[Kyushu Edition] Extraordinary time is important for adult women! 8 stylish glamping spots

If you want to go to an environment different from your usual ♡, we recommend camping in nature. Nonetheless, camping seems to be difficult for beginners alone, and setting up tents and preparing meal at the site seems to be difficult, too. A new style of camping called "glamping" is the answer to these girls' concerns.

'Glamping' is a new word meaning 'glamorous camping', where tents and camping equipment are all provided by the accommodation. When you arrive at the inn, the tent will be set up, and meal delicious local ingredients will be brought to you to enjoy the barbecue.

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Glamping is full of things that make any girl's heart go pitter patter: having fun in the river or sea during the day, and hearing the sounds of insects through a cute, luxurious tent at night. This time, we will introduce some glamping spots in Kyushu that are perfect for girls! All of them are perfect spots for a weekend getaway away from the everyday.

"COMOREBI" is a glamping spot located at the foot of the Kuju mountain range, about 15 minutes by car from JR Mukonohara Station. The site area is about 5,300 square meters, which is one of the largest in Kyushu. There are bell-shaped lotus bell tents, dome-shaped and oval-shaped tents, tents with semi-open-air baths, and glass-enclosed “boxes of light,” all of which are cute and Instagrammable.

The tent can accommodate up to 4-6 people depending on the size. Oval tents and dome tents are so spacious even with 4 beds. Equipped with a sofa, table, cabinet, dresser, electric kettle and refrigerator, it is high enough to stand up and move around easily.

meal are made with local ingredients from Oita and are extremely fresh. Even if it's your first time having a barbecue, the staff will teach you how to make it, so don't worry. You can choose from outdoor French cuisine supervised by a French chef or seasonal BBQ supervised by a BBQ sommelier.

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About 30 minutes by car from the inn, the Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago is a popular aquarium with dolphin performances and walrus shows. About 90 kinds of fish and 1,500 fish are displayed in the "large excursion tank", and there is also a touch pool where you can touch the fish and feel very close to the creatures.

Sense Of Wonder is located at the foot of Mt. Yufu. It is easily accessible by car, about 5 minutes from Yufudake IC on the Oita Expressway, about 20 minutes from Yufuin IC, and about 15 minutes from Yufuin Station. You can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the refreshing highland air. The accommodation is a set of cabin and teepee, and there is a bedroom inside the cabin so you can sleep comfortably.

The cabin also has a covered fire area. There is a roof so you can spend your time without worrying about rain, and you can ask the staff to set up all the camping equipment and meal. When the meal is bad, you can relax at the restaurant, which is an important point for girls who are new to camping.

Ingredients are a full menu that uses plenty of local vegetables and meat. Let's have plenty of fashionable and delicious meal such as "roasted organic free-range chicken" made in a Dutch oven and "Yufuin's morning-harvested vegetable salad".

The Tsukahara plateau where the inn is located is a plateau with an altitude of 600 meters on the north side of Mt. Yufudake. Each season has its own charm, and you can encounter new scenery each time you visit, such as fresh green leaves and pampas grass in autumn.

About 6 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, or about 12 minutes from Yufuin IC. "The Village Yufuin onsen Glamping" is a facility where you can enjoy both stylish glamping and natural onsen in the rich nature overlooking Mt. Yufu. We recommend a dome-shaped tent with a private onsen bath. You can see the magnificent Mt. Yufu on the other side of the wide deck.

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The tents can accommodate up to six people and have an open feel like a small cottage. Even with two beds and chairs and cushions lined up, there is still plenty of room. They are fully equipped with air conditioning, heating, and a refrigerator, and come with plenty of amenities such as coffee, an electric kettle, and cups. It is a comfortable environment where you can relax as soon as you put your luggage down.

The tent with onsen has a dedicated onsen building next to the tent. It's really luxurious to be able to enter onsen whenever you leave the tent♡ You can experience the atmosphere of a onsen ryokan while glamping. In addition, the clubhouse has a large public bath with free-flowing hot springs, so even those staying in tents that do not have onsen can bathe in onsen as much as they like.

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The BBQ for dinner is a luxurious menu where you can enjoy steak, sautéed chicken, fresh local vegetables and rice. If you upgrade your plan, you can change the main meat to Bungo beef or Bungo chicken. Enjoy delicious local ingredients surrounded by the nature of Yufuin. You can enjoy Yufuin with all five senses, such as scenery, onsen, and meal.

About 15 minutes by car from JR Shin-Iizuka Station, "The Retreat" is an accommodation facility with both a hotel and a glamping in the rich nature. The tents are decorated with stylish interiors and are equipped with toilets and shower rooms. There is a private terrace where you can BBQ outside, and you can bring your own ingredients.

For girls who want to enjoy glamping in a slightly different way, we recommend the American vintage camper. It is also very comfortable with a toilet, shower room and private terrace. You will feel like you are traveling abroad.

