Ruri Valley with Sakura-chan for glamping (*^^*) First, I tried starting a fire using charcoal by myself!! It was difficult~!! But with the advice from the staff, I successfully lit it! I grilled BBQ (beef, pork, lamb, chicken) and put onions and sweet potatoes wrapped in aluminum foil under the grill. Fresh vegetable dishes and salad were completed. I went to the reception to pick up the ingredients, washed the vegetables myself!! Refreshing while enjoying nature♡ We cooked together with excitement! It was my first camping experience♡ We stayed in a trailer house!! Fully equipped with air conditioning, double bed, bunk bed, refrigerator, TV, microwave, and more! Everything was perfect (*^^*) The meat was deliciously grilled, and we toasted with draft beer sold at the reception! After that, we enjoyed the illuminations and hot springs, and when we returned to the trailer, we toasted with wine that we bought at the reception and chilled in the refrigerator before going to bed (*^^*) It was a fulfilling 1 night, 2 days.

I went with my colleagues for a BBQ plan with domestic beef and free-flow alcohol for 5000 yen. I didn't have high expectations for the taste since it was an outdoor BBQ with no outside food allowed, but the quality of the meat was actually quite good and delicious. Just a heads up, when ordering the cheese curry side menu with an additional charge, rice is not included so be careful. I ended up having to eat curry without rice because I ordered it at last call.

This is a BBQ facility that was renovated in March 2023, located in Rurikei Onsen. You can enjoy the natural surroundings by taking a leisurely walk in Rurikei Nature Park and along the stream. The BBQ facility offers day trips with dinner options starting from 2800 yen, and I chose the premium BBQ plan with domestic beef for 3800 yen this time. The set menu includes a large portion of domestic beef chuck roast, pork shoulder roast, chicken thigh meat, big sausages, grilled vegetables, 5 types of mushrooms in garlic sauce, and salad. You can also add rice from the a la carte menu if needed. There are also all-you-can-drink alcohol and soft drink plans for 500 yen, making it easy to enjoy BBQ without bringing anything. The meat is not extremely high-quality, but it tastes good. The atmosphere of eating meat in nature is fantastic. There are also bonfires available, allowing you to experience a glamping atmosphere. There are local cats around, looking at you longingly for some meat.

There were plenty of ingredients and the wagyu beef was delicious! There seemed to be a lot of pork belly, but the meat was fresh and the vegetables were tasty too! There were some minor issues, but overall it was good and I would like to go again! The sausages were too big, haha!

It is recommended to check in by 5:00 pm, as it does take some time to prepare the food. The meat comes in vacuum-sealed packs with seasoning, so all you have to do is cook it. However, you will need to cut it yourself, so it's best to do this while it's still light out. There is no rice, but tortillas are provided for wrapping. For dessert, there is apple and custard gratin, and we also received mega marshmallows as a children's service. After eating, you need to clean up. The dishes do not need to be washed, just put all the utensils back in the box. The most important thing is to not leave any food out as wild animals may come (there were many cats at night). You must dispose of the garbage in the designated area or keep it inside the tent. It was a lovely dinner in nature!

We decided to go to Rurikei Onsen to enjoy the hot springs, but the kids suddenly wanted to have a barbecue. So, we ended up having a barbecue. We ordered a meat set, onigiri, and squid separately. The meat was delicious and satisfying.

GRAX was great!! It was the perfect spot to relax and refresh both mind and body! The BBQ was amazing with thick and tender meat - pork, chicken, and beef were all delicious!! Eating meat in the fresh air while enjoying nature makes it taste even better than anywhere else! The Kyoto vegetables were also tasty even without seasoning! The sweet and delicious Kyoto vegetables paired with the meat and beer were simply delightful! You can choose your own vegetables, and there are also ice cream and a variety of wines and beers available! With so many wine options, it was hard to decide which one to pair with the meat, but that's part of the fun for a wine lover! I enjoyed Kyoto beer and wine with the meat. You can rest in your tent right away, so you can drink as much as you want without worries! You can cook and eat right next to your tent, and you can drive your car right up to it. There's no need to carry heavy luggage, everything is set up smoothly for BBQ and tenting, with beds available for a comfortable stay. Have fun playing, eating, and relaxing with glamping and BBQ! Starting from October 1st, there will also be illumination at "Shinasta Hills Illumination"! Going to Kyoto in the fall is the best! The illumination will start soon, so be sure to visit Kyoto GRAX for a fun-filled experience of BBQ, glamping, and illumination!

