
2020/5/11
Glamping, a new form of camping, is gaining popularity, and the latest trend is "winter glamping."
Even people who think camping in winter is a high hurdle may want to try glamping, which offers cold weather equipment, warm winter food, hot spring facilities, and more.
This time, we will focus on "winter glamping," which is gaining a lot of attention, and explain what kind of fun and benefits winter glamping has. However, we will introduce selected glamping facilities where you can easily enjoy a high-quality outdoor experience.
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While camping has the great pleasure of being one with nature and experiencing the comfort of being one with nature, ``winter camping'' in the harsh cold of winter comes with its share of inconvenience, inconvenience, and hardship.In particular, winter camping can be quite difficult for those with no outdoor experience or beginners, and even if they are interested, the truth is that it is difficult to put it into practice.
For such people, we recommend the popular ``winter glamping,'' which offers a luxurious leisure style that makes winter outdoors more comfortable.The facility is fully equipped to protect against the cold, and no special preparations are required.Winter glamping is full of nature experiences and attractions that can only be enjoyed in winter, and some even say, ``Winter glamping is more fun than summer!''
Unlike winter camping, where you bring a tent and a bulky winter sleeping bag and sleep in a lot of clothes, in the case of winter glamping, you can stay warm indoors even in light clothes thanks to the heating equipment installed at the facility. can do.Another great feature is that you don't need to carry extra luggage as beds and loungewear are provided.In addition, there are bonfires, campfires, and wood-burning stoves so you can stay warm outdoors, windproof sheets have been placed in the BBQ area, and a kotatsu (kotatsu) has been set up on the terrace to help keep you warm from the cold. There seem to be many facilities that are doing this well.
Therefore, even in winter, glamping requires only the same amount of clothes and personal items as you would if you were staying at a hotel.Just because you're winter glamping doesn't mean you have to bring special luggage or tools.
Glamping does not have any of the problems that often occur when camping, such as ``no toilet or bath facilities'' or ``even if there are facilities, they are difficult to use and not clean.''Many facilities are equipped with bathrooms, making them extremely hygienic and clean.There is nothing more rewarding, especially for female guests, as there is no need to crawl under the covers with a cold body.
You don't have to take a shower while shivering in the cold, or suffer without a bath, and many glamping facilities have amenities comparable to luxury hotels, so your stay will be more satisfying than you imagined.If you stay at a glamping facility with the intention of going camping, many people may be surprised at how well-equipped the facilities are.
Insects are a common problem when camping in the summer.Battling insects is a must when going outdoors in the summer.For people who hate insects, sleeping in an environment with lots of insects right next to them is nothing short of terrifying.
On the other hand, if you go glamping in the winter, you don't have to worry about insects at all.Winter glamping also has the advantage of being more comfortable than summer.
What are some ways to enjoy glamping in winter?Here, we will introduce five experiences and fun things you can only do during winter glamping.
The coldness of winter will disappear in an instant when you enjoy the warm cuisine that only winter can offer in this perfect location.Typical winter glamping dishes include wood-fired glamping dishes made using a wood-burning stove, stewed dishes using a Dutch oven, hot pot dishes made with ingredients that are in season in winter, and melting hot cheese fondue. there is.
If you're going to enjoy winter glamping, you'll want to choose a facility that offers winter-only dinners.Depending on the facility, the dining area may be outdoors or indoors, but even if it is outdoors, there is a kotatsu or a wood stove, so you don't have to worry about it because it is designed to keep you from feeling the cold. .
If you want to enjoy winter glamping to the fullest, we recommend choosing a facility with a hot spring or open-air bath that will warm you from the core of your body.
We have glamping facilities with large public baths that you can use whenever you want during your stay, cottage and villa type glamping facilities with private hot springs and open-air baths in the rooms, and private baths that can be used by families and couples. There are glamping facilities, etc.After playing around a lot, take a relaxing soak in the hot springs to warm your body and soul.
The air is clean in winter, so the starry sky looks especially beautiful.If you've come all the way to enjoy nature, why not take a look at the breathtakingly beautiful winter sky?At a glamping facility blessed with a natural environment, you can see the starry sky all year round, but the beauty of the winter starry sky in the clear air is exceptional.
When choosing where to stay for winter glamping, it might be a good idea to choose a facility that focuses on stargazing activities.
Some glamping facilities take advantage of their geographical location and offer activities that can only be experienced during that season.
If you live in an area with a lot of snow, there are places where you can enjoy winter sports using snowmobiles, snowshoes, and fat bikes, play in the snow, and experience snow crawling.Recommended for active people and families with children.
Many winter glamping facilities have bonfires and wood stoves.For those looking for a relaxing time in nature, why not enjoy roasted marshmallows, s'mores, mulled wine, and hot cocoa while warming yourself by a bonfire?
Bonfires have a healing effect, and just watching a swaying fire calms your mind.While listening to the crackling sound of firewood, you can forget about work and daily life and stare blankly at the flames... you can spend such a luxurious time only in winter glamping.
For those who place particular emphasis on activities, we recommend choosing a glamping facility where you can experience activities unique to winter glamping.
At Fujino Kira Fuji Gotemba, you can experience a somewhat unusual hot air balloon free flight activity for a limited time from late November to early March.You can experience it from the point where you launch a hot air balloon, and you can see Mt. Fuji from above.Some people choose this glamping facility just for this moving experience.We also recommend using it for anniversaries, as you can have the magnificent scenery all to yourself.
If you want to enjoy winter glamping, we recommend a glamping facility that is equipped with facilities to keep you from feeling the cold, such as bonfires, campfires, and wood stoves.
Grandome Kyoto Amanohashidate has all the amenities you would expect from winter glamping, such as a wood stove and campfire.The campfire in the central square is lit every day from 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM, and a kitchen truck will also be on hand to serve roasted marshmallows, hot drinks, and food.A wood stove is installed in the BBQ space at each site, and you can enjoy wood stove cooking only in the fall and winter.In addition, the administration building has an open-air natural hot spring bath that can be reserved for private use, where families and couples can spend some time together without soaking in the water.
If you're going glamping in the winter, choose a facility where you can enjoy warm dishes unique to the cold winter.One of the charms of glamping is that you can enjoy dishes made with rare ingredients from regions that you don't usually have the opportunity to eat.
Crystal Villa Shirahama, a stylish accommodation that is popular for its luxurious and modern interior, is a villa-type glamping facility with facilities such as an outdoor private pool, Jacuzzi, and a large open-air bath.For a limited time from November to the end of March, four types of hotpot dishes will be available here, including Wakayama's specialty, Kueh Nabe.You can enjoy rare kueh that you don't usually get a chance to taste in a private space where no one will disturb you.
A glamping facility with hot springs that is popular for winter glamping.After playing outdoors, take a relaxing soak in the hot springs to warm yourself to the core.
People tend to think that the cold is hard when going outdoors in winter, but if you go glamping, you are fully prepared for the cold.Winter glamping has a lot of fun and charm that is different from summer outdoors.Below we have summarized the benefits and ways to enjoy winter glamping.
・``Winter glamping'' is attracting attention because it offers a luxurious leisure style that makes winter outdoors more comfortable.
・The winter glamping facility is equipped with various cold weather equipment such as wood stoves and kotatsu, so you can spend a comfortable time even in winter.
・If you want to enjoy winter glamping, there are facilities that offer winter sports, nature experiences, activities such as bonfires and campfires, facilities where you can enjoy wood-burning stove cooking and hot pot dishes that can only be enjoyed in winter, and facilities with hot springs and open-air baths. It is good to choose.
*This column was created based on information as of May 2020, 5.
Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility.
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