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[2024 Edition] 32 carefully selected recommended campsites in Hokkaido that are fun for both adults and children!

2024.04.11

Hokkaido

The vast Hokkaido is full of campsites rich in nature! Here are 32 popular spots with great locations and facilities that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. Have fun camping with your family and friends this summer!

Central Hokkaido area

Hakkenzan Winery Bonfire Campsite (Sapporo City)
Auto Resort Tomakomai Alten (Tomakomai City)
Morap Campsite (Chitose City)
Shintotsukawa Camping Field (Shintotsukawa Town)
Poroto Natural Recreation Forest National Campground and Poroto Forest Campground (Shiraoi Town)
Mt. Yotei Natural Park (Makkari Village)
Rusutsu Furusato Park (Rusutsu Village)
Toya Waterside Village Takada Campsite (Toyako Town)
Hidaka Sarukawa Auto Campsite (Hidaka Town)
Hangankan Forest Park Campsite (Niikappu Town)
Mitsuishi Seaside Park (Shinhidaka Town)
Hyakuninhama Auto Campsite (Erimo Town)

Eastern Hokkaido area

Hokkaido Prefectural Tokachi Ecology Park (Otofuke Town)
Shihoro Plateau Nupuka Village (Shihoro Town)
Naumann Park Campground (Makubetsu Town)
Snow Peak Tokachi Poroshiri Camp Field (Obihiro City)
Takkobu Auto Campsite (Kushiro Town)
Nijibetsu Auto Campsite (Shibecha Town)
Lake Wakoto Camping Field (Teshikaga Town)
Kiritappu Cape Campsite (Hamanaka Town)

Southern Hokkaido area

Risshozan Park Setana Youth Travel Village (Setana Town)
Oshamanbe Park Campground (Oshamanbe Town)
Hakodate City Toi Water Park Auto Campsite (Hakodate City)
Kijihiki Plateau Campsite (Hokuto City)

Northern Hokkaido area

Bifuka Island (Bifuka Town)
Naport Park (Nakagawacho)
Camping Hill Where You Can Reach for the Stars (Nakafurano Town)
Kanayama Lakeside Campsite (Minamifurano Town)
Misakidai Park Auto Campsite (Shosanbetsu Village)
Pinneshiri Auto Campsite (Nakatonbetsu Town)
Kabutonuma Park Campground (Toyotomi Town)
Rishiri Northern Foothills Campground (Rishirifuji Town)

Central Hokkaido area

1. Hakkenzan Winery Bonfire Campsite (Sapporo City)

This campsite is located on the grounds of Hakkenzan Winery, which produces unique local wines. You can enjoy a bonfire while taking in the seasonal scenery of Hakkenzan and the vineyards. Adjacent to the winery building is a restaurant that uses local ingredients, as well as a shopping facility selling the winery's own wine, processed goods, and agricultural products, making this a great spot for eating, drinking, and playing.

■Opening hours: All year round Check-in (Summer) 9:30-19:30 (Winter) 9:30-17:00 / Check-out ~11:00 *Day trips: 9:30-17:00 ■Closed: New Year's holiday, snow melt maintenance period (mid-March to mid-April) ■Price ・Sunday-Friday: High school students and above 2,000 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 500 yen Saturdays and days before holidays: High school students and above 2,500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 500 yen ・Day trip: High school students and above 1,500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen ■Location: 194-1 Toyama, Minami-ku, Sapporo ■Access: Approximately 30-40 minutes by car from central Sapporo ■Inquiries: Hakkenzan Winery Bonfire Campsite 011-211-4384 See details of "Yatsugatake Winery Bonfire Campsite (Sapporo City)" on Domingo

2. Auto Resort Tomakomai Alten (Tomakomai City)

One of the best five-star auto campsites in the country. In addition to day use, you can also enjoy leisure activities such as hot springs, park golf, and canoeing. Sites with power outlets and all cottages are equipped with Wi-Fi. In addition to camping, it also has a wide range of facilities such as showers and coin laundry, so it can be used as a workcation.

