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2024/ 12/ 5
There are many popular photogenic spots around Tokyo, no matter the season. Here we introduce 12 luxurious glamping facilities that are easily accessible from the city and close to popular sightseeing spots in the Kanto area, such as Hakone, Nasu, and Chiba, and that not only offer dome tents and cottages, but also hot springs and facilities with breakfast and dinner included! Not only can you take great photos on your trip, but you can also enjoy gourmet food at a luxurious glamping facility and spend a comfortable holiday.
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Hakone is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Tokyo, and Hakone Shrine is well known even among foreign travelers. The Red Torii Gate of Peace is a popular tourist spot, and is always crowded with worshippers. Toki Resort Hakone Bettei, located in Motohakone, is a villa-style accommodation facility that can be rented out exclusively. Each building has a balcony from which you can enjoy the natural scenery of Hakone, and the private hot spring has both an indoor bath and an open-air bath. You can enjoy the hot spring 1 hours a day, making it a very private facility. For meals, you can enjoy a course meal made with fresh, seasonal ingredients selected from local and national ingredients.
It is also convenient to nearby tourist spots such as the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Owakudani, and Sengokuhara Manzu Plateau, making it an ideal place for a three-day, two-night stay, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Hakone.
Kamakura and Enoshima are must-visit spots near Tokyo, with so many popular spots you can't see them all in one day, such as the Kamakura School Crossing, Meigetsuin Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, that it would be a waste to visit the area on a day trip without staying at a hotel! "SPACE KEY POINT Riviera Zushi Marina" is located about 1 minutes from Tokyo, halfway between Zaimokuza Beach and Zushi Beach in Kamakura, with the vast Sagami Bay spreading out in front of you. You can see the Shonan Sea in its entirety, and if you're lucky, you can even see Mt. Fuji. It has a resort island atmosphere, and only four groups of guests are allowed to stay overnight. There is also a sauna with a view of the sea, so you can experience relaxation in a private space. For dinner, you can choose from a BBQ using local ingredients such as the Shonan specialty whitebait, or a course using local ingredients. The convenient location makes it convenient for trips to Kamakura, Enoshima, and Hayama Beach.
Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park is a popular tourist spot in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. The Scandinavian-style cottages scattered throughout the park are perfect for taking photos and family trips with children. About an hour and 1 minutes by car from the park, you will arrive at Chichibu Bettei Komura, where you can enjoy sightseeing in Chichibu City, and experience a natural atmosphere that is different from the city. Chichibu does not see many tourists from overseas, but there are many hidden attractions such as Nagatoro, Chichibu Icicles, and Hodosan Shrine, and in spring you can enjoy moss phlox at Hitsujiyama Park, so it is especially recommended for those who want to create an itinerary that is different from overseas.
For families and couples, we recommend the deluxe villas with private pools and semi-open-air baths. The food is made with local vegetables and meat from Saitama and Chichibu, and you can choose between BBQ or shabu-shabu hotpot for dinner and Japanese or Western cuisine for breakfast.
Only four groups of guests are accommodated per day, allowing for a quiet and relaxing stay, so we recommend making reservations early if you wish to stay the night.
Tsurigasaki Glamping Resort is located on the other side of the Boso Peninsula, about an hour's drive from Tokyo German Village, a popular spot for scenic views of flowers and the sea, and close to Kujukurihama, famous as the surfing mecca of Ichinomiya. It is a resort where you can enjoy a pool, sauna, camping equipment rental, popcorn and marshmallow roasting, etc. There are two types of rooms: villas and domes. The villas are very luxurious, with natural grass where you can have a BBQ or bonfire, and an open-air bath on the roof. Half of the dome's side is transparent, allowing you to view the beautiful palace. There are also plenty of local activities such as fruit picking and surfing. There is also a BBQ using delicious meat and seafood from Chiba Prefecture, making it a glamping facility where couples, friends, seniors and juniors can come and have fun, not just for taking photos.
Grand Dome Chiba Futtsu, located in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is about 60 minutes from central Tokyo and offers a total of 2 accommodations, including two types of dome-shaped accommodations and six types of villas. Some accommodations have hot springs and private pools, while others have private saunas and campfires, so everyone can enjoy themselves. The villa types come with the famous black hot springs, so you can enjoy your private hot springs without being disturbed by anyone. For dinner, a BBQ set meal is served using bacon, abalone, fish paste, local vegetables, and other ingredients from Chiba Prefecture. Drinks, condiments, vegetables, and free coffee are also provided.
This luxurious glamping facility is perfect for travelers near Tokyo, as it allows you to visit popular tourist spots in Chiba such as Oyama Senmaida rice terraces, Mother Farm, Mt. Nokogiri, and Tokyo German Village.
Every year from April to mid-May, Ashikaga Flower Park is crowded with tourists from all over the world during the white wisteria season. The dreamlike white wisteria tunnel that blooms for a month is like a scene from the movie "Avatar" or the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", and it was even ranked in the "Top 4 Dream Travel Destinations in the World" by CNN in the United States.
