The campground with a spectacular views in Nara introduced here is located in Totsukawa Village, Nara Prefecture, less than two hours by car from Osaka City! The campground is located in Totsukawa Village, Nara Prefecture, and is called “Tanise Suspension Bridge Auto Campground. We will provide detailed information on the campground, including cooking facilities, toilets, recommended campsites, and sightseeing spots in the surrounding area. The campground, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and catch a glimpse of the manager’s playful spirit, is recommended for a wide range of people, including solo, family, and group campers.
- basic data of Tanise Suspension Bridge Auto Campground
- Access to the campground
- What facilities are available, such as cooking facilities and toilets?
- The concession stand and vending machines are compact but well-stocked with a wide variety!
- Wide range of sites available for reservation
- Area free site, forest site and riverbank site!
- Here are the recommended set-up points!
- Thrilling! Sightseeing spots you must experience at least once
- *Note* Summary of site rules and precautions
- summary
basic data of Tanise Suspension Bridge Auto Campground
≪Reception≫ 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Car access for overnight stays: until 9:00 p.m.)
*Note that check-out time is 12:00 during long vacations such as GW and Obon.
≪Rates≫～One-day trip – Junior high school students and older: 300 yen, children *3 years old and older: 200 yen, one tent: 500 yen, one parking space: 500 yen, one tarp: 500 yen
～Accommodation – Junior high school students and older: 500 yen, Child *3 years old and older: 300 yen, 1 tent: 1,000 yen, 1 parking space: 1,000 yen, 1 tarp: 1,000 yen
★Pet Free
★Open fires OK (riverbank sites only)
→Forest sites and mountain side are not open for bonfires.
For a family of 4 people staying in a tent* with 2 elementary school children
500 yen + 500 yen + 300 yen + 300 yen + 1,000 yen + 1,000 yen = 3,600 yen for 2 days and 1 night camping!
Access to the campground
When you go south down Route 168, you will see a sign for “Tanise Suspension Bridge Auto Camping Site. There are no convenience stores in the area, so please be prepared beforehand. The entrance is a bit confusing, so be careful not to miss the sign.
*Please be careful not to mistake it for the nearby “Suspension Bridge Village Campsite”.
After turning right at the fork, follow a straight road to the campground reception desk, and go to the reception desk with your car. When you arrive, a caretaker will come to the car stop to explain the campground, so listen carefully and pay the fee (cash only). There is no need to get out of your car, and check-in is a breeze.
On Saturdays and Sundays during high season, such as summer vacation, people often line up even before the restaurant opens. Reception opens at 6:00 a.m., but it is ideal to arrive a little early.
What facilities are available, such as cooking facilities and toilets?
Let’s start with the cooking areas. There are a total of four cooking facilities at the site. One of them is attached to a bungalow. The remaining three are evenly distributed throughout the site, each with a roof. There are six faucets in each of them. The cooking area in the center of the site has a sink for each faucet, and the hut is comfortable and sheltered from the wind and rain. The other two areas are simply equipped with covered sinks. There is no dish detergent, so bring your own.
Next, a short walk up from the reservation site, there is a shower and bath building, each separated on either side at the end of the walkway.
Shower rooms are on the left side around the corridor. There are six shower rooms in total, and you can adjust the temperature yourself for 100 yen per 3 minutes. The facilities in the shower rooms are clean and perfect for those who want to quickly work up a sweat. Shampoo, soap, and a hair dryer are not provided.
The bath building on the other side of the passage is a Goemon Bath! The bathhouse is large enough for two people, a parent and child, to relax and relieve the fatigue of the trip. There is enough space for a washing area, but the changing room is barely big enough for two adults. If a family of four wants to enter the bathhouse, a little ingenuity is required. The fee is 100 yen for 3 minutes, the same as in the shower room, and roughly 200 yen is enough to fill the bathtub with hot water. (Be sure to close the bathtub before filling it with hot water.) The temperature is slightly hot, and can be adjusted to your liking by manually adding water. There is no shampoo or hair dryer here either, just a simple mirror and washbowl, and no power outlet.
The combination of a campsite and a Goemon Bath provides an indescribable chill feeling, a facility that is not often experienced. There is a hot spring resort about 10 minutes away by car, but if you stay here, this is a favorite point that you should experience at least once!
After exiting the Goemon Bath, there is a laundry space and four washbasins in front of the bath.
Lastly, the toilet! Many of you may be surprised at how important it is. There are two toilet locations in total. The one near the reserved lodge has five private toilets and one urinal. Three of the toilets are Western-style, but only one is equipped with a bidet; two are currently out of order. The other two rooms are Japanese style. Each room is equipped with a light, and toilet paper is always available! Spare toilet paper is also available.
The other is a simple faucet toilet located near the entrance/exit. 4 rooms, urinal, western style, and Japanese style type. Although the facilities are inferior to those on the bungalow side, it is nice to have two toilets on a large site.
The water supply is clean and safe for women and children. I can only be thankful for the low fees and the quality of the facilities!
The concession stand and vending machines are compact but well-stocked with a wide variety!
The store is open until 7:00 p.m. and a friendly mother welcomes you. The sales content changes with the seasons, with floats, boats, flip-flops, etc. sold in the summer and firewood in the winter. Charcoal, seasonings, cup noodles, ice cream, detergent, etc. are available throughout the year.
