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Camping in the suburbs of Abashiri, Kitami, and Monbetsu. 23 recommended campgrounds! Camping with a view of the Sea of Okhotsk
Camping is a classic outdoor activity to enjoy the magnificent nature of Hokkaido! At campgrounds in Hokkaido, you can enjoy an extraordinary experience in a variety of landscapes from spring to autumn. In this issue, we will introduce 23 campgrounds near Abashiri, Kitami, and Monbetsu, including those with a close view of the Sea of Okhotsk!
1. Shirataki Kogen Campsite (Engaru Town )
2 . ravine park (Takigami Town )
3. sikashimokoto Shibazakura Park (Oozora Town )
Tentorando, Okhotsk Park (Abashiri City)
21st Century Forest Campground (Tsubetsu Town ) 6 .
Highland Koshimizu Campground (Koshimizu Town )
Marusebu Forest Park Ikoi no Mori Auto Camp Ground (Engaru Town )
Lakeside Park Notoro (Abashiri City)
Kiyosato Auto Camp Ground (Kiyosato Town )
10. Hamakoshimizu Maehama Campground (Koshimizu Town )
11. Lake Memanbetsu Campground & Camping Ground (Ozora Town )
12. komuke International Campsite (Monbetsu City)
13. Furi Lake Campsite (Kitami City)
Goshikayama Park Campground (Yubetsu Town )
15. Forest Park Campsite (Nishikobe Village)
16 . Midori-no-Mura Forest Park (Bihoro Town )
Sanrihama Campsite (Yubetsu Town ) 18 .
18. Cape Hinode Campsite (Yubu Town )
19 . Cape Kimuaneppu Campsite (Saroma Town )
20. Lake Chimikep Campsite (Tsubetsu Town )
21 . Harbor Green Area, Galya District, Monbetsu City (Monbetsu City)
22 . Happodai Forest Park (Kitami City)
23. Wenshiri Campground (Nishikobe Village )
Shirataki Kogen Campground (Engaru Town)
Surrounded by birch forests and with potato fields spreading out below, this campground is located in the middle of a location overflowing with natural beauty. The campground is equipped with bungalows and ram houses made of larch wood, cooking facilities, flush toilets, and a Goemon bath (shower). Outdoor activities such as climbing Hirayama Mountain, fishing and rafting on the Yubetsu River can be enjoyed to the fullest.
Open: Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024
IN 13:00-17:30 / OUT ~10:00
Admission: Junior high school students and older: 600 yen / Elementary school students: 400 yen / Free for infants
Bungalow (for 4 persons): 3,500 yen
Auto site: with power supply: 3,000 yen / without power supply: 2,000 yen
Free site: Entrance fee only
Please check the official website for more information about fees.
Location：308-1 Tengudaira, Shirataki, Engaru-cho, Monbetsu-gun
■Access：About 30 min. by car from JR Marusebu Stn. or thereabouts.
Inquiry: Shirataki Kogen Campsite Administration Building 0158-48-2803
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2. ravine park (Takigami Town)
The campground is located in the ravine park. There are outdoor cooking facilities, 24-hour toilets, and outdoor wooden playground equipment for family fun. There are also canyon cottages made of locally harvested wood, and together with the herb garden and other facilities, this outdoor space is suitable for long-term stays. The park also has a 36-hole park golf course.
Open: April through November 9:00-17:30 *Gorge Cottage is available all year round.
■Fees
Camping: Free of charge
Cottage: 15,000 yen (for 4 persons) / 30,000 yen (for 8 persons)
Golf: 300 yen (one-day pass)
Location：Moto-machi, Takigami-cho, Monbetsu-gun
Parking: Available
Access: 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from Monbetsu Airport
Inquiries: Gorge Park Center House 0158-29-4233
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3. Higashimokoto Shiba-Zakura Park (Ozora Town)
This park is located in the Higashimokoto district and is famous for its shibazakura cherry blossoms. In spring, the view of the small hillside that turns bright pink is spectacular. The park also has a campground equipped with unique-looking bungalows, a go-cart with a lap length of 820 meters, log playground equipment, and a fishing pond where rainbow trout swim.
