Five different lodging styles! Enjoy a luxurious stay at SORANIA in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture

SORANIA is a glamping facility located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. You can enjoy Kurashiki's nature to the fullest with five different accommodation styles and luxurious facilities. Here, we will thoroughly introduce the recommended sightseeing spots in Kurashiki and the charms of SORANIA.

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Okayama Glamping Sorania

This glamping facility is located on top of a mountain, about a 15-minute drive from the center of Kurashiki. The location allows you to enjoy a spectacular view of Kurashiki's cityscape and the beauty of the open sky. Refresh yourself with glamping, a no-fuss BBQ, camping, or the cafe while watching the clouds drift by! You can also just use the attached SORANIA CAFE.

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Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Recommended for girls' trips! The charm of SORANIA that can be enjoyed by couples and families alike
Recommended sightseeing spots around SORANIA
Glamping facilities that offer a variety of accommodation styles

Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

What is Kurashiki City?

Kurashiki City is located in the southern part of Okayama Prefecture.

Facing the Seto Inland Sea, it flourished as a logistics hub from the Edo period through to the Meiji period.

Furthermore, the area is home to rows of white-walled buildings that remain as vestiges of this history, and has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government as the "Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter."

Kurashiki's tourist attractions

Kurashiki City is a tourist destination filled with history and nature, thanks to the aforementioned Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and its location facing the Seto Inland Sea.

Here we will introduce some of the most popular spots.

Ohara Museum of Art

710-0046 1-1-15 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Japan's first private Western art museum was established in 1930 (Showa 5) by Magosaburo Ohara, a businessman who contributed to the cultural development of Kurashiki. The main building displays many famous Western masterpieces, including El Greco's ``The Annunciation,'' Claude Monet's ``Water Lilies,'' Renoir, and Gauguin. The museum also houses approximately 3,000 works of art, including ancient Egyptian art, modern Western art, and modern and contemporary Japanese art. [About the Ohara Museum of Art building] The designer, Kazue Yakushiji, joined the Kurashiki Silk Textile Co., Ltd., whose founder, Magosaburo Ohara, was the president, and as Ohara's right-hand man, he worked on many buildings related to the company and the Ohara family. The huge pillars at the entrance look like marble at first glance, but they are actually made of reinforced concrete, and are made by mixing stone powder with mortar and using plastering techniques. No photography allowed inside the building

It is said to be Japan's first private Western art museum, and houses impressionist works by artists such as Monet and Renoir, as well as many other world-famous artworks, including El Greco's "The Annunciation."

Kurashiki Ivy Square

7-2 Honmachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture 710-0054

The premises, which are eye-catching with red bricks covered with ivy, are home to the Kurabo Memorial Hall, a workshop where you can experience pottery, and a hotel. [About the Kurashiki Ivy Square building] The main factory of Kurashiki Spinning Works (currently Kurabo Industries) was renovated into a complex facility including a hotel, and can be said to be a pioneer in the conversion of factory buildings. Ivy, planted during the factory era to control temperature, has become a symbol of Ivy Square. The site is lined with brick buildings and other facilities that make use of textile mill buildings, and the modernization heritage of the Meiji era has been preserved and used, allowing you to feel the passage of time. Architect/Year of completion: Shintaro Urabe/1974 Regarding tours and photography: Tours of the facility are possible.

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This complex is a renovated spinning factory built in the Meiji era, and contains restaurants, shops, a hotel, etc. The ivy-covered brick buildings are very impressive.

Kurashiki gourmet

Kurashiki has more than just tourist attractions.

There are many delicious Kurashiki delicacies that will help you forget the fatigue of your travels.

I'd like to introduce three representative examples.

The first is the Kurashiki Burger, a hamburger made with local ingredients that can be enjoyed at restaurants around the Bikan Historical Quarter.

A recommended store is "Kurashiki Momoko," where you can also enjoy delicious sweets made with peaches.

Kurashiki Momoko Kurashiki main store

710-0054 4-1 Honmachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

You can enjoy parfaits, crepes, gelato, juices, etc. made with plenty of seasonal fruits.

The second is bukkake udon. This type of udon originated in Okayama Prefecture, and is made by pouring cold broth with plenty of ingredients over chewy noodles. Recommended restaurants are "Furuichi" near the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and "Menkuitei" near Kurashiki Station.

Finally, we will introduce various fruits. In addition to Muscat grapes, which are characterized by their sweet and juicy taste, Kurashiki is also famous for producing peaches. Peaches, especially in the summer when they are in season, are a delicacy.

Recommended for girls' trips! The charm of SORANIA that can be enjoyed by couples and families alike

Glamping facility "SORANIA" in Okayama

Kurashiki City is blessed with nature and has a wide range of glamping facilities.

Among them, "OKAYAMA GLAMPING SORANIA" offers a luxurious outdoor experience with a variety of accommodation styles and comprehensive facilities.

It is a facility that is sure to be enjoyed by families with children, girls on a girls' trip, or friends.

Choose from 5 different accommodation styles

With four different tents and a free camping area, we offer accommodation plans that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people.

Here we will introduce the accommodation style of our facility.

・Dome tent style

A spacious tent.

Once you open the curtains you can enjoy the endless blue sky, making this a great spot not only for families but also for couples and friends.

3 units (maximum 4 people *excluding children under 11 years old)

Details of the dome facilities are as follows:

Shared shower room, hair dryer, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, milky lotion, hair oil, toothbrush, razor, comb *Makeup remover is sold at the front desk.

If you have children, please make sure they stay in the same bed as you if they are 11 or under. If you require food ingredients, please select [Children (meals included)].

・Connecting dome style

A new dome tent newly introduced at SORANIA.

