Beginner's Must-See! What is Glamping?
Recently, the demand for outdoor activities has been increasing, and there are also people who are thinking of trying it for the first time.
However, when starting camping from scratch, there are many things to consider such as equipment and preparation, which can be daunting and cause anxiety about where to start.
In such a situation, have you heard of "glamping" as one of the ways to enjoy the outdoors?
This time, we will introduce glamping, which is highly recommended for outdoor beginners.
What is the charm of "glamping" where you can luxuriously and comfortably enjoy the great outdoors?
Camping and other outdoor activities have become increasingly popular as a way to enjoy an active lifestyle without being in close proximity to others. However, for beginners, it can be daunting to have to purchase all the necessary equipment and do all the preparation and clean-up themselves, which can be time-consuming and costly.
For those who may feel anxious about outdoor activities, "glamping" is highly recommended. Glamping is a combination of the words "glamorous" and "camping," and refers to a new style of outdoor recreation that is enjoyed in a resort-like setting.
There are various theories about the origins of glamping, but it is said that it may have originated from the mobile homes called "yurts" used by nomadic Mongolian tribes. Alternatively, it is said that the roots of glamping can be traced back to the mid-19th century when European nobles would pack their belongings and luxury items in large trunks and go on extravagant camping trips in their colonies in Asia and Africa.
Glamping gradually gained recognition overseas in the early 2000s and began to spread in Japan around the 2010s when facilities with the name "glamping" started to appear.
Enjoy the best of both worlds
Glamping, which is now becoming popular, but what exactly can you do?
Generally, when camping, you need to prepare everything yourself, such as tents, camping equipment, and food. In addition, you have to do everything from preparation to cleaning up, so there may be some parts that beginners feel are a bit difficult.
On the other hand, in the case of glamping, you can simply "make a reservation at the facility" and everything is set in the plan, including food and tools. You can leave the meals to the staff, from preparation to cleaning up, and you can also cook BBQ yourself, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Recommended for those who want to enjoy the outdoors casually
You can choose from various types of accommodations depending on the location, such as tent-type or cottage-type.
In the tent-type, compared to setting up a tent in a regular camp, there are toilets and showers available, and there are also large beds like in a hotel, making the interior more comfortable than it looks. Depending on the structure of the tent, you can enjoy the morning sun or the night sky, making it possible to fully enjoy the outdoors.
In the cottage-type, you can rent a detached cottage (villa) and it is recommended for those who want to enjoy the outdoors more casually, as it has a kitchen, toilet, and other facilities such as air conditioning and heating in the bed.
Since glamping is often located in conjunction with resort facilities or hotels, it is attractive that you can use the large public baths at the hotel and breakfast is also included, making it less hassle to prepare. Some facilities also offer activities such as pools and athletics, so you can enjoy various activities in addition to the outdoors. For those who are new to the outdoors, support is available for difficult parts, making it easy to experience the outdoors. For those who are busy with work and want to easily enjoy nature, why not try glamping, which allows you to have the best of both worlds?
Mobility Resort MOTEGI is the place to enjoy
glamping!
There are various glamping facilities in Japan now, but among them, "Mobility Resort Motegi" in Motegi Town, Tochigi Prefecture, offers various types of glamping and a wide range of ways to enjoy. Mobility Resort Motegi is a leisure facility where you can enjoy "motorsports" and attractions that you can challenge while having fun, located in a nature-rich land surrounded by Satoyama.
One of the facilities is the "Forest and Starry Sky Camping Village", which offers various types such as "Bell Tent", "Bell Tent Wide", and the most luxurious "Bell Tent Forest Terrace" where you can enjoy an elegant time, as well as the cottage-type "Log Cabin". In addition, a new glamping area, "Lotus Tent", opened in July 2021.
Various ways to enjoy according to your purpose
At the tent-type Bell Tent Mori Terrace, you can enjoy various outdoor experiences at the glamping facility of Mobility Resort Motegi. The 14m x 10m large tent is equipped with two semi-double beds, a sofa, a refrigerator, and Wi-Fi. Outside, there are also hammocks and a bonfire area. The special BBQ plan includes a large tomahawk steak, cheese fondue, and grilled apples for dinner, and breakfast can be enjoyed at the restaurant in Mobility Resort Motegi Hotel. You can also use the "Nozomi Bath" which is equipped with an open-air bath at Mobility Resort Motegi Hotel.
Why not try out the outdoor experience at Mobility Resort Motegi, where you can enjoy various ways of having fun according to your needs?
No need for preparation or cleaning up, you can enjoy the outdoors with the feeling of staying at a hotel.
That is the charm of glamping.