I went to Kyoto Rurikei Onsen for a day BBQ, hoping to enjoy a famous glamping experience. However, it turned out to be just a regular BBQ spot. The glamping area was quite crowded and lacked privacy. I also wanted to play in the river, but the water was brown and not very appealing. The amount and variety of meat and vegetables for BBQ were also lacking, with only one type of sauce available. It was quite different from the glamorous images on their website. The staff were friendly, but overall, it was a bit disappointing. I would recommend looking for a different place for adults to enjoy, but it might be okay for families with children.

I went to a glamping site in Kyoto~! You can enjoy BBQ without bringing anything♡ You can take as many vegetables as you like. I used to think BBQ meat was tough, but it was actually quite tender and juicy(^ ^) The instructions include various menu ideas using the ingredients, with recipes, which is great◎ I also ordered a surprise bread addition! I was surprised by the size haha, it was chewy and delicious(^^) The staff were very friendly and made my day fulfilling♡

Adjacent to the Rurikei Onsen, there is a BBQ area that operates seasonally from spring to autumn. This year, it will be open from March 21st to November 30th. They offer a convenient "highland BBQ" experience where you can enjoy delicious meat and vegetables without having to bring anything. The quality of the meat is really good here. The staff is friendly, the food is tasty, and the location is great. In addition to the Rurikei Onsen, popular spots like GRAX and the BBQ area are worth visiting. The winter illumination is also beautiful. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I will introduce a convenient and casual hands-free barbecue. I decided to go to Rurikei Onsen's Highland Barbecue, which I have been visiting every year but haven't been this year yet. The road to Rurikei Onsen's Highland Barbecue is easily accessible by car. The free parking lot is quite spacious. I have used it many times before, and I have never had trouble finding a parking space. There are also shuttle buses from Nissei Chuo Station on the Nose Electric Railway and Sonobe Station on the JR Sanin Main Line. I might try using the bus next time to drink alcohol. The atmosphere of Rurikei Onsen's Highland Barbecue is on the opposite side of the road from the Rurikei Onsen facility, on the parking lot side. First, choose a plan at the reception, pay the money, and then sit at the designated table. It may be better to make a reservation during busy weekends around lunchtime. I once went without a reservation and was told to wait for an hour. This time, our timing was off, and it was before 2 pm, so we were able to get in smoothly. At the reception, you can choose a plan from the menu. Although the official website mentions that reservations are required three days in advance for plans other than the Standard Plan and American Plan, it is not written on the menu here, so it may be possible to make a reservation on the same day. There are also many side menu options. You can order drinks here, pay for them, and take them back to your seat. There are also vending machines. A bottle of juice costs 200 yen. While waiting at the table at Rurikei Onsen's Highland Barbecue, they bring out a big platter. It's the Standard Plan for two adults plus two children. They also bring lit charcoal and put it in the stove, so all you have to do is grill. Of course, there are plates and chopsticks available. It's nice to be hands-free. We grill the food ourselves. It's so much fun! The plan does not include rice, so we added rice balls. I thought 185 yen for a rice ball was expensive, but it was the price for two. Four rice balls in the photo cost 400 yen including tax. They are plain white rice balls with nothing inside and no seasoning, I think. There is salt on the table, so you can sprinkle it to your liking, and they also taste good grilled. As a bonus, Rurikei Onsen is a fun place to spend the day! After the barbecue, we went to the pool and hot springs. We brought our swimsuits and towels, but rental is available for a fee. The pool is a normal indoor 25m pool. It is moderately deep for small children, but there are platforms in some parts to make it shallow. There is a rule to wear a swimming cap. They lend you a swimming cap for free, but you can also bring your own. The Bade Zone area connected to the pool is an open-air bath and hot spring area where you can relax in your swimsuit. Men and women can relax together. Of course, there is also a regular hot spring area for men and women separately. There is also a rock bath, a souvenir shop, and a restaurant. The premises are spacious, and you can relax on a leisure sheet, play badminton, or play ball games. Families, couples, friends, adults, and children can all enjoy this place. A glamping area, which has been a recent trend, has also been created. It's hard to get a reservation, though.