La Nature is a glamping facility located in the middle of nature, about a 40-minute drive from Ashikaga Flower Garden. A variety of dome tents are available, and not only are they equipped with comfortable beds, toilets, and BBQ areas, but they also have a private open-air bath and a wood-burning sauna. For dinner, they will have a BBQ using ingredients from Tochigi Prefecture, which will enhance the outdoor atmosphere of the great outdoors, and they will also provide hamburger steaks for the children.
It's about 90 minutes from Tokyo, and there's also the Sano Premium Outlets nearby, where you can enjoy shopping to your heart's content. It's also easily accessible to Nikko and Gunma, so it's recommended for those who want to take their time to explore other parts of Japan.
Nikko, which offers beautiful scenery all year round, is a popular destination for foreign tourists, especially in the fall when the leaves turn red, even in the Tokyo area. Opened in August 2023, Yaita Onsen Glamping Yulampi is located about a 8-minute drive from Nikko city. Dome tents are available and can accommodate up to six people per building, so it can be enjoyed by large groups of friends or families. There are also rooms with air conditioning and heating, so you can visit comfortably in both winter and summer. Yaita Onsen is famous for its good spring quality, and each guest room has an open-air bath with natural spring water, so you can enjoy fresh hot spring water with a sense of openness. There is a children's playroom and free ice cream, which is a great point for families with children. Tochigi Prefecture is rich in strawberries, so this is a luxurious glamping facility where you can also enjoy strawberry picking.
Nasu Highlands, about an hour's drive from Nikko, is also a popular tourist destination in Japan, and Nasu Highlands is easily accessible from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Glamping B&V Nasu Highlands is a luxurious glamping facility that can be enjoyed all year round, with private hot springs, saunas, bonfires, and more. There are five types of dome tents that can accommodate up to eight people at a time, some of which have transparent tops so you can enjoy the starry sky while lying down in bed. There is also a dining room with a wide selection of board games, and you can enjoy a BBQ using ingredients from Tochigi.
Kusatsu Onsen and Ikaho Onsen in Gunma Prefecture are popular hot spring resorts near Tokyo. The Yubatake and Kajika Bridge are popular tourist spots, and many people include them in their itineraries, and many people stay at nearby glamping facilities. Glamping Hills Akagi, located about a 30-minute drive from Ikaho Onsen, offers views of Mount Akagi during the day, as well as the city's night view and starry sky at night. There are 10 luxurious camping facilities, including dome tents and container-type tents, and the facility is fully air-conditioned and heated, so it can be used all year round. Dinner is a BBQ using local ingredients, and drinks are also provided, which is a nice touch.
Additionally, Kusatsu Onsen, Ikaho Onsen, and Karuizawa are all within driving distance, and there are outlet malls nearby for shopping, so you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping at the same time.
Another glamping facility, a 50-minute drive from Ikaho Onsen, is the first of its kind in Japan, located in an orchard. The temperature difference between Tanigawadake and Minakami Town is particularly suitable for growing ripe apples, and the cottages here are private accommodations with simple, warm interiors and a high level of privacy. For dinner, you can choose between barbecue or hot pot, and enjoy homemade Joshu beef, sausages, and sauce made with homemade apples. For breakfast, you can choose between Japanese and Western cuisine, and the apple jam served with the meal is also exceptional. There are only two rooms, so early reservations are recommended.
Many people visit Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture to photograph the pink butterflies that bloom in May and the red butterflies that bloom in October. The Oarai area is about a 5-minute drive from Hitachi Seaside Park. "Grand Mare Ibaraki Oarai" is a luxurious glamping facility with a panoramic view of the ocean, located close to Oarai Beach. The 10 dome tents are equipped with hot and cold rooms, toilets, and bathrooms, making it comfortable to stay there all year round. The BBQ, which uses ingredients from Ibaraki Prefecture, is luxurious and delicious. As it is close to the Oarai area, it is also convenient to the popular Oarai Isosaki Shrine and Kairakuen Garden.
Ibaraki Prefecture, rich in nature, is home to Fukuroda Falls, one of Japan's three great waterfalls, along with Nachi Falls in Wakayama Prefecture and Kegon Falls in Tochigi Prefecture. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, and the autumn leaves are particularly spectacular. The glamping facility "Tenku no Niwa Amamu - Ibaraki Dome Tent Glamping" is located in Takahagi City, about a 40-minute drive from Fukuroda Falls. There are only four large dome tents that can accommodate up to five people, surrounded by nature, and the rooms offer views of the mountains. You can enjoy BBQ and bathing in the large public bath exclusively for guests. At the BBQ, you can enjoy local Ibaraki ingredients such as the famous "Hitachi beef" and fresh seafood and vegetables. In autumn, you can see not only Fukuroda Falls but also the maples of Hananuki Valley, allowing you to enjoy a variety of autumn leaves at once.
The Kanto region has many Instagrammable tourist spots that are worth visiting. While you're there taking beautiful photos, why not try staying at a comfortable and luxurious glamping facility? You can experience a deeper tour that is a little different from staying at a ryokan or hotel.
*This column was created based on information as of June 2024.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility.
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