November 2022, 7
Shiga prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan.Shiga Prefecture is home to Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa, and has many outdoor spots where you can get in touch with rich nature.However, when you want to go camping or BBQ, it can be difficult to gather all the outdoor equipment from scratch.Glamping allows you to go empty-handed without having to prepare anything and enjoy the authentic outdoors feeling.In Shiga Prefecture, which is close to major cities in the Kansai region such as Kyoto and Osaka, glamping facilities where you can easily experience the outdoors are opening one after another!This time, we will introduce the appeal of glamping that can be experienced in the Kansai and Shiga areas, as well as new glamping facilities in the Shiga area that will open in 2022.
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Shiga Prefecture is easily accessible from Osaka and Kyoto, and has many attractions such as the scenery of Lake Biwa and Shiga gourmet food.We will introduce you to the charms of Shiga Prefecture, which is packed with elements to enjoy glamping.
The Kosai area of Shiga Prefecture, which is blessed with rich nature, is about a 90-minute drive from Osaka and about 50 minutes from Kyoto, making it just the right distance for a drive.When you want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city, just take a short trip to Shiga and experience a luxurious and extraordinary experience.
Speaking of Shiga's charm, it's definitely Lake Biwa!Lake Biwa shows different expressions depending on the time of day.Enjoy Lake View Glamping any way you like, such as relaxing in a hammock while admiring the calm lake view, having a BBQ with the sun setting over Lake Biwa in the background, or soaking in a hot spring while admiring the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa. Masu.
Shiga Prefecture has a unique food culture that has developed due to the abundance of water resources such as Lake Biwa, and has a thriving fishing industry that captures lake fish such as biwa trout, honmoroko, and small sweetfish, as well as agriculture centered on rice cultivation. .Speaking of Shiga's specialty, it is Omi Beef, Japan's oldest brand of beef.It is loved as one of the best branded cows in Japan for its exquisite marbling.Another appeal of Shiga's ingredients is that they produce many rare, traditional vegetables whose seeds have been preserved for over a thousand years.
At Glamping BBQ, where you can enjoy ingredients produced in Shiga Prefecture, you can enjoy luxurious menus that can only be enjoyed in Shiga, such as Omi beef steak, lake fish skillet dishes, and dishes made with locally grown vegetables.
If you want to enjoy Shiga Glamping, we recommend water activities.Lake Biwa is freshwater, not seawater, so you can enjoy activities even if you get wet without feeling sticky or uncomfortable.
One of the most popular water activities is SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding), where you stand on a board and use a paddle to navigate the water.It doesn't require any difficult techniques, so even beginners can get used to it right away.In addition, depending on the facility, you can try kayaking, banana boating, and fishing, so let's try water activities unique to Lake Biwa.
When making travel plans, you may want to know what tourist facilities are nearby.There are many attractive sightseeing spots in Shiga Prefecture, so incorporating them into your travel plans along with glamping will make your trip even more fulfilling.
・Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple
Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei is the head temple of the Tendai sect with a history of 1200 years.It is one of the most popular tourist spots in Shiga Prefecture.Recognized for its long history and tradition, it has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There are driveways and cable cars in the mountains of Mt. Hiei, so you can easily visit.
・Biwako Valley
"Biwako Valley" is located on the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1,100m.The wood terrace offers a spectacular view of Lake Biwa, making it a popular spot for Instagram photos.
It is open as a summer resort with grassy lawns in the summer and as a ski resort in the winter, so you can enjoy it all year round.The spacious plateau is equipped with play equipment and a dog run, so families and pets alike can get active.
・ Shirahige Shrine
Shirahige Shrine is the oldest shrine in Omi with a beautiful large torii gate floating on Lake Biwa.Known as the god of longevity, it is visited by many worshipers every year.Another popular tour plan is to visit Shirahige Shrine on the lake while riding a SUP through the highly transparent waters of Lake Biwa.
・La Colina Omihachiman
Taneya is a confectionery manufacturer known for its Club Harrier Baumkuchen.The vast land surrounded by nature in Omihachiman is home to Tanaya Group shops, marches, cafes, farms, and more, where you can enjoy leisurely shopping and cafe time.
In the Shiga area, where outdoor activities are becoming increasingly popular, glamping facilities are popping up one after another!This time we will introduce three glamping facilities that will open in 2022.
AFUMI KITAKOMATSU is a glamping and cafe where you can enjoy nature in an open, lakeside location.The distance to Lake Biwa is about 10 steps!You can enjoy Lake Biwa to your heart's content by fishing for sweetfish from spring to early fall and swimming in the lake in summer.
You can choose from three types of room types: ``Standard,'' ``Pets allowed,'' and ``Type with open-air bath.'' and villas that make you feel like you're staying in a vacation home.