Firewood is softwood and costs 600 yen per bundle; two bundles are enough for dinner and a bonfire.
At the entrance is a Dydo vending machine. Prices range from 120 yen to around 230 yen and include everything from juice to coffee. Please note that it is suspended during the winter season.
Wide range of sites available for reservation
Cars are allowed on the premises! There are three types of auto camping tent sites: reserved lodge, reserved site, and free site.
There are three types of lodges that require reservations: one log house, seven bungalows, and six container houses. Prices range from 6,000 yen to 20,000 yen. The rooms range in size from 4 to 15 tatami mats, and you can choose your favorite room with or without air conditioning, location, etc.
Among them, the log house, of which there is only one, is the most popular because of its cute appearance! We recommend making reservations as early as possible once you have decided on your camping plans.
There are a total of 8 reserved sites with AC power. Plots are close to cooking facilities and sunny plots. The size of the sites seems to be slightly different, but there doesn’t seem to be that big of a difference.
It is also good for those who want to enjoy without worrying about finding a place during the high season, or for those who want to reserve adjacent plots for gurukan.
Area free site, forest site and riverbank site!
There are two types of area free sites: forest sites and riverbank sites.
The most popular sites are those in the woods! Especially in the summer, there is a fierce competition for shade. Forest sites covered with cedar trees are cool in summer and sheltered from sudden rain and wind. Compared to the open-air riverside sites, the wooded sites offer a more relaxing and natural setting for about 10-12 tents. Hammocks can also be set up, and they are very popular with solo and family campers!
In one corner of the wooded site, there is a swing set and other simple play equipment that appears to have been handmade by the caretaker. The handmade swings are surprisingly difficult to ride, and even adults get caught up in them… by all means, don’t be shy and try them secretly.
The riverbank site has a great sense of openness! If you are worried about being seen or want to spend a relaxing time without worrying about your surroundings, we definitely recommend a riverside site.
You can choose your favorite spot from the large free sites, and all of them are very sunny! In summer, the sun is so bright that you need a tarp, but the breezes are pleasant because of the mountainous area. Even if you check in after noon, you will have enough space to set up your tent. The open nature view adds to the feeling that you have come to camp.
A riverside site where you can enjoy a star-filled night sky while listening to the murmuring of the clear Totsukawa River. Relax and feel nature with all your body! In front of the Totsu River, you can also see carp and sweetfish swimming in the river. In summer, you can rent floatation rings at the store for a fee, so you can easily enjoy the river even if you don’t have anything. Please be careful of the current and depth of the river.
The ground at the riverbank site is well drained, and there are many stones that are difficult to peg, so forged pegs are a must. It is recommended to use a slightly thicker type of mat or a cot. If it rained the day before, the wind tends to be stronger, so a rope is essential when pitching near the river! Take precautions to prevent your valuable gear from being blown away, and enjoy camping in nature.
Here are the recommended set-up points!
The recommended spot to set up your tent is at the tip of the riverbank site just to the left of the entrance, where you can enjoy the spectacular view.
There are many stones and gravel, so it may be difficult to pitch your tent, but you will have the blue sky, lively mountains, and beautiful river all to yourself. On a fine day, the reflection of the scenery on the surface of the river is just like a picture postcard. The clear cobalt blue water of the Totsukawa River flows quietly, creating a truly luxurious view.
It is better to take May-September off for a more relaxed experience, as the summer water play season sees many families and daytime BBQs.
Thrilling! Sightseeing spots you must experience at least once [spectacular views in Nara]
A 20-minute walk from the campground is the Tanise Suspension Bridge, once said to be the longest suspension bridge in Japan. The suspension bridge, which sways every time the wind blows, is a thrilling sight! It is fun for everyone from small children to adults.
A closer look at the suspension bridge reveals deterioration in places, doubling the thrill of the ride. Of course, it is reinforced for safety.
There is also a café with a spectacular view at the entrance to the suspension bridge. To enjoy the view as much as possible, counter seats are available on the window side of the café. You can enjoy seasonal meals such as shaved ice in summer and oden in winter. Among them, konnyaku, which is sold year-round, is a specialty of Totsukawa!
The view of the wonderful natural scenery and the “Suspension Bridge Village Campsite” directly below the bridge together is a unique and spectacular spot.
Incidentally, the “Tanise Suspension Bridge Auto Camping Site” introduced here can be seen only partially from the suspension bridge. It is difficult to hear the voices of tourists who visit all day, so you can spend your time quietly.
*Note* Summary of site rules and precautions
First, each person is responsible for taking his/her own trash home. Please be aware that animals come down from the mountains and crows and wild birds come to the area.
In addition, fireworks and other noisy items are prohibited after 9:00 p.m. Please refrain from disturbing other campers by playing music or drinking alcohol too loudly.
summary
The Tanise Suspension Bridge Auto Campground introduced this time is a relatively empty spot except during the summer months of May through September. It is easily accessible from Osaka, and is ideal for those who want to enjoy a short camping trip. Although you will need to use forged pegs because of the gravel, please go there to enjoy the spectacular view and the thrill of camping.
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