13 Glamping Sites in Wakayama for a Resort-like Camping Trip! No Equipment Needed!

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In the hot summer, we tend to rely on air conditioning. It may be cool and comfortable, but it also slows down your metabolism and is not good for your body. Would you like to reset your body, which has become so dependent on air conditioning? Exposure to the natural breeze and sweating can help free your mind and are recommended.

Gourmet food, onsen, leisure spots, etc. Why don't you consider a trip to Wakayama full of charm? Nanki-Shirahama, a resort town that represents Wakayama, is a little over an hour by plane from Tokyo. If you look at the vast sea of Shirahama from the plane while traveling, you can take a break from your busy daily life for a while.

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What I would like to recommend when traveling to Wakayama is glamping. "Glamping" is a cross between "glamorous" and "camping". The setting up of the tent and the preparation of ingredients can be left to the glamping facility, so even camping beginners can easily enjoy camping. Wakayama is surrounded by many natures such as the sea and mountains, and glamping facilities are also substantial. In this article, we will introduce glamping facilities in Wakayama where you can refresh your body and mind. Don't ♪ miss the sights

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Resora RAINBOW is Japan's first beach glamping facility where you can enjoy glamping at a public beach. To get to resora RAINBOW, get off at Kada Station on the Nankai Electric Railway Kada Line and walk for about 15 minutes. From the beach where the facility is located, you can see the famous uninhabited island "Tomogashima" in Wakayama, and you can see the beauty of the sunset over the sea up close. . It's also attractive that you can run to the sea as soon as you feel like it♡

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This is a tent-type glamping facility. Even if you like camping but don't feel comfortable sleeping in a sleeping bag or on a hard floor, there are two double beds inside the tent, so don't worry! You can fall asleep in a comfortable bed while listening to the sound of the ocean. In addition, there is a hammock in the tent, so you can spend your glamping time in style♪

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For the barbecue dinner, you can choose from either a "seafood course" or a "meat course." Our staff will take care of all the preparation and tedious cleanup, so it's easy! Enjoying a barbecue by the sea will make you feel excited. Let's toast with beer and enjoy delicious meal and nature to the fullest!

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Tomogashima is an uninhabited island in Wakayama. Tomogashima, which can be seen from "resora RAINBOW", is a recommended tourist spot to stop by. Tomogashima is said to have once had a Japanese military base. Tomogashima, which still retains the scars of those days, is said to fit into the world of the Ghibli anime ``Laputa: Castle in the Sky,'' and has become one of Wakayama's leading tourist spots. You can cross to Tomogashima using a special ferry, so why not give it a try?

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A glamping facility within Resort Oshima managed by a campsite owner who has been in business for over 30 years. It is located about 15 minutes by car from Kushimoto Station on the JR Kisei Main Line. Created with the concept of ``expanding the entrance to the outdoors,'' you can easily enjoy camping in a comfortable and well-equipped space. It has a reputation for being a place where you can enjoy vast nature, and if the conditions are right, you can even see a sky full of stars.

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This is a glamping facility with a large cotton tent and outdoor living area. The interior of the living room is made with carefully selected items from a major outdoor select shop in Katsuragi Town Wakayama. There are two double beds and an air conditioner, so the inside of the tent is cute and comfortable!

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You can have a barbecue for dinner and hot sandwiches for breakfast, which are unique to camping. Eating piping hot sandwiches in nature the morning after camping is something special! Don't worry, you'll receive a manual on how to make it ♪ It also comes with salad, coffee, and tea. Why not enjoy the refreshing morning time that you don't usually have?

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There are also spots within the facility where you can try scuba diving. Kushimoto, located at the southernmost tip of Honshu, is home to a variety of fish and is famous for its extremely clean seawater. When you dive into the ocean, you are sure to be moved by the sights you have never seen before. It comes with a course from an experienced instructor, so even inexperienced people don't have to worry about it ♪ All you need to bring is your swimsuit!

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Wakayama Panda Village is a resort-type accommodation facility located in Shirahama Town, about 5 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. Located within the Toretore Park, this lodging facility has a cute panda-shaped exterior, reminiscent of the pandas at Adventure World, the theme park that represents Shirahama Town. How about taking a photo with a cute panda in front of the dome? ♡♡♡

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``Panda Village'' consists of 25 completely different buildings, each with a different interior. The interior of the room, which has a pop of cuteness that matches the exterior, is very popular among women and couples. There is a window on the ceiling, and at night you can look out at the night sky from there, making it a romantic place to spend some time!

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If you choose a plan that includes dinner, you can enjoy a buffet at Toretore-tei, which is about a 7-minute walk from your room. This luxurious meal includes sushi, grilled meat, tempura, and one specially selected sashimi platter per group. You can enjoy plenty of fresh seafood.

