Approximately XNUMX hours by car from the Kansai area.Once you get off the Mihara Kui IC, the scenery changes to a mountainous landscape.
"Oh, is it snowing?" "I'm in an outdoor mood all at once."
He looks up at the sky with worry.

If it was our first time glamping, we thought the mountains might give us a more outdoor feel, but we ended up wearing the same clothes we normally wear when going out in the city.I was a little surprised by the sudden snow.The thrilling glamping experience began with a blanket of snow.

After checking in at the administration building, I received my room key and went to my room.The dome tent was huge and spacious!It has a more open feel than you can see in the photos on the facility website.It is said to be XNUMX meters in diameter.In addition to furniture such as beds and sofas, there is even a kotatsu!Bed covers and cushions have a kilim pattern.The kotatsu cover has a reindeer on it, making it stylish and cute.

Best of all, with an air conditioner, a panel heater, and a short coat, you're well-prepared for the cold.We immediately climbed into the kota and enjoyed a cup of hot coffee while looking out at the falling snow.

"How about a barrel sauna? It'll warm you up," the staff recommended, so we immediately booked a sauna.Apparently it's free for hotel guests. If you make a reservation between 15:20 and 1,000:XNUMX, each group can be reserved for one hour. I changed into the Scandinavian-style sauna poncho and hat I rented for XNUMX yen, and immediately went to the sauna.When you sit in the large barrel-shaped sauna chair, you will be soothed by the pleasant scent of wood.

``Okay, let's have some steaming.'' He has recently become addicted to saunas, and when he pours water on the stones, steam rises with a hissing sound.After a while, sweat gradually forms on the surface of your skin.
"It's warm!" "It's warm!" Before I knew it, the fatigue from the XNUMX-hour drive had subsided and I was relaxing.It was an hour that flew by.

The administration building where the barrel sauna is located is the information center.The shelves are stocked with board games that are great for indoor lovers, as well as goods that can be played outdoors, such as badminton and fireworks.There is also an amenity bar stocked with toothbrushes, cotton swabs, and wet wipes.There are various activities such as table tennis and making snacks.

We said, ``Let's go to the free bar later.'' ``They also rent bicycles.'' Bicycles can be rented for 1,000 yen each, and can be rented after 15pm and returned by 10am the next day.

There are many spots around Grand Entrance where you can enjoy nature to the fullest!It was snowing that day, but if the weather is nice, you can see the beauty of the Seto Inland Islands from the observation deck at the top of Mt. It would be a good idea to take a look.

When I heard that I could make outdoor popcorn using the fire pit in the middle of the facility, I decided to try it right away. Rent a popcorn maker (materials included) for 300 yen.Fill the maker with oil and dried corn and hold it over a blazing bonfire in the center of the pit.

My arm got tired from shaking the maker from side to side over the campfire, so I asked him to do it for me.Let's have them use the muscles they trained at the gym at times like this. After about XNUMX minutes, transfer to a bag, sprinkle with flavor powder, and shake the paper bag to mix.

“Wow, it smells great!” “It’s delicious freshly made.”
Sweet and salty popcorn.It was a moment of happiness wrapped in the warmth of the bonfire.

The transparent dome in the middle of the tent site turns into a free bar with sparkling illuminations inside and outside after sunset.The beer server offers a wide variety of beer, including not only draft beer but also craft beer made with local ingredients.They also have soft drinks, and they will even make cocktails if you order.

The inside of the tent, with music playing, has a stylish atmosphere that makes it hard to believe that you are outdoors.From camper mode, where I was actively moving around, I switched to night mode.I was able to toast with him and get into a romantic mood.

Dinner will be served in a dedicated dining area (gazebo) next to the tent.The large American BBQ grill is impressive.The firepower also seems to be strong.There is a wood stove in the room, and it costs 3,300 yen (includes one bundle of firewood), so I ordered one.Place a fire starter inside the stove and arrange it around a large piece of firewood.

When you light the fire, the wood will gradually start to burn and you will hear a crackling sound.By the time the pleasant smell of burning wood wafted through the air, the entire room had become warm.He doesn't move from his spot in front of the wood stove.When checking on the fire, he adds wood and adds air to the fire.Bonfires and wood-burning stoves may appeal to boys' camping spirit.

I also took the opportunity to try roasting marshmallows.Stick a marshmallow on the end of a metal skewer and place it in the stove.This is surprisingly difficult, and if you're lazy, it will burn quickly.The trick is to heat the whole thing while rolling the metal skewer so that it doesn't come into direct contact with the fire.When you put the golden-brown marshmallow in your mouth, it melts from the inside and is so delicious that you'll become addicted to it.You can try this for free.

The ingredients that the staff prepared on the table were super luxurious!I'm a little worried that I won't be able to eat it all.All the ingredients are locally sourced.Hiroshima beef steak, Mihara brand Shinmei chicken thighs and skewers, salad from a local farmer, seared Yassa octopus, a specialty of Mihara City, and a fondue of ratatouille and camembert cheese in a skillet...just looking at the menu will make you feel delicious. I can feel it.

I decided to leave the BBQ to him, who is particular about the doneness of the meat.
“Oh, this baguette is Hattendo! The dessert is also Hattendo!”
I love bread, and Hattendo's cream bread is my favorite.I'm excited to see Hattendo in a way I didn't expect.

All of the BBQ dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients grilled over high heat are delicious.Whether it's the richly flavored vegetables or the crunchy Yassa octopus, I feel the joy of eating delicious local ingredients.The Hattendo baguette I tried for the first time was even more delicious, probably because it was grilled on a BBQ grill.I also devoured the cream bread barbecue for dessert.

Even though I had a big dinner, I woke up feeling refreshed probably because I was outdoors.The morning sun shining through the window of the tent gives me a refreshing feeling.After taking a quick walk around the facility, I felt a little hungry, so I decided to start making breakfast.

The breakfast bread is also from Hattendo.Pizza-like flat corn cheese bread and herb-filled sausage are grilled and served with a salad of local vegetables.We also have Onomichi Roman Coffee's drip coffee, which is popular within the prefecture.

It was my first time glamping, and even after checking in, there were so many activities that I never got bored.I thought it was attractive that we could spend time at our own pace.

We were hit with snow, which we hadn't expected when we made the reservation, but the room was fully heated so we didn't feel the cold, and we were thrilled to be able to enjoy the snowy scenery from inside a warm tent under a kotatsu.We would like to continue enjoying various glamping experiences together, choosing areas and locations according to the season.