"Glamping," or "glamorous camping," is gaining popularity in Japan among travelers who want to experience the pleasures associated with camping without forsaking the comforts of a luxury hotel.
Hoshino Resort Co., a leading operator of resorts and hotels, opened Japan's first glamping facility, Hoshinoya Fuji, in Fujikawaguchiko, a town in Yamanashi Prefecture, in October.
The facility consists of 40 cabins in the woods overlooking Lake Kawaguchi. When weather permits, guests have a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Outdoors, they enjoy drinks and meals by a bonfire and can stargaze from trees.