Kyoto
Kyotango on the Japan Sea in northern Kyoto, the varied coastline of Taiza, Kumihama Bay and Tango-Matsushima, famed for winter snow crab. Modern villas with natural onsen and saunas stand by the shore.
Access: Kyoto Tango Railway to Amino or Mineyama; 2-2.5 hours by car from Kyoto or Osaka. A car locally.
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京都夕日ヶ浦Official site
A large hot-spring glamping resort in Kyotango at Yuhigaura, one of Japan's 100 best sunset spots. Just ten 7-meter dome tents are spread across a 9,000-tsubo site, and guests use the adjacent day-spa 'Hanayuumi' free of charge. Each dome has its own garden and fire pit, with Kyotango seafood BBQ and a dog-friendly unit.
3 room types
京都Official site
An experience-driven outdoor resort in Kumihama, Kyotango, where giant T-REX figures greet you at the gate. Stay in 29-sqm dome tents or a container villa with private sauna, plunge pool and outdoor jacuzzi, with BBQ dinners of local ingredients.
3 room types
京都伊根Official site
A two-group-a-day dog-only resort in Ine, Kyoto's "sea of Kyoto" area, with its own natural hot-spring source. Both cottages have an in-room onsen bath, a private sauna and a private dog run, and you can stay lead- and cage-free with your dog while enjoying a BBQ of Tango produce and Kyo-akadori chicken.
2 room types
京都京都市Official site
A four-groups-a-day glamping site on a clear-stream riverside in Keihoku, Kyoto. Whole-cabin villas and a log-house lodge offer in-room baths overlooking the stream, an outdoor tent sauna and private dining, and dinner is a Kyoto-style charcoal barbecue with Kameoka beef and grilled eel.
2 room types
京都Official site
A harbor-side, activity-focused glamping resort on Miyazu Bay near Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three scenic views. All six dome tents have a private open-air bath fed by the rare reddish-brown gold hot spring, and an all-inclusive plan covers marine activities, meals and drinks. Dog-friendly domes with private dog runs are also available.
3 room types
京都天橋立Official site
A dome-tent glamping resort near Amanohashidate in Miyazu, Kyoto. Four tent types (including a barrel-sauna dome and a 12-person connect type), each with private bath, toilet and BBQ space, plus a reservable open-air bath fed by rare red natural hot-spring water.
4 room types
京都以上 宮津Official site
Private dog-friendly cottages near Amanohashidate in Miyazu, Kyoto. Every whole-rental cottage has an in-room natural hot-spring bath, a 6-meter private pool and its own dog run, with Tango-ingredient BBQ served in an all-weather dining space. The beach is a five-minute walk away.
2 room types
京都Official site
A dog- and pet-only glamping site right in front of Komatsu Beach near Amanohashidate in Kyoto. Every cabin has an ocean-view open-air natural hot-spring bath and its own private dog run, with a BBQ dinner supervised by the chef of the sister ryokan Seine and a dedicated dog menu.
2 room types
