Did you know that there is a facility where you can enjoy glamping in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which is a must-see for sightseeing in Okayama Prefecture? A family with a baby visited Yaora, a facility that is only a 2-minute walk from the Ohara Museum of Art, yet offers a private space where you can enjoy a bonfire, barbecue, sauna, and jacuzzi. (Some photos provided by the facility)
2024.02.26-
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- The only glamping facility in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Inn pride ① Completely private sauna and louryu
- Inn pride ② Relax in the open-air jacuzzi
- Inn boast ③ Enjoy movies outdoors
- Stylish Moroccan-style interior
- How to spend time with children
- Fully equipped
- Advantages of urban glamping
- Can be used in various situations
- lastly
The only glamping facility in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
"Yaora Yaora", which opened in September 2022, is a glamping facility that is limited to one group per day. A nearby cafe also serves as a reception desk, where you will receive your key and head through the auto-locking door to the top floor. There is no elevator, so we had to leave the stroller in the space on the first floor.
When we went up to the roof, a wonderful view awaited us. A place with greenery is the Ohara Museum of Art. Although the location is close to tourist attractions, the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is also home to many ordinary residences, so once you walk down the street you will find a quiet and calm atmosphere.
A stylish terrace with comfortable sofas and a firepit. It is environmentally friendly as it is a bioethanol bonfire that does not emit smoke or soot. You can also rent a BBQ stove as an option, and you can bring your own ingredients. You can spend special time with family and friends gathered together. BBQ stove rental: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Inn pride ① Completely private sauna and louryu
One of the prides of ``yaora'' is that you can enjoy an authentic sauna. Saunas are said to have the effect of regulating the autonomic nervous system, and are popular among both men and women. The space is large enough to accommodate 2 to 4 people, and you can also have a row. If you do ro-ryu at a temperature of 80 to 90 degrees Celsius, the temperature will be close to 100 degrees Celsius. A sauna scent (aroma) is also available, and the scent is very soothing.
Inn pride ② Relax in the open-air jacuzzi
It is equipped with an open-air jacuzzi that is large enough for a family. When using the sauna, the staff told us that in the summer, we recommend adding ice to the water bath, and in the winter, we recommend using an outside air bath or a warm jacuzzi.
Inn boast ③ Enjoy movies outdoors
Watching movies under a blue sky on a 100-inch projector screen is like an outdoor cinema. You can log in with your own account and enjoy Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, etc.
Stylish Moroccan-style interior
This is a wonderful room with a Moroccan-style interior design that gives you the warmth of wood. It can accommodate up to 6 people and has 2 queen size beds and 1 semi-double bed. There is also air conditioning, so the room is warm and comfortable even during the cold months.
How to spend time with children
You can take off your shoes indoors, so it's safe even for babies who are old enough to crawl and move around. This style is great for families with small children, as you won't be able to move around freely in a hotel. The large windows allow you to see the children indoors even when adults are having a barbecue on the terrace, making it ideal for family gatherings.
Fully equipped
A small refrigerator, microwave, and kettle are provided in the room. It's convenient because you can bring your own food and drinks.
A sink, washing machine, and freezer are also available. You can use it with confidence even when the weather is bad. Plates, glasses, chopsticks, forks, etc. are also provided, so you can take it out in town and relax at your inn. *Electronic kettle, microwave oven, and IH cooking heater are provided. Frying pans, pots, etc. are available for rent.
There is a shower room and jacuzzi near the sauna, but there is also a bathtub and washbasin indoors.
Advantages of urban glamping
It's in a great location in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, so you can enjoy walking around town and eating out before and after check-in. Enjoy sightseeing in the Bikan Historical Quarter to your heart's content, including the Hondori Shopping Street, which is lined with cafes, general stores, and souvenir shops, and Kurashiki Riverside, where buildings from the Edo period remain.
On the way from the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter to the station, there are Ebisu Dori Shopping Street and BIOS ARCADE, as well as many restaurants. You're sure to find a restaurant to your liking, such as an izakaya where you can eat pickled mamakari, Okayama's representative fish, or sushi and yakiniku made with seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.
Can be used in various situations
In addition to lodging, there is also a ``Completely Private Sauna Day Use Plan'' that allows you to use only the sauna and jacuzzi, so it may be easy for locals to use it as well.
Price: 6,000 yen (tax included) for 3 hours for up to 2 people
*Additional 1,500 yen/person (tax included) for 3 or more people
For those who only want to use the facility during the day, such as when gathering with friends, we also recommend the day use plan (excluding sauna, jacuzzi, and bed). You can enjoy it in various situations such as parties, reunions, birthday parties, etc.
Day use: Check-in 15:00, Check-out 21:00
Price: 30,000 yen (tax included) *Consultation required for 10 or more people
lastly
Walking through the streets of Kurashiki, complete with saunas and ro-ryu, had a different feel than usual and was ``the best.'' My husband, who loves saunas, was also very satisfied. This is the perfect place to stay for those who want to enjoy both glamping and sightseeing.
[Rooftop glamping yaora]
Location: 1-9-4 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture (inside Hotel & Bar Cuore Kurashiki)
TEL: 086-486-3443 Accommodation: Check-in 15:00, Check-out 11:00
*Check-in is on the 1st basement floor of "Cuore Kurashiki"
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