15 family-friendly campgrounds In Japan[Rare information]
In nature, not only children but also adults can open their hearts and minds, and family bonds are strengthened before you know it. There are plenty of things to do in the camp field of your dreams, such as playing outside and building bonfires. Why don’t you go camping where you can become a closer family? In this issue, the author, who is an expert on campgrounds, introduces campgrounds recommended for families.
New styles of camping are emerging one after another. Why don’t you try out some of the new styles, from the basic to the more arranged ones, that you and your family can realize together? Let’s talk about what kind of camping you would like to do with your family, and get some ideas and tricks.
- No boredom! 5 campgrounds with excellent play facilities
- The perfect playground is right in front of you! 5 riverside & lakeside campgrounds
- Full of rare creatures and trees! 5 campgrounds in the mountains
No boredom! 5 campgrounds with excellent play facilities
For small children who like playground equipment, something like a nature park will suffice. Children will want to move around after a long drive. Here we will introduce campgrounds with ample play facilities. Let them play to their heart’s content, taking care not to injure themselves.
▽Narita Yume Ranch Family Auto Campsite” is located near the urban area and is open to the public! Narita Yume Farm Family Auto Camping Site” is the best place for families with children because it is attached to a ranch.
Narita Yume Farm Family Auto Campsite is a very open campground built on a vast pastureland. All campsites are open to vehicles, and the free sites are popular for their openness. There is also a zone with an abundance of trees, so make good use of the grove when the sun is bothering you. In addition, there are many workshops for parents and children to enjoy.
▽Adults can return to their childhood memories at a popular campsite! Ishizuchi Fureai no Sato
Ishizuchi Fureai no Sato is an accommodation and training facility located along the Kamo River at the foot of Mt. The facility was established on the site of a closed elementary school to promote the mountainous area and exchange with city residents. 6 cabins, a cafeteria, tent sites, and BBQ facilities are available for day-trip camping and training. The Kamo River that runs right in front of the campground is crystal clear and attracts many visitors in summer.
▽Kushiro City Yamahana Park Auto Camp Ground is a comfortable field located in a national park with abundant opportunities for fun.
Kushiro City Yamahana Park Auto Camp Ground is a campground located in Yamahana Park, which boasts a vast site. In the park, you can enjoy Kushiro Zoo, horseback riding, and horse-drawn carriages in a rich natural environment with seasonal flowers in full bloom. The campground has both standard sites and camper sites, and there is plenty of space between the sites, so you can spend a relaxing time.
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▽Experience the town with the longest hours of sunlight in Japan! Adult Campsite
Adult Campsite is located in the northern part of Hokuto Akeno Town, which is said to have the longest hours of sunlight in Japan. The view connecting the Yatsugatake mountain range with the Kiyosato Plateau at its foot to the left in the distance and Mt. Incidentally, the campground is full of handmade items and original BBQ stoves can be rented, so be sure to take advantage of them.
▽Campsites for families, couples, and solo campers only: “Woodpecker, a campground nestled in the great outdoors”
Campsite Woodpecker is a simple campground for families in the great outdoors. You can spend a relaxing time by the light of a lamp. In the great outdoors, you will be able to sharpen your senses and feel the blue sky, the green trees, the sunlight filtering through the trees, the sound of the wind blowing through the trees, and the scent of fallen leaves. Why not try camping and enjoy the many fun and refreshing activities in the great outdoors, away from the hectic pace of everyday life?
The perfect playground is right in front of you! 5 riverside & lakeside campgrounds
Japan’s nature is rich in topographical variations. The enjoyment of camping varies depending on the location. Camping by riverside & lakeside areas offers activities such as fishing and kayaking, but be sure to take precautions against the heat as many campgrounds are not well shaded.
▽The campground is very popular among families for its river play! Midori-no-Keikyu-Mura Aone Campsite
Aone Campground is located close to the city center and is surrounded by the beautiful seasonal scenery of Tanzawa and Doshi River. The charm of this campground is that you can relax and enjoy the outdoors in a quiet environment. The campground, which is well maintained along the clear Doshi River, is vast and offers an authentic auto-camping experience full of natural beauty. The campground offers a wide range of camping styles, from casual day camping to day-trip BBQs. In some areas, you can go down to the riverbank and enjoy playing in the river.
▽Rental equipment is available! Let’s get to know the charm of camping at the Snow Peak Shimizu Camping Field.
Snow Peak Shimizu Camping Field is located in Ryukushi Marine Park, Japan’s first underwater national park. It is surrounded by rich nature, including subtropical marine life and coral communities. It also offers a special field trip moment where you can experience the unique nature and culture of the land and spend time surrounded by the warm ocean throughout the year!