■Opening hours: All year round Check-in 13:00-17:00 (cottage 15:00-) / Check-out 11:00 ■Price ・Campsite: April to October 3,300 yen to 6,820 yen / November to March 2,200 yen to 3,410 yen ・Cottage: April to October 9,000 yen to 24,000 yen / November to March 6,300 yen to 16,800 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Address: 421-4 Tarumae, Tomakomai City ■Access ・About 90 minutes by car from Sapporo ・Immediately after getting off the bus at "Alten" ■Inquiries: Auto Resort Tomakomai Alten 0144-67-2222 See details of "Auto Resort Tomakomai Alten (Tomakomai City)" on Domingo

3. Morapu Campsite (Chitose City)

The sandy campsite facing Lake Shikotsu is a free tent site, where you can pitch your tent wherever you like. From the open view of Mount Eniwa in front, you can enjoy Lake Shikotsu, which changes its appearance depending on the time of day. Another attraction is the star-filled sky at night. There are plans where you can enjoy camping without bringing anything with you, so even first-time campers can feel at ease.

■ Business days: Friday, April 26, 2024 to mid-October ■Price: Adults 1,000 yen / Children 700 yen / Ages 4 and up 500 yen ■Parking: Available (free) ■Location: Morappu, Chitose City ■Inquiries: Morap Campground 0123-25-2439 See details of "Morappu Campsite (Chitose City)" on Domingo

4. Shintotsukawa Camping Field (Shintotsukawa Town)

This campsite is attractive for its blessed natural environment and spaciousness. It will be renovated in 2022, and the site has an auto site with electrical outlets and bungalows with barbecue grills, and the facilities are well-equipped, so you can enjoy camping in a way that suits your style. The adjacent hot spring hotel offers day-trip baths, so you can spend your time relaxing and unwinding.

■Opening hours: April 28th to October 31st every year IN 13:00~16:00 / OUT ~10:00 ■Price ・Bungalow: 4 people from 2,000 yen / 6 people from 3,000 yen ・Tent site: from 1,500 yen *Prices vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for details. ■Address: 191-4 Soshin, Shintotsukawa-cho, Kabato-gun ■Inquiries: Shintotsukawa Camp Field Management Office 0125-76-2991 See details of "Shintotsukawa Camp Field (Shintotsukawa Town)" on Domingo

5. Poroto Natural Recreation Forest National Campground and Poroto Forest Campground (Shiraoi Town)

A campsite located at the back of Lake Poroto that makes use of the rich nature of Shiraoi. You can enjoy hiking, forest bathing, splashing around in the water, and the refreshing feeling of waking up to the sounds of birds is something you can only experience at this campsite. In addition to camping, you can also enjoy canoeing, bicycle rentals, and SUP (stand-up paddle) experience tours as options.

■Opening hours: April 1st to November 30th Free site: Check-in from 13:00 / Check-out until 11:00 ・Bungalow: Check-in 15:00-17:00 / Check-out 10:00 ■Price Free site (tents): 400 yen for adults, 300 yen for children ・Bungalow: 5,000 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Location: Poroto Natural Recreation Forest, Shiraoi Town ■Access: Approximately 15 minutes by car from Shiraoi IC on the Hokkaido Expressway / Approximately 15 minutes by car from JR Shiraoi Station ■Inquiries: Poroto Forest Campground 0144-85-2005 See details of "Poroto Natural Recreation Forest National Campsite / Poroto Forest Campsite (Shiraoi Town)" on Domingo

6. Mt. Yotei Natural Park (Makkari Village)

Yotei Nature Park, nestled at the foot of Mt. Yotei, is a great spot to experience and enjoy the great outdoors, with a campground, sports field, field athletics, a forest learning exhibition hall, and more. The campground is fully equipped with a barrier-free management building, cooking facilities that use spring water from Mt. Yotei, and rental items such as tents.

■Opening days: Campsite: May 1st (Mon) - October 20th (Sun), 2024 ■Price ・Hygiene cooperation fee: High school students and above 800 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 700 yen / Free for children under elementary school age ・Free site: 800 yen ・Auto site: 2,800 yen ・Barrier-free site: 2,000 yen *Additional fees for each site: 600 yen for each additional tent/tarp ■Location: Azasha, Makkari Village, Abuta District ■Inquiries: Yotei Mountain Nature Park Makkari Campground 0136-45-2955 See details of "Yotei Mountain Nature Park (Makkari Village)" on Domingo

7. Rusutsu Furusato Park (Rusutsu Village)

This park is recommended by Rusutsu Village and is located behind the roadside station "230 Rusutsu." In addition to a "day campground" where you can set up tents and place tables and benches, the facility also has a plaza equipped with various play equipment, a path through a virgin forest where you can take a stroll, a farm where you can experience farm work, a dog run, and mountain bike courses.

■ Business days: usually from late April onwards ■ Price: Free ■Location: 127-2 Rusutsu, Rusutsu Village ■Inquiries: Rusutsu Village Tourism Association, Rusutsu Chamber of Commerce and Industry 0136-46-3453 See details of "Rusutsu Furusato Park (Rusutsu Village)" on Domingo

8. Toya Waterside Village Takada Campsite (Toyako Town)

Located on the lakeside, Takada Campsite is a base for enjoying the water and greenery. It has a center house with shower rooms and a coin laundry, as well as a multi-purpose sports field with a running track and soccer field, making it an attractive spot for use not only for leisure activities but also for sports training camps.

■Opening hours: Late April to late October ・Kevin (cottage): Check-in 14:00-18:00 / Check-out 10:00 ・Campsite: Check-in 13:00-18:00 / Check-out 11:00 ■Admission fee: Junior high school students and above 1,000 yen (500 yen for one-day trip) / Elementary school students 500 yen (200 yen for one-day trip) ・ Cabin (cottage): 20,000 yen per unit ・Campervan site: 3,300 yen / day trip 1,600 yen ・Private site: from 1,100 yen / day trip from 500 yen ・Open site: 1,200 yen / day trip 600 yen Free site: Parking: 800 yen per car / Day trip: 400 yen * If you use a cabin (cottage), there is no admission fee. ■ Parking: Available ■Address: 6 Takada, Toyako-cho ■Access: Approximately 2 hours by car from Sapporo ■Inquiries: Toya Mizube no Sato Takada Campground 0142-82-5777 See details of "Toya Waterside Village Takada Campsite (Toyako Town)" on Domingo

9. Hidaka Sarukawa Auto Campsite (Hidaka Town)

This campsite is located at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains, along the Saru River. The site area is 220,000 m2, and you can enjoy playing in the river and forest bathing. There are 103 car sites and 100 free tent sites, as well as a barbecue house, bungalows, and a cooking building. There is also a dog run, and pets are allowed.

■Opening hours: Friday, April 26, 2024 to Sunday, October 15, 2024 IN 13:00~18:00 / OUT ~11:00 *Check-in time is 12:00 on Saturdays and May 3rd to 5th ■Fee: Facility usage fee 100 yen ・Bungalow: Type A 4,500 yen / Type B 5,700 yen ・Auto site: A 2,500 yen / B 1,900 yen / B 1,300 yen / Power available 3,000 yen Free site: Small 400 yen / Medium 700 yen / Large 2,500 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Location: Tomioka, Hidaka-cho, Saru-gun ■Access ・5 minutes by car from roadside station "Jukai Road Hidaka" ・5 minutes by car from Hidaka Terminal ・5 minutes by car from the town bus stop "Hidaka General Branch Office" ■Inquiries: Hidaka Sarukawa Auto Campsite 01457-6-2922 See details of "Hidaka Sarukawa Auto Campsite (Hidaka Town)" on Domingo

10. Hangankan Forest Park Campground (Niikappu Town)

Hangankan Forest Park covers a vast area of approximately 66 hectares and is covered with Cape Hangan overlooking the Pacific Ocean and virgin broadleaf forests. You can stroll along the promenade while admiring the wide variety of flowers and wild birds, or play freely on the field athletics. It is also popular because it is close to Niikappu city and the "Thoroughbred Ginza" where ranches are lined up.

■ Business hours: Saturday, April 20, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024 Check-in 12:00～ / Check-out ～10:00 ■Price: Tent: 600 yen / Bungalow: 5,600 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Location: Takae, Niikappu-cho, Niikappu-gun ■Inquiries: Hangankan Forest Park Management Building 0146-47-2193 View details of "Hangankan Forest Park Campsite (Niikappu Town)" on Domingo

11. Mitsuishi Seaside Park (Shinhidaka Town)

This facility is fully equipped with car sites, bungalows, a kitchen, flush toilets, and other amenities, making it a comfortable camping experience for anyone. The view of the sun setting into the ocean in front of you and the clear night sky will make for an exceptional experience. At the nearby "Fureai Beach," you can enjoy barbecues, playing on the beach, harvesting kelp, and other sea-related experiences.

■ Business hours: 4th Saturday of April to September 30th ・Auto campsite: Check-in 13:30-17:00 / Check-out 8:30-10:00 ・Fureai Beach: Check-in 12:00-17:00 / Check-out 9:00-11:00 ■Price (per night) ・Auto camping site 1 site: 6,280 yen ・1 bungalow: 4 people 13,340 yen / 8 people 20,710 yen ・Fureai Beach Camp 1 site: 3,030 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Address: 161-2 Mitsuishi Omai, Shinhidaka-cho, Hidaka-gun ■Access ・About 20 minutes by car from Urakawa town ・Immediately after getting off at the "Mitsuishi Onsen" bus stop ■Inquiries: Mitsuishi Roadside Station 0146-34-2333 View details of "Mitsuishi Seaside Park (Shinhidaka Town)" on Domingo

12. Hyakuninhama Auto Campsite (Erimo Town)

A comfortable camping facility that can also accommodate auto campers. Erimo Town, which has scenic spots such as Cape Erimo, Hyakuninhama, and Lake Toyoni, has developed this facility to meet the needs of campers and promote nature exploration and experiences, as well as stay-based tourism.

■Opening hours: April 20th to October 20th every year IN 13:00-19:00 / OUT 7:00-10:00 ■Price ・Bungalow for 4 people: Overnight stay 5,330 yen / Day trip 2,660 yen ・Auto site: 3,190 yen Free site: Adults 310 yen / Children 200 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Address: 102-5 Shono, Erimo-cho, Horoizumi-gun ■Access ・20 minutes by car from Honmachi, Erimo Town ・3 minutes walk from the bus stop "Hyakuninhama" ■Inquiries: Hyakuninhama Auto Campground 01466-4-2168 See details of "Hyakuninhama Auto Campsite (Erimo Town)" on Domingo

Eastern Hokkaido area

13. Hokkaido Prefectural Tokachi Ecology Park (Otofuke Town)

This is an environmental nurturing park where you can learn about and enjoy the rich natural environment of Tokachi, where forests and rivers meet. In addition to auto camping sites and cottages, it is a place where families can have fun all day, including "Fuwa Fuwa," one of the largest in Japan.

■ Business days ・Cottage: April 1st (Mon) - November 30th (Sat), 2024 Check-in 15:00-17:00 / Check-out 8:00-11:00 ・Campsite: April 29, 2024 (Monday) - October 30, 2024 (Wednesday) IN 13:00-17:00 / OUT 8:00-11:00 ■Admission fee: Junior high school students and above 1,200 yen / elementary school students 600 yen *Free for infants *Day camp 9:00-17:00 High school students and above 700 yen ・Private site: 1,500 yen ・Free tent site: 1,000 yen ・Day camp (free site): 400 yen ・Cottage: 5 people 15,000 yen / 7 people 21,000 yen / 10 people 30,000 yen ・Trailer house: 5 people 15,000 yen ■Address: 1-18 Tokachigawa Onsen Minami, Otofuke-cho, Kato-gun ■Access: About 20 minutes by car from Otofuke Obihiro IC ■Inquiries: Hokkaido Tokachi Ecology Park 0155-32-6780 See details of "Hokkaido Tokachi Ecology Park (Otofuke Town)" on Domingo

14. Shihoro Plateau Nupuka Village (Shihoro Town)

You can feel the clear air and wind with your whole body while looking out over the endless Tokachi Plain. Of course, you can enjoy the great outdoors at the campsite, but we also recommend staying in a cottage with a kitchen as if it were a vacation home. At night, the sky is filled with stars, creating a fantastic sight, and you can fully enjoy the majestic location at this campsite.

■Opening hours: April to November 10:00 to 16:00 ・Cottage: Check-in 15:00-17:00 / Check-out 10:00 ■Closed: Tuesdays (except for public holidays, Golden Week, and the third week of July to August) ■Price ・Campsite: 500 yen per site ・Cottage: 8,000 yen per cottage (plus 1,000 yen per person per night / 1,500 yen during Golden Week and July-August) ・Lodge: 1 night Adults 1,500 yen / High school students 1,000 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 600 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Address: 21-173 Kamiotofuke, Shihoro Town ■Access: About 20 minutes by car from Shihoro city ■Inquiries: Shihoro Kogen Nupka no Sato 01564-5-4274 See details of "Shihoro Plateau Nupka no Sato (Shihoro Town)" on Domingo

15. Naumann Park Campground (Makubetsu Town)

This campsite is located in Naumann Park and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. You can choose from three sites of different shapes depending on your purpose. There are also roadside stations, hot springs, park golf courses, and other convenient facilities in the surrounding area. The facility will be renovated in 2023, and toilets and water pipes will be added to the toilet building, making it even more comfortable to stay here.

■ Business days: Saturday, April 27, 2024 ~ Check-in 13:00～18:00 / Check-out 11:00 ■ Price: 1,500 yen per plot per night ■ Parking: Available ■Address: 390-4, Churui Shirogane-cho, Makubetsu-cho, Nakagawa-gun ■Access: 3 minutes by car from Churui IC ■Inquiries: Churui General Branch Office, Economic and Construction Division, 01558-8-2111 See details of "Nauman Park Campsite (Makubetsu Town)" on Domingo

16. Snow Peak Tokachi Poroshiri Camp Field (Obihiro City)

The majestic Poroshiri Plateau is a nature zone where you can experience the changing of the seasons. From spring to autumn, the campground is surrounded by beautiful green grass and trees, and is quiet with the sounds of the river flowing from the Hidaka Mountains and the chirping of birds. You can enjoy an extraordinary time gazing at the starry night sky and surrounded by the gentle warmth of a bonfire. In winter, the entire area is covered in snow, creating a world of silvery white.

■ Business days: All year round Check-in 13:00～ / Check-out 11:00 ※Reservations accepted 10:00～17:00 ■Closed on: Wednesdays (open July-August, on public holidays, and during peak seasons) ■Fee: Facility use fee 400 yen ・Free site: 800 yen ・Auto site: No power 1,800 yen / With power 3,000 yen ・Trailer site: 3,000 yen ・Jumbo site: 1-2 people 13,000 yen / 3-4 people 18,000 yen ・Day camp (free site): 800 yen *Prices vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for details. ■Address: 2-7, Dai-2 Kisen, Takusei-cho, Obihiro City ■Access: Approximately 45 minutes by car from Obihiro Station / Approximately 20 minutes by car from Nakasatsunai IC ■Inquiries: Snow Peak Tokachi Poroshiri Camp Field 0155-60-2000 See details of "Snow Peak Tokachi Poroshiri Camp Field (Obihiro City)" on Domingo

17. Takkobu Auto Campsite (Kushiro Town)

This campsite is located on the shore of Lake Takkobu, a small remnant sea lake with a circumference of 5km. It is a great spot for exploring the marshland, where you can observe the marshland's flora and fauna, wild birds such as kingfishers, white-tailed eagles, and grey herons, and in the summer you can even see fireflies. You can also enjoy activities such as walking along the boardwalk around the lakeside, hiking to Yumegaoka Observatory, and canoeing on the lake.

■Opening hours: May 1st to October 31st every year Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 10:00 ■Price: Admission: Adults 100 yen / Children 50 yen *Free for infants ・Cottage for 4 people: 3,780 yen ・Simple bungalow: 2,200 yen ・Auto site: 1,290 yen ・Free site: 640 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Location: 65-2 Tatsukobu, Kushiro-cho, Kushiro-gun ■Inquiries: Center House 0154-40-4448 See details of "Takkobu Auto Campsite (Kushiro Town)" on Domingo

18. Nijibetsu Auto Campsite (Shibecha Town)

Nijibetsu Auto Campsite is a fully-equipped campsite with a kitchen building, flush toilets, and even a barbecue house. Another attraction is that you can enjoy water activities and fishing in the dam lake in the summer, so it is also recommended as a base for sightseeing in eastern Hokkaido.

■Opening hours: May 1st to October 31st every year Check-in 13:00-17:00 (cottage: 14:00-) / Check-out 7:00-10:00 ■Price Free tent site: High school students and above 380 yen / Elementary school students and above 220 yen / Day trip flat rate 110 yen ・Power site (camper): 4,400 yen ・Party site (group): 6,600 yen ・Cottage: from 6,600 yen ・Individual site, bungalow: 3,300 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Location: 690-32 Nijibetsu, Shibecha-cho ■Access: About 50 minutes by car from Shibecha city ■Inquiries: Nijibetsu Auto Campground 015-488-2550 See details of "Nijibetsu Auto Campsite (Shibecha Town)" on Domingo

19. Lake Wakoto Camping Field (Teshikaga Town)

This campsite is located on the shore of Wakoto Peninsula, which juts out onto the south side of Lake Kussharo. You can pitch your tent right next to the shore while overlooking the vast lake. There is also a free open-air bath near the campsite, making it a popular spot with repeat visitors and locals alike.

■ Business days: Monday, April 1, 2024 ~ Check-in 13:00～ / Check-out ～11:00 ■Closed days: April: 3rd (Wed), 4th (Thu), 9th (Tue), 10th (Wed), 16th (Tue), 17th (Wed), 23rd (Tue), 24th (Wed) *Please check the official website for details. ■Admission Fee: 1,100 yen for those 19 and over / Free for those 18 and under ・Lakeside, DX site: from 1,100 yen ・Solo site: from 550 yen ・Bungalow: from 3,300 yen ■Location: Wakoto Peninsula, Kussharo, Teshikaga Town See details of "Wakoto Lakeside Camping Field (Teshikaga Town)" on Domingo

20. Kiritappu Cape Campsite (Hamanaka Town)

This campsite is located at the southernmost tip of Hama-naka Town on the Kiritappu Peninsula and is surrounded by the sea on all sides. Fog is likely to form here, and the majestic cape scenery becomes covered in a veil of mist, creating a fantastic atmosphere. You can enjoy camping in the rich natural surroundings while fully appreciating the view of the cape wrapped in flowers.

■Opening hours: June to October IN 14:00~19:00 / OUT ~12:00 ■Price ・Tent site: Free Bungalow: 1,760 yen per night (3-4 adults) ■ Parking: Available ■Location: Yufutsu, Hama-naka-cho, Akkeshi-gun ■Inquiries: Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu (10:00-17:00) 0153-62-3726 See details of "Kiritappu Cape Campsite (Hamanaka Town)" on Domingo

Southern Hokkaido area

21. Risshozan Park Setana Youth Travel Village (Setana Town)

Located on top of a mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and mountains. It is a popular place where you can fully enjoy Setana, procuring ingredients at local stores and playing at the beach during the day. The large grounds also include a kitchen building, bungalows, and cabins. Camping equipment is also available for rent and purchase, so you can enjoy camping without having to carry much.

■ Business days: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024 Check-in 13:00～ / Check-out 10:00 ■Price ・Admission fee (up to 2 nights): Junior high school students and younger 210 yen / High school students and older 420 yen ・Admission fee (3 nights or more): Junior high school students and younger: 520 yen / High school students and older: 1,040 yen ・Tent you bring in: 840 yen ・Bungalow: 2,090 yen ・Kevin: 4 people 7,340 yen / 6 people 10,470 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Location: 11 Nishiosato, Setana-ku, Setana-cho, Kuon-gun ■Inquiries: Setana Youth Travel Village Management Building 0137-87-3819 See details of "Ritsuzan Park Setana Youth Travel Village (Setana Town)" on Domingo

22. Oshamanbe Park Campground (Oshamanbe Town)

A comprehensive park with walking paths, playground equipment, tennis courts, and other sports facilities. In the spring, the park is bustling with family campers. Cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom in full bloom in the spring when fresh greenery emerges, and in summer, you can enjoy the beautiful flowers of water lilies and irises in the pond surrounded by natural rocks.

■Opening dates: April 19th to October 31st, 2024 (Bungalows until October 14th) ■Price ・Camping (including overnight stays in cars): 1 night Adults 600 yen / Elementary and middle school students 300 yen ・Bungalow: 6,000 yen per unit ■ Parking: Available ■Address: 243-21 Tomino, Oshamanbe-cho ■Inquiries: Park Management Building 01377-2-5854 See details of "Oshamanbe Park Campground (Oshamanbe Town)" on Domingo

23. Hakodate City Toi Water Park Auto Campsite (Hakodate City)

This is the only auto campsite in southern Hokkaido with a hot spring on the premises. You can experience the rich nature by picking wild plants in the spring, catching stag beetles in the summer, and watching salmon swim upstream in the fall. Even beginners can easily enjoy the outdoors.

■ Business days: Friday, April 26, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024 IN 14:00-19:00 / OUT 7:00-10:00 ■Price ・Auto site (5 people): 5,250 yen / day trip 2,100 yen ・Free tent site: 2,625 yen / day trip 1,050 yen ・Rider-only area: 500 yen for one night and one-day stays (800 yen from the second night onwards) ・Cottage: 1 night Junior high school students and above 4,620 yen / elementary school students 3,360 yen / infants free ■ Parking: Available (Free / Charges apply for the second car and onwards depending on location) ■Location: 281 Barakicho, Hakodate City ■Access ・Approximately 1 hour by car from JR Hakodate Station ・Get off the bus at "Fureai Yuyukan-mae" and walk for 5 minutes ■Inquiries: Hakodate City Toi Water Park Auto Campground 0138-82-2000 See details of "Hakodate City Toi Water Park Auto Campground (Hakodate City)" on Domingo

24. Kijihiki Plateau Campsite (Hokuto City)

A campsite near the summit of Mt. Kijibiki. During the day, you can see Mt. Hakodate, the Tsugaru Strait, Mt. Komagatake, and Lake Onuma, and at night, the sky is filled with stars. If the conditions are right, you can also see a fantastic sea of clouds.

■ Business days: Saturday, April 13, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024 IN 13:00-21:00 / OUT 6:30-11:00 ■Price ・Bungalow site: 2,130 yen Tent site: 6 people or less 320 yen / 7 people or more 530 yen ■Address: 174 Murayama, Hokuto City ■Access ・About 15 minutes by car from JR Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station ・About 50 minutes by car from JR Hakodate Station ■Inquiries: Management Office 0138-77-8381 See details of "Kijihiki Kogen Campsite (Hokuto City)" on Domingo

Northern Hokkaido area

25. Bifuka Island (Bifuka Town)

Bifuka Island Forest Park is a place where you can play freely while interacting with nature, with a theme of water and greenery. The vast site, which covers a total area of 76 hectares, is equipped with a full range of outdoor facilities, including an auto camping site, cottages, natural hot springs, a product center, and a park golf course.

■Opening hours: Early May to late October Free site: Check-in 9:00~ / Check-out 15:00~ ・Auto campsite: Check-in from 13:00 / Check-out until 12:00 ■Price Free site: Junior high school students and above 700 yen / 4 years old and above 350 yen / 3 years old and under free ・Auto site: 3,500 yen ■Location: Bifuka Island Forest Park, Monhouchi, Bifuka-cho, Nakagawa-gun ■Inquiries: Bifuka Onsen 01656-2-2900 See details of "Bifuka Island (Bifuka Town)" on Domingo

26. Naport Park (Nakagawacho)

This auto campground boasts a full range of facilities and abundant nature, as if it were being watched over by the slow-moving Teshio River and the deep green countryside. There are also experience options available, such as canoeing and making replica fossils, which are unique to Nakagawa Town. You can also enjoy full-scale canoeing, fishing, forest bathing, and simply watching the river is relaxing.

■Opening hours: Usually from early June IN 13:00-18:00 / OUT 8:00-11:00 ■Price ・Campervan site: 3,000 yen ・Standard car site: 2,000 yen / day trip 1,000 yen ・Cabin site (for 5-6 people): 4,000 yen ・Free site: 1,000 yen ■Address: 435-1 Nakagawa, Nakagawa-cho, Nakagawa-gun ■Inquiries: Naport Park 01656-7-2680 See details of "Naport Park (Nakagawacho)" on Domingo

27. The hill campsite where you can reach the stars <Hitsuji no Oka> (Nakafurano Town)

Camping on the hill where you can reach the stars

This campsite is located on the grounds of the Genghis Khan & Friendship Farm "Hitsuji no Oka," located at the foot of the Tokachi Mountain Range. As the name suggests, you can enjoy Hokkaido's star-filled night sky up close. The farmland is a symbol of Hokkaido, with rows of poplar trees, beer barley fields, and a farm where you can interact with Suffolk sheep and other small animals.

■Opening hours: Saturday, April 27, 2024 to Sunday, October 13, 2024 Check-in 13:00-17:00 / Check-out 7:00-11:00 (bungalows close at 10:00) ■Fee: Junior high school students and above: 1,000 yen / elementary school students and below: 500 yen / dogs and cats: 200 yen ・Riders only: Free ・Auto site: 1,000 yen ・Campervan site: 1,500 yen ・Various bungalows: from 5,000 yen ■Location: Beberi, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun ■Access: About 10 minutes by car from JR Nakafurano Station ■Inquiries: Hoshi ni Tentodoku Hill Campground 080-3234-9169 See details of "The Hill Campsite <Hitsuji no Oka> (Nakafurano Town) where you can reach the stars" on Domingo

28. Kanayama Lakeside Campground and Auto Campground (Minamifurano Town)

This campsite is rated as the largest in Hokkaido for its size, lawn maintenance, and completeness of facilities. All sites are free, and it has space for 500 tents, 800 parking spaces, and handcarts. The trees and lawns at the auto campsite are well-maintained, and the site has received high user reviews. There is also a dog run, making it popular with dog lovers.

■ Business hours: Saturday, April 27, 2024 ~ ■Price Campsite ・Campsite: Junior high school students and above 1,000 yen / elementary school students and below 500 yen / infants free ・Bungalow: 3,600 yen Auto camping site Admission fee: Junior high school students and above 1,200 yen / Elementary school students and below 600 yen / Toddlers free ・Campervan site: 6,200 yen ・Standard site: 4,700 yen ■Location: Higashi-Kagoshi, Minamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun ■Inquiries: Minamifurano Town Promotion Corporation 0167-52-2100 See details of "Kanayama Lakeside Campsite (Minamifurano Town)" on Domingo

29. Misakidai Park Auto Campsite (Shosanbetsu Village)

This auto campground is popular for its view of the sun setting over the Sea of Japan and Mt. Rishiri, and the "Konpira Shrine" with its torii gate in the sea, which is also a popular photo spot. Within the park, there is a swimming beach, an observatory where you can see the starry sky, and a hot spring lodging facility where you can hear the sound of the waves.

■Opening hours: 2024 June 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th September 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd July and August, all days Check-in 13:00～17:00 / Check-out 12:00 ■Price ・Car site: with power 3,500 yen / without power 3,000 yen ・Campervan site: 3,500 yen ・Free site: 500 yen ■ Parking: Available ■Location: Toyomisaki, Hatsuyamabetsu Village, Tomamae District, Hokkaido ■Access: 5 minutes walk from the "Shosanbetsu Onsen" bus stop ■Inquiries: Administration Building 0164-67-2077 See details of "Misakidai Park Auto Campsite (Hatsuyamabetsu Village)" on Domingo

30. Pinneshiri Auto Campsite (Nakatonbetsu Town)

This auto campsite is rich in nature at the foot of Mount Pinneshiri, where the northernmost hiking trail is maintained. There are various ways to enjoy the site, including free sites for tent camping, car sites where you can park your car next to the site, cottages for 4 to 6 people where the whole family can relax, and trailer houses where you can enjoy a compact private space.

■ Business days: May to mid-October IN 13:00~17:00 / OUT ~11:00 ■Price: Admission fee: Adults 300 yen / Children 100 yen ・Car site with water and power: 2,000 yen / 2nd car 1,700 yen ・General car site: 1,500 yen / 2nd car 900 yen ・Tent site: 300 yen ・Cottage: 12,000 yen to 24,000 yen ・Camping box: 12,000 yen to 16,000 yen ■Location: Toshionchi, Nakatonbetsu-cho, Esashi-gun ■Inquiries: Nakatonbetsu Tourism and Urban Planning Bureau (Inc.) 01634-7-8510 See details of "Pinneshiri Auto Campsite (Nakatonbetsu Town)" on Domingo

31. Kabutonuma Park Campground (Toyotomi Town)

Kabutonuma Park Campsite, located in Kabutonuma Park, is a hidden popular spot where nature is preserved as it is. The lush forest site is spacious, allowing you to enjoy camping at your leisure in the forest. At the adjacent auto campsite, you can relax on the spacious grassy site.

■Opening hours: May 1st to September 30th Check-in 13:00～ / Check-out ～10:00 ■Price (per night) ・Bring your own tent: 3 or more people 1,040 yen / 2 or more people 830 yen / Rider 520 yen ・Reservation-only bungalow: 3 people 1,570 yen ・Reservation required: 2 people 1,570 yen / 4 people 3,140 yen / 10 people 5,230 yen *Reservations required for everything except tents ■ Parking: Available ■Location: Kabutonuma, Toyotomi-cho, Teshio-gun ■Inquiries: Kabutonuma Park Campground 0162-84-2600 See details of "Kabutonuma Park Campsite (Toyotomi Town)" on Domingo

32. Rishiri Hokuroku Campground (Rishirifuji Town)

The Rishiri Hokuroku Campsite is located at the entrance to the trailhead, and there is also a hiking trail, so you can enjoy camping with the aim of forest bathing. The area around the campsite has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Forests for Forest Bathing in Japan," and nearby is the spring water "Kanro Spring Water," which has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Famous Waters in Japan." The water for the kitchen at the campsite is drawn from Kanro Spring Water.

■ Business days: May 15th to October 15th every year ■Price Tent site: Adults 520 yen / Junior high school students and younger 300 yen / Elementary school students and younger free ・Kevin (reservation required): 4 people 5,230 yen ・Auto site (reservation required): 2,610 yen ■Parking: Available (paid) ■Location: Oshidomari Natural Recreation Forest, Rishirifuji-cho, Rishiri-gun ■Inquiries: Administration Building 0163-82-2394 See details of "Rishiri Hokuroku Campground (Rishirifuji Town)" on Domingo

*All information listed is current as of April 2024. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.