Fukushima Glamping

The Hawaiians glamping! ? Introducing the glamping facilities at Max Expected Value [Fukushima Prefecture]

In recent years, the number of glamping facilities in Fukushima Prefecture has increased, with each facility uniquely positioned to allow visitors to enjoy "glamorous camping."

Among them, the one recommended in this article is Mauna Village, established by Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki City, which is also visited by travelers from the Tokyo metropolitan area


Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village (Iwaki City)

Mauna Village seen from the Hills Tent Source: Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

This is a full-scale glamping facility that opened in July 2021 on the grounds of Spa Resort Hawaiians Golf Course

Mauna in Mauna Village comes from the Hawaiian word for " mountain ," and as the name suggests, you can experience outdoor life in a landscape reminiscent of the mountains of Hawaii.

Some plans include admission to Spa Resort Hawaiians, and you can easily travel between these facilities using the free shuttle bus

Spa Resort Hawaiians 60th Anniversary Provided by: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village

You can have fun in the pool or on the famous water slide, relax in the hot springs, enjoy a dance show by the hula girls, and spend a relaxing and extraordinary time watching the bonfire at night

Mauna Village will be closed for the winter until February 28th, but reservations will be accepted from March 1st on its official website


Four types of spacious and comfortable tents and wooden cabins

Dome-shaped tents at Mauna Village Source: Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

All tents and cabins are rented exclusively and there is ample distance between them, so you can experience glamping without worrying about disturbing others

The rooms are equipped with electrical outlets, air conditioning, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a safe, free Wi-Fi, and the wooden cabins are fully equipped with a bathroom and toilet

Amenities include towels, a toothbrush set, and a tea set, and shampoos and cosmetics are all provided in the bathing facilities

The pathways are brightly lit even at night, so you can feel safe. Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

If you stay in a tent, you will have to use the clean toilets located in three places within the glamping area, and the passageways are brightly lit at night, so you can feel safe

There is a shower building within the area, and the large public bath in the golf course clubhouse is available from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Alternatively, take the shuttle bus to Spa Resort Hawaiians and enjoy 12 different hot springs (please bring your own towels)

Grand tent (capacity 2-4 people, 2 beds)

Inside the tent with a high ceiling and spacious interior Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

If you look closely at the interiors of the tents, each with its own theme, you will see that they use the same designs as the costumes worn by the singing and dancing hula girls at Hawaiians

There are 11 tents, Grand Tents 1-6 and K Tents 1-5, each with two large beds, and you can choose a tent with your preferred interior design

Hills Tent (Capacity 2-4 people, 2 beds)

View from the Hills Tent Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

The decks of the two Hills Tents located at the top of the hills in the area offer a panoramic view of the entire Mauna Village, including the golf course and mountains

Inside the Hills Tent Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

The interior of this tent is unified in the same Hawaiian style as the Grand Tent, making it feel like you are camping in the mountains of Hawaii

Lotus Tent (Capacity 2-6 people, 4 beds)

Lotus tent and wooden deck Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village official website

This cute, plump, onion-shaped tent with a pointed roof is spacious enough to fit four semi-double-sized beds side by side, and can accommodate up to six people

The three Lotus Stents are extremely popular overseas due to their cute appearance

ASOBI Tent (Capacity 2-4 people, 2 beds)

ASOBI Tent slide and bouldering wall Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

The two wooden decks built on the slope of the hill are equipped with play facilities such as slides and children's bouldering walls, making it a great choice for family glamping with children

Wooden cabin (capacity 2-4 people, 4 beds)

Inside the wooden cabin Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village official website

The sturdy wooden cabin is filled with the warmth of wood, like a log house, and comes with a bath (with shower), toilet, and a kitchen with a large sink

In the three comfortable cabins, which feel like you're staying in a hotel room, everyone can enjoy outdoor camping, from those experiencing glamping for the first time to the elderly and children

Enjoy Fukushima beef BBQ and eggs Benedict breakfast on the wooden deck

Example of BBQ menu Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

All rooms have outdoor dining on the wooden deck, equipped with tables and chairs, as well as a full set of cooking equipment including a BBQ grill

Even if you're a BBQ beginner, the staff will be happy to assist you, and there are roofs and curtains to protect the tables and grills from getting wet, so you don't have to worry about rain

A hearty glamping BBQ

Grilled Fukushima beef and Fumotoyama Plateau pork. Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

Enjoy a generous selection of Fukushima ingredients, including tender Fukushima beef, Hayama Plateau pork, and Fukushima vegetables, cooked to your liking

The meal is very satisfying, with hors d'oeuvres, a pot salad of locally grown vegetables, tortillas, seasonal soup, grilled rice balls, and dessert

Children's menu breakfast Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

If you are staying with elementary school children or infants, a children's menu is available

For hygiene reasons, you cannot bring in your own ingredients, and as there is plenty of food for the course, no additional menu items are available

Alcoholic beverages sold at Village House Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

Drinks can be purchased at the Village House, and you can also bring in alcohol or wine to pair with your BBQ, although there is an additional corkage fee

Wake up with eggs benedict with plenty of hollandaise sauce

The breakfast eggs Benedict is very popular. Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website 

The breakfast, served in the morning sun in the natural surroundings, consists of eggs Benedict topped with a rich, buttery hollandaise sauce

Enjoy it with salad, fruit, minestrone soup, and local Fukushima Rakuo Milk yogurt (a children's menu is also available for breakfast)

There are many ways to spend your time at Mauna Village

Pool and water slide Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

You can enjoy the pool and hula girl show at Spa Resort Hawaiians, or relax on the swings at Village Park, and spend an extraordinary time

Hawaiians' large open-air bath "Edo Jowa Yoichi" Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village official website

However, there is a curfew (10:30pm) at the glamping site, so be careful not to relax too much at the spa resort

You can also enjoy a bonfire on the wooden deck after dinner, and a large campfire will be lit in the fireplace, instantly getting you into the camping mood

Fireplace campfire Source: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village official website

After enjoying the bonfire, it's time for quiet time from 10pm

Let's spend some quiet time under the stars in our tents, reminiscing about the day

Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village <Information>

  • Facility name: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village
  • Address: 216 Kamikamadobashinoue, Watanabe-cho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0570-550-550
  • Check-in: 15:00
  • Check-out: 10:00
  • Glamping site curfew: 22:30 (closed until 6:00 the next morning)
  • URL: Hawaiians Glamping Mauna Village Official Website

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summary

Mauna Village at Spa Resort Hawaiians is a large resort that includes six theme parks that utilize natural hot springs and where you can also enjoy golf

Not only can you enjoy the outdoor fun of glamping, but you can also enjoy the pleasures of a hot spring resort, such as playing in the pool and relaxing in the natural hot springs

This is a facility that I would highly recommend to anyone planning their first glamping experience


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