-like moments, solitude walks, and deep reflection. A transition from the 'human world' to the 'sacred world'.
Stage 3 — Rebirth
Identity reconstruction. A shift in how time feels, how decisions are made, and how purpose is understood. Not mystical. Just real. A human being without distortion is extremely powerful.
This is not therapy, not coaching, and not a wellness retreat.
It is a Japanese-rooted, psychologically precise transformation protocol designed specifically for founders and high performers.
No entertainment. No spiritual theatrics. Only process, space, silence, and a structure that makes internal change inevitable.
Intentional Gatherings
Limited to five participants per retreat. Each journey is curated to bring leaders into a state of deliberate presence — a rhythm where clarity and creation meet again.
with one-month pre & post integration coaching
Japan
in mindfulness, movement, and leadership integration
Core Elements
Morning stillness sessions and guided contemplation
Seasonally crafted cuisine designed for balance and focus
Private reflection and writing spaces
Somatic movement and breath integration practices
Access to restorative natural hot springs
Personalized executive alignment coaching
Design Philosophy
Every element exists to quiet the noise without removing the intensity — to let leaders meet themselves again in clarity, not escape from their work.
This retreat is not about withdrawal, but reintegration.
This retreat is not for everyone
It's designed for leaders who sense that something deeper is calling — and who are ready to listen.
Who this is for:
- Founders & CEOs
- Operators and high-performance leaders
- Builders experiencing internal chaos or numbness
- Individuals who have solved everything except themselves
- People ready to confront their inner world honestly
- Those seeking clarity, grounding, and a deeper sense of direction
Then perhaps this is the space you've been seeking.
Request a
Private Discovery Call
Share a few reflections about your journey and what brings you to this moment. If there is clear alignment, we will reach out to schedule a discovery & qualification call.
Each request is reviewed with care. We'll reach out to explore alignment and, if it feels right on both sides, schedule a discovery call.
No commitment required — only honest reflection
Created by Sage Enright & Hokuto Akamine — bridging Japanese philosophy, psychological precision, and founder transformation work.