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Winter vacation sometimes coincides with the year-end and New Year holidays, so many people plan outings and trips with their children.Since winter vacation is full of events such as Christmas, are you thinking about going on a memorable trip with your family, choosing a way to spend your time and accommodation that your kids can enjoy, such as visiting hot springs, sightseeing spots, and playing in the snow?In this article, we will introduce recommended spots, places to stay, and things to keep in mind that you can enjoy as a family during winter vacation, as well as three popular glamping facilities where you can enjoy a variety of experiences as a family.
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Winter vacation sometimes coincides with the year-end and New Year holidays, so many people plan outings and trips with their children.Since winter vacation is full of events such as Christmas, are you thinking about going on a memorable trip with your family, choosing a way to spend your time and accommodation that your kids can enjoy, such as visiting hot springs, sightseeing spots, and playing in the snow?In this article, we will introduce recommended spots, places to stay, and things to keep in mind that you can enjoy as a family during winter vacation, as well as three popular glamping facilities where you can enjoy a variety of experiences as a family.
There are many popular travel destinations throughout Japan.Among these, we will introduce some areas that are popular for traveling with friends during winter vacation.
Okinawa is a resort area with many tourist spots, and is a popular area regardless of the season.Due to its mild climate, it is often chosen as a winter destination for families.Although you cannot enjoy swimming in the sea in Okinawa in winter, you can enjoy the sea with higher clarity than in summer, and it is also attractive that you can experience whale watching only in winter.It's also great for families to participate in year-round activities and events, such as cultural experiences.
With winter in full swing, Hokkaido is the perfect area to enjoy winter sports such as playing in the snow, skiing, and snowboarding.There are many attractions unique to Hokkaido in winter, such as enjoying gourmet seafood such as crab, scallops, and salmon roe.
Osaka is lively throughout the year and is a popular area for family trips in the winter.You can enjoy things like looking at Tsutenkaku and Osaka Castle from Abeno Harukas, or playing at the popular theme park USJ.Some sightseeing spots hold events exclusive to winter vacation, so be sure to check them out.
There are many ways to enjoy traveling with children during winter vacation, not only by going to popular areas, but also by traveling nearby.Here are some popular ways to spend your winter vacation with children.
Many people may want to spend the New Year's holiday relaxing at a hot spring inn.If you choose a room with a private bath in the room or an inn with a family bath, you can enjoy the hot springs with the whole family.Some facilities allow babies and small children who are not diapered to take a bath together in the family bath.
We also recommend enjoying winter sports with children who are old enough to enjoy skiing and snowboarding.If your children are not yet old enough to play winter sports, choose a facility that allows them to play in the snow.Children who live in areas that don't usually get snow will definitely love this.
One of the popular ways to spend time is to go to theme parks such as amusement parks, aquariums, and museums.There are various theme parks all over Japan, so you can make lots of fun memories by participating in winter vacation-only events.Please note that some facilities are closed during the year-end and New Year holidays, so it is best to check in advance to see if they are open.
We also recommend participating in the experiences and activities that you can do in winter.There are many types of experiences and activities that you can enjoy with your children, such as interacting with animals on the farm and experiencing harvesting, as well as outdoor activities and cultural experiences.
Enjoying the seasonal ingredients of winter with your family is one of the popular ways to spend your winter vacation.If you have children who cannot yet eat the same ingredients as adults, we recommend choosing a hotel or inn that has a children's menu or offers a buffet or buffet style meal where you can choose what you like. .
There are many destinations and ways to enjoy traveling with children during winter vacation, making it perfect for making memories.However, there are some accidents that can only happen in winter, and things you should be careful about if you are traveling with children.We will explain what you need to know and be careful about before traveling with children during winter vacation.
Depending on your destination, the weather can be changeable in the winter.You may have wanted to enjoy winter sports, but the slopes may become unavailable due to a snowstorm, or flights or ferries may be canceled, or trains may be suspended.When traveling with your family, it is best to choose destinations and areas that are less affected by the weather.
For small children, if it takes a long time to travel from home to the destination, they may get bored and become restless or unable to sit still.We recommend choosing a location that is easily accessible from your home or a location that is easily accessible by car.
Check to see if your destination or accommodation has services for children, such as whether there is a charge for sharing a bed or meals for children.When traveling with children, you tend to have a lot of luggage, so if you go to a place that has plenty of amenities, it will be less of a burden to pack and move.
There are a variety of destinations and ways to choose from when traveling with children during winter vacation, but if you want to plan a comfortable and memorable trip, we recommend glamping!Glamping allows you to stay in an all-weather room with air conditioning and heating, so you can stay warm even in winter without being affected by the weather.Many glamping facilities offer hands-on activities that even small children can easily enjoy, as well as in-room hot springs and natural hot springs that can be used as family baths.Some places offer meals and services for children, so you can have a comfortable time traveling with children during winter vacation.