Open: July 1 (Mon.) - September 30 (Mon.)
IN 14:00-17:00 / OUT ~10:00
Fees
Free site: Adults 400 yen / Elementary school students 200 yen *Half price for one-day trip
Auto site: With power supply: 3,000 yen / without power supply: 1,800 yen (plus 400 yen for junior high school students and older, 200 yen for elementary school students)
Dream House: 5,000 yen
Reservations required for auto sites and Dream House.
Parking: Yes
Location: 393 Suehiro, Higashimokoto, Oozu-cho, Abashiri-gun
■Access
About 30 minutes by car from JR Abashiri Station.
・About 5 minutes by cab after getting off the bus at Higashimokoto (in front of the bus company)
Inquiries: Higashimokoto Shiba-Zakura Park Management Public Corporation 0152-66-3111
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4. Hokkaido Okhotsk Park Tentorando (Abashiri City)
This is the fourth auto-camping site opened as a provincial park. The park overlooks the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko Mountain Range. In addition to camping facilities, there are facilities for family fun and a park golf course. Various events are held depending on the season.
Open: Usually from late April
IN 13:00-19:00 (Lodge site from 14:00) / OUT 8:00-10:00
Day-trip camping: 10:00-16:00
Center House: Open year-round 9:00-17:00
Fees: (usage fee + site fee)
Lodge use fee: Junior high school students and older: 1,600 yen / Elementary school students: 700 yen
Lodge site fee: 12,800 yen for 5 persons / 19,500 yen for 8 persons
Tent use fee: Junior high school students and older: 1,200 yen / Elementary school students: 500 yen
Tent site fees: Campers 3,800 yen / Private tents 2,600 yen / Free tents (1 tent) 500 yen
Fees vary depending on the season. Please check the official website for details.
Parking: Available
Location: 1 Aza-Yasaka, Abashiri City
■Access: 10 min. drive from Abashiri Station
Inquiries: Hokkaido Okhotsk Park Tentorando 0152-45-2277
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5. 21st Century Forest Campsite (Tsubetsu Town)
This campground is located next to the city center and is equipped with a rice cooking building, barbecue house, and wooden playground equipment. From mid-July to mid-August, fireflies can be seen in the stream that runs beside the site, creating a fantastic scene as they fly across the night sky.
Open: May 1 - October 31
■Fees
Tent: 500 yen + 300 yen per person for elementary school students and older
Bungalow: 2,000 yen per bungalow
Other fees: Please check the official website for details.
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location：Aza-Kyowa, Tsubetsu-cho, Abashiri-gun
Inquiries: 21st Century Forest Campsite 0152-76-1737
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6. Highland Koshimizu Campground (Koshimizu Town)
The campground covers an area of 32,000 m2 and is fully equipped with cooking facilities, toilets, barbecue houses, coin-operated showers, and washing machines. Because it is in the mountains, you can see the stars in the sky and use the free Goemon Bath. You can enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido that only a quiet campground in the mountains can offer.
Open from July 5 to September 30 every year.
■Fees
Tent sites: Adults 300 yen / Under 18 150 yen
Bungalow: 5,000 yen
Parking: Available
■Location: Aza Mokotoyama, Koshimizu-cho, Shari-gun
Inquiries: Industry Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section 0152-62-4481
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Marusebu Forest Park Ikoi no Mori Auto Camp Ground (Engaru Town)
The campground is located in a park full of greenery in a natural environment. All sites are accessible by car. In addition to the campground, there is a forest railroad steam locomotive "Amamiya No. 21", a local museum, and various kinds of playground equipment.
