What is glamping?
Glamping is a combination of the words glamorous and camping, and is an experience where you can easily enjoy camping without having to set up a tent or prepare barbecue equipment.
Glamping facilities solve the problems faced by beginners of camping, such as those who are interested in camping but find it difficult to set up a tent, don't know what kind of equipment to get, and have to deal with rain and wind.
In recent years, glamping facilities have appeared that allow you to stay in a hotel or resort-like setting, allowing you to enjoy luxurious camping and barbecues without having to bring your own.
In this article, we will introduce the benefits of glamping, how to enjoy it, and recommended glamping facilities. You are sure to find the perfect glamping experience for you!
Benefits of glamping
Enjoy camping without bringing anything
The biggest advantage of glamping is that you can enjoy barbecuing and sleeping in a tent without having to bring anything. Some facilities come with all the equipment you need for camping, and you don't need to clean up afterward.
Glamping is recommended for those who are interested in camping and those who want a different way of enjoying themselves than staying in a hotel.
play with nature experience
The glamping facility is located in a location blessed with great nature. If you are in the mountains, you can enjoy forest bathing, if you are near a river, you can enjoy fishing and playing in the river, and if you are near the ocean, you can enjoy marine activities such as swimming in the sea and sea kayaking.
You can enjoy glamping even more by checking out what kind of nature experiences are available at each glamping facility.
In most cases, the tools needed for nature experiences can be rented for a fee, and in some cases the nature experience fee is included in the accommodation plan.
Enjoy lodging with your pet
The number of glamping facilities that are equipped with private dog runs and dog cages is increasing, making it possible to enjoy glamping with your dog in comfort. There are also cabins and cottages that allow dogs.
If you want to take your dog on an overnight trip, we recommend staying at a glamping facility.
Glamping prices
The average price for a one-night, two-day stay is around 15,000 to 20,000 yen per adult for a room without meals, and around 20,000 to 30,000 yen for dinner and breakfast, which is slightly more expensive than a hotel or inn. Masu.
The appeal of glamping is that you don't need to prepare camping supplies, and there are plans that include experiences and activities, so you can enjoy it in a different way than staying at a hotel.
If there are a lot of people staying, some facilities will cost around 10,000 yen per person, including dinner and breakfast. There are also places where accommodation rates are even cheaper on weekdays.
Types of glamping facilities
Glamping facilities across the country can be classified into four categories: cabins, cottages (villas), tents, and trailers. We will introduce each feature in detail.
cabin
A type of wooden hut where you can enjoy camping is called a cabin. Most cabins are simple cabins with one room, ranging in size from 6 to 10 tatami mats. Since it is made of wood, it is resistant to rain and wind, and is recommended for those who are a little worried about using a tent. Although the facilities are inferior to cottages, you can reduce costs accordingly.
Most facilities are equipped with a power supply and mattress (bed), and the bath and toilet are shared spaces.
Some cottage-like cabins are equipped with a bath, toilet, bed, and BBQ facilities, and some also have a private dog run in the garden.
The cabin is recommended for the following people:
◯ I'm worried about staying in a tent.
◯ I want to save money compared to cottages and villas.
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Cottage (villa)
A type of detached house that is rented out is called a cottage or villa. Many types have multiple rooms and are equipped with all the necessary amenities such as kitchens, baths, toilets, beds, sofas, etc., so you can enjoy glamping with peace of mind even with children.
There are many facilities where you can enjoy your meal (BBQ) in the attached garden or balcony, and the appeal of cottages and villas is that you can enjoy glamping without worrying about the weather.
Some of the cabins mentioned above are not equipped with baths and toilets, so if you want to have your own private bathroom, we recommend cottages and villas.
Cottage/villas are recommended for the following people:
◯ I would like to stay with facilities similar to a hotel.
◯ I want to have fun without worrying about the weather
Click here for a villa where you can spend time with your dog in a private space in the forest!
Limited to 3 groups per day! Click here for a private resort villa where you can relax like a vacation home!
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tent
Large tents that can accommodate 2 to 6 people have become mainstream at glamping facilities across the country.
