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4 Choice Glamping Spots in Hokkaido: Enjoy the Outdoors in Style

4 Choice Glamping Spots in Hokkaido: Enjoy the Outdoors in Style

Last updated: 19 August 2022

Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands, is a fantastic place to enjoy the great outdoors. There's no shortage of campsites and cottages where you can experience that first-hand, but if you want to get close to nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel, glamping might be the best option for you.

Here, we'll take a look at some great glamping spots to experience Hokkaido in style and comfort.

We've carefully selected five of Hokkaido's many glamping sites: Muroran, Sapporo, Akai River near Otaru, Makari near Niseko, and Nakasatsunai near Obihiro. These spots are great for couples, families, or friends who want to get back to nature.

Table of Contents
  1. 1. Muroran Glamping: Luxurious experience with a joint golf course (Muroran / Noboribetsu)
  2. 2. AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK: Live in stylish minimalism (Otaru / Akai River)
  3. 3. Takibi Camp: Enjoy a comfortable stay in a dome tent (Niseko /Makko)
  4. 4. Glamping Resort Feriendorf: Enjoy local ingredients and cottage vibes (Tokachi)

1. Muroran Glamping: Luxurious experience with a joint golf course (Muroran / Noboribetsu)

For each group, you can make use of the wooden terrace with your dome-like tent (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)
For each group, you can make use of the wooden terrace with your dome-like tent (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)

Muroran Glamping is an exclusive glamping resort with an adjoining golf course that only allows two groups to stay on any one day. It is about an hour's drive from New Chitose Airport, and popular tourist spots Noboribetsu Onsen and Lake Toya can also be reached in about 30 minutes.

Such a spacious area inside the dome (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)
Such a spacious area inside the dome (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)
Open the curtains and you'll be greeted by the luscious green outdoors (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)
Open the curtains and you'll be greeted by the luscious green outdoors (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)

The main and secondary domes are complete with comfortable Simmons mattresses. In the glamping dome not only will you find furniture like tables and sofas, but every detail gives an air of luxury, right down to the stylish dishes and cutlery.

There is a wooden terrace with a dining setup where you can enjoy a good old BBQ (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)
There is a wooden terrace with a dining setup where you can enjoy a good old BBQ (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)

Ingredients for breakfast and dinner are available on-site, too, so you don't need to bring your own. In the dome tent, there is a fridge stocked with seven types of drinks as well as bottled beer and Chu-hai, which are prepared to reflect the number of people staying at no extra charge. You can also order bottled wine and other alcohol on site, but you are not allowed to bring your own.

An example of dinner (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)
An example of dinner (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)

There is a French restaurant at the golf course, and dinner for glamping guests is prepared by the same chef. But you can also get meat and other ingredients (including dessert) for some light cooking of your own.

For breakfast, as well as a pre-prepared pot-au-feu, you can get ham, sausages, bread, and other delicious items brought to you at your desired time. That way, you can easily enjoy an outdoor breakfast simply by warming it up or cooking it for yourself.

An example of breakfast (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)
An example of breakfast (Photo courtesy of Muroran Glamping)

You can also use the daiyokujo (large shared bathing spa) at the golf course during opening hours, and you can use the shower room 24 hours a day.

The sinks are large and easy to use, and there is a powder room in the daiyokujo.

Although on-site services are only available in Japanese, the staff are happy to welcome non-Japanese speakers using translation apps or other translation equipment.

When staying at Muroran Glamping, you can enjoy a spot of golf or visit Muroran's famous scenic area, Cape Chikyu, and make the most of Hokkaido's natural scenes.

Health & Safety Measures
Indoor disinfection measures taken - Sanitizer installed - Disinfected after each guest leaves - Ventilation measures in place - Coin trays used - Plastic partitions installed - Staff wear masks, gargle, wash hands regularly, and monitor body temperature - Limited capacity/increased space between seats - Restricted admission, reservation system in place - Entry declined to anyone who is feeling unwell - Masks required/temperature check enforced - Restrictions on room service (entry) for staff

  • Muroran Glamping
    室蘭グランピング
    • Address Muroran Golf Club 293-1, Sakimori, Muroran, Hokkaido, 050-0055
    • Phone Number 0143-59-4641
    • ・Hours: Check-in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
      ・Rates: From 28,215 yen/person (price per person for a 2-person group - 2 meals per night, tax and service fees included)
      *Prices are subject to change depending on the time of year and the day of the week.

2. AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK: Live in stylish minimalism (Otaru / Akai River)

Stay in a stylish wooden trailer-house known as "Juhako". A joint development with Japanese outdoor brand "Snow Peak" and architect Kengo Kuma (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK)
Stay in a stylish wooden trailer-house known as "Juhako". A joint development with Japanese outdoor brand "Snow Peak" and architect Kengo Kuma (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK)

Located in between Otaru and Niseko, AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK is a camping and outdoor leisure facility set in a luscious wooded area.

Here you'll find "jubako" (literally "dwelling box"), which provides the comfort of a hotel while allowing you to experience an open-air setting amongst nature.

AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK can be reached by car in about an hour and 50 minutes from New Chitose Airport, about one hour from Otaru Old Town, and about 30 minutes from Niseko.

