[Hiroshima ]8 recommended campgrounds you'll definitely want to visit.
2022-12-06 Management office
Hiroshima Prefecture is rich in nature and therefore has a wide variety of campgrounds. In this article, we have selected a great number of campgrounds that you will definitely want to visit.
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Bihoku Auto Village
Bihoku Auto Village is located in the National Bihoku Hillside Park in Shobara. This campground is so attractive that it was the first campground in Chugoku-Shikoku to be certified as a five-star campground by the Japan Auto Camping Association (JAC).
The campground is shaped to meet the needs of campers with general car sites, free sites, camper sites, and cottages, respectively. The campground is covered with beautiful lawn, and the facilities, equipment, and security are well maintained. It is a very cozy campground where you can enjoy the great nature of Shobara. The campground is a very cozy and comfortable campground where you can enjoy the great nature of Shobara! You will feel like you are in a 5-star campground.
In winter, it would be great to stay at a cottage and do Bihoku's famous "illumination camping ".
Northern Hills Park
There is a playground in the campground, but in addition to the campground, Bihoku Hillside Park has large playground equipment, athletic facilities, bicycling, and flower viewing spots. This may be a good place for family camping with children.
However, Bihoku is a very popular campground, so be sure to make reservations early for weekends.
"Location Information "
Facility name: Bihoku Auto Village
Address: 4-10 Mikkaichi-cho, Shobara-shi, Hiroshima 727-0021
Access: 5 minutes from Shobara IC on Chugoku Expressway
Phone number: 0824-72-7000
Business hours: 9:30-17:00 *Varies depending on the season.
Okunojima Vacation Village Campsite
There is a campground run by the Vacation Village Group on Okuno Island, and this campground overlooks the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. This is also a grass campground, with stylish sites, empty-handed camping sites, and free tent sites, making it safe and enjoyable even for camping beginners.
You can also take a bath in a hot spring at an accommodation facility located a 5-minute walk from the campground.
Okunojima can only be reached by boat, so if you are using a free tent site, you will probably have to load your car onto the ferry and head for the island. However, please note that loading your car on the ferry will cost you a certain amount of money.
The view from the campground "of the sunrise "is especially spectacular, so get up early in the morning. Your hangover will be gone in no time. If the weather is fine, you can also enjoy a star-filled night sky.
It is a cozy camping while enjoying the great nature of the Seto Inland Sea! It is a place that makes you want to shout out to the sea.
Rabbit Island (Japan's largest island)
As you know, Okunojima is known as "Rabbit Island "and is home to many wild rabbits, and one of the attractions of the island is the opportunity to interact with them. Of course, the campsites are made in such a way that rabbits are not allowed to enter the campsites (although they sometimes do).
"Location Information "
Location: Okunojima Vacation Village Campsite
Address: Okunojima, Chukai-cho, Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 729-2311
Access: 15 minutes by ferry from Chung Hae Port
Phone number: 0846-26-0321
Business hours: Check-in: 13:00-19:00 / Check-out: 11:00
Teishukyo Vacation Village Campground
If there is a campground where you can experience the great nature of the forest, it must be the Kakushi-mura Campground located in Teishakyo Gorge. Especially during the fresh green season, you can camp with a very refreshing feeling.stag beetle
Since stag beetles appear at this campground in the summer, it will be exciting to wake up early with the children and try to find them. It is a rare opportunity to see stag beetles in the wild, so this may be a valuable experience for you.
As for camp sites, there are three types: Site A (with water, AC power, and furnace), Site B (with AC power), and Site C (without power and water). This campground also offers a "no-hassle" plan, so beginners and those who are not good at preparation can use this campground with no worries.
If you go to the main building of the vacation village, you will find a large bathhouse "or a hot spring ", where you can also spend time relaxing in an open-air bath surrounded by the forest. However, it is somewhat far from the camp site, so we recommend that you go there by car.
leaves changing color (colour)
Teishakyo Gorge is also known for its autumn foliage, so in the fall it is good to swoon at "Autumn Foliage Camping ".
"Location Information "
Location: Teishakukyo Vacation Village Campsite
Address: 962-1 Misaka, Higashijo-cho, Shobara City, 729-5132
Access: 15 minutes by car from the Tojo IC on the Chugoku Expressway
Phone number: 08477-2-3110
Business hours: Check-in: 13:00-21:00 / Check-out: 11:00
Onomichi Marine Youth Center
You can also have a good time camping at Onomichi Marine Youth Center, located along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea in Onomichi. You can spend an elegant time with a barbecue while enjoying the spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea, but that is not all that the Onomichi Marine Youth Center has to offer.
marine sports
Although the season is limited, you can even do marine sports such as canoeing and banana boating. "If you are thinking, "I've never done such marine sports before, so I can't do it! "Don't worry if you say, "I've never done such marine sports before! Everyone is a beginner at first. And with experienced instructors on hand, even first-timers should be able to enjoy themselves. Since it is located by the sea, you can also enjoy leisure activities such as ocean fishing.
In addition, there is a large playground set up right next to the campground, which is much appreciated as it keeps the children occupied and entertained while the tents are being set up.
