Introducing stylish glamping facilities inspired by the Kujukushima Island of Elephant-gata [Akita Prefecture]

" Glamping " is a coined word meaning glamorous " camping

In this article, we will introduce glamping facilities in Akita Prefecture where you can enjoy comfortable outdoor camping in dome-shaped tents equipped with furniture and facilities

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99glam (Mimori, Nikaho City)

99glam opened in August 2023 on the grounds of Nikaho Onsen Ichie as Akita Prefecture's first facility where you can enjoy glamping in a dome-shaped tent

features 10 round dome-shaped tents lined up around a circular pool, based on the motif of the 99 islands of Kisakata, from which the facility's name is derived

At night, a campfire is lit on the island in the center of the pool, and you can watch the flames from the comfort of your room, giving you the feeling that you are really camping

There are also optional free activities available, such as guided outdoor trekking, stargazing, and sunrise watching tours

Two types of comfortable dome tents

There are two types of dome tents: the "99 Standard Type" with its simple, subdued color scheme, and the "99 Premium Type" with its slightly more luxurious and chic interior. Both tents are spacious and comfortable

Both types of tents are equipped with sofas and kotatsu tables for relaxing, and there are two beds and two futons provided, so they can accommodate up to four people

The rooms are fully equipped with a refrigerator, kettle, low table, kotatsu, side table, clothes rack, dresser, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include toothbrushes, razors, towels, shampoo, and cosmetics, so you can arrive empty-handed and still stay overnight

are available Ichie , which is adjacent to the glamping facility

Enjoy a BBQ with seasonal local ingredients, including seafood from Kisakata and mountain produce from Chokai

Each tent has a large covered terrace and is equipped with a full-fledged BBQ grill, allowing you to enjoy a BBQ dinner, one of the joys of camping

For the BBQ where you can taste local and Akita ingredients, there are two types of tents available 99BBQ Standard 99BBQ Premium , where the meat is upgraded to high-end brand meat

The menu is rich in variety, with beef, pork, chicken, seafood from the local Kisakata area, fresh vegetables from Akita Prefecture, and dishes such as pizza with candied figs and cheese, cod aquapazza with shottsuru sauce, and baguettes

For breakfast, a smoked hot sandwich with smoked daikon radish cream cheese, smoked egg, and bacon is served, along with yogurt with fig jam and salad

Please note that the BBQ and breakfast menu may change depending on the season and what is available

During your meal, you can drink as much soft drinks as you like from the facility's soft drinks menu, and you can also enjoy unlimited alcoholic drinks!

Immerse yourself in the hot springs at the large public bath of the long-established hot spring inn "Ichie"

The water quality of Nikaho Onsen is a colorless, transparent, "low-temperature, weakly alkaline, cold mineral spring," which is mellow, non-irritating, and gentle on the skin

The large public baths include the relaxing "Chokai no Yu Cypress Bath," which has added cypress ingredients, and the "Akane no Yu Stone Bath," both of which come with open-air baths where you can enjoy the sunset over the Sea of ​​Japan

The large public bath can be used from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM after check-in, and then from 9:00 PM to midnight after a 30-minute bath cleaning, with men and women switched between the two, and then from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM the next morning

99glam ＜Information＞

• Facility name: 99glam
• Address: 190 Mimori Onaedai, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
• Phone number: 0184-37-3514
• Business hours: Check-in 15:00, check-out 10:00
• URL: 99glam official website

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Kisakata Mongol Village Baigal (Kisakata, Nikaho City)

the Tatsumi Kanyo Hotel , which is located in Nikaho City, the same city as 99glam, and the glamping facility opened in May 2021, where visitors can enjoy seaside camping from April to October.

This glamping facility has been popular since it opened, as it not only allows you to enjoy the view of the sunset over the Sea of ​​Japan and Mt. Chokai, but also allows you to experience the feeling of being a Mongolian nomad by staying in a ger

The facility is equipped with a "sunset swing" where you can paddle towards the beautiful sunset over the Sea of ​​Japan, as well as a barrel-shaped sauna

There are also activities available, such as sea kayaking

A ger where you can experience nomadic life

The 13 gers are about 6 meters in diameter and have high ceilings of 2.8 meters, creating a spacious space. Single beds are arranged in a circle around a central table, accommodating up to five people, and small dogs are also welcome to stay

The furniture and interior of the ger is a vibrant orange color, and it is equipped with a refrigerator, TV, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi

The administration building near the ger has a restaurant, as well as toilets, washrooms and showers

also enjoy free bathing in the natural hot springs Kannoura Onsen Gakuen

Grilled dishes at a restaurant with an ocean view

Meals are served at the restaurant in the administration building at a separate cost from the accommodation fee, and the restaurant can be used just for meals. In fine weather, we recommend eating outside on the terrace while enjoying the sea breeze

For glamping dinner, there is a "Yakiniku Set" which includes various types of yakiniku, xiaolongbao, and a vegetable stick salad, and a "Seafood and Yakiniku Set" which adds local seafood to the set, each available at an additional cost

You can enjoy it either inside the restaurant or on the terrace, grilling it on a tabletop grill, and it comes with white rice, soup, and ice cream

Kisakata Mongol Village Baigal <Information>

• Facility name: Kisakata Mongol Village Baigal
• Address: 63-3 Kanmuriishishita, Kisakata-cho, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
• Phone number: 0184-74-3308
• Business hours: Check-in 15:00, check-out 10:00
• Opening period: April 1st to the end of October
• URL: Kisakata Mongol Village Baigal Official Website

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summary

The two glamping facilities we introduced in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture are both run by hot spring inns, and because they are located on the premises or nearby, they are well-managed and you can stay there with peace of mind

Why not try out some casual outdoor camping at these glamping sites, where you can spend an extraordinary time surrounded by nature?

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