You'll find the jubako tucked away in the vast campsite (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK )
You'll find the jubako tucked away in the vast campsite (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK )
It accommodates up to 4 people, and there is a wide bed and sofa bed (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK )
It accommodates up to 4 people, and there is a wide bed and sofa bed (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK )

Out on the wooden deck, there is a BBQ grill, table and chairs, and a hammock, perfect for an outdoor BBQ. There is nowhere to buy ingredients on-site or immediately nearby, so stop by Otaru or Niseko for cooking ingredients before your stay.

As long as you have your ingredients ready with you, you can use the outdoor cooking equipment whenever you like, and charcoal is available for sale on site. Indoor fire or cooking is strictly prohibited, so please only cook outdoors.

The overhead tarp protects you from strong sun and rain (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK)
The overhead tarp protects you from strong sun and rain (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK)
You can make use of the open-air fire, too (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK)
You can make use of the open-air fire, too (Photo courtesy of AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK)

You can use the toilets and cooking areas in the camping field, and until 8:00 p.m., jubako guests can use the shower room and bath located in the "center house".

There is also a fishing area near the facility where you can catch rainbow trout and other fish, and you can rent out fishing rods and other equipment. Enjoy camp life in comfort in a location surrounded by mountains and luscious greenery.

Services are available in English and Japanese on-site. The official website is available in Japanese, English, and Chinese and allows you to book and pay online.

Health & Safety Measures
Indoor disinfection measures taken - Sanitizer installed - Disinfected after each guest leaves - Ventilation measures in place - Coin trays used - Plastic partitions installed - Staff wear masks, gargle, wash hands regularly, and monitor body temperature - Limited capacity/increased space between seats - Restricted admission, reservation system in place - Entry declined to anyone who is feeling unwell - Masks required/temperature check enforced - Restrictions on room service (entry) for staff

  • AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK
    AKAIGAWA TOMO PLAYPARK
    • Address Meiji 56, Akaigawa, Hokkaido, 046-0552
    • Phone Number 0135-34-7575
    • ・Hours: May 1st to early November (varies depending on snow cover)
      ・Check-in: 3:00 p.m. Check-out: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
      ・Rates: From 17,500 yen (2 people, 1 room), each additional adult +5,450 yen, each additional child +3,000 yen (room fee, all taxes and service fees included)
      *This facility does not provide meals or ingredients.
      *Prices are subject to change depending on the time of year and the day of the week.

3. Takibi Camp: Enjoy a comfortable stay in a dome tent (Niseko /Makko)

The camp is right by Mt. Yotei, often called Ezo-Fuji for its Mt. Fuji-like appearance. (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
The camp is right by Mt. Yotei, often called Ezo-Fuji for its Mt. Fuji-like appearance. (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)

You can get to Takibi Camp in about 20 minutes by car from Niseko and Lake Toyako. And the camp was designed under the concept of "empty-handed camping," meaning there is no need to set up or clean up.

In addition to their tents and "container houses," there are two types of large domed tents called glamping domes.

One of the glamping domes has a stylish atmosphere complete with antique furniture (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
One of the glamping domes has a stylish atmosphere complete with antique furniture (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
The other glamping dome takes on a northern European feel with an "upstairs" loft. Very stylish indeed (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
The other glamping dome takes on a northern European feel with an "upstairs" loft. Very stylish indeed (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)

In both types of glamping dome, you'll find two double beds, and each room can accommodate up to four people. There is also a projector that can project video onto the side of the dome so that you can stream your favorite shows onto the dome itself. Both dome types also have outdoor decks and outdoor kitchenettes to enjoy a bonfire or barbecue.

The spacious wooden deck (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
The spacious wooden deck (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
Level up your glamping atmosphere with an open-air fire in the evening (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
Level up your glamping atmosphere with an open-air fire in the evening (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)

Here you can cook your own meals for that coveted camping experience. You can bring your own ingredients, or you can buy camping ingredients on-site, including local vegetables and a variety of meats for barbecuing.

Cooking utensils and tableware are free to borrow, and charcoal and grill grids are included in the glamping dome accommodation fee, too. Staff can also teach you recipes for the perfect camp experience.

Coffee makers and equipment for toasted sandwiches can also be lent out (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
Coffee makers and equipment for toasted sandwiches can also be lent out (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)

In the "center house," there is a women's shower room and make-up area available from spring to autumn.

For men, and outside of the above times for women, you can visit Makari Onsen, which is a 5-minute drive away, or book a container house with an indoor shower rather than a glamping dome for 24-hour access to showers.

In addition to Japanese, facilities are also available in English. The official website is also available in English and Chinese, and reservations can be made online.

Try your hand at wood cutting for the open-air fires (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)
Try your hand at wood cutting for the open-air fires (Photo courtesy of Takibi Camp)

Experience the camp lifestyle in comfort, while staying close to nature. By the way, depending on the time of year, you can also enjoy farming experiences with neighboring farmers, and get a real sense of the rural lifestyle.