Open: April 27 (Sat) - October 20 (Sun), 2024
IN 13:00～ / OUT ～11:00
Fee: (Admission fee x number of persons + facility fee) x number of nights
Admission fee: 800 yen for high school students and older / 400 yen for elementary school students and older
Bungalow: 2,500 yen and up for 4 persons / 3,000 yen and up for 5 persons / 3,500 yen and up for 6 persons
Auto site: 2,000 yen and up
Free site: 1,000 yen for large vehicles / 500 yen for standard vehicles / 200 yen for other vehicles
*Depends on the season. Please check the official website for details.
Parking：Available (free of charge)
■Location：80, Kamimuturi, Marusebu, Engaru-cho, Monbetsu-gun
Inquiry: Industry Section, Marusebu General Branch Office, Engaru Town 0158-47-2213
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Lakeside Park Notoro (Abashiri City)
Lakeside Park Notoro is a marine recreation facility facing the shore of Lake Notoro. There are auto sites and cottages/pavos on the premises, so even first-time campers can enjoy camping without worries. The nearby Lake Notoro offers clam tidal gathering, and the proximity to Cape Notoro and coral grass colonies makes it a perfect base for sightseeing.
Open: Campsites: June 1 - September 30, 2024
IN 13:00-18:00 / OUT 8:00-11:00
Other facilities: Sunday, April 29 - Friday, November 3
Fees
Private tent site: 3,150 yen
Auto tent site: 2,100 yen
Free tent site: 1,050 yen
Day camp: 520 yen
Cottage (up to 6 persons): 10,500 yen per cottage (1,050 yen/person for more than 6 persons)
Pao (up to 8 persons): 6,300 yen per cottage (520 yen/person for 8 or more persons)
Parking: Available
Location: 5-1 Nodori Minatomachi, Abashiri City
Access：15 min. drive from Abashiri city / 25 min. drive from Memanbetsu Airport
Inquiries: Lakeside Park Notoro Management Office 0152-47-1255
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9. Kiyosato Auto Camp Ground (Kiyosato Town)
Kiyosato Auto Campground is a campground where you can enjoy the great outdoors, close to Mt. Shari, the shochu factory, hot springs, and other attractions in Kiyosato.
Open: Saturday, April 20, 2024 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
IN 13:00-18:00 / OUT 7:00-11:00
Fees: Admission: 500 yen for junior high school students and older / 300 yen for elementary school students and older
Cottage for 8 persons: 14,000 yen
Bungalow for 4 persons: 5,000 yen
Car site: 2,000 yen
Pet site: 2,000 yen
Free site: 1,000 yen
Parking：Available
■Location：807, Konan, Kiyosato-cho, Shari-gun
Inquiries: Kiyosato Auto Campsite 0152-25-3500
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10. hamakoshimizu maehama campsite (koshimizu-cho)
This campground is located near the roadside station Hanayaka Koshimizu and adjacent to the Fretoi Observatory with views of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko Mountain Range. The campground has a great location with the Sea of Okhotsk right in front of it, and is equipped with clean and easy-to-use toilets and cooking facilities. The sea in front of the campground can be walked down to the beach, where fishing and strolling are also possible. The sound of the occasional train passing by is also a charming sight.
Open: July 5 - September 5
Fees: Tent sites: Adults 300 yen / Children under 18 150 yen
Location：123, Aza-Hama-Koshimizu, Koshimizu-cho, Shari-gun
Inquiries: Koshimizu Town Industry Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section 0152-62-4481
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11. campsites and campgrounds by Lake Memanbetsu (Oozora Town)
The campground and campground by Lake Memanbetsu opens between July and August. Visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful scenery. Barbecues, walks, and leisure activities on the lake are also recommended.
Open: Usually from July to August
Fees：Campsites: Adults 300 yen / Elementary school students 200 yen *Free for campsites
Parking: Available
Location：Ohzora-cho, Abashiri-gun, Lake Memanbetsu
Inquiries: Tourist Information Center 0152-74-4252
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12. komuke international campsite (monbetsu city)
This campground is located on the shores of Lake Komke, facing the Sea of Okhotsk and rich in nature. The campground is fully equipped with facilities for long-stay visitors, including cooking facilities, showers, flush toilets, and even a coin-operated laundry. The lake, ocean, forest, and wild flower garden are all nearby, and bird watching, fishing, forest bathing, and other activities allow visitors to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Monbetsu to their heart's content.