The surroundings are full of nature and it's great during the good seasons. In winter, they also have illuminations. Even if it rains, you can BBQ under a tent. Each table can fit about 6 people. They offer around 3 types of BBQ sets and a variety of drinks, from juice to alcohol. I ordered the roast chicken separately and it was delicious with a hint of herbs. They had beef, pork, and two types of sausages for meat, but the vegetables were a bit lacking. The bread wrapped around a bamboo stick and grilled was also tasty. It's a good place for families, couples, or groups of girls to visit. (^-^)v

I gave up on a popular restaurant in Noseno and stumbled upon this cafe when I got hungry. It's a barbecue area associated with the Rurikei Onsen, and it looked fun, so why not eat here? I entered without knowing anything about it. They had barbecue with two types of meat, beef and pork. I chose pork with vegetables included for 1800 yen, drinks were separate. They had various options like yuzu cider, which was great for me as I was driving. Additionally, they offered mushroom picking as an option for 500 yen, and you can eat the freshly picked mushrooms. Having a barbecue outdoors with good weather was enjoyable, and even the families with kids around seemed excited. But what stood out the most were the high school students who seemed to be part-time workers. Their customer service attitude was unbelievably good! I work in customer service too, and I have never experienced such kind, thoughtful, and sincere service for such a low-priced item in a leisure spot like this. The high school students were not just being polite for the sake of business; they genuinely cared about the customers. They were able to handle my companion, who is very outspoken and not easily impressed, with ease and a smile. I was amazed by the level of education they must have received. It was not just about doing business; it was about genuinely caring for others. When a friend from the same school came to visit, they switched back to being normal high school students. It was a stark contrast to the tense and serious staff at the restaurant I visited before. I felt something different here, and I had to ask Tabelog to register this place since it wasn't listed. I hope that whoever reads this and decides to visit will encounter the same wonderful service I did. All the staff there were great, and it's sad to think that someone might find fault with them. It made me reflect on providing heartfelt customer service in my own work. It was a day that inspired me to do better.

I visited around 12 o'clock on a weekday. I didn't have a reservation, but it was fine. It seems like it's better to make a reservation on weekends. There were two courses available, a standard course and a premium course with high-quality beef, but I chose the standard course. The beef was a bit tough, but the pork was delicious with melting fat. The chicken had a good texture and was very tasty. It's charcoal-grilled, which is great. In addition, there were cabbage, green peppers, corn, potatoes, and two juicy sausages each. We also ordered extra rice balls and made grilled rice balls. The squid was plentiful and tasted great dipped in mayonnaise. It was a great time spent in a natural setting with good weather.

We had a BBQ at the "Potepote Park" in the Rurikei Onsen facility. It was my first time experiencing something like this, and I was thrilled, while my partner was not happy because there were no knives and forks. The BBQ lunch was part of a deal we purchased from a coupon site, which included 3 meals at a great price. We took an early shuttle bus from Nissei Chuo Station and arrived at the BBQ lunch facility. The menu consisted of American-style dishes, including beef, pork, chicken, bone-in sausages, and grilled vegetables, with homemade bread on the side. Additional orders like beer had to be placed at the counter, and you had to buy water separately, which was a bit disappointing. The taste was good, but it may be challenging for older or less adventurous individuals like my partner to eat, as the meat was a bit tough. In the end, my partner said the corn was the best part, while I enjoyed the flavor of the pork steak. Due to my inexperience, I ended up burning some of the food. Lesson learned: BBQ requires patience and careful cooking.