Health & Safety Measures
Indoor disinfection measures taken - Sanitizer installed - Disinfected after each guest leaves - Ventilation measures in place - Coin trays used - Plastic partitions installed - Staff wear masks, gargle, wash hands regularly, and monitor body temperature - Limited capacity/increased space between seats - Restricted admission, reservation system in place - Entry declined to anyone who is feeling unwell - Masks required/temperature check enforced - Restrictions on room service (entry) for staff

  • Takibi Camp
    焚き火キャンプ場
    • Address 86-1, Yashiro, Makkari, Hokkaido, 048-1605
    • Phone Number 0136-55-6400
    • ・Hours: Check-in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
      ・Rates: From 14,500 yen (price for 1 person during a two-person stay - room rate, taxes and service fees included)
      *Prices are subject to change depending on the time of year and the day of the week.

4. Glamping Resort Feriendorf: Enjoy local ingredients and cottage vibes (Tokachi)

An entire cottage to yourself in a spacious woodland where you can also enjoy a barbecue on the covered wooden deck (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
An entire cottage to yourself in a spacious woodland where you can also enjoy a barbecue on the covered wooden deck (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)

If you're looking for a luxurious glamping stay in eastern Hokkaido, the area home to Tokachi and Lake Akan, Glamping Resort Feriendorf is the place to go. While staying in a glamping cottage or tent, you can make the most of the lavish outdoor meals created with local ingredients.

Rent a car at Tochibihiro Airport, and you'll reach the site in just a 15-minute drive, so you can start enjoying the natural sights as soon as possible.

The cottages are dotted around the spacious woodland (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
The cottages are dotted around the spacious woodland (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)

A German architect designed the cottages to reflect 20th-century German-style homes. From the walls and floors to the furniture and tableware, everything is overflowing with creative design, and you'll end up snapping photos of every corner of the cottage.

Some buildings are tailored to different themes, such as a country theme and a medieval Europe theme. Each cottage is equipped with a kitchen and bathroom and such, making for a very comfortable stay. There is also a hot tub and a relaxing sauna on-site (scheduled to open in mid-July 2022).

A room with a fireplace (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
A room with a fireplace (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
Complete with British "Slumberland" beds (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
Complete with British "Slumberland" beds (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)

But if you want to feel a bit closer to nature, a glamping tent might be more your style. The spacious tent is equipped with a bed, overhead tarp, dining table, and BBQ set, along with some other comforts.

Glamping Tent (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
Glamping Tent (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)

Meals include meat and vegetables, eggs and cheese, and most of the dishes made with local ingredients. For dinner, choose between a barbecue or a shabu-shabu.

Both involve ingredients such as pork, chicken, lamb, and vegetables, and they will be brought for you to cook them whenever you like.

You can choose between Japanese or Western breakfast at the on-site restaurant, or get a toasted sandwich set to grill for yourself in the cottage. There is also a store on-site selling meat, alcohol, and desserts, so you don't have to worry if you forgot to buy something or want anything extra.

An illustration of the dinner ingredients Plenty of meat and vegetables! Treat yourself to fresh seafood by upgrading your plan (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
An illustration of the dinner ingredients Plenty of meat and vegetables! Treat yourself to fresh seafood by upgrading your plan (Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
Taste the delicious Hokkaido cheese with the breakfast "hot sandwich set"(Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)
Taste the delicious Hokkaido cheese with the breakfast "hot sandwich set"(Photo courtesy of Glamping Resort Feriendorf)

There are also hammocks, swings, badminton nets, and children's play areas on the property, making it the perfect setting for a fun family stay. Depending on the time of year, you can also enjoy a vegetable harvesting experience on-site or an egg harvesting experience with their free-range chickens.

Health & Safety Measures
Indoor disinfection measures taken - Sanitizer installed - Disinfected after each guest leaves - Ventilation measures in place - Coin trays used - Plastic partitions installed - Staff wear masks, gargle, wash hands regularly, and monitor body temperature - Limited capacity/increased space between seats - Restricted admission, reservation system in place - Entry declined to anyone who is feeling unwell - Masks required/temperature check enforced - Restrictions on room service (entry) for staff

  • Glamping Resort Feriendorf
    十勝 中札内 グランピングリゾート フェーリエンドルフ
    • Address Higashi 4, Tokiwa, Nakasatsunai, Hokkaido 089-1368
    • Phone Number 0155-68-3301
    • ・Hours: open year-round (glamping tents April 29-end of November)
      ・Check-in: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Check-out: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
      ・Rates: Cottage from 17,550 yen (price for 1 person during a 2-person stay - 2 meals per night), tent from 17,000 yen (1 tent, +7,150 yen per person with meal)
      *Prices are subject to change depending on the time of year and the day of the week.

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Amongst the rich nature of Hokkaido, there are so many glamping facilities to choose from. But it's up to you whether you choose to have an upgraded camping experience, cooking and preparing your own meals, or a luxurious outdoor hotel where everything is sorted for you.

Choose your style, round up your party, and get going. Whatever you choose will make for a memorable experience during your trip to Hokkaido.

Original text by: Kawashima Yuka
Translated by: Cassandra Lord
*The information in this article is accurate as of April 2022. Please check the official websites for the latest information.

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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