Open: Usually from late April to the end of October
Fees: High school students and younger: 200 yen / Junior high school students and younger: 100 yen / Elementary school students and younger: free *Free for one-day trip
Parking: Available
Location：Komuke lakeside, Numanoue, Monbetsu City
Inquiries: Komuke International Campsite 0158-28-2146
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13. Tomisatako Campsite (Kitami City)
The campground is located in Tomisato Lake Forest Park, which is blessed with a natural environment surrounded by natural forest. Bungalows made of larch column wood, rest facilities, cooking facilities, toilets, a multipurpose square, and a campfire square are available. Visitors can enjoy camping in the great nature of the forest and lake.
■Opening date and time: Usually from May to October
IN 14:00 / OUT 12:00
Charge (per night)
Campsites: 330 yen / preschool children free
Bungalow: extra-large: 9,000 yen / large: 4,100 yen / small: 3,300 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location：393, Tomisato, Kitami-shi
Inquiries: Campsite Administration Building 0157-33-2520
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14. Goshikayama Park Campground (Yubetsu Town)
Located in Goshikayama Park, this campground offers nature observation and bird watching in a lush forest environment. Enjoy a simple outdoor life with family and friends, barbecuing, park golf, and other activities, forgetting about time, in a relaxed and enjoyable manner. Nearby is a day-trip natural hot spring, Kamiyubetsu Onsen Tulip no Yu.
Open: May 1 - September 30 of each year
IN 13:00～ / OUT ～10:00
■Fees
Practice lodge (for 20 people): 15,000 yen
Log cabin: 3,000 yen
Auto camping (for small and medium-sized vehicles): 2,000 yen
Free tent sites (for tents, sand beds): 500 yen
■Parking: Available
■Location：Kitabeimura 2, Yubetsu-cho, Mombetsu-gun
Inquiries: Goshikayama Campsite Administration Building 01586-2-3141
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15. Forest Park Campsite (Nishikobe Village)
This is a leisure park where visitors can play with nature all year round. The 30,000 m2 camping area is vast and rich in nature, with an attached barbecue house where you can cook your own meals and enjoy the outdoors in comfort and ease. A wireless network environment is available for Internet access.
Open: Usually from late April to mid-October
Closed: Tuesdays (except during GW and summer vacation periods)
■Fees
Tent sites: Free of charge
Log house: Reservations required (Hotel Morimu 0158-87-2000)
Parking：Available
Location：107, Nishi-okobe, Nishi-okobe-mura, Monbetsu-gun
Inquiry: Forestry, Commerce and Industry Section, Industry and Construction Division, Nishi-Okobe Village 0158-87-2111
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16. Midori-no-Mura Forest Park (Bihoro Town)
The campground in Midorino-mura Forest Park has bungalows overlooking the city of Bihoro and the Shiretoko mountain range, and is recommended for viewing the beautiful night view. In addition to the campground, the park also has a jumbo slide, a log combination playground, an observation tower, and a forest trail.
Open: Saturday, April 20, 2024 - Monday, October 14, 2024
Fees
Tent: 440 yen for high school students and older / 330 yen for elementary and junior high school students
Larch house: 3,300 yen and up for 6 persons / 3,850 yen for 10 persons / 4,950 yen for 15 persons
Mushroom cabins: 2,750 yen for 4 persons
■Parking: Available
Location: 258-2, Bikori, Bihoro-cho, Abashiri-gun
Inquiries: Midori-no-Mura 0152-72-0178
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17. sanrihama campsite (yubetsu-cho)
This campground is located on a long, narrow sandbar that divides Lake Saroma and the Sea of Okhotsk. The lake's surface shines in the sunlight, and at night you will be overwhelmed by the stars in the sky. Auto camping sites and bungalows are available.
