I Looked Into Kanade no Mori Resort Forest Glamping

As part of my "hot spring hotel detour" series, I've been continuing to look into facilities that might tempt me away from camping and into glamping instead.

This time I looked into "Kanade no Mori Resort Forest Glamping." I heard that its specialty is BBQ with domestic aged wagyu beef, and even as someone who's more of an indoor type, that was enough to pique my curiosity, so I decided to dig in.

The Short Version

My impression was that this is an atmosphere-focused glamping facility where you can enjoy aged meat BBQ on a deck surrounded by a cypress forest.
According to the official tool, the Rakuten Mobile signal rating here is a C, so if you rely heavily on connectivity, it's probably worth checking in advance.

I've put together the details below.

What's the vibe like at a glamping site wrapped in a cypress forest?

This facility, located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is apparently characterized by its location surrounded by a cypress forest. It seems there are broadly two types of tents to choose from: a dome tent for 1–5 people with a private deck of 120 square meters, and an Indian-style tipi tent (27 square meters) for 1–4 people.

Each tent apparently comes equipped with a France Bed brand double bed (140cm wide), which gives the impression that they've put real thought into the quality of the sleeping arrangements. The private deck reportedly comes with everything from a fire pit, hammock, and BBQ table to a sink, so it seems like you could spend the whole day just in front of your tent thanks to how well-equipped it is.

That said, showers and toilets aren't included in each individual tent — instead, you apparently use a shared building (with 5 stalls each for men and women). The official site clearly states that "none of the tents have their own shower or bath," so this is definitely something worth knowing ahead of time.

Komorin

While looking into this, I found myself thinking that a 120 square meter deck is probably way bigger than my own apartment. Sure, there's the extra step of walking to the shared building, but honestly that sounds kind of nice too, like a little stroll through the forest.

Checking out the specialty aged meat BBQ, pet-friendly options, and other amenities

The signature feature of this facility seems to be the BBQ made with domestic aged wagyu beef. Apparently the check-in counter also doubles as the BBQ reception desk, so being able to talk about the meat right when you arrive might be one of the fun parts of the experience. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and check-out from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, though this can apparently shift depending on the plan.

As for bringing pets, it looks like that's only allowed in certain designated tents. There's a private grass dog run right next to the tent, and the rules seem to be that tents for large dogs require the dog to stay in a crate, while tents for medium-sized dogs allow the dog to roam freely inside as long as it's wearing manner pants. If you want to stay with your dog, it seems wise to confirm whether your chosen tent is pet-friendly when booking.

Wi-Fi: Apparently available in every tent — so even though the place promotes a digital detox vibe, it seems they still provide internet access
Activity room "Morinooto": This seems to be a space where you can try craft experiences and similar activities
Access: There's reportedly a free shuttle running from Izu-Kogen Station on the Izukyu Line, though I couldn't find details on timing or travel duration on the official site
Booking methods: Besides the official site's reservation system, it seems you can also book through Rakuten Travel, Jalan, Yahoo! Travel, or by phone

As for pricing, I couldn't find a specific rate table in the main text of the official site — it looks like you need to check the plan listings or the booking system itself. Depending on the season, there also seem to be discount coupons through travel sites or region-specific discount campaigns, so it might be worth checking before you book.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

When I checked this facility's location (Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture) using the official "My Area Connectivity Simulation\" tool, the overall rating came back as C.

Given that the location is surrounded by a cypress forest, this rating could reflect some uncertainty in signal reception in areas with dense tree cover. Since Wi-Fi is apparently provided inside the tents, there may be ways to make up for it on that front, but if you're someone who needs to actually use mobile data — for posting on social media or checking things online — it seems worth keeping this rating in mind.

Komorin

Hearing about a C rating makes me a little nervous, but honestly, having Wi-Fi in the tents is genuinely reassuring news. If someone like me, who barely drives, ever ended up going there, I think checking the shuttle schedule might actually be more important than worrying about the signal.

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Wrapping Up

Looking back over everything, my overall impression of Kanade no Mori Resort Forest Glamping was that of an atmosphere-focused glamping facility where you can enjoy aged meat BBQ on a spacious deck surrounded by a cypress forest. Judging by the tent construction and the attention to detail around pet accommodations, it seems like a place that really delivers on that sense of getting away from everyday life.

That said, the Rakuten Mobile signal came back with a C rating, so if connectivity matters to you, it might be reassuring to check your own destination in advance too. If this is something you're curious about, you can check it yourself using the official Rakuten Mobile tool — it might be worth that extra little step before booking.

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