The glamping BBQ dinner is a menu where you can enjoy the gourmet food of Shiga Prefecture, including not only hearty steak meat, but also fresh local vegetables and the famous Tonchan-yaki from Takashima City, which is next to Otsu City.As an all-inclusive service that you can enjoy at no additional charge, you can use the FREE BAR only at night.You can drink as much alcohol and soft drinks as you want, so enjoy it according to your meal and mood.
There are also famous spots such as Biwako Valley and Shirahige Shrine within 30 minutes of the facility, so it is also a recommended place to stay when visiting Shiga for sightseeing.
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[Lakeside Resort & Cafe AFUMI KITAKOMATSU]
Address: 997-1 Kitakomatsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
TEL/077-535-9215
Business hours/Check in 15:00 Check out 11:00
Access/[Train] Free shuttle bus available from JR Kosei Line "Kitakomatsu Station" (*advance reservation required)
[Car] From Kyoto: Approximately 1 hour from Meishin Expressway "Kyoto Higashi IC"
・From the Osaka area: It is convenient to use the Meishin Expressway and the Biwako West Jukan Road/National Route 161.
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/afumi-kitakomatsu/
VILLA MAKINO is a premium dog resort that opened in the Kosai area of Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, and is limited to one group per day.The living room and terrace in the villa offer spectacular views of the lake.Inside the private garden, there is a large pool with a diameter of approximately 1 meters and approximately 1 square meters, as well as a dog run, so adults can relax and watch over their children and pets while they can play freely.
Each guest room has a semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy the natural hot spring whenever you like 24 hours a day.
The spring quality is a simple spring that is gentle on the body with a thin chemical component, so both small children and the elderly can bathe safely.You can also use the private sauna, so you can refresh your mind and body with the ``toto experience'' while looking out at Lake Biwa spreading out in front of you.
In the spacious living room where even a large number of people can relax, you can use the on-site chef service at the ``Delivery Ristorante.''You can enjoy Italian, French, Japanese, and creative cuisine prepared by professional chefs.
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[Premium Dog Resort VILLA MAKINO]
Address: 1884-7 Shiranai, Makinocho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
Business hours/Check in 15:00 Check out 11:00
Access/[Car] 90 minutes from Osaka city: via Meishin Expressway/Nishinomiya Line and Biwako West Jukan Road/National Route 161
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/pdr-villa-makino/
``Lakeside Terrace Biwako'' is located approximately 90 minutes from Osaka city and offers a glamping experience in an outstanding location along Lake Biwa.This is an outdoor resort with a total of 18 rooms, including dome-shaped tents, square tents with cute hammocks hanging from them, cottage types with private pools, and SPA suite types with private saunas.On the lakeside deck space overlooking Lake Biwa, there is a large circular pool with a diameter of approximately 10 meters and a barrel sauna, which guests are free to use during operating hours.
Glamping BBQ is a menu where you can enjoy the flavors of Omi, such as Omi beef steak and herb-grilled biwa trout.You can mix your favorite spices at the spice lab in the administration building, so you can enjoy them with meat and fish.There is also a self-service night bar that opens around dinner time, where you can enjoy beer, highballs, soft drinks, and more without any restrictions.
You can try out water activities such as SUP, kayaking, and water bicycles for free, so don't try them out yet!Even if you are, you can easily take on the challenge♪
If you would like to enjoy a relaxing stay at a glamping facility, we recommend Lakeside Terrace Biwako, where all services are available free of charge.
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[Glamping Spa Resort Lakeside Terrace Biwako]
Address: 1533 Katsuno, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
TEL/050-3198-5847
Business hours/Check-in 15:00 Check-out ・Glamping type: 10:00 ・Cottage, SPA suite type: 10:00
Access/[Train] Approximately 90 minutes from JR Osaka Station. About 15 minutes walk from JR Omi-Takashima Station.
[Car] Via Hanshin Expressway No. 12 Moriguchi Line, Meishin Expressway/Nishinomiya Line.60 minutes from Kyoto Higashi IC.
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/biwako_lakesideterrace/
This time, we introduced facilities where you can enjoy glamping in Shiga Prefecture, which is close to Osaka and Kyoto.In Shiga Prefecture, you can enjoy a higher-grade glamping experience with a spectacular view of Lake Biwa, gourmet food, and activities.
There are various types of glamping facilities, such as dome tents where you can enjoy an authentic outdoor feeling, and sweet villas where you can enjoy a higher-grade stay. Let's choose.
When you go to Shiga Prefecture, please take advantage of the newly opened glamping facilities we introduced this time and enjoy the extraordinary experience unique to the Lake Country.
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