This summer's trip is decided by "glamping"!Introducing the differences between hotels and inns

• BeginnerFeatures

• 2022/6/6

Is glamping an accommodation facility?camp site?

Glamping is glamorous camping.We provide a comfortable and luxurious environment and services that are not only gorgeous but also feel natural.Glamping originated overseas, but in recent years it has become a big boom in Japan along with camping.
Although glamping provides a room, many people think of it as camping-like facilities because you can enjoy the outdoors to the fullest.In fact, glamping is the same type of accommodation as hotels and inns. It falls under the category of inn business because it is a form of business in which people set up facilities, receive accommodation fees, and let people stay there.
On the other hand, when camping, the user is responsible for setting up and taking down the tent, whether rented or brought by the user.Therefore, the facility does not have accommodation facilities, and camping is not covered by the hotel business.Glamping rooms are tents, villas, cottages, trailers, etc., but they are not set up by users, but are set up in advance as accommodation facilities.Therefore, glamping is also subject to the same inn business as hotels and inns.

Common points between glamping and hotels/ryokans

Did you understand that glamping is a service that is covered by the inn industry, where both hotels and inns provide accommodation, environment, and equipment?Next, I will explain the similarities between glamping and regular hotels and inns.

Air conditioning, heating, bedding, amenities, etc. are provided.

Both glamping, hotels and inns have rooms for guests.Therefore, with glamping, guests do not have to set up and take down their tents as they do with camping.Just like hotels and inns, the rooms at glamping facilities have not only air conditioning equipment, but also furniture and home appliances such as beds, sofas, lighting equipment, and refrigerators.
Just like hotels and inns, many glamping facilities provide amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body soap, towels, loungewear, and women's skin care items.

There are both meal plans and overnight plans available.

While camping requires you to prepare your own meals, glamping, hotels, and inns offer meal plans.Meals at hotels and inns come in a variety of formats, including buffets, buffets, course meals, and meals served in your room at the cafeteria or restaurant attached to the facility.In glamping, dinners and breakfasts that incorporate elements of camping, such as BBQ using local ingredients, are often provided with an outdoor feel.
Another feature of glamping is that, unlike hotels and inns, there are no-meals meals available.Most glamping plans allow you to bring your own food and have a BBQ using the equipment provided at the facility.

You can stay in a private space

When camping, you may set up your own tent at a tent site and spend the night there, or in some cases, you may even do auto camping (sleeping in your car).Campgrounds are characterized by many spaces that are shared with an unspecified number of people, such as toilets, kitchens, and fire pits for campfires.
Glamping, on the other hand, usually has a stand-alone tent or dome, and a dedicated dining space within the plot.Some facilities have their own toilets and baths, so you can maintain your privacy even in the midst of nature.

It has a bathhouse, hot springs, toilets, etc.

Many campgrounds do not have baths, so many people may give up on taking a bath while camping.The toilets and showers may be located far from the tent site, which can be inconvenient.
However, glamping facilities have baths and toilets just like hotels and inns.Depending on the facility, each section may have separate bathrooms and toilets.Glamping allows you to spend time outdoors in a hygienic and comfortable environment like a hotel or inn.

full-time staff

Just like hotels and inns, glamping facilities are staffed full-time.In addition to handling check-in and check-out procedures, you can also consult with us at any time if you have any problems or requests.When enjoying outdoor activities, you will be happy to know that the staff who are knowledgeable about the outdoors will provide you with full support.Even camping beginners, women-only groups, small children, and the elderly can enjoy outdoor activities with peace of mind.

Difference between glamping and hotels/inns

Glamping allows you to stay in a comfortable environment and meals are provided, so many people may feel that it is the same as staying in a hotel or inn.However, it is also true that glamping has many different charms than hotels and inns.We will explain how glamping is different from general hotels and inns.

The rooms you can stay in have a great outdoor feel!

Most of the guest rooms at hotels and inns have a Western-style room + bed, or a Japanese-style room + futon.Glamping, on the other hand, has a wide variety of room types that allow you to fully enjoy the outdoors, depending on the facility.In addition to standard dome tents, glamping facility rooms also include highly livable villas (cottages) with a resort atmosphere, and trailers that offer an extraordinary experience.

・Tent type
There are bell tents with a camping-like outdoor feel, all-weather dome tents suitable for accommodating large groups, elegant and luxurious safari tents, and cocoon tents with an impressive cocoon-shaped form. There are things.Some tents are partially transparent, so you can enjoy the view of nature!

・Villa type
Unlike cottages and lodges located at campgrounds, villas are private lodging facilities that are equipped with the necessary facilities for living, such as showers, toilets, and kitchens.Some villas have courtyards, in-room hot springs, and private pools.You can enjoy a comfortable and rich feeling whether you are glamping with your family or traveling with a group.