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There is also a spot within Toretore Park where you can enjoy ``katata raft fishing.'' This raft fishing, which is adjacent to aquaculture rafts, is characterized by the fact that fish are more likely to come to it. There are some fish that can only be caught by raft fishing, so you might have a chance to catch an unexpected big fish. ! Please enjoy fishing for Chinook and red sea bream♪

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Grampus Inn Shirahama is an attractive place where you can spend time enjoying the outdoors and activities. It is located about 10 minutes by car from the Hanwa Expressway Nanki Shirahama IC. It is a complex facility where you can enjoy various outdoor leisure activities such as camping, onsen, BBQ, and football. It's located in a place rich in nature, so you'll have a great sense of freedom!

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There are several accommodation options, including a lodge-style hotel, trailer house, moon lodge, and yurt. You can choose your favorite facility to stay at. Of course, you can also pitch your own tent at the campsite and stay overnight!

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In addition to the restaurant, you can enjoy meal at Shirahama BBQ Garden. The view of the sea of Shirahama from the hill is spectacular! It has a reputation for being especially beautiful at sunset. You can choose from two plans: procuring and purchasing ingredients, and there is a convenience store nearby, so you don't have to worry about forgetting to buy anything. How about getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoying the sea breeze and delicious meal?

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Senjojiki is located about a 4-minute walk from Grampus Inn Shirahama. As the name suggests, Senjojiki is a large rock formation reminiscent of rock pavement. It is a tourist spot that represents Shirahama, where it has been eroded by the lapping waves for many years, creating a natural beauty. Standing on a beautiful white rock might make you forget all the bad things. Please stop by and check it out!

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Tamayura no Sato", also known as "Starry Village", is located in a rich natural setting, about 50 minutes by community bus from Kasada Station on the JR Wakayama Line. The facility is full of attractions, with cottages where you can enjoy full private space and authentic barbecue. Each cottage is completely independent, so you can spend your free and open time as if you were in a vacation home!

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There are various types of accommodations here, including ``Resort Terrace'' and ``Cabin Village,'' where multiple people can stay. Among these, we recommend the ``Healing Bath Cottage,'' which comes with an open-air bath and a bedrock bath! The interior is very cute and looks like a mountain hut straight out of a picture book. You can spend a dream-like luxurious time that goes beyond glamping ♡

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For meal, you can enjoy a barbecue in the cottage's private garden, or you can also try an "outdoor cooking experience." By following the text, you can make smoked dishes that you don't often have the opportunity to make, or roast chicken made in a Dutch oven pot. Trying out cooking unique to camping will be a great memory! The ingredients are delivered to the cottage, so it's easy♪

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In Tamayura no Sato, you can enjoy picking fresh fruit all year round. You can of course pick Wakayama's famous products such as peaches, persimmons, and mandarin oranges, but you can also do the classic strawberry picking and chestnut picking. Why not enjoy the fresh fruits of Wakayama, Kansai's fruit superpower, to your heart's content?

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Sanso Amanosato is located at the foot of the world heritage site, Mt. Koya, surrounded by nature. Sanso Amanosato approximately 20 minutes by car from Kasada Station on the JR Wakayama Line. It is a facility where you can enjoy a long history and rich nature. You can see cherry blossoms in the spring, autumn leaves in the fall, dancing fireflies, and a sky full of stars. Don't you think it's nice to start your morning with the chirping of birds?

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The guest rooms are fragrant and relaxing spaces made with Kishu cypress and cedar. There are also luxury rooms with semi-open-air baths. Outside the room, where you can feel the warmth of wood, there is a terrace where you can enjoy the atmosphere of each season. Why not stretch your wings in a secluded and relaxing space?

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This restaurant has a reputation for offering luxurious barbecue. Luxurious content that you won't even think of as a barbecue, such as the BBQ of Kuroge Wagyu beef sirloin and local chicken, and the seafood aqua pazza. Enjoying delicious ingredients under a starry sky is something special!

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Sanso Amanosato Shrine, located about 5 minutes by car from Sansou Tennosato, is a historic shrine that is said to bring blessings against various disasters. This shrine, which is dedicated to the god who bestowed Koyasan on Kobo Daishi Kukai, has a history of about 1,700 years, and has been watching over the people of Amano throughout that time. Get purged of all your troubles at this shrine located in the midst of Amano's rural scenery.

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"Crystal Villa Shirahama" is surrounded by cobalt blue white sand sea and greenery. It is located about 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. Surrounded by the nature of Shirahama, this facility is attractive for allowing you to spend an extraordinary private time. Why not leave yourself to the slow flow of time?