Although it is a tent, it is equipped with air conditioning, heating, a bed, and power supply, making it feel as comfortable as a hotel room. Some tents have partially transparent walls so you can see the outside scenery and the starry sky.
Most facilities have shared baths and toilets, but there are also facilities with private showers available for private use.
It is more resistant to rain and wind than regular tents, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a casual, safe, and luxurious stay in a tent.
Tent is recommended for the following people
◯ I want to enjoy authentic camping without bringing anything.
◯ I want to stay in a different way than a hotel.
All-you-can-eat Haagen-Dazs! If you want to stay in a luxury tent, this is the place!
If you want to stay in a stylish tent, this is the place!
trailer
The type of camper you stay in is called a trailer. Some trailers have luxurious and stylish interiors just like hotels, and some are fully equipped with a bath, toilet, shower, bed, refrigerator, and kitchen.
In terms of facilities, they are often the same as the cottages and villas mentioned above, so if you are not particular about the size of the room, we recommend glamping in a trailer. Also, accommodation costs may be cheaper than in cottages and villas!
Trailers are recommended for the following people:
◯ I would like to stay in a camper
◯ I want to save money compared to cottages and villas.
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How to enjoy glamping
We will explain how you can enjoy glamping using a 1 night 2 day plan with dinner as an example. *This is an example of accommodation at Laguna Ise Shima.
1st day of stay
15:00 Temperature measurement/check-in
Normally, you will register at the information center, but to prevent infection, we will take your temperature and check-in outside.
15:00 Bringing in ingredients for dinner
After checking in, food for the barbecue will be delivered to the tent site where you will be staying. You can receive your food without face-to-face contact, and it will arrive securely packaged to prevent droplets.
15:10~ Enjoy the tent site
Take a relaxing break in a spacious tent. We have everything you need for your stay, including air conditioners, refrigerators, beds, and amenities. Drop your luggage and let's go to the nearest GozaShirahamaBeach
16:00~ Sea kayak experience
Rent sea kayak equipment and enjoy marine activities♪ The distance between the sea and the tent site is 1 minute walk, making it easy to go back and forth.
17:00~ Barbecue
The tent site is equipped with a dedicated gas stove. Enjoy fresh seafood from Ise Shima with a barbecue♪ There is also a plan where you can bring your own ingredients.
20:00~ Bonfire experience
The tent site is equipped with a fire pit for bonfires. It may seem difficult to start a fire, but since a fire starter and burner are provided, it is easy to start a fire. I was able to enjoy everything up to this point empty-handed.
21:00~ Shower room
There are two types: a group type that can be used without a reservation, and a private type that can be used with a reservation. Both have air conditioning and heating, amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, cleansing, facial soap), hair dryers, and all you need to do is bring a change of clothes.
2nd day of stay
8:00~ Breakfast
Easily cook cheese and tuna melt hot sandwiches using the prepared ingredients and hot sandwich maker. We also have salads, seasonal handmade potages, and fruits, so you can eat to your heart's content in the morning.
10:00~ Check out
After checking out, enjoy sightseeing in Ise-Shima♪ Access to IseJingu, Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple), and TobaAquarium is also excellent.
What do you think. The appeal of glamping is that you can enjoy the outdoors and camping while having the same feeling as staying at a hotel.
We introduced the tent site type as an example, but there are many other types of glamping facilities, including cabin types with shower rooms and villa types where you can stay with your pet.
Glamping facilities in Ise Shima
From here, we will introduce glamping facilities in the Ise-Shima area of Mie Prefecture. We have summarized the recommended points for each facility in an easy-to-understand manner, so we hope you find this useful as a reference for your stay.
NEMU Forest Villa
NEMU Forest Villa, an accommodation facility in harmony with nature, will open in April 2021 within the resort facility NEMU RESORT in ShimaCity. There is a distance of more than 10 meters from the neighboring building, so you can enjoy a sense of privacy! Dogs are allowed in 4 of the 8 buildings.
