If you want a shift from the usual Japan travel itinerary, why not try glamping (a.k.a. glamorous camping) at some of the country’s most scenic sites instead? Kyushu, located in the southernmost west part of Japan, provides the perfect landscape for such escapades, with safe and stunning accommodations housed near relaxing riversides, mesmerising ocean views, and serene mountain trails ready for your glamping pleasure. 

 

Ready to sleep under the stars and commune with nature on your next trip to Japan? Check out these Kyushu glamping locations you need to book in ASAP.

 

1. Nordisk Village, Goto Islands, Nagasaki

 

 

Nordisk Village says that glamping at their site is more than a simple holiday; it actually “tells a story, follows a concept, and combines modern comfort, interior design, and functionality” and we agree. This Scandinavian-inspired glamping site transforms the surrounding flora into a home away from home, combining the Danish Hygge lifestyle that’s all about comfort and coziness with Goto Islands’ rich nature.

 

Guests can also enjoy a number of nature-centric activities like fishing, scuba diving, stand-up paddling, and more in this stay or take their trips a notch higher by taking a cruise or a sightseeing flight around Goto’s 140 large and small islands. 

 

1233 Tao Tomie-cho, Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 853-0203, Japan  https://www.nordiskvillage.jp/en/index.html

 

2. Aso Glamping Resort, Kumamoto

 

 

Located in Aso-Kuju National Park, this glamping resort in Kumamoto Prefecture displays spellbinding views all year round no matter what color the foliage is in. From the resort’s wooden deck to the tents on the soft green grass, the location also provides a stunning look at Mount Aso, one of the largest active volcanos in the world. 

 

Families or groups of friends can set up grills and picnic blankets and relax in between the clear blue sky and surrounding nature while feasting on food made from fresh ingredients sourced from the area’s nearby farms. Resort catering is also available, with dinner specially cooked on bonfires right in front of you. 

 

Upon booking at Aso Glamping Resort, guests can also enjoy free access to the open-air onsen at Hotel Green Pia Minami Aso (10 minutes away from the resort). Guests can either go by themselves or ask the staff to take them there from the campsite. 

 

4411-9 Hisaishi, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-1412 https://asoglamping.com

 

3. Comorebi Cocoresort Glamping, Oita

 

This glamping resort in Oita Prefecture promises to deliver an experience that will leave you nostalgic and with the desire to keep coming back. The facility is located between Yufuin and Beppu, two sites known for being onsen towns. 

 

When it comes to eats, Comorebi delivers an exceptional barbeque experience made extra special with seasonal ingredients. Breakfast comes in either traditional Japanese or Western cuisine, both featuring fresh finds from the best Oita has to offer. 

 

This glamping resort also allows you to vibe with your preferred music while relaxing in the hammocks, experience outdoor cinema under the stars, and even glamping with your pets to really create a unique and personal trip. 

 

105 Tokimatsu, Hasama-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture 879-5524 https://comorebi-camp.jp/