5 Best Camping Sites near Tokyo Area with Autumn Leaves Viewing
Go camping and viewing autumn leaves near Tokyo
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Autumn is one of the best seasons to enjoy camping in the Tokyo area. Some campers and their families go camping during their summer vacation, but others hesitate to do it due to the hot weather. You can spend a comfortable time at camping sites in Japan with less humidity, easy climate, and fewer bugs. Additionally, some camping spots offer the beautiful scenery of autumn leaves in autumn. Today, I’d like to introduce the 5 best camping sites with autumn leaves near Tokyo or the metropolitan area.
1. Shibireko Suimeiso Camping Site
Shibireko Suimeiso Camping Site (四尾連湖 水明荘キャンプ場) is located in Yamanashi Prefecture, near Lake Motosuko of Fuji Five Lakes. The rich-nature camp spot features Lake Shibireko, which receives clear spring water. Trees surrounding it turn their colors into red and gold.
The camping site is available in the forests beyond the lake, so you need to carry your luggage, including camping equipment, from the parking lots near the reception. They offer two options to move with them: hand trucks or boats, and the latter is more recommended as a fun activity. You can take a bath in the building at the entrance.
Recommended Season: All Season
 Access |
40 mins by car from Kofu-minami Exit of the highway (中央道甲府南IC) |
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 Price |
2,700 yen (weekdays) / 3,200 yen (weekends) |
 Reservation |
Required |
 Official Website |
https://shibirekosms.sub.jp/ |
2. Shobugahama Camping Site
Shobugahama Camping Site (菖蒲ヶ浜キャンプ場) is for those like you who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city while going camping and enjoying outdoor activities. It is located at the edge of Lake Chuzenji near the Nikko area. Views of the enormous lake surrounded by mountain ranges with autumn leaves are breathtaking, and the sunset color is reflected in it.
The camping site is also comfortable since there are bathing and cooking facilities and a shop selling snacks and kitchen items. WiFi is also available at the shop. How about experiencing the camp as well as climbing mountains, trekking, kayaking and fishing at the lake with rich nature?
Recommended Season: May 1st to the final Saturday of October
| Access |
50 mins by bus from Nikko Station (日光駅) or 45 mins by car from Utsunomiya Exit of the highway (宇都宮IC) |
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| Price |
Starting around 4,000 yen for simple camping tent. Check website for additional rates and rental items. |
| Official Website |
https://x.com/campkanrinin |
3. Camp Koyodai
Camp Koyodai (紅葉台キャンプ場) is the perfect spot to view not only autumn leaves but also Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes. “Koyo” in the campsite name “Koyodai” means autumn leaves in Japanese. The camping site is located in front of Lake Saiko, which is the quietest and cleanest of the Fuji Five Lakes.
Camp Koyodai owns a small shop which sells food and drinks, and lends items to cook and sleep, boats, kayaks, and bicycles. It is very friendly to camp beginners since there are also restrooms, shower rooms and free WiFi. If it is difficult for you to bring camping equipment, you can also stay at cabins.
Recommended Season: All Season
| Access |
30 mins by bus from Kawaguchiko Station (河口湖) or 20 mins by car from Kawaguchiko Exit of the highway (中央自動車道河口湖IC) |
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| Price |
2,000 yen per tent/night, 1,000 yen per adult and 800 yen per child. Day camp options for 1,200 yen per person. |
| Reservation |
Required |
| Official Website |
https://www.koyodai.info/english.html |
4. Nasukogen Akarupa Camping Site
Nasukogen Akarupa Camping Site (那須高原アパルカ) is one of the best camping sites with autumn leaves viewing near Tokyo, situated in the north of Tochigi Prefecture. In addition to the accessibility, various rental equipment from tents to BBQ grill plates is available. It is recommended especially for a couple or family rather than groups, which forms a quiet and relaxing space. You can hear the sound of the singing of birds and a stream running through the site.
Children can play along the stream and enjoy fishing. After playing hard, you can take advantage of the bathing and laundry facilities. A shop in an administration building offers drinks, snacks, firewood, and charcoal. The camping sites also have good runoff of water since they are graveled.
Recommended Season: All Season
| Access |
15 mins by car from Nasu Exit of the highway (那須IC) |
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| Price |
Prices starting at 6,000 yen (regular season) and 7,000 yen (high season). Day camp options available starting at 3,000 yen. |
| Reservation |
Required |
| Official Website |
https://akarupa.com/ |
5. Raichozawa Camping Site
Raichozawa Camping Site (雷鳥沢キャンプ場) is located at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the most popular tourist sites in Central Japan. It is usually stayed by people climbing Mount Tsurugi, which is the tallest peak in the Hida Mountains at 2,999 m. If you plan to travel the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route or Toyama Prefecture, Raichozawa Camping Site is a good option to stay.
In autumn, the camping site is surrounded by red-tinted plants. You can also clearly view stars twinkling in the night sky since it is placed at a high location in the mountains. There are bathrooms and a helpful cooking facility, and a natural hot spring, Mikurigaike Onsen, near the site. With a little luck, you may get the chance to see Raicho, a kind of rock ptarmigan.
Recommended Season: Spring-Autumn
| Access |
45 mins walk from Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Murodo Terminal (立山黒部アルペンルート室堂ターミナル) |
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| Price |
1,000 yen per person |
| Reservation |
Recommended but not required |
| Official Website |
https://www.info-toyama.com/attractions/31029 |
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