This could just be one of the most complete glamping facilities in Japan
A new glamping site is opening in the heart of Shizuoka, a prefecture responsible for producing up to 40 percent of Japan’s tea. The facility, which was formerly an elementary school, is even a nine-minute stroll away from the nearest tea plantation, so it’s an ideal getaway for anyone in search of fresh air, great matcha and views of Mt Fuji.
Set to open in March this year, Glamping & Port Yui offers 21 tents for vacationers yearning for some outdoorsy rest and relaxation. The fact that the venue was once the Shimada City Yui Elementary School makes it quirkier than some other glamping sites around Japan. More importantly, it also means guests get to enjoy more facilities not commonly found at glamping destinations.
Here, tea lovers can take part in tea-brewing workshops, or rent an electric bicycle and whizz around the lush tea fields that cover the Makinohara Plateau. At sundown, you can return to your private deck for a barbecue dinner and roast marshmallows over a campfire…