Next, we will introduce three glamping facilities recommended for winter trips with children.
This is a glamping facility located on Ishigaki Island, where the entire island is a tourist spot.There are direct flights from airports across Japan, so you can get there in about 2 to 3 hours from major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka.The suite villa has a roof made of Ryukyu red tiles and has the atmosphere of a tropical resort.Why not spend some time with your family and forget the cold winter in Ishigaki Island, which has a warm climate all year round?
Within driving distance from the facility, there are also experience spots that you can enjoy with your children, such as the Ishigaki pottery where you can experience making Ishigaki yaki, and Dolphin Fantasy Ishigaki Island where you can enjoy interacting with dolphins.
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[Coral Terrace Ishigaki Island]
Address: 511 Hakumi, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL /0120-140-142
Business hours/Check-in 15:00-17:00 Check-out next day ~11:00
Access/[Airplane] Approximately 3 hours from Tokyo “Haneda Airport”
Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes from Osaka "Kansai Airport"
About 15 minutes by car from "New Ishigaki Airport"
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/crl-ishigaki/
This is a glamping facility with only 8 rooms located on a vast site surrounded by the great nature of Hokkaido.During your stay, you can spend your time in a warm villa-type room inspired by a Scandinavian lodge.
You can enjoy various activities throughout the year, and in winter you can go snowmobiling and smelt fishing.There are plenty of spots within easy reach from the facility, such as Hakodate Park and Kodomo no Kuni, which are perfect for playing with small children.This facility is perfect for spending time with your family in a way that can only be found here, in the midst of the magnificent nature that is unique to Hokkaido.
All rooms are equipped with a private in-room natural hot spring bath.After enjoying the activities and playing in the park, how about relaxing in a hot spring with your family?
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[Hills Terrace Hakodate]
Address: 515-11 Komagatake, Morimachi, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido
TEL /0120-140-142
Business hours/Check-in 15:00-17:00 Check-out next day ~11:00
Access/[Car] Approximately 20 minutes by car from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
Approximately 15 minutes by car from Onuma Koen Station
[Airplane] Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes from Tokyo area
Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes from Osaka
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/hilstr-hakodate/
This is a glamping facility opened in the Nasu Kogen area.We offer 360 unique types of rooms, including a large dome tent where you can spend your time in a spacious room, and a clear dome where you can spend 5 degrees surrounded by nature.You can select and reserve the type of room that suits your stay style.
For the first time in a glamping facility in the northern Kanto region, all rooms have their own barrel saunas, cold baths, and in-room natural hot springs.We also recommend enjoying the Lory sauna and warming up your body in the high-quality natural hot springs.
Family-friendly theme parks such as Nasu Highland Park, Nasu Animal Kingdom, and Nasu Safari Park are nearby.The facility has projector and board game rentals, as well as activities such as smoking and making popcorn, so even if it rains, you can still have fun without leaving the facility.
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[Glamping B&V Nasu Kogen]
Address: 5731-8 Kaminodai, Takakuko, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi Prefecture
TEL /0287-74-2181
Business hours/Check-in 15:00-19:00 Check-out 7:00-10:00 the next day
Access/[Train] From Tokyo/Sendai, take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Nasushiobara Station, then take the Kanto Jidosha route bus and get off at Tashiro Yuai Elementary School, then walk 10 minutes.
[Car] About 7 minutes from Nasu IC
From Tokyo Station, take the Tohoku Expressway to Nasu Kaido/Prefectural Route 17 in Takakuko, Nasu Town.
From Tokyo…about 2 hours 15 minutes
About 25 minutes from Kuroiso Itamuro IC
About 30 minutes from Shirakawa IC
[Bus] Approximately 3 hours by express bus Nasu Resort Express from Shinjuku Pasta Oji Station, then approximately 25 minutes walk from Yuai-no-Mori Michi-no-Eki Station.
If you would like to receive free transportation to Yuai no Mori Michi-no-Eki, please contact us in advance.
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/glapingbv-nasu/
We introduced popular destinations and ways to spend your winter vacation with children, points to keep in mind, and recommended glamping facilities.The glamping facilities we introduced this time are recommended spots for traveling with children during winter vacation.In addition to playing at the theme park around the facility and enjoying sightseeing, there are also many ways to enjoy the facility, such as outdoor activities and in-room hot springs!When looking for a travel destination, why not consider glamping facilities as an option?
*This column was created based on information as of April 2023, 11.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility and each prefecture campaign.
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