Fasting Hotel Uminomori

I loved how quiet and peaceful the hotel was, and my room became a relaxing spot between the scheduled mealtimes. The location is great, so close to the Jogasaki clifftops. This was my first fast, and Yoshida-san supported me through all three days. The moringa smoothies and juices were delicious, and everything was provided for a great stay. Thank you for your hospitality, Yoshida-san.

The rooms were simple, clean, and lovely, with a desk where I could read or work. I was traveling light, so having laundry facilities was a big help. I also enjoyed walking around the volcanic landscape nearby. I stayed two nights for my first fast, and the owner and staff welcomed me with warm smiles. The moringa juice and morning moringa latte tasted surprisingly good alongside the hunger, though that’s just my personal opinion. Fasting itself wasn’t hard, but visiting town and tourist spots meant facing lots of tempting food, which was a bit of a struggle, lol. The hot spring in the large shared bath wasn’t too intense and seemed gentle on the body. It was cold out, so I soaked several times. Sadly, I didn’t get to spend time with Nagi-chan, the mascot dog. Next time I hope we can be friends and go for walks. Personally, I think fasting improved my skin, and my wrinkles seem less noticeable. But when I get back to normal life, I binge and fall into my old habits again... I love Izu and would stay again if I can make time.

I’ve fasted at about four places, and this was my favorite. I’d come back if I fast again. After the third night, my sense of taste felt extremely sharp. Being moved by the nature around me also made me feel like all five senses were getting keener. I fasted for six nights and seven days. The owner and staff were warm and funny throughout, and I’m grateful for such an enjoyable stay. If I had enough time, I’d stay around ten days. Having moringa juice morning, noon, and night meant I didn’t feel especially hungry, and I didn’t get sick. The clean facility and lovely rooms made it easy to relax, read, study, or work. I tried the sauna on day five, even though I’ve never been drawn to saunas because I dislike cold baths. I definitely recommend it, especially if you booked the plan that includes one free sauna visit. You can also enjoy the hot springs every day without using the sauna. There isn’t much tourism nearby, but there’s enough room for a short stroll while fasting. The resort feels fresh and forested, and the ocean view from the suspension bridge was beautiful. Nagi, the mascot dog, is smart but doesn’t like walking in hot weather. I took him out when he wanted exercise, but after about five minutes he stopped, and I had a hard time getting him back, lol.

We lost 1 kg over three days and two nights. I’m still far from my goal of losing 9 kg, but it felt good to see the number go down after such a long time. The moringa apple juice was surprisingly filling, so the fast wasn’t too hard. I’d like to stay longer next time. The room was clean, and the hot springs and low-temperature sauna were very pleasant. The owners and their wife were friendly and kind, and the other staff were helpful too. Outside meal times we were free to do as we liked, so we asked about local sights and went for a short walk. It rained all three days. On our last morning, we got to walk Nagi, the inn’s mascot dog. She was even bigger and cuter than in the website photos. Guests can take her for morning or evening walks if they want. The moringa juice mixed with apple juice is mild and easy to drink. I don’t mind the smell or taste of green juice, so I also found the straight moringa drink easy to have. The brown rice paste we had as recovery food on the final morning was fragrant and delicious. It’s apparently made by roasting the brown rice, cooking and cooling it, then boiling, blending, and straining it. The straining makes it smooth and easy to eat. Thanks for taking care of us!