Camping out under the stars on a summer night can be a magical experience: the fresh air, the scent of wood smoke, a collapsing tent . . .
OK, so that last one is a bit of a problem, but what if you didn’t have to pitch your own tent, or even light your own campfire? Recently many campsites have begun offering amateur campers hassle-free camping holidays, which include a pre-pitched tent as part of the package.
Qkamura (holiday village), for example, has a teburade kyampu (hassle-free camp) plan, which includes a tent and all the items necessary for an awesome barbecue (ingredients, seasoning, fuel, charcoal and BBQ pit). A one-night stay, which includes breakfast and dinner, is a reasonable ¥5,000 per adult.