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Each room is independent, with a focus on privacy. A variety of spaces can be created, including ones based on natural colors and pop ones. Some rooms come with pools, jacuzzis, and open-air baths, so you're sure to have a luxurious time♪ We also have pet-friendly rooms!

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In spring and summer, you can enjoy BBQ on the sunset terrace while looking out at the meal sand beach and the starry sky. Also, in the fall and winter, you can enjoy hot pot menus such as Wakayama's specialty, Kueh Nabe. Why not enjoy meal tailored to the four seasons and spend time with your loved ones in a private space?

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Adventure World, about a 7-minute walk from Crystal Villa Shirahama, is a tourist spot that represents Wakayama. It is famous for its impressive marine live performances featuring dolphins and their trainers, as well as the rare and valuable giant pandas. We highly recommend visiting when you go to Shirahama. The many cute animals will soothe your soul.

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Kyukamura Kishu Kada Auto Campground is located in Kyukamura Kyukamura in Wakayama. Kyukamura Kishu Kada Auto Campground is approximately 10 minutes by car from Kada Station on the Nankai Kada Line. This is a glamping facility surrounded by nature, with a tennis court and a grassy field. There is also AC (power supply) inside the tent, so you don't have to worry about charging your smartphone!

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If you book the ``Enjoy Camping Empty Camping'' plan from the official website, they will provide you with everything from a tent to bedding. The tent can be pitched next to your car, so it's reassuring even if you're not used to living in a tent. meal are included and you can also use onsen in the Kyukamura, so it's a very affordable plan for beginners to glamping!

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For meal, you can use the kitchen attached to the campsite, and with the ``Enjoy Camping Empty'' plan, barbecue ingredients will be prepared for you. The set includes everything essential for camping, such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and marshmallows. Having a barbecue in the middle of nature is something special ♡

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At the cafe ``Sky Cafe'' in Kyukamura, you can enjoy ``Wakayama Punch'' which is not just fruit punch. Wakayama punch, a specialty of Wakayama, is a drink made with plenty of fruits, including plums grown in Wakayama. The collaboration between the original taste of the fruit and the syrup/ginger ale is exceptional! Due to its gorgeous appearance, it is sure to be Instagrammable ♡

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"Megami Iris Park" is located at the halfway point of the Kumano Kodo Wakayama. It is located about a 15-minute walk from Kannonji-mae stop on the Ryujin Bus Kumano Line. It is a spot where you can enjoy camping in a cool place where the Hikigawa River flows nearby. Why not enjoy summer to the fullest by playing in the river, something you rarely have the chance to do?

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For accommodation, you can use bungalows as well as tent sites. There are various sizes such as 20 tatami, 12 tatami, and 8 tatami, and some rooms have lofts. Please spend a relaxing time in a space where you can feel the warmth of the trees and are surrounded by greenery all around. As for the bath, you can use one of the thickest baths in Wakayama, ``Megami no Yu''!

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Near "Iris Park" is the "Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Museum", which has a stylish glass exterior. The small museum exhibits works by Japanese painter Banka Nonagase, southern painter Ryoun Watase, and others. It is said to be the first art museum created by the internationally active architect group SANAA, and is a must-visit spot for art lovers.

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`` Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima'' has a dedicated shuttle boat departing from ``Katsuura Port,'' which is about a 6-minute walk from JR ``Kii-Katsuura'' Station, and you can enjoy a 5-minute boat ride when you arrive. . This is a private onsen inn surrounded by the sea, and you can experience glamping at the attached glamping facility, Nakanoshima Glamping Cabin. In addition to the glamping cabin, you can also use one room with an ocean view, so the key point is that you can relax depending on your mood. The cabin is fully equipped with a bed, air conditioner/heater, refrigerator, kettle, and toaster oven, so it's comfortable.

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Glamping BBQ for dinner. In addition to spiny lobster, abalone, meat and vegetables, you can enjoy a luxurious menu including three types of cheese, ajillo, and cheese risotto. For dessert, you can also roast marshmallows over the fire pit.

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Even if you stay glamping, you can use the open-air bath, large public bath, restroom, lounge, etc. At Kishu onsen, a 100% natural hot spring bath with a spectacular view, you can have the ultimate experience of relaxing in the hot onsen while listening to the sound of the waves. It's an open-air bath, but you don't have to worry because original bathing clothes are provided. There is also a footbath where you can thoroughly relax.

Blue Beach Nachi (Nachi Beach) is approximately 5 minutes by car from Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima.
This beach has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the ``100 best bathing beaches'' and is crowded with many people. It would be fun to take a walk on the vast sandy beach that is about 800 meters long.

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Olu' ka Hale FOREST, located approximately 15 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station, is completely reserved for one group per day. A glamping tent is set up on the wooden deck in front of the cottage, and if the weather is nice, you can also use the tent along with the cottage. If you make a reservation in advance and include a meal option, you can enjoy charcoal grilled BBQ with local vegetables and carefully selected ingredients such as Kuroge Wagyu A5 beef and Kishu Wakka beef.

