12 of Nagano’s Best Spots for Couples Going Glamping for the First Time

Couples who love the outdoors, why not enjoy glamping on your next vacation? Glamping is a coined word that combines glamorous and camping. It has gained popularity for being able to enjoy the outdoors in comfort and luxury, and has become a familiar presence in the last few years.

Basically everything you need is provided, so there is no need to bring heavy camping gear. Also, there is no need to set up a tent or prepare ingredients. It's a luxury to be able to enjoy nature in the comfort of a hotel.

You can enjoy forest bathing in nature, be healed by the starry sky, and be refreshed by putting yourself in an extraordinary space. In addition, the deliciousness of the food you eat outside is exceptional ♡ You can make memories just for the two of you and you will definitely feel happy.

Such glamping facilities are increasing in various places, but this time we will pick up "glamping facilities" in Nagano, which is easily accessible from Tokyo. We have compiled recommended spots for each category below.

A glamping spot with good cost performance
A glamping spot where you can immerse yourself in luxury
A spot where you can immerse yourself in the feeling of glamping

First, let me introduce two reasonably priced glamping spots. The appeal of this type of facility is that you can stay casually. As long as my schedule with him matches, I can leave without a hitch.

About 20 minutes by taxi from Karuizawa Station. "Karuizawa Camp Gold" is divided into 3 sites: auto site, forest site, and glamping site. The fee for the glamping facility is 8,000 yen to 10,000 yen per person per night, which is excellent value for money. is. It's nice to be able to park your car nearby.

Beds and blankets are provided in the tents for a comfortable stay. Power outlets and Wi-Fi are available, making it easy to charge your smartphone and gather information. In addition to tarps, chairs, and desks, they are fully equipped with oil heaters and fans.

By the way, the fabrics and accessories are different for each tent, so you can enjoy what kind of interior it is after you arrive♡

At dusk, relax while gazing at the sky as it turns pink and purple.

And why not spend a quiet time at night by lighting a lamp in the dark? It looks like a scene from a movie or novel.

About 20 minutes on foot from JR Uminokuchi Station. "Kizakiko POW WOW Campsite & Outdoor" has a tipi (Indian tent) where you can stay at a reasonable price. By the way, the tent was designed by local artist ASA3000 (Masashi Nishina). It is full of playfulness and just looking at it will raise your tension.

The interior of the tipi tent is spacious, and you can make a bonfire in the furnace and cook!

The campsite is located in the woods on the shores of Lake Kizaki, so the view is perfect. You can feel refreshed just by looking at the lake while feeling the refreshing breeze♡

You can also experience smelt fishing from November to early April. All the tools are provided, and the guide will teach you how to fish, so even beginners can feel at ease. You can enjoy tempura as soon as you catch it♪ Smelt raised in spring water or water from the headwaters is popular for its delicious taste.

In addition, there are various activities such as SUP (stand up paddle board), canoeing, trekking, and cycling, so couples who like exercise should try it.

Next, we will introduce an elegant glamping facility where you can feel like a celebrity. Once in a while, how about a luxurious outdoor date with a little extra effort?

About 10 minutes by taxi or free transfer (reservation required) from JR Kisofukushima Station. At the Kisokoma Kogen Morino Hotel, you can stay overnight in a unique dome-shaped tent. The tent imported from Poland has a skylight, so you can see the blue sky during the day and the starry sky at night.

The dome is equipped with furniture such as tables, cabinets, and beds, as well as air conditioners and refrigerators. You can spend a comfortable time here.

In the shared space near the tents, chairs are placed around the hearth. Fully equipped with Wi-Fi and mosquito magnets, it's just perfect. It is also possible for two people to enjoy stargazing together while feeling the night breeze.

For dinner, you can enjoy a Shinshu beef BBQ overseen by a chef at the adjacent Mori no Hotel. The meat and vegetables made with local ingredients are absolutely delicious! In winter, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine in the restaurant in the hotel building.

