Peak Field Suite Spa Headquarters
Nature-immersive luxury glamping resort meets architectural statement. The design philosophy is about dissolving the boundary between indoors and outdoors — every room, bath, and restaurant faces full floor-to-ceiling glass toward the surrounding mountains and forest. Very quiet. Very intentional. The Snow Peak brand DNA is everywhere, from the gear-rental service to the campfire lounge after dinner.
Overnight guests get exclusive early-morning and late-night onsen access — the spa under stars or at sunrise is the best version of the experience
Why It Matters
Selected for the Michelin Guide hotel collection and winner of the Niigata Gastronomy Award (hotel/ryokan division). Architect Kengo Kuma was briefed to translate Snow Peak's philosophy — moving human activity from indoors to outdoors — into the building itself. The onsen is a 100% private-source natural hot spring (weakly alkaline simple spring), and Restaurant Seppou was developed with input from the owner of Michelin three-star Kagurazaka Ishikawa in Tokyo. There are only seven bookable sleeping units total, making the ratio of space to guests genuinely extraordinary.
Snow Peak is Japan's premium outdoor outfitter, and this is where they actually work — their primary headquarters campus in Niigata's Shimoda-go valley. The Field Suite Spa opened in April 2022 as a spa-villa-restaurant complex designed by architect Kengo Kuma, sitting on the same 15-hectare hilltop grounds as Snow Peak's offices, museum, and open campfield. The building's defining feature is its exterior eaves clad in 20,000 pieces of firewood — a literal translation of camping culture into architecture. Inside, clay walls are coated with soil from the site itself, and Corten steel salvaged from local hardware factory offcuts runs throughout.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Field Villa
Standalone units set out in the field, closer to the campsite side of the property. Designed to feel like a natural extension of the landscape. Guests have access to the onsen in the main building. Positioned for those who want the feeling of being truly in the field rather than in the main resort building.
JYUBAKO Mobile House
Mobile houses co-designed by Kengo Kuma and Snow Peak — JYUBAKO means 'living box' in Japanese. Four units located on the Field Suite Spa side of the property (separate from campfield Jyubakos). Come with internal bathroom, bed, comfortable amenities, yukata-style pajamas, and outdoor slippers. The framed window view is intentionally curated like a borrowed landscape. Can add breakfast or full board at Restaurant Seppou. Unlimited spa access included.
KingVilla Junior Suite
Two units, each 50 sqm. Same Kengo Kuma design ethos as the full Villa Suite but more compact. Floor-to-ceiling glass, private bath, kitchenette, nature-integrated furnishings. Guests describe the forest-facing Junior Suite as deeply relaxing. Includes unlimited onsen access and extended after-hours spa time.
50 sqmVilla Suite
One unit, 100 sqm. The flagship room — a full floor-plan suite with private open-air bath, indoor bath, spacious kitchen-living area, and bedroom. Designed by Kengo Kuma with Hoshina interior furnishings in soothing greens, grays, and earth-toned ceramics. Full-length glass walls on multiple sides face the surrounding forest and mountain scenery. Comes with unlimited onsen access during your stay.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The full Snow Peak HQ1 campfield — a sprawling 15-hectare hilltop grassland where guests can set up their own tent or rent all gear on-site from the store. Stargazing is excellent. Camping check-in is separate from the spa accommodation check-in.
Full gear rental service for camping guests — tents, Takibi Fire & Grill units, cookware, and more. Available from the HQ shop at check-in.
Free guided tour of Snow Peak's brand museum, led by staff who walk guests through the company's history, product design philosophy, and rare archival items. Tours depart from the HQ shop. Museum is located in the basement, with exhibits set up as themed campsites. Short film on Snow Peak history with English subtitles. Runs twice daily at 11:00 and 14:00 (closed Wednesdays). No reservation needed.
Post-dinner campfire gathering at the takibi fire area outside the restaurant. Guests can sit around the fire with a drink from the bar. Available until 20:30 after dinner. Rain cover provided. This is the Snow Peak original Takibi experience in its truest form.
Guided experience tour exploring Tsubame-Sanjo's metalcraft heritage — including a tour of Tamagawado, a venerated Tsuikido copper ware maker, led by senior staff. Part of the Field Suite Tourism program offered to resort guests. This is the Niigata craftsmanship behind the Snow Peak brand's founding.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site shop stocking HQ-exclusive Snow Peak items, Limited-edition location-specific gear (Sierra Cups, sporks, mugs), Local Wear apparel line, Niigata local goods and sake. Open 10:00–21:00.
Weakly alkaline simple spring with indoor and outdoor baths. Open to day visitors and overnight guests.
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