Open: July 20 - August 20
IN 13:00～ / OUT 10:00
Fees
Free tent site: 2,000 yen per tent
Bungalow: 4,000 yen
Auto camp site: 3,000 yen
Auto camp site: 3,000 yen ・Two-wheeled vehicle site (including bicycle): 400 yen
Location: 436 Toeitoko, Yubetsu-cho, Mombetsu-gun
Inquiries: Sanrihama Campsite 01586-5-3144
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18. Hinode Cape Campsite (Yubetsu Town)
This campground is located on the cape between Yubu and Koube. As the name "Hinode" suggests, this is a place where you can watch the sunrise over the beautiful Sea of Okhotsk. There is also a hot spring just a 10-minute walk from the campground.
■Opening date and time: Usually from June 1 to September 30
IN 16:00～ / OUT ～10:00
■Fees
Tents for 4 persons and under: 400 yen / Tents for 5 persons and over: 600 yen
Bungalow: 3,000 yen for 5 persons *Reservations required
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location：Sawaki, Yubu-cho, Monbetsu-gun
Access：20 min. by car from downtown Otake-cho
Inquiry: Cape Hinode Campsite 0158-85-2044
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19. kimuaneppu cape campsite (Saroma Town)
Nature is the perfect word to describe this place, where you can sleep in the embrace of Lake Saroma. It is well equipped with cooking facilities, toilets, parking, and rest areas. Visitors can spend a relaxing time in the fields of Lake Saroma.
■Opening days: Campsite available from June 1 to mid-October.
Coin-operated showers are available from July 1 to August 31.
■Fees: Free *Coin showers: 100 yen for 8 minutes
Parking: Available
Location：Horoiwa, Saroma-cho, Tokoro-gun
Inquiry: Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Section, Economy Division 01587-2-1200
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20. Lake Chimikep Campsite (Tsubetsu Town)
This campground is located on the shores of Lake Chimikep, a quiet lake nestled in a pristine forest. There are cooking facilities, flush toilets, and free parking.
Open: Usually from mid-May to the end of October
Fee: Free of charge (auto camping is not allowed)
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location：204-1 Numazawa, Tsubetsu-cho, Abashiri-gun
Inquiry: Industry Promotion Section, Tsubetsu Town Hall 0152-77-8388
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21. Harbor Green Area, Galya District, Monbetsu City (Monbetsu City)
This is a mecca for auto campers in the know. It is free to use and has a great view. When Okhotsk Tower is open at night, the night view of the breakwater is spectacular. You can also fish from the breakwater. 24-hour toilets called "scallop toilets" are cleaned every day, and a convenience store is a 3-minute walk away, so you can enjoy camping in comfort.
Open: June through September
Fee: 500 yen per tent, per night (cooperation fee for garbage collection)
Parking: Available
Location：Ocean Park 1, Monbetsu City
Inquiries: Okhotsk Galinko Tower Co. 0158-24-8000
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22. Happodai Forest Park (Kitami City)
This campground is located in Happodai Forest Park, which has comprehensive facilities for sports and getting close to nature. The park is equipped with a barbecue house, kamado (a cooking stove), cooking facilities, toilets, and other facilities.
Open: May 1 - October 31
Fees
Campsites: 330 yen (except for preschool children)
Barbecue house: 1,400 yen for 3 hours
Location: 74-8 Asahi Koen, Rube Shibe-cho, Kitami-shi
Inquiries: Rubebesti Town Gymnasium 0157-42-5005
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23. Wenshiri Campground (Nishi-okobe Village)
The Wenshiri Campground offers a pleasant experience surrounded by virgin forest, with bungalows that can accommodate up to 10 people, restrooms, and other facilities.
Fee: Free of charge
Location：Kamiamo, Nishi-okobu-mura, Monbetsu-gun
Access：40 min. by car from Nishi-okobe bus stop.
Inquiry: Forestry, Commerce and Industry Section, Industry and Construction Division, Nishi-Okobe Village 0158-87-2111
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All information is current as of April 2024.
All information is subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
