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Resort Glamping.com
Nationwide (Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Koshin, Kansai, Tokai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa)
June 15, 2026
Nagoya is a major transportation hub in the Chubu region and is used by many travelers as a base for exploring the Tokai and Hokuriku areas. In addition to hotels within the city, special accommodations that allow you to enjoy nature, such as glamping and hot spring resorts, have become popular in recent years. Nagoya offers easy access to Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shizuoka, and the Hokuriku region, and you can stay at forest resorts, seaside accommodations with stunning views, and accommodations with natural hot springs within a 1-2 hour drive. This time, we will introduce nine luxurious accommodations that you can enjoy near Nagoya.
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Before choosing accommodation, let's first check the characteristics of each area.
| Area | hotel | Characteristics | Travel time from Nagoya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aichi, Okumikawa | SHITARA VILLAGE | Forest, starry sky, private sauna | Approx. 1.5 hour |
| Gifu | KITEN・KITO・Kaizu Onsen | Riverside, open-air bath, natural hot spring | about 1-1.5 hours |
| Triple | Ise Kashikojima OFF LEEK | Ocean view, all-inclusive | about 2-3 hours |
| Hokuriku | Grappa Oceans Terrace | Spectacular views of Toyama Bay and the Sea of Japan | about 2-3 hours |
| Shizuoka | Glamping & Port Yui | Cottages, Glamping, BBQ | Approx. 1.5 hour |
Located in the Okumikawa area of Aichi Prefecture, about an hour and a half's drive from Nagoya city, this glamping resort is surrounded by abundant nature.
All guest rooms are equipped with private barrel-shaped saunas that allow you to become one with nature. For dinner, you can enjoy steak made with Danto beef from Aichi Prefecture.
In the summer, they offer activities such as catching river fish, making sweets, and firefly viewing, making it a popular destination for family trips. You can enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Nagoya city during the day and relax in the quiet forest at night.
This glamping facility is located along the Nagara River, a representative river of Gifu Prefecture.
Surrounded by the natural scenery that changes with the seasons and a clear stream, you can enjoy a bonfire under a sky full of stars at night.
For dinner, guests can enjoy a BBQ featuring Hida beef and fresh vegetables delivered directly from local farmers. It's a popular natural resort easily accessible from Nagoya.
This glamping facility focuses on nature, private spaces, and outdoor experiences.
Located in Sekigahara, a place known for its historical significance, it's also conveniently situated as a base for sightseeing in Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga prefectures.
The lounge offers complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a private fire pit and garden. It's perfect for a trip around the Chubu region.
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This glamping facility allows you to enjoy natural hot springs that spring up in the Kiso Three Rivers basin.
Featuring golden-colored natural hot springs, this inn offers a comfortable stay throughout the year.
The restaurant's cuisine, which makes extensive use of local ingredients, is also a major draw, making it a recommended place to relax after sightseeing in Nagoya.
This is an ocean-view glamping facility located on Shibagaki Beach in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, overlooking the Sea of Japan.
The resort features large dome tents and barrel-shaped saunas where you can enjoy ocean views. The local cuisine, including Noto beef steak and seafood BBQ, is another major draw.
It's perfect to combine with a trip to Kanazawa or the Noto Peninsula.
Located within a national park in the Ise-Kashikojima area of Mie Prefecture, this is the first luxury glamping facility in the Tokai area to feature 15 large dome tents. Throughout the year, guests can enjoy activities such as sea kayaking, boat fishing, and ocean fishing, while in the summer, marine activities like SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) and snorkeling are also available. Attractive features include all-you-can-eat ice cream, including Häagen-Dazs, and a night bar service where guests can enjoy their favorite drinks as many times as they like. On the first day, guests depart from Nagoya, visit Ise Grand Shrine, and check into "Glamping Dome Ise-Kashikojima" in the afternoon. Enjoy a relaxing resort stay in a special space surrounded by nature.
This glamping facility is located in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, overlooking the Kumano Sea.
All guest rooms feature a private garden, and guests can enjoy a BBQ supervised by a popular local restaurant.
At night, you can spend a special time gazing at the beautiful starry sky.
This is a private villa-type accommodation located in Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture, with only four units available.
All buildings are equipped with saunas and cold plunge pools, which can be used freely 24 hours a day.
The luxurious BBQ featuring fresh seafood from Toyama Bay and wagyu beef is also a major draw.