Take the shuttle bus from Nagano Station and get off at "Hakuba Happo-one." From there, it's about an 8-minute walk to "Hakuba Mominoki Hotel." In addition to the hotel building, there is also a glamping facility equipped with dome-shaped tents, where you can enjoy sleeping in the great outdoors of the Northern Alps. It is a real experience, with beautiful tents, hammocks, and bonfires. You can also use onsen facilities in the main building.

There are fire pits, hammocks, large tarps, and more, so you can spend your time here comfortably. The tents are 25 to 28 square meters in size and very comfortable. You can relax in a hammock, drink hot wine, or enjoy a foot bath at Happo onsen nearby. Enjoy the great outdoors as you please.

For dinner, you can enjoy a barbecue around a stylish fire pit. You can taste delicious Nagano ingredients such as salads, pinchos, cheese fondue, Shinshu salmon and mushrooms baked in foil with miso, the famous BBQ baby back ribs, and Shinshu apple pie. Glamping is generally limited to a certain period from late April to mid-October. Be sure to get yours early when it goes on sale!

At Hirugami Onsen onsen no Mori, you can enjoy glamping in bell tents that can accommodate up to 10 people. Camping gear such as lanterns and sleeping bags are provided, so you can come empty-handed. This makes it safe even for beginners. Enjoy a relaxing time with your partner, making the most of the spacious space. Access is about 90 minutes by bus from Kami-Suwa Station.

If you use glamping, you can enjoy unlimited use of their famous onsen. The alkaline, viscous water is said to be gentle on the skin and is known as a "beauty bath." You can bathe at night, so if you choose a time when there are fewer people around, you can have the large bath all to yourself. There is also an open-air bath that will make you feel liberated.

In 2006, Achi Village, where the facility is located, was selected by the Ministry of the Environment as the best place for stargazing. At night, a sky full of stars spreads overhead. There is a starry sky spot "Tenku no Rakuen" about 20 minutes by car from the inn, so couples who are interested should visit it. If you're lucky, you might see a shooting star.

"GLAMPROOK Iizuna Kogen" is about 15 minutes from Mure Station by free shuttle bus (reservation required). This glamping facility offers all-inclusive meal, onsen, and activities at no extra charge. The twin dome, which is an unusual design that connects two dome tents, separates the living room and bedroom space, making it very comfortable. Outside the large windows, you will be mesmerized by the magnificent scenery of the plateau.

We recommend the lake view dome! The dynamic scenery of Lake Reisenji and Mt. Iizuna should soothe your weary soul. Just looking at the scenery with him... that kind of holiday might be nice once in a while. In addition, there are plenty of activities such as yoga and tennis, so couples who want to exercise can be satisfied.

Of course, you can also enjoy course meals using luxurious ingredients such as lamb meat, red sea bream, and Shinshu salmon at no additional charge. Both the volume and the appearance have a big impact! Please enjoy the feast that can only be tasted here with him to your heart's content. Breakfast is a buffet style, and you can enjoy exquisite bread baked in a stone oven and warm "stewed dishes".

"Snow Peak FIELD SUITE HAKUBA KITAONE KOGEN" is located on the Kitaone plateau, where the mountains of the Northern Alps approach in front of you. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful scenery, but you can also use items from the popular outdoor brand "Snow Peak".

The photo shows the original "tent room" developed for this facility. The size of the room is about 50㎡, and the outside deck is also about 50㎡, which is a comfortable space. Access is about 60 minutes from Nagano Station by a free shuttle service that requires a reservation.

For couples who say, "There are insects in the summer and it's cold in the winter, so staying in a tent is a little...", how about a limited-edition cabin-type "Jyubako Suite"? The room created in collaboration with Kengo Kuma is a comfortable space where you can feel the warmth of wood. If you sit on the sofa and look outside, you will see a beautiful view of Hakuba.

You can have breakfast on your private deck to recharge your energy for the day. Enjoying breakfast while looking out at the Northern Alps and Hakuba Mountains shining in the morning sun while the morning breeze blows... Just the thought of it will bring a smile to your face.

For couples with dogs, how about staying at the glamping site limited to one group per day at Petit Hotel Glasshouse? In addition to being able to stay with your dog here, you can also stay without a leash on the site, including the wooden deck. In addition, there are two large and small dog runs on the premises, so dogs can spend their time freely. Access is about 5 minutes by car from Hakuba Station.