A villa-like space surrounded by a forest
NEMU Resort's guest rooms overlooking the forest are approximately 76 square meters in area and are equipped with a wooden deck and private garden. The room is equipped with a spacious bathroom, toilet, and a wide range of amenities, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of a vacation home.
mikimoto cosmetics amenities
Equipped with bath amenities and skin care sets from Mikimoto Cosmetics, which is used by luxury hotels across the country. Luxury amenities designed for women's beauty provide a relaxing bath time.
Dinner BBQ where you can enjoy ingredients from Ise Shima
We have an accommodation plan where you can enjoy dinner BBQ "NEMU Style Gururu" with plenty of Ise-Shima ingredients such as Ise shrimp, abalone, Hiougi shellfish, Isedori chicken, Shima health pork, etc. on the wooden deck.
Enjoy nature in a private land car
A dedicated land car is installed at the entrance of each villa, and you can also take a stroll through the rich nature of Nemu Resort. The photo shows the train stopping at Sunset Beach, an area where you can admire the vast ocean up close.
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Kisara Oneness (Oneness)
“Kisara Oneness” newly opened in TobaCity in April 2022. All three resort villas overlooking Toba Bay can be rented out individually, allowing you to spend time with your family and friends in the privacy of a vacation home. You can also enjoy a higher-grade glamping experience, such as freely enjoying Ise-Shima ingredients on a BBQ, or relaxing in the SPA while gazing at the starry sky.
A cozy villa close to nature
The villa is finished with exposed wood that blends in with the surrounding nature, and the warmth of wood is felt throughout, creating a relaxing atmosphere. You can use the spacious space as you like, just like in a villa, without worrying about other people's eyes.
open-air bath
Each room has an open-air bath, so you can take a bath at any time you like, under the night sky or in the morning sun. There is also a private SPA that can be reserved for private use, located in a separate building from the guest rooms, which is also recommended.
*The photo shows a private SPA that can be reserved exclusively.
A meal where you can enjoy ingredients from Mie Prefecture and Ise-Shima in a free style.
The appeal of dinner, which uses plenty of ingredients from Ise-Shima, is that you can enjoy it regardless of the time or style. A higher-grade glamping dinner that doesn't end with just BBQ. Enjoy the menu, which changes depending on the season.
Contactless check-in and check-out like a villa
A system that allows you to check-in in advance using the URL in the reservation confirmation email that you receive when making a reservation, and on the day of your stay, you can lock and unlock the hotel with just your smartphone. It is a pre-payment system with no additional charges, so there is no need to pay at check-out.
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Ise Shima Everglades
A glamping facility where you can enjoy camping with the theme of "American & Outdoor Resort." With a wide variety of cabins, you can enjoy glamping in a variety of styles, including small groups, groups, and pets.
A cabin with an American resort feel
This is Japan! ? There are many cabins that look like this. The view of the ocean spreading out in front of the window has an atmosphere similar to that of an overseas resort. Cabins with private canoes allow you to enjoy marine activities. *The cabin in the photo is “Caribbean”
Space and facilities for a comfortable stay
The ceiling is wider than a normal cabin, making it a more comfortable space. All cabins are equipped with a toilet and bed, and some are cottage-like cabins with showers and baths.
Family-friendly cabin “Maryland”
There is a climbing slide outside and a chalkboard in the living room where you can write freely, making it fun for children.
“Louisiana” cabin where you can stay with your pet
If you want to travel with your pet, we recommend Louisiana. There is a teepee (cone-shaped tent) for pets and a tableware table outside, so your beloved pets will be stress-free. No-leash is allowed within the garden space.
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Grandhome Ise Kashijima
Opened in August 2019 as the first dome-shaped glamping facility in the Tokai area. A beautiful, colorful space awaits with 15 white dome-shaped tents standing out on the vast lawn of approximately 10,000 square meters.
A relaxing space in a dome-shaped tent
It is stronger and more sturdy than a regular tent, so you can rest assured even in strong winds and bad weather. In addition, it is fully equipped with air conditioning and heating, and has an insulated structure, so you can stay comfortable in summer or winter.
Complete facilities and amenities
Hotel-like amenities include shampoo, towels, coffee makers, and cooking utensils. The administration building is equipped with a free shower room and toilet.
