Hiruganokogen Camping Ground

October 2024 PostscriptSince online reservations started, the number of people with bad manners has increased.Is it inevitable that when reservations become easier, the formality goes down?Unfortunately, the rating is down.=========================This is my favorite campsite.I always visit on weekdays, and the site and facilities are clean and comfortable.I'm mostly solo, but it's a quiet place⭕️

It hasn't been overly tamed by humans, and has just the right balance of convenience and natural feel.There are clean toilets and a clean kitchen.The size of the sites varies, but large tents such as two rooms can also be erected at most sites.On rainy days, the ground gets quite muddy, so if rain is predicted, it's best to avoid areas where water flows in, such as near rivers.The ground is quite hard, so a sturdy hammer and forged pegs are recommended. Open fire OK. It's a pity that it is not open in winter.

I used it for a one-night, two-day car camping trip on September 17, 2024, when the late summer heat was severe.There was a stream running through the site, and I chilled my beer there.The spacious site had easy-to-understand divisions, a sense of privacy, and a comfortable stay.This is a campsite that you will want to use over and over again.

R6.9[Coin shower]Available 24 hours. 200 yen/5 minutes. Bring shampoo and soap. There is a changing room and shower room inside a separate door. Bags such as clothes can be hung on hooks on the wall. A foot wiping mat was provided (but I provided my own). You can also take a bath at the lodge (700 yen from 16:00 to 20:00 when visiting)【toilet】There are Western-style and Japanese-style rooms, and they are well-maintained. It also serves as a washroom.[Washing area]There are a lot of them, and it feels like they're close to every site. Although few, some have roofs. There is no lighting, so bring a light at night. Boil for drinking.【site】150 sites located in a forest that blocks sunlight.Users are free to choose a divided site, and each site is designed to feel private. Sites along the river seem to be popular. You can see the starry sky by moving to the plaza.【stand】We also sell charcoal and firewood. Firewood cost 600 yen, but it was a bit smoky. There is also a corner where you can lend out nets and scrubbers if you have forgotten them. It looks like they have everything you need, like seasonings and toothbrushes.[Throw away trash]Most things can be thrown away if they are separated. Up to the wire mesh.【temperature】While the outside world was at a high 35℃, the temperature at night was 13℃... It was cold in the long sleeve shirt I prepared for the BBQ...【others】Pick chestnuts, look at the stars, go into the river, and enjoy nature to the fullest. After 9pm, everyone was quiet and we had a pleasant two days. I will go again.

I used it for auto camping. There is a stream running through the campsite, and it is a very well thought out campsite. The sites are reasonably far apart and surrounded by trees, ensuring privacy. It's also a campground you'll want to visit.

It will be available for Obon in August 2024. Last year, we were unable to go due to the typhoon, and before that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, even if we were able to make reservations in advance, we were turned down at the last minute due to the declaration of a state of emergency and restrictions on people coming in from outside the prefecture, so the campsite felt even further away than it was. After several years, I was finally able to hang it.The vast campground feels like it climbs up a slope the farther you go from the administration building, and the higher you go, the more private and quiet the environment becomes. Suitable for soloists and those who want to relax and play.On the other hand, the area from the administration building to the middle is popular with families, and you can always hear parents and children having fun around the river that runs through the grounds.However, the manners of all visitors were good, and there were no sites that were making noise after 10 p.m.As other people have reported, the toilets (washlets), garbage disposal rules, and cleaning are well maintained.[Impressive precautions for camping sites]When checking in, please do not park your car next to the removal site and wait for a long time or ask questions such as "Are you here yet?" or "Is this place available?" Since it's a free site, it can't be helped that a good location is the goal, but it seems like this has been the source of constant trouble.Indeed, there were many people who leisurely vacated their rooms until the check-out time of 12:00 or a little after.However, I don't want to have to rearrange everything again after I get home, so I wait for the curtains to dry and then carefully put away the tools, which takes time to remove. It was a good rule to be able to calmly clean up when I was in the opposite position.Another is that anything that makes noise, including radios, is prohibited. To be honest, this was difficult for me personally. I looked forward to listening to jazz on the radio in the morning or relaxing after dinner.I guess that if this was left to their own discretion, there would be trouble with people who listen to loud music forever.[About the site]I thought it would be difficult to find a place since all of the sites are free, but when I entered around lunch time, I felt like I had a lot of choice. Also, although it is a free site, I was impressed by how each site is divided into well-planned sections (← This is important) and how privacy is skillfully maintained with surrounding trees and steps. (There is quite a difference in size).The ground at the riverside site I set up was quite hard, and even if I tried to insert the pegs with just my hands, it would be difficult to penetrate. It will be difficult to set up unless you have forged pegs like Soliste and a sturdy peg handle.[About blood-sucking insects]I didn't see any mosquitoes, but there were horseflies and blackflies. You want to expose your skin to the fresh air, but if you're allergic to insect bites like me, avoid exposing your skin as much as possible. Be especially careful below the knees. Furthermore, perhaps because of the coniferous forest, I did not see any insects that I would want to catch, such as beetles, stag beetles, and butterflies.[About temperature (August)]It's midsummer, so the temperature is a concern, but during the daytime, when it's sunny, it usually exceeds 30 degrees Celsius. It is difficult to spend time normally from around 11 o'clock in a sunny place. However, 70-80% of the site is a forested site surrounded by tall coniferous trees, so you can choose the right location.The temperature drops to around 20℃ in the morning and evening, but it doesn't feel cold (in a comfortable range) because of the humidity.[About purchasing ingredients]Since there is no large supermarket nearby, I drove over 20km one way to get to Shiratori Barrow. (This level is normal)Overall, it was a great campsite, as everyone said.However, since I couldn't use the audio equipment, I wanted to give it a 4.5, but since there is no 0.5 pitch, I gave it a 4.It's a difficult place to get to if you're coming from the Kanto region (I didn't see any Kanto license plates around), but I'd like to go there again!

The second toilet area is popular, but it gets a little stuffy during the daytime in summer when it rains a lot. As I made my way to the third toilet, I felt a cool breeze blowing through the trees.Anything that makes noise is prohibited, which is great for people who want to enjoy the experience quietly.During summer vacation, there are many children with their children, and it is understandable that there will be a lot of noise, such as strange voices and crying, but I am grateful to the parents who are able to teach their children on the spot about ``behavior that is causing a nuisance to the neighborhood.'' It was really quiet at night.During my two-night stay, I saw martens, squirrels, and stray cats on the premises, so I would like to be careful about food and garbage management.I think it's the best campsite.

It's the same no matter when I go.It has an atmosphere like a sacred place for expert campers.There are a variety of people here, from families to solo travelers, but it's very quiet and time passes at a leisurely pace.The family is in the front, and the further you go towards the back, the quieter the atmosphere becomes.Lately, the summer has been a bit hot, but there is still a stream running through the area and it's nice to spend time there.The facilities are still clean even after many years, and it is strange that there are no insects.Most of the staff members are kind and friendly, so you can feel at ease.