About
River Wellness Culture · Niyodogawa, Kochi
Not a tourist spot.
A return to yourself.
The Niyodo River runs clearer than anywhere in Japan — a blue so pure it has no name in ordinary language. We built NIYODO BLUE PARK on its banks not to frame it as a destination, but to use it as a medium for transformation. Immerse in the river. Breathe the sauna steam. Paddle the current at dawn. This is river wellness — a practice, not an attraction.
The River Chose Us
NIYODO BLUE PARK began as a vision on a 10,000㎡
former material yard beside the Niyodo River in Kochi
Prefecture. We saw what others missed — direct
riverbank access, 30 parking spaces, and water so clear
you can read the riverbed from a paddleboard.
We are building toward Earthbag architecture, private
retreat lodges, and international programming — a
destination defined by clarity of water, mind,
and intention.
THE NIYODO BLUE PARK WAY
Water first.
We design every experience around the river, not around convenience.
No shortcuts.
We never compromise the quality of an experience to increase volume.
Open to the world.
No nationality, age, or experience required. The river welcomes everyone.
WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
Earthbag Sauna & Retreat Lodge
A permanent natural structure built by hand
from the earth itself. Opening 2026.
International Wellness Programming
Guided river wellness retreats for global guests.
Launching 2027.
Multi-language Experience Guides
Japanese · English · and beyond.
Rolling out from 2026.
Special Thanks
Kataoka Sangyo Yugen Kaisha
ONE LLC
Sumizumi LLC
Soup Curry Trance