This deluxe dome can accommodate up to five people, and can also be used for BBQs when used together with the adjacent dome.

2 units (maximum 5 people *excluding children under 11 years old)

Details of the dome facilities are as follows:

Shared shower room Hair dryer, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, milky lotion, hair oil, toothbrush, razor, comb *Makeup remover is sold at the front desk

If you have children, please make sure they stay in the same bed as you if they are 11 or under. If you require food ingredients, please select [Children (meals included)].

・Deluxe glamping style

You'll have the starry sky and Kurashiki cityscape all to yourself. Recommended for those who want to experience the feeling of stylish camping.

6 glamping tents (maximum 3-5 people per tent *excluding children under 11 years old)

Details of the dome facilities are as follows:

Shared shower room, hair dryer, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, milky lotion, hair oil, toothbrush, razor, comb *Makeup remover is sold at the front desk.

If you have children, please make sure they stay in the same bed as you if they are 11 or under. If you require food ingredients, please select [Children (meals included)].

・Glamping cabin style

This is a completely private room on the second floor of the main building. The terrace on the second floor offers a panoramic view of Kurashiki's cityscape and the blue sky.

For dinner, we have a BBQ space in front of the main building, after which you can enjoy the privacy of your room.

Below are details of the facilities.

Maximum 3 people

Number of rooms: 3

Semi-double bed, air conditioning, lantern, shower, toilet, sink, refrigerator, electric kettle, toaster, induction stove, TV. *If 3 people are staying, an extra mattress will be provided.

Amenities, hair dryer, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, milky lotion, hair oil, toothbrush, razor, comb

If you have children, please make sure they stay in the same bed as you if they are 11 or under. If you require food ingredients, please select [Children (meals included)].

Free camping is also possible!

We also have free camping areas so you can bring your own camping gear. Pitch a site and enjoy the scenery.

Details are as follows.

8m x 10m (may vary slightly depending on the site)

Available times: Check-in: 12:00~ Check-out: ~11:00

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Water pump and washing area

Toilets (available 24 hours)

Shower room & powder room 1 person/800 yen (tax included)

*One preschool child is free per adult. *You can use the facility as many times as you like from check-in to check-out, but we require reservations depending on how busy it is.

* Shower rooms are separate for men and women. * Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and hair dryers are provided.

Firewood available for sale: 800 yen (tax included)

*Depending on the availability of firewood, you may not be able to choose the type of firewood. *Open fires are prohibited. *There is no electricity or water on the site. *We do not lend out camping equipment such as tents or tarps, or cooking utensils.

You can also choose a luxurious BBQ course meal!

At Okayama Glamping Sorania, we offer a menu that makes use of seasonal ingredients so that you can enjoy a barbecue while immersed in the great outdoors.

Below is an example of the menu.

■SORANIA Dinner BBQ Menu

November 7th ~

・Hummus with herbs

・Clam chowder

・Plank salmon grilled on the plank

・Seasonal Ajillo

・3 kinds of forest mushroom pizza

・2 kinds of deluxe sausages

・Beef steak with BBQ spices (approx. 100g/per person)

・Roasted marshmallows

*The menu is an example. The contents may change depending on the season and availability. *Drinking water is provided.

Activities exclusive to the facility

At the Okayama Glamping Sorania facility, we also offer activities other than camping. You can experience activities related to Kurashiki that can only be experienced here.

・Make your own original herbal tea

・Make Kurashiki peppermint spray and peppermint oil balm

・SORANIA Craft

・Blue sky sketch

・Chopping firewood and making a bonfire

Recommended sightseeing spots around SORANIA

In the SORANIA area, you can easily access Kurashiki city's tourist attractions by car.

Here we will introduce places that are unique to Okayama, unlike the gourmet and historical sites mentioned above.

Kojima Jeans Street

Kojima jeans street

711-0913 Kojima Mino, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Kojima Jeans Street is attracting attention in Kojima, the sacred place for domestic jeans. Local jeans manufacturers are lined up along the approximately 400m street from the ``Former Nozaki Family Residence'' to the Nozaki Monument. Recently, many tourists from overseas have been visiting here, as they can purchase the original jeans made by the world-famous Japan Denim brand. The surrounding area is full of attractive shops and cafes selling everything other than jeans, making it an area you can enjoy all day long.

Kojima district is known as the birthplace of jeans in Japan.

This shopping street is lined with jeans shops and cafes.

You can also make your own original jeans, and it's about 30 minutes by car from SORANIA.

Achi Shrine

710-0054 12-1 Honmachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

It is located on the top of Mt. Tsurugata, a perfect viewing spot overlooking the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, and has a Noh stage and an ancient garden based on Horai philosophy within its grounds. The natural monument ``Achi no Wisteria'', which is estimated to be 300 to 500 years old, is also worth seeing.

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This shrine is located in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and is known as the god of matchmaking.

Every autumn, the Achi Shrine Autumn Festival is held, where Noh and Kyogen performances are dedicated. It is about a 15-minute drive from SORANIA.

There are also many other tourist attractions around SORANIA.

If you are interested in recommended tourist spots, we recommend asking the SORANIA staff.

Glamping facilities that offer a variety of accommodation styles

What did you think?

Okayama Glamping Sorania not only offers five unique accommodation styles to choose from, but also offers a luxurious BBQ where you can enjoy yourself empty-handed, activities that allow you to fully enjoy nature, and a spectacular location in Kurashiki.

If you are looking for a glamping facility in Okayama or want to combine the best of sightseeing and glamping, be sure to visit OKAYAMA GLAMPING SORANIA.

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Okayama Glamping Sorania

Okayama

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