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 outdoor camping comfortably with furniture and well-equipped dome tents.

99glam (Mimori, Nikaho City)

99glam was established in August 2023 on the premises of Nigaho Onsen Ichie , Akita Prefecture's first dome-shaped tent where you can enjoy glamping

is lined with 10 round dome-shaped tents surrounding the round pool, with the motif of Tsukumojima in the Ekigata area, which is the origin of the facility's name.

At night, a campfire is lit on the island in the center of the pool, allowing you to see the flames even from inside your comfortable room, making it an item that gives you the feeling of camping.

Also available as options are free activities such as guided outdoor trekking, stargazing and morning glimpse of the sunrise.

Two types of comfortable dome tents

There are two types of dome-shaped tents: the "99 Standard Type" in simple and calm colors, and the "99 Premium Type" in slightly luxurious and chic interior, allowing you to stay spacious and relaxed inside either tent.

Both types of tents have sofas and kotatsus, making it easy to relax, and there are two beds and two futons available, so up to four people can stay there.

It is equipped with a refrigerator, kettle, low table, kotatsu, side table, hanger rack, dresser, air conditioner, and free Wi-Fi, and amenities include toothbrushes, razors, towels, shampoos and cosmetics, so you can stay overnight even if you're almost empty-handed.

will be used by Ichie , which are adjacent to the glamping facility

Enjoy seasonal local ingredients, including seafood from Elephant-gata and mountain food from Chokai

Each tent has a large covered terrace and a full-fledged BBQ grill, allowing you to enjoy a BBQ dinner, one of the fun things to do in camping.

comes in 99BBQ Standard for each tent type 99BBQ Premium where meat is upgraded to high-end branded meat

The ingredients are prepared, including beef, pork, and chicken, seafood from the local Elephant-gata, fresh Akita vegetables, and pizza with sweet figs and cheese, aquapazza with shotsuru-style cod, and baguettes.

For breakfast, you will receive a smoked hot sandwich with cream cheese, smoked eggs and bacon, along with yogurt with fig jam and a salad.

The contents of both BBQ and breakfast may change depending on the season and the purchases.

During your meal, you can drink all-you-can-drink soft drinks provided by the facility, but not only that, but also all-you-can-drink alcohol!

Enjoy hot springs at the large baths of the long-established hot spring inn "Ichie"

Nigaho Onsen's water quality is a colorless, transparent, "slow, mildly alkaline, cold spring," and is mellow, less irritating and gentle on the skin.

The large baths feature a relaxing "Chokai no Yu" with cypress ingredients added to the relaxing "Chokai no Yu" and a stone "Stone Bath Akane no Yu" (Akane no Yu)". Both come with an open-air bath where you can enjoy the sunset over the Sea of ​​Japan.

The hours when you can use the large bath are 3:00pm-8:30pm after check-in, and after a 30-minute bath cleaning, the men and women are switched between 9:00pm-24:00pm, and the next morning between 6:00am and 9:30am.

99glam＜Information＞

• Facility name: 99glam
• Location: 190 Mimori Dainaeyo, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
• Phone number: 0184-37-3514
• Opening hours: Check-in 3:00pm, check-out 10:00am
• URL: 99glam Official Website

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Ezogata Mongolian Village Baigal (Ezogata, Nikaho City)

the Tatsumi Kanyo Hotel in Nikaho city , the same as 99glam, and opened in May 2021 as a glamping facility where you can enjoy camping on the beach from April to October.

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

The facility features a "Sunset swing" that sails towards the beautiful sunset of the Sea of ​​Japan, and a barrel-shaped barrel sauna.

There are also activities such as a sea kayak experience.

Gel that lets you experience life in nomadic people

The 13 Gels are about 6 meters in diameter and are 2.8 meters high in height, and are spacious with a high ceiling, with a single bed in a circular shape surrounding the central table, allowing up to five people to stay, and small dogs can also stay there.

The furniture and interior of the Gel are unified in a vibrant orange colour, with a fridge, TV and air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi.

The management building is located near Gel, and there is also a restaurant, toilet, bathroom and shower.

can take a free bath at the natural hot springs at Gimpo Onsen School Nosu, a group facility located in the city

Grilled dishes enjoyed in a restaurant with a view of the ocean

Meals are served at a separate fee from the accommodation fee at a restaurant in the management building, and the restaurant is also available for meals alone, so if the weather is good, we recommend eating while enjoying the sea breeze on the outside terrace.

For glamping dinner, you can have a "yakiniku set" with a variety of yakiniku, xiaolongbao and vegetable stick salad, and a "seafood and yakiniku set" with local seafood added at an additional charge.

You can enjoy it on the table grill on the restaurant or on the terrace, and it comes with white rice and soup and ice cream.

Zhougata Mongolian Village Baigal <Information>

• Facility name: Zhougata Mongolian Village Baigal
• Location: 63-3 Kanishishita, Zogata-cho, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
• Phone number: 0184-74-3308
• Opening hours: Check-in 3:00pm, check-out 10:00am
• Opening period: April 1st to the end of October
• URL: Zhougata Mongolian Village Baigal Official Website

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summary

All of the two glamping facilities in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture introduced are run by hot spring inns, and as they are located on the premises or in the vicinity, they are well-managed and you can stay with peace of mind.

Why not enjoy outdoor camping with these glamping services, where you can spend an extraordinary time surrounded by nature?