Couscous Glamping Manazuru: Prices, Booking & Review (2026)

Manazuru is the kind of place that even most Tokyo residents have not heard of. A small fishing town perched on a forested peninsula jutting into Sagami Bay, it has the coastal beauty of the Izu Peninsula without any of the crowds. The air smells like salt and pine. The shoreline is dramatic volcanic rock, not manicured sand. And the glamping here — led by Couscous Glamping Manazuru — puts you to sleep with the sound of waves and wakes you up with ocean light pouring through the tent. If your image of "camping near Tokyo" is mountain rivers and forest, Manazuru offers the coastal counterpoint.

Why Manazuru

The Manazuru Peninsula is 90 minutes from Tokyo by train, yet it feels like a different country. Where Hakone (just 20 minutes further) draws millions, Manazuru draws fishermen, hikers, and people who value quiet. The peninsula is covered in an ancient forest of Japanese black pine and camphor trees — the Obayanagi Forest — which has been protected for centuries. Below the forest, the coastline drops to rocky shores and tidal pools.

For glampers, the appeal is the combination of ocean views, forested walks, and genuine small-town Japan. You are not in a resort bubble — you are in a real fishing village where the morning catch appears on restaurant menus by noon. For more glamping options in the area, see our guide to the best glamping near Tokyo.

Couscous Glamping Manazuru

Couscous Glamping Manazuru is the standout accommodation on the peninsula. Set on a hillside with views over Sagami Bay, it offers dome tents and glamping units equipped with bedding, furniture, and BBQ facilities. The style is relaxed and unpretentious — this is not ultra-luxury glamping, but it is comfortable, well-designed, and genuinely scenic.

• Accommodation: Dome tents and glamping cabins with bedding, lights, and furniture
• Views: Sagami Bay, Izu Peninsula on clear days, spectacular sunsets
• Food: BBQ equipment and ingredients available; some meal plans offered
• Price: From around ¥12,000-18,000 per unit per night (varies by season and day)
• Best for: Couples, small groups, families who want ocean-side glamping without the luxury price tag

The evening is the magic hour here. As the sun drops toward the Izu Peninsula, the bay turns gold, and you are sitting outside your dome with a glass of something cold, watching fishing boats return to port. It is hard to believe Tokyo is 90 minutes away.

Getting there

• By train: JR Tokaido Line from Tokyo Station to Manazuru Station (about 90 minutes, ¥1,700). From Shinjuku, take the Odakyu Line to Odawara, then transfer to JR. Manazuru Station is small and walkable — the peninsula is a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride.
• By car: About 90 minutes from Tokyo via the Odawara-Atsugi Road and Manazuru Road. Parking is available at Couscous Glamping and at public lots near the cape.
• Pro tip: Take the train. Parking on the peninsula is limited on weekends, and the train ride along the coast past Odawara is scenic.

What to do on the peninsula

• Cape Manazuru walk — A coastal path circles the tip of the peninsula through forest and along rocky cliffs. About 2 km, easy pace, stunning views. There is a small shrine at the cape.
• Obayanagi Forest — An ancient coastal forest covering the peninsula. Paved and unpaved paths wind through centuries-old pine and camphor trees. Cool even in summer.
• Tidal pools — The rocky shoreline is full of tidal pools at low tide. Kids (and adults) can spend hours spotting crabs, small fish, and sea urchins.
• Fishing — Manazuru is a fishing village. You can fish from the rocky shore or join a local fishing boat trip (arrange at the harbor). The port area has a small fish market.

Where to eat

Manazuru's restaurants serve some of the freshest seafood near Tokyo. The morning catch goes directly from the fishing boats to the kitchen.

• Local seafood restaurants — Small family-run places near the harbor serving sashimi, grilled fish, and tempura. Expect to pay ¥1,200-2,000 for a seafood lunch set.
• BBQ at your glamping site — Couscous Glamping offers BBQ ingredients and equipment. Buy extra supplies at the small shops in town or bring them from Odawara.
• Odawara — One stop away by train, Odawara has a full range of restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Stock up here if you need options.

Best season to visit

• March to May: Mild coastal weather. Cherry blossoms at the cape in early April. Fewer crowds than summer.
• June to September: Warmest. Ocean breezes keep it cooler than inland. Summer evenings are the best time for sunset views. July-August weekends are busy.
• October to November: Clear skies, calm seas. The best visibility for views across to Izu. Comfortable temperatures for coastal walks.
• December to February: Quiet. Cold but not freezing — Manazuru's coastal climate is milder than inland Kanagawa. Off-season pricing at glamping sites.

Combining with Hakone

Manazuru and Hakone are only 20 minutes apart by train. A compelling itinerary: spend a night glamping at Couscous Manazuru for the ocean experience, then head to Hakone for hot springs and mountain views. You get both the coast and the mountains without backtracking to Tokyo. See our Hakone glamping guide for where to stay in Hakone.

For more coastal and glamping options, explore our Glamping Near Tokyo guide and the full campground directory.