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Resort style camping in Chiba, Japan: “Glamping”

Things to Do | Visit Chiba | Latest update:2023/04/17

THE FARM

While you have everything you need for an urban vacation in Tokyo, you’d do well to step out of the city and take in the natural beauty of Japan. Just across Tokyo Bay on the Aqua-Line Expressway, or east around the bay on the train, Chiba’s great outdoors awaits, inviting you to spend a night under the stars. Here we have six unique “glamping” areas that offer a hassle-free, serviced camping experience if you’re interested in getting closer to nature.

THE FARM

Deep in the hills of Chiba not far from Narita Airport is a glamping getaway, complete with everything you need to simulate countryside living. The large fields here that are used to grow crops year-round also make it possible to enjoy natural dining options both at your lodging or in one of the restaurants!

The themes here are stay, eat, and play, and you’ll be able to enjoy these to the fullest, whether you stay in one of their cottages or cotton tents. Vegetable picking, a hot spring bath, a zipline, and amazing dining options can complement your stay here, and at night, you’ll get all the ingredients and equipment you need to have a barbecue right on the deck outside your tent or cottage.

Takatakiko Glamping Resort

Takatakiko Glamping Resort is found on the grounds of a former elementary school that was abandoned in 2013, and the buildings and schoolyard have been transformed into a California-esque camping getaway! Most of the tents are dome-shaped, but some are “tee-pees” and there is one clear dome tent ideal for stargazing at night. Outside on each of the lots is a small cabin for cooking and eating, complete with a barbecue set and all the equipment you’ll need to grill up the array of tasty food that comes with your stay package.

Next to the camping area is the gymnasium, which has been renovated for fun times and sports during your stay. For smaller children, one of the classrooms in the school building has been renovated as a play-space for classic Japanese toys, as well as universally enjoyable board games. With Lake Takataki right next door, cycling is a popular activity here, and bicycle rentals are available for campers. Private baths can be reserved by families or groups to rent for up to one hour, there are also two saunas to help you cap off a day of outdoor fun, and several showers that can be used at any time.

ISUMI Glamping Resort &Spa SOLAS

The most diverse glamping resort on our list, SOLAS has something for everyone to enjoy. The dome tents and “villa” style cottages give off a northern European aura, and are tastefully arranged among the stunning greenery. Also, for those who prefer to bring their own camping gear, there is also a traditional camping area away from the furnished rooms.

In keeping with the European theme here, there are Finnish style, wood burning saunas near the bathing area, letting you clean up and relax either before or after enjoying a gorgeous dinner spread made using locally sourced foods. After your camping festivities and meals, SOLAS’s beautifully secluded location makes it the perfect spot to treat you to one of nature’s best shows: the night sky filled with stars! For the ardent stargazers, one of the sites has a “glass dome”, a custom space to fully enjoy the night sky above.

WILD BEACH

Take the Aqua-Line Expressway, the underwater highway across Tokyo Bay, and you’ll find yourself in Kisarazu City, famous for its outlet shopping center that draws weekend shoppers from all over. Another popular getaway nearby is the beach-themed glamping ground “WILD BEACH”. Many come here to just have a barbecue or meal at the restaurant during the day, but the main draw is the accommodations.

You can stay in a trailer, a tent, or even a lodge unit, all fully furnished with the necessary equipment you’ll need to have a genuine camping experience. Beside the camping zone is the restaurant area with a man-made white sand beach, perfect for relaxing with food and drinks while you enjoy the refreshing and sometimes “wild” outdoor atmosphere.

TENT

Located in Ichinomiya, the venue for the 2020 Olympic surfing events, you’ll find an immaculately maintained glamping ground. While the name here is “TENT,” you’ll be staying in tent-shaped cottages with a wooden deck out front. It’s best to consider this place half camping, and half resort, giving the feeling of camping, but with all the luxuries you’d expect from a resort hotel.

The interiors of the cottages are kept spotless, making the idea of lounging inside just as appealing as barbecuing and dining on the wooden deck out front. There are plenty of options for food and drink, so you won’t need to worry about extra shopping. Lastly, being close to the beach, you can take a quick walk for some fun in the sun with either your own gear, or things available for rent from reception.

Mother Farm Glamping THE FARM

Mother Farm Glamping THE FARM is found within an amusement park that goes by the name Mother Farm. The park is based on ranch life, and allows visitors to get up close and personal with sheep, cows, horses, and other animals. The glamping facility here is operated by THE FARM, a campground introduced earlier in this article.

The larger size tents, fully equipped with beds and air conditioning, make for a near-hotel experience in nature, and some have small playgrounds that are ideal for families. The forest tents are more secluded, and oriented for couples or groups of friends.

