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By Sarah Harper Camping is a very popular pastime in Japan, especially in northern Japan. Campsites, or camp-jo, offer residents everything from cabins and electricity to just the bare essentials. Use this camping guide to find the perfect spot for you and your family. C a mping in Japan Northern Japan Camping Guide Before setting out on a camping excursion, review these rules so that everyone may have a pleasant experience. Register at the campground office and pay all required fees prior to setting up your campsite. Bring pre-cut firewood bundles with you or purchase them at the campground office. Many campsites are located in national, prefectural, or private park land and cutting trees or gathering firewood is illegal. Violating this law could cost you tons of money or up to a year in prison. Only build campfires where authorized and practice general fire safety. Separate burnable trash from recyclables and dump them in the appropriate areas. Supervise children and animals carefully, making sure they do not disturb your neighbors. Japan Camping Etiquette Lake Towada Campgrounds No reservations needed Amenities available Lake Towada offers six different campgrounds, three near the lake and three closer to Mount Hakkoda. Each campsite has its own amenities. Some, like Nenokuchi, only have a public toilet and community kitchen, while others, like Oide, have individual fire pits and showers. If you are interested in fishing, you would want to stay at the Utarube or Oide campsites. Cabins are also available for rent at the Utarube Campground. Juniko Refresh Village in Fukaura Town Reservations recommended Full amenities This is camping for the non-camper! Each of log houses is equipped with electricity, a full kitchen, western-style toilets, and beds. Outside the cabin you will be greeted by the 33 ponds of Juniko, known for their crystal clear waters, and numerous hiking and nature trails. Nagawa Cherry Village in Nanbu Town No reservations needed Amenities available This site is perfect for families! Equipped with two restaurants, natural hot springs, and a 100 foot tall Dragon Tower slide, this campsite pleases children and adults alike. After playing and hiking all day, rent a tree house, which comfortably sleeps four people. Cabins are also available for rent, but you need someone who speaks Japanese to reserve them for you in advance. Tanesashi Campground in Hachinohe No reservations needed Pet friendly Someone looking for a more authentic camping experience for little cost will enjoy camping at Tanesashi. You are allowed to camp right on the beach for free, but you must pay for parking. The beach can be romantic for couples and fun for families; however, it may get a little noisy during the day because it is a public beach. Base Beach in Misawa Reservations required Full amenities Want to go camping, but don't want to travel too far from home? Rent a cabin at Base Beach! Have all the amenities of home, while toasting marshmallows on the campfire. Perfect for parties or families with small children wanting to try camping for the first time. Make your reservations by calling the Outdoor Recreation Center at 226-9378. Yagen Valley No reservations needed Amenities available Yagen Valley is very popular among Misawa residents because it offers great tent camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. This campsite is a bit of a drive, as it is located in the hatchet, but offers beautiful scenery and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Campsite fees are fairly inexpensive, yet offer a few amenities, like bathrooms and a pavilion for grilling and cleaning. You will also want to secure your food in this area, as snow monkeys are always looking for an easy meal. Lake Ogawara Lake Towada Wilderness Camping Beach Camping Cabin Camping Did you leave your camping gear in the states? Don't worry - you can rent almost everything you need from the Outdoor Recreation Rental Center. See a full list of the rental equipment available at 35fss.com.
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By Sarah Harper
Camping is a very popular pastime in Japan, especially in northern Japan. Campsites, or camp-jo, offer residents everything from cabins and electricity to just the bare essentials. Use this camping guide to find the perfect spot for you and your family.
Camping in Japan
Northern Japan Camping Guide
Before setting out on a camping excursion, review these rules so that everyone may have a pleasant experience.
Register at the campground office and pay all required fees prior to setting up your campsite.
Bring pre-cut firewood bundles with you or purchase them at the campground office. Many campsites are located in national, prefectural, or private park land and cutting trees or gathering firewood is illegal. Violating this law could cost you tons of money or up to a year in prison.
Only build campfires where authorized and practice general fire safety.
Separate burnable trash from recyclables and dump them in the appropriate areas.
Supervise children and animals carefully, making sure they do not disturb your neighbors.
Japan Camping Etiquette
Lake Towada CampgroundsNo reservations neededAmenities availableLake Towada offers six different campgrounds, three near the lake and three closer to Mount Hakkoda. Each campsite has its own amenities. Some, like Nenokuchi, only have a public toilet and community kitchen, while others, like Oide, have individual fire pits and showers. If you are interested in fishing, you would want to stay at the Utarube or Oide campsites. Cabins are also available for rent at the Utarube Campground.
Juniko Refresh Village in Fukaura TownReservations recommendedFull amenities This is camping for the non-camper! Each of log houses is equipped with electricity, a full kitchen, western-style toilets, and beds. Outside the cabin you will be greeted by the 33 ponds of Juniko, known for their crystal clear waters, and numerous hiking and nature trails.
Nagawa Cherry Village in Nanbu TownNo reservations neededAmenities availableThis site is perfect for families! Equipped with two restaurants, natural hot springs, and a 100 foot tall Dragon Tower slide, this campsite pleases children and adults alike. After playing and hiking all day, rent a tree house, which comfortably sleeps four people. Cabins are also available for rent, but you need someone who speaks Japanese to reserve them for you in advance.
Tanesashi Campground in HachinoheNo reservations neededPet friendlySomeone looking for a more authentic camping experience for little cost will enjoy camping at Tanesashi. You are allowed to camp right on the beach for free, but you must pay for parking. The beach can be romantic for couples and fun for families; however, it may get a little noisy during the day because it is a public beach.
Base Beach in MisawaReservations requiredFull amenitiesWant to go camping, but don't want to travel too far from home? Rent a cabin at Base Beach! Have all the amenities of home, while toasting marshmallows on the campfire. Perfect for parties or families with small children wanting to try camping for the first time. Make your reservations by calling the Outdoor Recreation Center at 226-9378.
Yagen ValleyNo reservations neededAmenities availableYagen Valley is very popular among Misawa residents because it offers great tent camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. This campsite is a bit of a drive, as it is located in the hatchet, but offers beautiful scenery and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Campsite fees are fairly inexpensive, yet offer a few amenities, like bathrooms and a pavilion for grilling and cleaning. You will also want to secure your food in this area, as snow monkeys are always looking for an easy meal.
Lake Ogawara
Lake TowadaWilderness Camping
Beach Camping
Cabin Camping
Did you leave your camping gear in the states?Don't worry - you can rent almost everything you need from the Outdoor Recreation Rental Center. See a full list of the rental equipment available at 35fss.com.
