Retreat Domes in the Mountains of Japan

Retreat Geodesic Domes in the Mountains of Japan

Shinshu MIRAI Creation Company from Japan has developed a nature retreat facility in the Japanese highlands of Norikura Kogen. They built two 8-meter-diameter Aura Domes to complement various activities such as dining, glamping, sky watching, and yoga.* 

*Images and "quotes" are taken from client's Instagram page.

Price for All Aura Dome Models

Price for All Dome Models

Norikura Nature Dome in Japan

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Building the Aura Domes

Before the grand opening, the client took a team of workers, installed the terrace and assembled the domes. How they described the assembly process:

 "Yesterday, we all set up domes in the clear autumn weather

 

 "It was difficult to work while pasting small parts together..."

 "...but the beautiful mountain scenery of Mt. Norikura seen in the back, makes it a pretty photogenic spot!"

"because it's transparent, you may be able to see the stars beautifully at night!"

Glamping Dome Sky watching Under the Stars

Thanks to the beautiful and cinematic location of the resort, people can witness the starry night sky, temporary removing themselves from the urban landscape. Here is what the client said about their sky watching experience:

 "We were blessed with the weather last night and enjoyed watching the starry sky. The Milky Way was perfectly visible"

"The local starry sky guide who guided us said: "Today is the best condition even these days." I was delighted. Thank you to everyone who participated."

Norikura Star & Moon Dome Restaurant

Our client transforms the dome into a restaurant under the skies. Guests are served gourmet meals, and can even cook inside the dome with a mini stove. What the owner said about the special dining experience:

"A local concierge welcomes guests to serve food and drinks..."

 "In addition to the scenery and food, there are many conversations with customers, such as stories unique to the local area and unique stories of the concierge, and everyone says "it was fun"."

"The view from inside the transparent dome is like looking at a painting of nature. Nature is exciting and moving because I can't read ahead."

 Premium dome dining in nature 

The dome restaurant uses a mini-stove to keep their clients meal warm inside the dome, so they can take their time and absorb the beauty of nature. Ingenious ideas lead to beautiful and unforgettable experiences.

"Enjoy a relaxing Shinshu premium beef dinner while enjoying the ever-changing scenery of nature in a plateau surrounded by 360-degree nature." 

"The restaurant of the stars and the moon is held in the transparent dome, so that you can enjoy nature while feeling it with all five senses!"

Geodesic Dome Cozy Mountain Library

Libraries don't have to be rigid and boring. Instead of the regular silence, you can hear the peaceful rustling of trees and gentle chirping of insects. Another creative way to transform the Aura Dome.

"Why don't you spend luxurious time reading a book, while drinking coffee leisurely in the transparent dome"

 "On a rainy day, listening to the sound of rain. Would you like to read a book slowly"

Transparent Dome Yoga and Meditation

"Go to Mt. Norikura in the daytime and participate in the Sunset Meditation & Yoga in the evening. Yoga after descending the mountain feels really good. This should make you tired the next day differently."

"Today we held a morning yoga event at the NATURE DOME. The temperature got cold this morning, but the slow sunlight and yoga relaxed my body, so everyone in the participating photos was very satisfied, saying, "I had a very pleasant time." The frosted dome has a very mysterious atmosphere."

Dome Covered in Snow, still No Days Off...

Due to the climate in Japan, it can get extremely snowy. Sometimes it can be quite difficult to leave your house, just because of the amount of snow that has pilled up during the night. However, adventurous Aura Dome owners went inside, even during day like these:

"Before using the dome the other day, we dug it out ☃️ It's just a huge snow mountain."

Great observation from the client. Lesson learned

"There was thick ice in front of the door, The door won't open 😂 . Why did you choose a door that opens outwards? It was us who regretted it. Lol"

The dome was fully covered in snow, with some areas even iced over due to the freezing weather. They documented their journey of shoveling snow off the geodesic dome and noticed that ice had formed in front of the door, preventing it from opening. They managed to remove the ice and observed that the door should open inward, rather than outward.

In any building, every square centimeter of space matters and costs money. For this reason, we designed the Aura Dome glass door to open outward. However, upon request, our team of engineers can design a door that opens inward or both inward and outward. This is a valuable comment and observation from the owner, and we are grateful for it.

 "Everyone who worked with us in the cold, Thank you so much 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ Coffee time in the warm dome after work was the best time"

Price for All Aura Dome Models

Price for All Dome Models

Project Implemented by EarthDome

This Aura Dome project was implemented and assembled by our dealer in Japan - EarthDome.

Check out their website: https://earthdome.net

Dome Customer: Shinshu Miraidukuri

Our client is a company, that plans and manages various sightseeing events. In the mountain village area of ​​the Alps, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture "Restaurant of the stars and the moon" and "Norikura Nature Dome" etc. 

Check out their website: http://shinshu.miraidukuri.jp/

Check out their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinshu.miraidukuri/

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