Enjoy glamping in Sendai City that will make you feel like traveling abroad! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Many glamping facilities have been popping up in Miyagi Prefecture for some time now, and Sendai City, a city of one million people in particular, has many facilities within the city due to its large area and abundant nature

In this article, we will introduce a popular glamping facility that is easily accessible from the city center, is one of the largest in the Tohoku region, and also offers the opportunity to enjoy natural hot spring baths

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GLAMPSEASON ~glamping spa sendai~ (Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City)

This glamping facility, where you can enjoy glamorous camping, opened in September 2022 by Ryokan Rantei, located in Akiu Onsen, considered the inner sanctum of Sendai, the city of trees

GLAMPSEASON 's 10 dome-shaped tents each have a diverse interior design themed around cities around the world, and some tents are even dog-friendly.

All buildings have an open-air bath, and guests can also use facilities such as the large public bath at the adjacent Rantei, allowing them to enjoy the atmosphere of a luxury hot spring inn, making this a very popular glamping facility

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Glamping that lets you feel like you're traveling abroad

The 7-meter diameter dome tents, named after cities around the world, can accommodate five people and are equipped with sofas, tables, etc., and are spacious enough to fit four semi-double beds

The rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a humidifier/air purifier, making them comfortable in any season, but during the coldest months, kotatsu tables and electric carpets are also provided to make your stay even warmer

There is also a private open-air bath on the wooden deck, as well as a shower room, washroom, and toilet, ensuring complete privacy

Amenities provided include bath towels, face towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap, makeup remover, lotion, and milky lotion

There are three tents where you can stay with your pet, and a dedicated dog run is attached so your dog can play to his heart's content without worrying about the people around him

10 dome tents named after cities around the world

Marrakech

This room represents Marrakech, known as the "Pearl of the South" on the Atlantic coast of western Morocco, and features a beautiful contrast between the bright pink of the interior and the green of the exterior

Kashmir

This room is designed to represent the Kashmir region in the mountainous northwest of India, and has an appealing exotic atmosphere

Copenhagen

The interior of the tent, which represents Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is Nordic-style, with a striking contrast between the orange interior and the green outside the window

Santorini

The motif is the Greek island of Santorini, which floats in the Aegean Sea, and the vivid blue evokes the feeling of the sky and sea

Paris (Pets allowed, dog run included)

The tent's interior is blue-gray, creating a sophisticated and calm atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Paris

Stockholm

The sophisticated Nordic-style fabrics are reminiscent of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and the illuminated night pool visible outside the window is fantastical

Portland (Pets allowed, dog run included)

The design is inspired by Portland, located in the northern part of the west coast of the United States, and the space has a calm and chic feel, with brown and black as the main colors

Houston (with telescope)

Houston, Texas, is known as Space City, and in a room with a starry sky motif, you can enjoy a planetarium and observe the starry sky through a telescope

Oslo

The interior is themed after Oslo, the capital of Norway, and features pink and purple decor, allowing you to feel like a princess as you enjoy the illuminated night pool outside the window

Cape Town (Pets allowed, dog run available)

This room, which has a mature and calm color scheme throughout, is themed around the South African port city of Cape Town

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Enjoy a BBQ dinner made with plenty of high-quality local ingredients and a choice of breakfast

There is a BBQ kitchen built on the private wooden deck, so you can enjoy your meals inside when the weather is not good

The kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils such as a BBQ grill, induction stove, microwave, and refrigerator, and all necessary tableware can be borrowed free of charge

The premium BBQ dinner menu is as follows (subject to change depending on the season and availability):

• Main Grill : Miyagi Kuroge Wagyu Beef Steak, Spicy Bone-in Flank
• Herb salad and edible flowers: Marinated salmon and turnip, etc.
• Grill board : eggplant, zucchini, sweet potato butter, large shiitake mushrooms, paprika, pineapple
• Oven : Shrimp and scallop ajillo, squid, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and chili threads
• Fondue : Gorgonzola cheese and pink pepper
• Board : French hors d'oeuvres with ratatouille
• Dutch oven : Bistro pot of large shrimp and chicken wings, Uranchi, Enoki mushrooms, Sendai gluten
• Dessert : Rantei original matcha pudding

Additionally, for an additional fee, you can make a reservation to order bone-in spare ribs, grilled abalone, grilled beef tongue, and beef tomahawk (grilled Mexican beef loin with breastbone)

Drinks are free and all-you-can-drink!

The accommodation fee is inclusive, so you can drink as much of the drinks in the refrigerator as you like for free from the time you check in

Just looking at beer, they have foreign beers such as Heineken, Guinness, Hoegaarden White, Budweiser, as well as domestic beers such as Asahi Super Dry, as well as Rantei's original local beer and non-alcoholic beer

You can also drink as much Smirnoff vodka as you like and soft drinks (ginger ale, cola, orange juice, oolong tea) as you like, and they will refill them when you run out

In addition, there is a wide selection of Japanese sake (local sake), locally produced wine, whiskey, and more, all of which can be drunk for an additional fee

Choose from two types of breakfast

Your "breakfast basket" will be delivered to your room, where you can enjoy it leisurely on the deck terrace or in a comfortable tent in the crisp morning air

The cute basket is filled with Rantei's signature French toast and croissants, as well as hamburger steaks, yogurt, and more, all of which are enjoyed with freshly ground coffee

You can also choose the "Breakfast Buffet (Japanese, Western, Chinese)" at the breakfast venue in the main building of Rantei, which is recommended for those who want to eat a hearty meal to fill their stomachs in the morning

Both types of breakfast are served from 7am to 9am

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A Finnish-style aroma sauna where you can enjoy loyly

In the trailer sauna by the pool, you can enjoy "löyly" by pouring hot water and aromas onto heated sauna stones (private use, reservation required)

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Take a stroll through Akiu Onsen town and relax at Rantei's facilities

Just a short walk away is Rairaikyo Gorge, where a walking trail is maintained and you can enjoy the beauty of the gorge, including strange rock formations such as the Kimen Rock that resembles a human profile, and small waterfalls

Also, just below Nozokibashi Bridge is a heart-shaped depression in the rocks that was formed naturally by the flow of the river. It is said that if you and your partner look through the bridge, you will be blessed with happiness, and the bridge has been designated a "sacred place for lovers," known as "Nozokibashi♡Heart."

You can bathe in Rantei's large public bath from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next day, and amenities such as towels are provided free of charge

The Club Lounge Orchid is a free lounge with approximately 2,000 manga books, where you can enjoy all-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages, coffee, and soft drinks from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

GLAMPSEASON <Information>

• Facility name: GLAMPSEASON ~glamping spa sendai~
• Address: 7-1 Yumoto Kidoyasu, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
• Phone number: 0570-040-707
• Check-in: 15:00-20:00
• Check-out: until 10:00
• URL: GLAMPSEASON official website

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summary

GLAMPSEASON, introduced in this article, is a great value facility where you can enjoy the atmosphere of both glamping and a luxury hot spring inn

On top of that, you can also enjoy the natural hot springs of Akiu Onsen, a famous hot spring in the Tohoku region, so it could not be more luxurious

Why not try out the glamping experience at this facility?