"Location Information "
Location: Onomichi Marine Youth Center
Address: 3035-3 Tachibana, Mukaishima-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0071
Access: 10 minutes by car from the Mukaishima IC on the Nishi-Seto Expressway.
Phone number: 0848-44-6707
Hours: 15:00-10:00 (10:00-15:00 for day camp)
Yasaka Camping Village
There are three campgrounds, collectively called "Yasaka Camping Village ", located across the Oze River that runs along the border between Otake City and Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is a place where you can enjoy day camping and auto camping, and is especially crowded with many family campers in the summer time, as they can enjoy playing in the river.
However, never allow children to play alone in the river, as some parts of the river are deep. Playing in the river after drinking alcohol is also strictly prohibited.
Yasaka Camping Village also has open-air cabins. The view from these cabins is great, and you can enjoy the feeling of a vacation home.
River Pearl Shell Plaza Campground
The campground itself, located at the River Pearl Shell Plaza, is set up tent-style in a large lawn. There is also an artificial pond where even small children can play safely, which is highly recommended.Ozegawa Onsen
About 20 minutes drive from the campground is "Ozegawa Onsen ", which is a good place to drop in and go home after camping. It will help you recover from the fatigue of camping. "It is a place with the atmosphere of an old-fashioned hot spring ".
"Location Information "
Location: Yasaka Camping Village
Address: 284-12 Kuriyacho, Otake, Hiroshima 739-0600
Access: 30 minutes by car from Otake IC on Sanyo Expressway
Phone number: 0827-95-1123
Business hours: Check-in: 16:00/ Check-out: 9:00 (10:00-18:00 for riverbed use)
Lakeside Kijinohara Campground
Located in Akiota-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture, this campground is a place where campers can enjoy camping by a lake, surrounded by the sounds of nature. The campground is relatively small, and the campsites themselves are covered with beautiful grass. Barbecuing in the midst of blessed nature will be irresistible.boating or swimming in a river
There is a clear and beautiful river flowing by the campground, and you can enjoy playing in the river, which will be a fun time with your children. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to make reservations to try catching landlocked salmon, making somen noodles, and other activities.
This is a spot that is not well known even among Hiroshima Prefecture residents, so it is a must-see spot for campers. Feel the rich nature of Hiroshima firsthand. However, it may be a bit challenging for beginner campers.
"Location Information "
Location: Lakeside Kijinohara Campground
Address: Akita-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima 731-3551
Access: 25 minutes by car from the Kake Smart IC on the Chugoku Expressway.
Phone number: 080-8232-0951
Business hours: Check-in: 13:00 or later / Check-out: 12:00
Seraoshi Youth Travel Village
This campground is located in Sera-cho, Hiroshima, and is equipped with a kebin and bungalow auto campsites. Located in a forest and by a pond, the campground is a relatively cool place to stay even in summer.phishing
A pond for fishing ponds has been set up, so you can rent fishing rods and enjoy fishing. A small playground is also set up, so children will be able to spend the whole day fully enjoying themselves without getting bored.
Resident birds such as titmice, bush warblers, robins, chickadees, kingfishers, and woodpeckers are also likely to be seen, so birdwatchers and non-birdwatchers alike may want to give it a try.
Enjoy a pleasant time at the lakeside campground surrounded by fresh air and greenery.
"Location Information "
Location: Sellanishi Youth Travel Village
Address: 527-14 Kurokawa, Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima 729-6711
Access: 30 minutes by car from the Sera IC
Phone number: 0847-37-1356
Business hours: Check-in: 15:00-17:00 / Check-out: 10:00
Hiroshima Prefectural Fir Tree Forest Park
Located in Hatsukaichi, "Fir Tree Forest Park "is a forest park with a large area of land, and is known for enjoying nature and a variety of leisure activities, but it is also a hot spot for camping.
Located on a plateau at an elevation of about 850 meters, the auto campground has camp sites separated by natural trees, making it an easy place to use from the standpoint of privacy. Permanent tent sites and sites with AC power are available, and the campground can also be used as a day-trip barbecue site, making it possible to enjoy the site for a variety of purposes.
athletic
Fir Tree Forest Park is also a great place to enjoy attractive natural athletic activities and cycling. This is probably the hottest spot for a great family moment, as it is easily accessible from Hiroshima City and offers a leisure experience in the forest.
"Location Information "
Facility name: Mominoki-Forest Park
Address: 1593-75 Yoshikazu, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima, 738-0301
Access: 10 minutes from the Yoshiwa IC of the Chugoku Expressway via Route 488
Phone number: 0829-77-2011
Business hours: 8:30-17:30
summary
In this issue, we have carefully selected places we would like to recommend, ranging from popular campgrounds that are easy for even beginners to visit, to some of the more secluded spots. Hiroshima Prefecture is rich in variety, from seaside campgrounds where you can enjoy the Seto Inland Sea to campgrounds in forests and by lakes. Please take a look at them even if you are coming from outside the prefecture. Why not make the best of your time by camping with your family and friends, experiencing the great nature of Hiroshima firsthand, and enjoying the laughter of your family and friends? You can also try an elegant solo camping experience for adults.
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