All-you-can-eat Haagen-Dazs & All-you-can-drink alcohol/drinks
From check-in to check-out, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat Haagen-Dazs ice cream and all-you-can-drink draft beer, shochu high, over 20 types of cocktails, and soft drinks in the kitchen car.
Ise Shima ingredients BBQ
We have a full BBQ set with seafood, meat, vegetables, etc. such as spiny lobster, Matsusaka beef, turban shells, and shellfish.
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Grand Dog Ise Kashishima
The first glamping facility in the Ise-Shima area with a private dog run opened in July 2021. As soon as you step into the private villa-style rooms, you can enjoy oceanfront views from all rooms.
private dog run
Every room is equipped with a private dog run, so your dog can run around to his heart's content.
Luxurious glamping BBQ
You can enjoy luxurious BBQ with plenty of fresh ingredients from Ise Shima. We will also prepare special meals for your dog.
Peace of mind even in bad weather! indoor dining space
Glamping activities tend to be restricted in bad weather, but there are plenty of indoor dining facilities, so you don't have to worry even if it rains.
Complete facilities for staying with your dog
Items such as sheets, cages, and utensils are provided, and you can rest assured that the temperature can be controlled with air conditioning in all rooms.
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Fiore Shima
A private cottage resort built on a hill overlooking Ago Bay. We have cottages where you can stay with your pet, a dog run, and you can also enjoy glamping with a luxurious BBQ.
Authentic log house cottage
An authentic log house made entirely of wood imported from Canada. The carefully designed interior and spiral staircase will lift your spirits.
Private cottage where you can stay with your pet
This is a private cottage that allows pets to stay, which is rare in Mie Prefecture. There is also a cage for pets and a large dog run.
Stylish bus space
Bathrooms are common to all room types. The claw-foot bathtub, where you can entrust your whole body, creates a higher-grade space.
BBQ equipment rental
You can bring your own ingredients! If you would like to enjoy BBQ on the terrace outside your room, we have a ``gas grill'' (installed in each room), and if you prefer to have it inside your room, you can rent a ``far-infrared grill''.
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Kabuku Resort
A glamping facility where you can enjoy staying in a trailer house and tent. Ichigohama, which is popular with surfers, is nearby, and you can also enjoy marine activities.
Elegant Japanese-style trailer house
A trailer house with an elegant Japanese-style room that is hard to believe is inside a car. Equipped with a bed, air conditioning, heating, toilet, and bath, you can enjoy glamping in comfort.
Luxury tent with full facilities
The spacious tent is equipped with a table, sofa, bed, refrigerator, air conditioning, and amenities, so you can spend a comfortable time.
Experience a Finnish sauna
You can experience the Finnish-style sauna ``Löryu'', where water is poured over hot sauna stones to generate steam, and the heat stimulates sweating.
BBQ with local ingredients
You can enjoy local ingredients including turban shells and snails caught by divers at reasonable prices.
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Laguna Ise Shima
A tent-shaped glamping facility that opened in July 2021. Because it is located in a place surrounded by the sea and nature, you can enjoy a fulfilling camping experience in the great outdoors.
Perfect for girls' trips! stylish tent
Imp, a large tent that can accommodate up to four people, has a light pink interior and a girly atmosphere. Each tent has a different interior design and atmosphere.
New dome-shaped tent installed
Four new dome-shaped tents have been installed since December 2021. From 1 person up to 10 people, you can choose a tent size that suits your needs.
Enjoy bonfires and fireworks
Each tent has a fire pit equipped with firewood. You can easily enjoy a bonfire using the provided fire starter and burner. Fireworks are also allowed in the free space in the center of the facility.
Experience sea kayaking in the crystal clear sea
You can experience sea kayaking at GozaShirahamaBeach has amazing transparency. We also have "clear kayaks" available for rent that have transparent bodies and oars.
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What did you think
Have you found the perfect glamping facility for you? Glamping is becoming popular as an outdoor activity that allows you to avoid the 3Cs even during the coronavirus pandemic. Please give glamping a try.