At night, enjoy a bonfire in front of your tent. The flickering flames are said to have a relaxing effect. Just looking at it will make you feel calm. Enjoy a relaxing time with your boyfriend and dog.

For dinner, you can choose from a camp-like BBQ or a special course meal prepared by the owner chef. The menu, which uses plenty of local ingredients and home-grown vegetables, is a gem that can only be tasted here. If you fill your mouth with the bounty of the earth, you will be filled with "mouthfulness."

"FARM&CAMP Re:HAKUBA" is a facility where you can enjoy glamping and farming experiences in Hakuba Village, which has the charm of the magnificent scenery of the Northern Alps. If you make a reservation in advance, you can use the free shuttle bus from the nearest Hakuba Station or Iimori Station. The 10 tents set up in the forest are spacious enough to change the interior according to the guests. When you arrive, let's relax slowly in the tent first.

There is a restaurant deck and a bonfire space next to the tent site. For meal, you can choose from BBQ or Dutch oven course, so you don't have to cook yourself, so it's easy. At night, how about roasting marshmallows over the bonfire and making delicious sweets? Please enjoy the unique way of camping with two people.

In the agricultural experience, you can experience seasonal "farming activities" in the fields and rice paddies next to the facility. Instructors will carefully teach you how to harvest vegetables and plant rice, so even beginners are okay. As you have fun working, you will naturally get closer to him.

About 46 minutes by free shuttle bus from Chino Station. "Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina" is a healing spot dotted with lodging facilities, outdoor parks, BBQ facilities, onsen, and more. In addition to cottages and hotels, there are glamping facilities where you can stay, although there are no photos. Just the two of us♡ Please enjoy your stay and walk while being healed by the scenery of the forest full of refreshing air.

There is also "Glamorous Dining Tateshina" produced by "Tokyu Hands" on the premises. You can enjoy a BBQ course menu using local ingredients such as Tateshina beef and Yatsugatake venison in a large open booth and private deck. It might be irresistible for two gluttons.

One of the appeals of Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina is that you can try a wide variety of activities such as athletics, mountain stream fishing, and trekking. Move your body in nature and make lots of memories with him.

About a 10-minute walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station, Ikoi Sanso has a glamping room where you can stay only from spring to autumn. The cute “glamping tent” (pictured) decorated with garlands is spacious and comfortable. You can sit comfortably on the sofa with him and relax. Wi-Fi is also nice ♡

If you want a slightly different glamping, how about this "Glamping Air" with high ceilings and open space? In addition to the bedroom and living room, it is a comfortable space complete with a BBQ stove and table. Feel the excitement in a space like a secret base.

The second floor of "Glamping Air" is very stylish. Lie down on the couch and take a nap while gazing at the scenery outside.

Finally, we will introduce a spot where you can experience glamping while staying at the hotel♪There is a tent on the same site as the hotel, where you can eat BBQ and take a break. This is recommended for those couples who say, "It's nice to stay at a hotel, but I want to go on an adventure."

About 20 minutes by shuttle bus from Hotaka Station. Azumino Hotaka View Hotel has a glamping facility on its premises. Although you can't stay in a tent, you can casually enjoy the feeling of glamping. If you arrive early, leave your luggage in the hotel room, take a walk in the forest, make botanical candles, and make lots of memories.

The best part of glamping is the bonfire! Enjoy an extraordinary experience by drinking alcohol, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying wine around the fire. If you put yourself in nature, you might be able to have deep conversations that you wouldn't normally be able to talk about.

There are various types of rooms, such as a compact but comfortable Japanese-Western style room, a Japanese-style room with a size of 10 tatami mats, and an elegant Western-style room. The green that spreads outside the window will heal your heart.

Dinner is at the hotel restaurant. You can choose French or Japanese, so please choose whichever you like. In a normal camp, it's onsen difficult to prepare your own meal, but here you don't have to.

There are many recommended glamping spots in Nagano ♪ Everything you need is available, so even outdoor beginners can feel at ease. Please enjoy nature alone with him on your days off.