Go wild IN JAPAN

Discover why glamping in the foothills of Mount Fuji can make a dream trip

- SARAH NEAL

British travellers have long been drawn to the unique appeal of Japan. Its futuristic cities, with their electrifying vistas of neon signs and vast skyscrapers, attract millions of visitors every year, but there's the other side of Japan that's equally famous - its serene and beautiful countryside. Often depicted in traditional prints, it's a world of tumbling cherry blossoms, lakes teeming with koi fish and, looming over all, the iconic triangle of Mount Fuji.

Carry On glamping

Upmarket camping is enjoying a huge surge in popularity in Japan, and is now the perfect way to get off the beaten track and discover the country's natural delights, while still enjoying luxurious facilities and wonderful food.

Glamping Villa Hanz, just outside Tokyo, is nestled among cedar and pine trees, close to the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, so you can enjoy the great outdoors in comfort. Rustic villas and a private guest house are available, or you can sleep under canvas in a domed pod - with your own private bathroom and plenty of plush soft furnishings.