・Trailer type
Also called a trailer house, it is the living part of a camper.There is no driver's seat, and it consists only of the kitchen and sleeping area.Recommended for those who want to enjoy glamping with an American atmosphere.

Close to the outdoor field!

Glamping is characterized by the fact that the distance between the room you stay in and the outdoor field is closer than in a resort hotel.The glamping facility itself is located in an outdoor field, so you can enjoy nature as soon as you open the door to your room.Facing mountains, the sea, and rivers, there are also facilities where you can quickly go.
Glamping's appeal is that it doesn't take much time to travel from the place you're staying to the outdoor field, so you can easily enjoy many outdoor experiences in a limited amount of time.

There are plenty of activities available

Some hotels and inns offer hands-on activities such as crafts and nature observation, but glamping offers a wide variety of activities that take advantage of the facility's location.For example, you can experience chopping wood, making a bonfire, harvesting, outdoor cooking, and marine activities such as fishing, kayaking, and SUP.We offer activities that you can enjoy outdoors and in nature to your heart's content.

There are plenty of rooms and facilities where you can spend time with your dog.

Recently, the number of hotels and inns that allow pets has increased, but when it comes to glamping, some facilities are designed to allow you to spend more time with your dog.Some facilities do not allow guests to stay unless they are accompanied by pets, and some facilities have designated areas for pets.
There is a dog run attached to the property, and there are amenities such as meals, toilets, and cages, so both owners and dogs can enjoy a comfortable environment.Glamping is also an option when you want to let your dog play in the great outdoors, or when you want to spend some private and comfortable time with your dog.

You can't enjoy it at hotels or inns!How to enjoy summer glamping

Glamping is also attractive because it allows you to experience many extraordinary experiences that cannot be enjoyed at hotels or inns.We will explain how to enjoy glamping in the summer.

Enjoy glamping BBQ while avoiding the heat and insects!

When it comes to glamping meals, we think of glamping BBQ, which uses local specialties and fresh ingredients.Outdoor BBQs in summer have some disadvantages, such as the heat, insects, and having to cancel depending on the weather, but with glamping, you can enjoy BBQs in a comfortable environment even in summer.
There is no need to carry around or set up a stove, etc., or start a fire, which is necessary for BBQ.There is a covered dining space available even in rainy weather, so you can enjoy BBQ regardless of the weather.

Campfires and fireworks at night

Campfires and fireworks, which are the real pleasure of being outdoors, are also something we want to enjoy in the summer.If you go glamping, where the fields are close to your accommodation, we also recommend enjoying campfires and fireworks.Some facilities have fire pits where you can enjoy individual campfires, and some glamping facilities sell hand-held fireworks.

Toast your favorite drink under the summer night sky!

Summer is the season when beer and other cold drinks become delicious.Some glamping facilities have inclusive bars where you can drink as much as you like, or have bar time.We also recommend drinking your favorite drink under the summer night sky or enjoying it with a campfire!

Enjoy summer activities to the fullest

In addition to swimming in the sea, playing in the river, collecting insects, and observing living things, there are also glamping facilities that offer programs that allow you to experience marine activities unique to summer, such as kayaking, SUP, and banana boating.The appeal of glamping is that you can enjoy many nature experiences that are unique to summer, such as mountain stream fishing, mountain climbing, harvesting summer vegetables, and cooking with the harvested vegetables.

Refresh yourself in nature with saunas, yoga, hot springs, etc.

Some glamping facilities have facilities such as saunas, jacuzzis, and hot springs, and some even offer yoga programs.It is also recommended when you want to have a refreshing experience or refresh yourself in the summer nature.

Summary

Glamping allows you to fully enjoy the fun of camping in a comfortable environment similar to a hotel or inn.Below we have summarized the similarities and differences between glamping and hotels/ryokans.
・Glamping is a comfortable and gorgeous camping experience.In Japan, glamping facilities are treated as accommodation facilities like hotels and inns, and are subject to the Inns Act.
・In glamping, you stay in a room that is fully equipped with air conditioning, heating, and amenities like a hotel or inn.
- Just like hotels and inns, glamping offers meal plans and overnight plans, where you can enjoy meals such as glamping BBQ using plenty of local specialties and ingredients.
・Glamping rooms are not Western or Japanese-style rooms like those found in hotels and inns, but are unique and have an outdoor feel, such as tents, villas, and trailers.
・Glamping facilities are often located in or near outdoor fields, and there are many activities you can experience.
- Glamping offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors in a comfortable environment, unlike hotels and inns.

*This column was created based on information as of July 2022, 5.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility.