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Not Just for Summer! 10 Hokkaido Campgrounds Perfect for Winter Camping
- Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village (Sapporo)
- Snow Peak Tokachi Poroshiri Camp Field (Obihiro)
- Buubetsu no Mori Campground (Shiraoi)
- BEYOND VILLAGE (Nanae)
- Makkari Takibi Campground (Makkari)
- Niseko Sahina Campground (Rankoshi)
- Elm Kogen Resort (Akabira)
- Family Park Oiwake Campground (Abira)
- Auto Resort Tomakomai Arten (Tomakomai)
- Maabu Auto Campground (Fukagawa)
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Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village (Sapporo)
A spot where you can enjoy a variety of nature experiences and outdoor activities throughout the seasons, taking advantage of its excellent location. There are tent houses and cottages, and in winter you can cook in the Fureai House. You can also try the "Stone Oven Cooking Experience" and "Forest Craft Workshop," making it fun for families.
■Hours: Check-in 1:00 PM– / Check-out by 12:00 PM
*Check-out procedures must be completed by 11:30 AM
■Price: Per night
・Cottage: 4,700 yen
・Tent House: 3,900 yen
・Tent Site: Regular 500 yen / Cabin 1,000 yen
■Location: Toyohira Gorge downstream national forest, Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo
■Contact: Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village 011-598-3100
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Snow Peak Tokachi Poroshiri Camp Field (Obihiro)
Enjoy an extraordinary time gazing at the star-filled sky in a world of silver, with everything covered in snow. The facility is well-equipped with 24-hour free showers and other amenities, and warm water is available at the cooking areas. Shovels, snow brushes, and more are available for free rental, and the paths to the tent sites are cleared of snow, ensuring a comfortable stay even in winter.
■Hours: Check-in 1:00 PM–5:00 PM / Check-out by 11:00 AM the next day
*Reservation desk: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
■Price: Facility use fee 400 yen
・Free Site (up to 6 people): 3,000 yen
・Auto Site (with power): 4,000 yen
・JYUBAKO Site: 1-2 people 13,000 yen / 3-4 people 18,000 yen
*Please check the official website for detailed pricing and summer rates.
■Location: 2-7 Daini-kisen, Takusei-cho, Obihiro
■Contact: Snow Peak Tokachi Poroshiri Camp Field 0155-60-2000
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Buubetsu no Mori Campground (Shiraoi)
Opened in 2020 in Shiraoi, an area with little snowfall, this year-round campground was painstakingly built by professional loggers who run a forestry business. It's a handmade campground rich in nature where you can relax in a quiet forest by a bonfire.
■Hours: Check-in from 1:00 PM / Check-out by 10:00 AM
*Reception: Weekdays & Saturdays 11:00 AM–3:45 PM / Sundays & Holidays 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
■Price: Admission: Junior high students and older 550 yen / Elementary students 330 yen / Preschoolers & pets free
・Free Site for up to 6 people: 1,100 yen / for 7+ people: 1,650 yen
・Auto Site: 2,200 yen / with pets: 2,200 yen
・Auto Site (BIG): 4,400 yen
■Location: 110-2 Ishiyama, Shiraoi-cho
■Contact: Buubetsu no Mori Campground 080-4044-3388
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BEYOND VILLAGE (Nanae)
Located in the Onuma Quasi-National Park area in southern Hokkaido, this year-round campground is also recommended for winter camping beginners. In addition to auto sites and partitioned sites, you can also enjoy glamping.
■Hours: Check-in 1:00 PM–4:00 PM / Check-out by 11:00 AM
*Reception: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
■Price: Facility use fee: Adults 700 yen / Elementary students 400 yen / Under elementary school & pets free
・Auto Site: from 2,000 yen per site
・RV Site: from 2,500 yen
・Glamping (2 people): from 13,000 yen
・Cottage: from 20,000 yen
*Please check the official website for detailed pricing.
■Location: 158 Onuma-cho, Nanae-cho, Kameda-gun
■Contact: *Please check the official website.
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Makkari Takibi Campground (Makkari)
"Hassle-free camping" is the standard style here, so the lack of tedious tent setup and cleanup is a great feature. You can enjoy a relaxing time while gazing at Mt. Yotei.
■Hours: Check-in 2:00 PM–4:00 PM / Check-out 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
■Price: Winter Plan (Dec–Mar) *One infant free per adult
・Glamping: Adults 19,800 yen / Elementary students 9,900 yen
・Container House: Adults from 19,800 yen / Elementary students from 9,900 yen
■Location: 86-1 Yashiro, Makkari-mura, Abuta-gun
■Contact: Makkari Takibi Campground 0136-55-6400
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Niseko Sahina Campground (Rankoshi)
This campground offers different ways to have fun with each changing season. A great feature is the ability to cook in the warm center house, which has a wood-burning stove. A full range of rental items is available, so you can enjoy camping even if you come empty-handed.
■Hours: Check-in from 1:00 PM / Check-out by 11:00 AM
■Price: Per night
・Camping: Adults 1,000 yen / Children (up to elementary school) 700 yen / Toddlers (up to 3 years) free
・Site Fee: Tent Site from 1,400 yen / Car Site 3,000 yen / Bungalow from 5,500 yen
*Please check the official website for other pricing details.
■Location: 224-19 Yusato, Rankoshi-cho, Isoya-gun
■Contact: Niseko Sahina Campground 0136-58-3465
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Elm Kogen Resort (Akabira)
A popular campground where you can enjoy nature and relax in a highland forest. The fees are reasonable, and the on-site day-use hot spring is a great bonus.
■Hours
・Family Ryokomura Campground: Check-in from 11:00 AM / Check-out by 11:00 AM
・Cottage "Niji no Sanso": Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out by 10:00 AM
■Price: Per night
・Family Ryokomura Campground: 520 yen per person / Elementary students and older & infants free
・Cottage "Niji no Sanso" (reservation required): For 6 people 12,500 yen / For 8 people 15,700 yen
*Please check the official website for other details.
■Location: 377-1 Horo-oka-cho, Akabira
■Contact: *Varies by facility, please check the official website for details.
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Family Park Oiwake Campground (Abira)
Being close to Sapporo, it bustles with many campers even on winter weekends. There is also a private dog run site, so you can enjoy winter camping with your beloved dog.
■Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
■Price
・Tent: Adults 1,000 yen (Additional fee: Adults (junior high and older) 300 yen / Elementary students 150 yen)
・Dog Run Site: Adults 3,000 yen
*For camper vans, the fee is 1,500 yen per vehicle.
■Location: 648 Asahi, Oiwake, Abira-cho, Yufutsu-gun
■Contact: Family Park Oiwake Campground 0145-25-3480
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Auto Resort Tomakomai Arten (Tomakomai)
There is a hot spring facility on the premises, and it's fully equipped with heated accommodations like cottages and bungalows. The fees are lower during the winter season, making it a great deal.
■Hours
・Check-in: Sites 12:30 PM–5:00 PM / Cottages 2:30 PM–5:00 PM
・Check-out: Common to all, by 11:00 AM
■Price: Nov–Mar: Sites 2,200 yen–3,410 yen / Cottages 6,300 yen–16,800 yen
*Please check the official website for detailed pricing and summer rates.
■Location: 421-4 Tarumae, Tomakomai
■Contact: Auto Resort Tomakomai Arten 0144-67-2222
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Maabu Auto Campground (Fukagawa)
Enjoy snow camping on a spacious site with excellent facilities. Winter operations are limited, so be sure to check the official website in advance.
■Hours: Check-in 3:00 PM–6:00 PM / Check-out 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
■Price: Cottage Winter Season from 15,000 yen
*Please check the official website for detailed pricing and summer rates.
■Location: 459-1 Otoe, Otoe-cho, Fukagawa
■Contact: Maabu Auto Campground 0164-26-3000
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*All information is current as of the article's publication in January 2023.
*All information is subject to change. Please check the official websites for the latest details.