There are many outdoor activities to pass the time, as well as the chance to participate in a butter making workshop. You’ll top off your night here with a fresh Chiba produce and meat barbecue. A breakfast of sandwiches is included, so night and morning, you’ll be completely fed, and won’t have to bring anything extra, unless you want to.

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THE FARM

Furnished tents, delicious food, and outdoor activities await you here at The Farm. The camping area sits picturesquely between two hills, and you'll have everything you need to enjoy the beautiful scenery from your space. Vegetable picking, a hot spring bath, a zipline, and amazing dining options can complement your stay here, and at night, you'll get all the ingredients and equipment you need to have a barbecue right on the deck outside your tent. This is the modern way to experience the outdoors in luxury and comfort.

1309-29 Nishitabe, Katori City

(By highway bus from the Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu (Tokyo Station): Take the “Choshi Line” highway bus and get off at the Kurimoto bus stop. A free shuttle bus runs from the Kurimoto bus stop to The Farm. Please refer to The Farm’s website for shuttle bus information. By car: About 20 minutes from the Taiei IC on the Higashi Kanto Expressway.)

+81-478-79-0666

Accessibility

  • Handicap parking
  • Handicap toilet
  • Wheelchair rentals
  • Written communication for the hearing impaired
  • Breast-feeding room
  • Service dogs permitted

Takatakiko Glamping Resort

At this full-service "glamping" resort overlooking Lake Takataki, you'll have a great time playing, eating, and relaxing in and around your luxuriously furnished and air conditioned tent. The resort has a very laid-back, "California" feel, and is cleverly built on the grounds of an unused elementary school, so the classrooms and gymnasium can also be used for recreation during your stay. The surrounding nature will bring out the camper in all who visit, and rental bicycles are available for those who wish to explore the nearby lake and winding country roads.

1012-1 Yoro, Ichihara City

(A 9-minute walk from Takataki Station of Kominato Railway)

+81-47-701-8872

ISUMI Glamping Resort & Spa SOLAS

If you want the hassle-free, outdoor fun of glamping, but also want to be deeply in touch with nature, Solas is the ideal place to spend a night. The spas, Finnish-style saunas, and the fully furnished dome tents and cottages have an overall Northern European vibe, and are all kept to a comfortable and stylish standard. Guests can also dine on locally sourced food, and the secluded coastal location here makes Solas the perfect place to enjoy the starry skies at night.

1610-1 Shakayatsu, Isumi City

(From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Wakashio Limited Express bound for Awa-Kamogawa, and get off at Ohara Station. SOLAS is a 13-minute taxi ride from the station. Free shuttle service from the station is also available.)

+81-470-62-5151

Accessibility

  • Handicap parking
  • Handicap toilet
  • Ostomate restroom
  • Written communication for the hearing impaired
  • Breast-feeding room
  • Service dogs permitted

*We also rent small baths for infants.

WILD BEACH

"Glamping" at WILD BEACH is an alternative way to stay the night in Chiba. Outdoors with fully furnished tents, trailers, and even lodges with balconies, enjoy camping without having to set up and break down your shelter. A fully loaded barbecue and drink menu too will keep you satisfied, not to mention the shopping outlet, ocean, and amusement park all nearby.

2-10-1 Kanedahigashi, Kisarazu City

(From Sodegaura Station on the JR Uchibo Line, take the local bus for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, from Kisarazu Station on the JR Uchibo Line, take the local bus for about 20 minutes. Get off at the Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu bus stop, and walk for 5 minutes.)

+81-70-3669-8480

Accessibility

  • Written communication for the hearing impaired

TENT Ichinomiya Glamping Resort

Want to try staying outdoors, but camping requires too much preparation? Let's try "glamping" in Ichinomiya! Situated right by the beach is a small oasis of nature, with fully furnished "tent" cabins to give you the comforts of staying in a hotel, but the feeling of sleeping in the great outdoors.

10217 Ichinomiya, Ichinomiya

(6 minutes by car from JR Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station)

+81-475-44-7733

Mother Farm Glamping THE FARM

Part of Chiba's most famous ranch-themed amusement park, Mother Farm, "THE FARM" is a glamping getaway in the deep hills of Chiba, and a very popular place to stay the night. The large dome-style tents set up on wooden decks are immaculately furnished to make your night on the range as comfortable and glamorous as can be, complete with the equipment and food you'll need for a barbecue dinner (breakfast is included in glamping plans).

940-3, Tagura, Futtsu City (Mother Farm)

(Get off at JR Kimitsu Station for a direct bus to Mother Farm (35 minute ride) )

+81-439-37-3211

Accessibility

  • Written communication for the hearing impaired

*Some barrier-free facilities, such as handicap toilets, are available at Mother Farm.

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