At "The Retreat", which is based on the concept of sports and wellness, you can also experience tennis, yoga, hiking, and cycling. Tennis and yoga can be taught by instructors, so even if you are not good at exercise, you can do it. If you are absorbed in moving your body, you will feel refreshed!

After a full day of fun, relax around the hotel's campfire at night. You can enjoy "s'mores," which are toasted marshmallows sandwiched between cookies and chocolate. Enjoying the sweets while chatting with everyone will surely become a sweet memory♪

For girls who want to enjoy glamping during the day and relax in a hotel room at night, the resort hotel Budonoki Morino Nanakusa. There are three cottages where you can experience stylish glamping: the cottages "Kakitsubata" and "Akihagi" and the detached building "Nadeshiko". There is a tent in the private garden in the forest, so you can easily spend time outdoors like a picnic.

In addition to the tent space in the garden, the interior is also a space that makes you feel good ♪ "Ajisai" where you can feel like you are in an overseas resort, and "Kakitsubata" with a unique floor plan with a loft bed space in a high window. "Akihagi" is a playful space. There is a minibar at the living room counter, so you can enjoy tea time between glamping.

In addition, there is also a Jacuzzi open-air bath in the private garden. If you are close friends, it would be fun to take turns enjoying an elegant bath time♪ The luxurious glamping unique to a luxury resort hotel will soothe your mind and body.

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For glamping dinner, you can choose from the on-site restaurants, including Japanese, Western, and teppanyaki. For breakfast, you'll enjoy a comforting lineup of homemade side dishes, fresh vegetables, and freshly cooked rice. Depending on the plan, you can even have in-room dining. Enjoying a delicious meal with your close friends is sure to deepen your friendship.

About 20 minutes by car from Goto Fukue Airport on the Goto Islands and Fukue Island. "Nordisk Village Goto Islands" is a glamping facility opened by the Nordic outdoor manufacturer "Nordisk" using a closed elementary school. The schoolyard is lined with stylish Nordisk tents. If you have a small dog, you can stay with your pet.

The interior of the tent is also Scandinavian-style and warms your heart. A refrigerator, heating, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth speakers are also provided, making it as comfortable as a hotel. If you play your favorite music, the girls' party will be even more exciting.

For dinner, let's have a luxurious barbecue using local "Goto beef", and in the morning, let's eat a stylish sandwich in a basket♪ Outdoor-style breakfast is perfect for SNS. You can enjoy a picnic on the deck of the tent, or you can take it to the beach as it is.

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Mt. Ondake, which is about 30 minutes by car from the inn, is covered with grass and has long been popular with the locals. There is an observatory on the mountainside, where you can see the city of Fukue, the port, and the islands that dot the sea. Take it easy for a day.

About 15 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport, "Bihada no Yu Koshikano onsen" is a long-established onsen ryokan founded in 1978, located along a beautiful valley. A stylish glamping facility with a large terrace and a private onsen opened in 2020 at such a famous hot spring inn. Pets are allowed in some tents.

The dome-shaped tent that can accommodate up to 5 people is an open space with a large window overlooking the terrace. Equipped with air conditioning, toilets, and refrigerators, you can spend a comfortable time here. In winter, there is floor heating using onsen, so you can enjoy glamping casually regardless of the season.

The biggest attraction of glamping at Koshika no onsen is the luxurious private open-air bath that can only be found in a onsen ryokan. There is an open-air bath and a semi-open-air bath in one corner of the terrace, and you can bathe in onsen whenever you like. The spring quality is a high-quality carbonated spring that has a beautiful skin effect. It seems like it would be fun to have a relaxing chat with a friend while splitting into two baths.

There is also a BBQ space with full-fledged cooking equipment on the large terrace. In addition to menu items such as local chicken from Kagoshima, lava-grilled beef and pork, and fresh vegetables from our own farm, you can also bring in your favorite ingredients. If you open the retractable roof, the sky full of stars spreads overhead, making you feel even more outdoorsy.

About 5 minutes by car from JR Ichiki Station, Fukiagehama Field Hotel is located along the mouth of the Osato River. The tent has a large wooden deck and a building dedicated to BBQ. You can enjoy BBQ indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather and season.

The inside of the tent is full of cute interiors that girls like. There are TVs, Bluetooth speakers and even pajamas. You can relax in the comfort and ease of staying at a friend's house. You will want to chat a lot while relaxing on your bed or sofa.

On the other hand, the trailer house is equipped with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a toilet, a shower room, etc. on a large deck, just like a rental villa. In particular, the trailer house where you can stay with your pet has a rooftop deck, so you can enjoy the outdoors twice as much. Pets are OK from small animals to super large dogs, so it is recommended for a wide range of owners.

In addition, there are plenty of fun other than glamping on the hotel grounds, such as a heated pool, outdoor theater, bar, dog run, and fire circle. If you play from morning till night, you should be filled with lots of fun memories♪

Kyushu, with its mild climate and pleasant weather, is the perfect place for glamping. For girls who are interested in outdoor activities, how about experiencing glamping for the first time in Kyushu? Spend a relaxing weekend surrounded by nature.