| Cost per night | ¥5,330 Bungalow (1 building for 4 people) ¥2,660 Bungalow day trip ¥3,190 Auto site ¥310 Tent area (per person) ¥200 Tent area (per chilld) |
| Open | Gate is open from 7:00 - 19:00 April 20th - October 20th |
| Closed | Winter |
| Contact | 011-4664-2168 https://www.town.erimo.lg.jpl |
| Notes | Mountain campsite, washing area, toilets, parking, cabins, own transport needed, camping gear available to rent (see end of article) |
| Location / Getting There | The campsite is just on the eastern side of Cape Erimo. It's a 10 minute drive from the cape. From Sapporo, take route 336 along the coast. It is a 4 hour drive. 102-5 Shoya, Erimo, Horoizumi District, Hokkaido 058-0421 |
This is one of the only campgrounds in the district of Erimo. It’s just past Cape Erimo and is a great spot to set up in the lush, well maintained camp sites. If traveling from Sapporo, it’s a good distance to reach by the afternoon after a nice coastal drive, and set up for the evening. There are a hundred camping spots to choose from plus there are a nineteen wood cabins that fit up to four people. Customers staying at the site will be issued free coupons for the Park Golf down the road, and for ‘Kaze no Yakata’ (wind museum) on Cape Erimo.
The cabins here have bunks but there are no mattresses or bedding so be sure to bring something to sleep on. (Sleeping mats are available from the office). The cabins have power sockets which is handy. The campsite has all the facilities you could need. There are areas for washing and cleaning, plus washing machines for those on a long road trip and showers. The toilets are clean and well maintained and easily accessed. For those who need extra items for their stay, then these are available at the main office. The friendly staff here are more than happy to help you with any enquiries. The trees and small paths that wind through the campground make this area a nice place to relax and enjoy some camping.
| Rental tent (1 tent for 4 people) | ¥1050 |
| Sleeping bag (1 set) | ¥520 |
| Sleeping mat (1 sheet) | ¥200 |
| Shower room | ¥200 |
| Washing machine | ¥200 |
| Simple Furnace | ¥200 |
| Charcoal (3 kg) | ¥600 |
| Cooking utensil set (1 set for 4 people) | ¥520 |
| Gas stove set (1 unit) | ¥840 |
| Cassette cylinder | ¥310 |
| Lantern (with battery) | ¥630 |
| Electric stove (1 unit) | ¥630 |
| Detergent | ¥50 |
| Dryer | ¥100 |
| Cost per night | ¥7,800 single rooms ¥11,000 double rooms ¥12,000 - ¥18,000 twin rooms |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Contact | 0138-22-1155 https://www.promote-hakodate.com/ |
| Restaurant | Buffet restaurant 6:30 - 21:00 |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Parking | 55 parking spaces ¥500 cars / ¥1000 trucks / ¥0 bikes |
| Notes | Amenities in room, coin laundry, vending machines (soft drinks and alcohol), AED, smoking and non smoking rooms, dryer free, free welcome coffee in lobby, free amenity corner, taxi arrangement, free computer corner, massage service 2 minutes walk to convenience store 2 minutes walk from drugstore |
| Location | Located in central Hakodate it's a 10 minute walk east from Hakodate station, or a 1 minute walk from Matsuzake-cho tram station. Opposite Kankanji 16-18 Matsukazecho Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0035 |
Hotel Promote Hakodate is one of the many hotels found in central Hakodate. It is along one of the main roads that has the tram lines along it. It is just a one minute walk from Matsukaze-cho tram stop and is directly across from Kankanji. It is also a seven minute walk from Hakodate train station. The rooms here are clean and comfortable. The hotel has 98 guest rooms. This includes 81 single rooms, 11 double rooms, and 6 twin rooms. The twin rooms have nice views over the city. All the rooms have free internet, TV’s, paid video, full bathroom and kitchen amenities, and air conditioning. On arrival, guests receive a free welcome coffee.
