Cottage & Glamping
Autumn Cottages, Private Villas, and Glamping With Kids: Campfires and Meals as a Family
No one else to worry about, at your children's own pace. Areas with self-catering villas, cottages, and glamping, from north to south
24 areas ยท 1219 hotels (total listings across these areas)
Autumn is the loveliest season of all for a private villa, a cottage, or glamping. The insects thin out, a campfire feels just right, and the night air turns clear enough to see the stars. The biggest advantage for families is simply not having to worry about anyone else. Crying, running around: in a space that belongs only to your family, none of it requires an apology, and you can set mealtimes and nap rhythms at your own pace.
This collection lists the areas where detached cabins, cottages, and whole-house rentals are clustered, grouped into highlands, lakesides, coastlines, and outer islands. On each area page you can narrow the list by features such as a detached cabin, cottage, or whole-house rental, a kitchenette you can cook in, an outdoor play area, and a private bath you can reserve for your family. Somewhere you can cook makes baby food and picky eaters much easier to handle, and some families bring their own ingredients and cook over the fire.
Whether campfires and barbecues are allowed, how many sets of bedding there are, and whether baby gear (a crib, a high chair, a bed rail) is available all differ from place to place. With a whole-house rental it is also worth checking the stairs, any changes in floor level, and how well the heating works.
Features to look for in this collection
Highlands and lakesides (campfires and starry skies)
A drive from the Tokyo or Kansai area, on grounds wide enough for kids to run around.
the Fuji Five Lakes
Plenty of cottages and whole-house rentals along Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi. A campfire with Mount Fuji in view
Yatsugatake
Cottages in the Kiyosato highlands. A high chance of clear skies and beautiful stars
Karuizawa
Rental houses in the forest, some reachable by Shinkansen plus a hotel pickup
Kita-Karuizawa
A quiet villa district at the foot of Mount Asama
Nagano
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Gunma
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Coast and islands (looking out at the autumn sea)
Beach season may be over, but a seaside villa is at its most comfortable in autumn.
Izu
Rental houses and villas with sea views, including whole-house rentals with their own hot spring
Minami-Boso
Cottages in the mild Boso region. A drive from central Tokyo
Awaji Island
Log houses and whole-house rentals on the island. Close to Kansai
Izu Oshima
Island cottages reached by high-speed ferry from Tokyo
Kanagawa
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Shizuoka
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Okinawa and the southern islands (the true home of the private villa)
Villas with their own pool and whole-house rentals on the outer islands. Autumn takes the edge off the heat.
Okinawa
The main island has plenty of villas with private pools and whole-house rentals
Iriomote Island
Cottages on the jungle island. Pair them with nature experiences
Ishigaki Island
A base for hopping around the outer islands, with whole-house villas too
Okinawa
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Hokkaido and Kyushu
Cottages on generous grounds, and farms.
Furano
Cottages on the hills. Pair them with farm activities
Aso
Cottages set on the grasslands of the outer crater rim, with farm activities too
Kumamoto
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Oita Prefecture
Search the detached cabins and whole-house rentals around Yufuin and Beppu together
Hokkaido
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Tips for traveling with kids
- checkWith a whole-house rental, confirm before booking how many sets of bedding there are and whether baby gear (a crib, a high chair, a bed rail) is available
- checkWhether campfires and barbecues are allowed, and whether equipment is lent out, differs by property. Check whether you may bring your own ingredients, and where the nearest supermarket is
- checkAutumn nights get cold. Check how well the heating works and whether there are stairs or changes in floor level, and childproof accordingly
- checkSomewhere you can cook makes baby food and picky eating much easier. Check what cookware there is and whether there is a microwave
- checkSome properties have no one on site at check-in or check-out. Confirm how you will get the key and who to call in an emergency when you book
Recommended hotels in this collection (48)
Selected automatically from the top-ranked hotels in each area.
Mars Garden Wood Gotemba
Fujilake Hotel
Kids Pension Maple
Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa
Dormy Club Karuizawa
Karuizawa Prince Hotel West
Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa
Karuizawa Club Hotel Karuizawa 1130 / Hewitt Resort
GLAMP ELEMENT
Kyukamura Omihachiman
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- Mars Garden Wood Gotemba
- Fujilake Hotel
- Kids Pension Maple
- Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa
- Dormy Club Karuizawa
- Karuizawa Prince Hotel West
- Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa
- Karuizawa Club Hotel Karuizawa 1130 / Hewitt Resort
- GLAMP ELEMENT
- Kyukamura Omihachiman
- Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Hotel
- Hotel Cypress Karuizawa
- Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Matsunoi
- Hotel Matsumotoro
- Lucy Kiki
- Izu Kogen Hanairotei
- Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa
- Kamogawa Grand Hotel
- Awaji Sumoto Onsen Kaigetsukan
- Yumekaiyu Awajishima
- Hotel & Resort Mashio Oshima
- Hale Kai Guest House Oshima
- Hakone Hotel Kowakien
- Hotel Okada
- Hotel Wellseason Hamanako
- Kamenoi Hotel Atami
- Fukugi Terrace
- Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa
- Hotel Shigira Mirage
- Hotel Breezebay Marina
- Irunti Futademura
- Iriomote Hotel by Hoshino Resorts
- Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas
- Grandvrio Resort Ishigakijima Ocean's Wing & Villa Garden
- Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan
- Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas
- Hotel Naturwald Furano
- Chalet Fuyuri Furano
- Ki Niseko
- Setsu Niseko
- La Vista Minamiaso
- Kamenoi Hotel Aso Park Resort
- Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo Hanadomari
- Kurokawa Onsen Kurokawaso
- Beppu Daiichi Hotel
- Suginoi Hotel
- Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace
- Chateraise Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo
Frequently Asked Questions
What should we watch for when staying in a whole-house rental or cottage with a baby?
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Before booking, check how many sets of bedding there are and whether a crib, a bed rail, a high chair, and similar gear are available. Stairs, changes in floor level, and how well the heating works differ from property to property, so choose with both childproofing and the chill of an autumn night in mind.
Can we have a campfire or a barbecue?
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Whether they are allowed, and whether equipment is lent out, differs by property. When you book, check on fire pit and barbecue grill rentals, whether firewood and charcoal are sold on site, and whether you may bring your own ingredients. It also pays to look up where the nearest supermarket is.
From what age can children enjoy glamping?
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Age limits differ by property, but where the inside of the tent or dome is fitted out like a hotel room, it is perfectly manageable with babies and toddlers. Check the heating and cooling, the bedding, and where the restroom is for nighttime trips before you choose.
What is the advantage of a place where we can cook?
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You can prepare food that suits baby food stages and picky eaters, and set mealtimes at your family's own pace. Not having to worry about the people around you at every meal is a big plus as well. What cookware and whether there is a microwave differ by property, so do check.
Are autumn cottages cold?
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September is comfortable, but from late October into November the highlands get cold at night. Check the heating and the amount of bedding, and pack extra jackets and blankets to be safe. The coast and Okinawa stay relatively mild even in autumn.