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The cottage was handmade by the owner couple. It is a space where you can feel the scent and warmth of wood. The first floor has a living room, washroom, toilet and two private rooms, and the loft has two spacious private rooms. There are 4 single beds and 2 semi-double beds, and it can accommodate up to 6 people. We also offer a free bottle of Kishu Roman made by a local farmer. You can enjoy a relaxing time with your family, friends, or partner while drinking delicious plum wine in your tent or deck.

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There is a bath building separate from the cottage, where you can use two bathrooms, a semi-open-air bath and a claw foot bath. The semi-open-air bath ``lani'' is large enough for 2 to 3 people, and is filled with Epsom salt that can be expected to have a relaxing effect. At ``Kai,'' a claw foot bath that can be used by one person, you can enjoy onsen feeling by adding bath salts such as ``Pink and Black Himalayan Salt.''

Right near Olu' ka Hale FOREST, there is a cliff called Sandanbeki which is about 50m high. It has been designated as a sacred place for lovers, and you can attach a padlock to the heart monument near the observatory to pledge your love. There is also a pink mailbox installed. Please stop by with your loved ones.

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The glamping facility "Shiosai Terrace" attached to "Shiki no Sato Yuraku Tenku no Resort Shiki" where you can stay in a cottage is about 6 minutes by car from JR "Shirahama Station". There are 10 unique large dome tents with a diameter of 6m. Dome tents seem to be less affected by the outside temperature, so you can spend a comfortable time there. Each dome deck has its own observation space and separate BBQ space, allowing you to enjoy a full-fledged camping experience.

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There are 5 standard terrace rooms, 2 twin terrace rooms, and 1 premium terrace room, which can accommodate 4 to 10 people, so you can choose according to the number of people. The inside of the dome is like a hotel. All rooms are equipped with a bed, chair, air conditioner, and refrigerator, and are fully stocked with amenities such as shampoo, treatment, body soap, towels, toothbrushes, and nightwear. From the tent, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Nanki Shirahama, giving you an extraordinary feeling.

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If you choose a plan that includes meal, you can enjoy glamping BBQ dinner in the BBQ space, which is OK even on rainy days. In addition to domestic Japanese black beef steak and herb-grilled spiny lobster, there are also stylish skillet dishes. It's hearty and you can even get dessert. Breakfast includes hot sandwiches with fresh vegetables from Wakayama and tangerine juice from Wakayama. meal tastes even better when eaten in the great outdoors.

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There are many ways to spend your time during your stay, including free horseback riding at the attached Fureai Hiroba, a Finnish sauna trailer, and a campfire. You can also try your hand at making pizza for free in an authentic outdoor pizza oven. It's sure to be an unforgettable trip where you can fully enjoy experiences that you wouldn't normally have the chance to experience.

Near Shiosai Terrace, there is Engetsu Island, which is also a symbol of Shirahama. It is called "Engetsu Island" because there is a moon-shaped hole in the center. The sunset is so beautiful that it has been selected as one of the ``100 Best Sunsets in Wakayama,'' and you will be mesmerized when you see it.

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Marine-Q is located along the coast, about 16 minutes walk from JR Inami Station. There's a cafe attached, so it's a good place to relax, and there are plenty of activities such as fishing, golf, and jet skiing, so it's also recommended for people who want to get active. If you stay in a room with an ocean view, you can enjoy spectacular views including the deep red sunset.

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If you're a couple and want to spend a bit of luxury, how about an ocean view suite? It has two double beds, a private terrace and an open-air jacuzzi. While relaxing in the bath, you can enjoy the luxurious feeling of having the ocean in front of you all to yourself. If you want to spend a relaxing time with family and friends, we also recommend the ``Private Cottage,'' which can accommodate up to 12 people.

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There is also a plan that includes glamping BBQ, which includes 250g of meat, grilled vegetables, and a set of BBQ equipment. In addition to the standard plan, there is also a premier plan, which adds 150g of skirt steak and 1 herb flank. You can also add spiny lobster as an option. Beginners to the outdoors will be happy to be able to enjoy a barbecue with luxurious ingredients without having to bring their own.

Inami Town, where `` Marine-Q'' is located, has a ``frog'' in its image, and frog objects are installed everywhere at JR Innan Station. There is also a unique "Kaerubashi" near the station. It's so impressive that you'll want to take a photo of it. The cute frog's expression makes you feel warm.

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As we have introduced this time, Wakayama is an attractive area where you can enjoy nature while staying in Japan. Why not spend some relaxing time enjoying glamping while getting in touch with nature?