This is a unique glamping facility that has been renovated from a former elementary school.
The property features 21 cottages and tents, and is equipped with an all-weather BBQ area.
With amenities such as a night bar, swimming pool, and gymnasium, it's highly recommended for family trips and group travel.
Nagoya boasts not only hugely popular amusement parks, but also massive outlet malls where you can enjoy shopping all day long, and numerous photo spots perfect for social media.
This is one of the largest Japanese gardens in Nagoya, featuring a pond and strolling paths, and themed around "water." The weeping cherry blossoms in spring, the fresh greenery in summer, and the vibrant autumn leaves are beautifully reflected on the water's surface, creating breathtaking scenery throughout the seasons. The illuminations and "yukitsuri" (snow-covered trees) held during the winter months are particularly atmospheric, making it a must-see spot for independent travelers visiting Nagoya in winter.
Located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, this is a must-see castle for history buffs. Although only the keep remains today, it is said to be the oldest of the 12 "existing castle keeps" in Japan. The castle town still retains a strong Edo-period atmosphere, so why not rent a beautiful kimono or yukata and take a leisurely stroll through the charming, retro streets?
Nagoya has its own unique food culture, and many of the local dishes that are loved by the residents are known nationwide as "Nagoya-meshi."
This Nagoya specialty dish consists of finely chopped, fragrant grilled eel served over rice. It's unique because you can enjoy it in three different ways: the first bowl as is, the second with condiments, and the third with broth poured over it like ochazuke (rice with broth). It's an absolute must-try for anyone visiting Nagoya for the first time.
This dish features thick slices of freshly toasted, fragrant bread spread with butter or margarine, topped with a generous amount of sweet red bean paste (tsubuan). The perfect balance of saltiness from the butter and the heat of the toast enhances the rich, refined sweetness of the red bean paste. It's a classic breakfast (morning) menu item that's an essential part of Nagoya's coffee shop culture.
This is a classic snack menu item that represents Nagoya's izakaya (Japanese pub) culture. It features crispy fried chicken wings seasoned with a special sweet and spicy sauce and spices such as black pepper. Chicken dishes (such as Nagoya Cochin) have been popular in Nagoya for a long time, and these chicken wings, which pair perfectly with alcohol, are a must-try when visiting the city.
Day 1: Sightseeing in Nagoya city, then off to Okumikawa.
In the morning, we'll enjoy dining and shopping in Nagoya.
In the afternoon, we'll move to SHITARA VILLAGE, where, after checking in, we'll enjoy a private sauna and a Danjo beef BBQ. At night, let's enjoy the starry sky.
Day 2: Enjoy nature sightseeing on the way to Nagoya
Spend a relaxing morning surrounded by nature, then head to nearby tourist spots such as Korankei Gorge.
We'll return to Nagoya city in the evening, bringing our trip to a close.
It takes about 2 hours if you use the Kintetsu Limited Express.
At Glamp Dome Ise Kashikojima, you can enjoy all-inclusive services such as all-you-can-eat ice cream and a night bar.
Some facilities are accessible by public transport. You can reach the Ise-Kashikojima area by Kintetsu Limited Express train and the Shimada area in Shizuoka Prefecture by Shinkansen (bullet train).
On the other hand, many facilities in the Okumikawa area and within Gifu Prefecture require travel by car, making it convenient to use your own car or a rental car. When booking facilities near Nagoya, it is recommended to check in advance whether shuttle services are available and how to access them from the nearest station.
It is suitable. SHITARA VILLAGE has saunas in all rooms and also offers pet-friendly rooms.
At Kashikojima, you can enjoy marine activities and all-inclusive meals. Shizuoka's Yui has 21 cottages and BBQ using local ingredients, all of which are suitable for family trips or group trips to Nagoya.
When traveling to Nagoya, you can enjoy a more fulfilling trip by combining city hotels with resort accommodations in the surrounding area.
The Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shizuoka, and Hokuriku regions are dotted with glamping facilities and hot spring inns, each with its own unique charm.
If you're planning a trip to the Chubu region for four days or more, be sure to spend at least one night at a special inn surrounded by nature to experience the charm of the Nagoya area more deeply.
He is an editor at Resort Glamping.com, a glamping-focused media outlet visited by approximately 100 million people a month. He has written over 150 articles introducing glamping facilities and experience reports, and is involved in a wide range of glamping facility services, from planning and development to operation and customer acquisition consulting.