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▽Winkel Village Asarigawa Onsen Auto Campsite, a base for fun surrounded by quiet forests and rich rivers
Winkel Village Asarigawa Onsen Auto Campsite is located in Asarigawa Onsen Hot Spring Village, a mountainous area rich in nature on the banks of the Asari River. It is also convenient as a base for visiting sightseeing spots in Otaru and driving around the central Hokkaido and Shakotan Peninsula. The cute octagonal-roofed pao-houses and tatami-mat bungalows are popular facilities, and tents offer a different camping experience. A total of 5 lots are available for a relaxing and leisurely stay.
▽ForestersVillageKobitto Southern Alps Camping Field, a campground established in the Southern Alps
ForestersVillageKobitto Southern Alps Camping Field is the first Kobitto Group auto campground for families. With only 41 campsites per day on a spacious site of 13,000 tsubo (about 1,200 square meters), visitors can enjoy themselves in a relaxed atmosphere and refresh their bodies and souls. It is also possible to camp almost empty-handed, so full rental is recommended at first.
▽The water, sun, flora, and fauna of the Southern Alps welcome travelers! Auto Resort Park Bigland
Auto Resort Park Bigland is located at the foot of Mt. The Obugawa River that runs nearby is popular with children and families, as they can enjoy playing in the water and catch beetles and stag beetles. On clear weekend nights, stargazing parties are held. Visitors can look through telescopes at the moon and planets, which cannot be seen in the city.
Full of rare creatures and trees! 5 campgrounds in the mountains
Campsites vary in atmosphere and climate depending on location, so it is fun to choose a campsite according to the season and activity. Forests are relaxing locations surrounded by green trees. It is also a comfortable place to spend time, as it provides relief from the strong wind and rain and the sun.
▽▽One of the largest and best equipped campgrounds in Japan, “Auto Campsite Hotto” is a campground you should visit at least once! and Stay Manno”.
Auto Campsite Hot! and Stay Manno is located in the national Sanuki Manno Park and has been certified as the highest grade of auto campground by the Auto Camping Association of Japan. Comfort cabins in the stylish western-style building are air-conditioned and fully equipped with cooking utensils such as pots and pans in the kitchen. The outdoor covered space is also available for BBQ. In addition, the park, with its seasonal flowers and scenery, is well-equipped with large playground equipment popular with children, a cycling course, and other facilities for playing in the midst of nature.
▽Fuji from the Asaka Plateau “ForestersVillageKobitto Asagiri Field
ForestersVillageKobitto Asagiri Field is located on a large site on the Asaka Plateau at the foot of Mt. It is a family-oriented auto campground where you can enjoy a quiet and relaxed camping life, as it does not accept large groups, day camps, or group use. Enjoy an extraordinary camping space away from the hustle and bustle of daily life on holidays.
▽Relax in auto-camping while feeling the four seasons of Japan “CAMP Ya Urugi Field
CAMP Ya Urugi Field is very popular as an oasis for campers who seek healing in the great outdoors. Located in a satoyama at an elevation of 1,060 meters above sea level, it is possible to see the beautiful starry sky. There are 11 campsites with power and 17 campsites without power. Why don’t you go to a camp field where you can easily feel the great outdoors in the Koshin area, which is also close to the Kanto area?
▽A drone video is also available on the website! Shinozawa Otaki Campground
Shinozawa Otaki Campsite is located at the far end of the Otake River, where you can enjoy the clear waters, mountains, and forests. After a day in the great outdoors, take a relaxing bath in the popular Shinosawa Baths to refresh yourself from daily fatigue. New plans for solo campers and site renewal have made it possible to accommodate large tents and large vehicles. In addition, a video of the campground in deep green and autumn foliage taken by a drone is available on the website, so you can check it out in advance.
▽The starry sky seen from the hammock is 100 points! Kiyosato Chuo Auto Campsite
Kiyosato Chuo Auto Campsite is located 1,200 meters above sea level on the Kiyosato Plateau. Yatsugatake to the north and the Southern Alps, famous for its natural water, and mountains as far as the eye can see are all around the campground, so there are many climbers and hiking trails. The mornings and evenings are cool even in summer due to the low humidity and temperature difference unique to the high altitude, so we recommend spending time in a hammock gazing up at the star-filled sky.
Strengthen family bonds while enjoying the scenery, conversation, and fun in nature!
In this issue, we have introduced 15 campsites in the mountains and by rivers. Did you find any spots that caught your attention? While it is fun to camp and focus on setting up campsites and preparing meals, if you are going with your children, you should be more conscious of creating time to interact with nature. The more wonderful the first experience is, the more irreplaceable camping will become for your family.
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