The "Cloud Terrace," where guests can enjoy a bonfire amidst the comfortable autumn climate.
HOSHINOYA Fuji will offer the “Autumn Forest Glamping Stay” from September 11 to December 2, 2026. Located in the northern slopes of Mount Fuji, with vibrant autumn trees and thriving wildlife, guests can enjoy nature in a cool climate. Five exclusive experiences include a moon-viewing lounge, guided forest walk for nuts and mushrooms, and a sukiyaki with red-wine sauce. Guests can relax with coffee and local delicacies or spend long evenings under the full moon, immersing in the season’s serenity.
Background
HOSHINOYA Fuji is located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, on hilly terrain at 840–940 meters elevation. In this season, longer nights reveal nuts and mushrooms on the ground, hinting at many living creatures. The resort offers a stay where guests can enjoy the forest with a Glamping Master, surrounded by autumn sounds. The program provides relaxation from city life, with opportunities to connect with nature and learn comfortably.
*Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park features diverse volcanic landforms, hot springs, coastlines, and islands, showcasing Japan’s volcanic landscape.
Autumn Forest Glamping Stay
1. Finding Forest Blessings on Leaf-Covered Paths: “Autumn Forest Discover Walk”
Guests walk through the autumn woods in search of mushrooms and nuts from trees such as cedars and cypresses that color the northern foothills of Mount Fuji. Led by a HOSHINOYA Fuji staff member known as the Glamping Master, guests stroll along the Cloud Terrace paths, softened by fallen leaves, and enjoy the rich and ever-changing expressions of nature, including gentle breezes and soft autumn sunlight.
Period: September 11 – December 2, 2026
Time: Gathering at 16:10, Gathering at 16:30 (Held twice a day)
Price: Free
Reservation: Not required
A guided stroll with a Glamping Master to discover signs of birds and other living creatures in the autumn forest.
2. Appreciating Long Nights Under Clear Moonlight: "Moonlight Lounge" (NEW)
The Moonlight Lounge appears in the forest exclusively for three nights each month, centered on the full moon. In this season of clear air and beautifully reflected moonlight, guests follow the local custom of Tsukimachi, passed down in the northern foothills of Mount Fuji, where people gather to converse while waiting for the moon to rise.
A limited-edition cocktail inspired by the moon is served, and guests can enjoy the cool stillness of the autumn night by the bonfire while reading books about the moon or creating shadow puppets under its light.
Period: September 26–28, October 25–27, November 23–25, 2026 (The full moon and one day before and after)
Time: 19:00 – 22:00
Price: Free
Reservation: Not required
A luxurious night in the forest, savoring a special cocktail and reading under the moon, inspired by the “Tsukimachi” (moon-waiting) tradition.
3. Savoring Coffee and Autumn Delicacies of Yamanashi: “Forest Moments”
In the autumn forest, where guests can also admire the colorful foliage, HOSHINOYA Fuji offers a rustic coffee experience that captures the essence of glamping. Amid the crackle of burning firewood, guests can enjoy aromatic field coffee boiled over a bonfire, paired with small confections made from grapes—one of Yamanashi’s autumn specialties. It is a peaceful afternoon to spend at one’s favorite seat in nature, far from the bustle of the city.
Period: September 11 – December 2, 2026
Time: 14:30 – 17:00
Price: Free
Reservation: Not required
An afternoon surrounded by vivid foliage, enjoying coffee brewed over a bonfire and grape sweets.
4. Unlocking the Secrets of the Fuji Forest Through Scent: “Scented Forest Distillation”
In “Scented Forest Distillation,” guests can experience the scents of distilled water extracted from forest materials. The program uses plants that color the northern foothills of Mount Fuji, including cypresses native to HOSHINOYA Fuji, mugwort flowers that bloom in autumn with a refreshing fragrance, and pine cones. In the crisp air, guests can appreciate the depth of the abundant forest through their sense of smell, watching the fragrance being distilled drop by drop before their eyes.
Period: September 11 – December 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00
Price: Free
Reservation: Not required
Distilled water that captures the rich fragrance of autumn forest materials.
5. Indulging with a Specially Selected " Red Wine Sukiyaki Pot"
At dusk, when the pleasant autumn evening breeze can be felt, a special sukiyaki pot is served in the cabin (guestroom). Guests can enjoy tender Wagyu beef with concentrated umami, along with nutrient-rich seasonal vegetables unique to the autumn harvest. The dish is finished with a fragrant soup base made with rich red wine. Gathering around the warm pot, guests can savor a leisurely dinner that enriches the quiet forest night.
Period: Year-round
Time: 17:50 – 20:10
Price: 18,150 JPY (Per person, tax and service charge included)
Reservation: Required by the previous day via the official website
A cozy dinner gathering around seasonal vegetables and Wagyu beef on an autumn night.
HOSHINOYA Fuji "Autumn Forest Glamping Stay" Overview
Eligible guests: Staying guests
Notes: Program content and ingredients are subject to change depending on weather and availability.
Property Overview
HOSHINOYA Fuji is Japan’s first glamping resort, designed to blend into the hills overlooking Lake Kawaguchi. Guests can enjoy moments spent gazing at a bonfire, experiential dining in a vast Japanese red pine forest, and the exhilaration of moving their bodies in nature. In an environment where guests can spend time comfortably outdoors throughout the year, the resort offers new value in every season.
(“Glamping resorts” within Japan were surveyed in October 2015. Internal research.)
Address: 1408 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
Phone: +81-50-3134-8092 (HOSHINOYA Reservation Center)
Total Rooms: 40 rooms / Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00
Price: Starting from 147,000 JPY per night (Per room, tax and service charge included, meals excluded)
Access: Approximately 20 minutes by car from the Kawaguchiko Interchange
About HOSHINOYA Brand
Luxury hotel embodying the true characteristics of land, history, and culture
HOSHINOYA is an accommodation with distinct themes, conceptualized from each location's land, history, and culture. Woven into these distinct themes is our attention to detail in every aspect from the design to hospitality; contributing to the creation of a one-of-a-kind world of HOSHINOYA. The brand celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025 and is set to expand with the openings of HOSHINOYA Nara Prison in 2026 and HOSHINOYA Asuka in 2027. Enrich the heart with the epiphanies of travel through a unique stay experience.
About Hoshino Resorts
Hoshino Resorts was first established as a Japanese inn/ryokan in 1914 in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture before it began the operation of other resorts in Japan. Today, it has evolved into a highly influential hotel management company and is run by 4th-generation family member Yoshiharu Hoshino. Providing a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi, Japanese-style hospitality, the company has expanded rapidly out of Karuizawa since 2001 and now operates more than 70 accommodations both in and outside Japan with one of the following categories: luxury hotel brand "HOSHINOYA", hot spring ryokan brand "KAI", countryside resort hotel brand "RISONARE", city tourism hotel brand "OMO", free-spirited hotel brand "BEB",mountain hotel brand "LUCY" or other unique lodgings.
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