In the lobby you can also find the computer corner that is available 24 hours. There are vending machines in the hotel that serve soft drinks and alcohol. If you want to buy anything, the hotel is just a 2 minute walk from a convenience store and a drug store. The floors also have a coin laundry and free dryer. There is one restaurant in the hotel. This is buffet style and serves both Japanese and Western food.
| Cost per night | ¥3000 - ¥6000 per room |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Contact | 013-824-381 https://www.unizo-hotel.co.jp |
| Restaurant | Yes. One restaurant & cafe 7:00 - 10:30 (last order 10:00) Breakfast 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 14:00) Lunch 17:00 - 1:00 (last order 00:30) Dinner |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Parking | Yes for ¥600 per night |
| Notes | Amenities in room, coin-operated laundry, vending machines, AED, smoking and non smoking rooms |
| Location | Located in central Hakodate it's a 5 minute walk south east from Hakodate station. 18-19 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido Prefecture, 040-0063 |
Unizo Inn Express is part of the Unizo Hotel chain throughout Japan. It is perfect for those traveling on a budget and offers comfortable and affordable rooms. The rooms come in standard single, semi-double, and twin bed rooms. The rooms are small but offer everything you need. All the rooms come with full amenities. The hotel being in central Hakodate, makes it close to many of the attractions and is a good starting out point. For those with cars, there is a small parking area at the hotel. This parking is not free unfortunately, and has an hourly rate (though the maximum rate is ¥800 for 12 hours).
The hotel has a restaurant. The restaurant is called Jingisukan Ram-Waka and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The breakfast is a western and Japanese style buffet. The ingredients for all their dishes uses local ingredients from Hokkaido. There are many restaurants around the area and a few places to grab a drink. This area has many hotels in it but if you are looking for a basic place to stay, then Unizo Inn Express is a very affordable option. Plus, being in Japan, even the cheaper hotels are clean and well presented.
| Cost per night | ¥6000 bungalow for 6 (Japanese style room) ¥4000 bungalow for 4 ¥600 tent campsite adults ¥400 tent campsite children |
| Open | May 1st - October 31st |
| Contact | 0142-66-2201 http://okutoya.com/sightseeing/sobetsu/pg119.html |
| Notes | Bungalows, Lake Toya views, parking lot, management building, toilets, kitchen, shower, astronomical observation dome, barbecue house |
| Location / Getting There | Located found on the south eastern edge of Lake Toya. 16 minute drive from Lake Toya Onsen district or a 18 minute drive from central Sobetsu. 3-1 Higashikohan, Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0104, Japan |
For those looking for a rustic place to stay with some privacy, and away from the main tourist hot spots, the Forest and Tree Village Centre is a nice option. It is not a hotel but a center that has a couple of bungalows to rent. The main building is two stories with two large tatami rooms that can be rented for large groups of up to six. This building also has toilet facilities and showers. Outside of the building, you can find barbecue facilities on the large property here. Here you are free to use these to cook up a great summer barbecue for family or friends.
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For a starry experience, adjacent to the main building, you can find the astronomical observation dome. The dome is attached by a walkway to the main center from the second floor. Through the telescope here you can observe the impressive night sky! Apart from the views of the Milky Way, there are fantastic views overlooking the Lake Toya, plus views of Mt. Usu. Adjacent to the main center, and slightly apart from the observation deck are the bungalows. These private bungalows, slightly further down the hill, are suitable for up to groups of four.
| Cost per night | ¥4,110 Large camper site ¥3,080 Camper site ¥2,570 Bungalow ¥610 Camping (per adult) ¥240 Camping (per child) |
| Open | May to September |
| Contact | 0167-52-3132 http://www.minamifurano-hokkaido.jp/kousya/camp/camp.html |
| Notes | Lakeside campsite, 500 camping spots, 7 bungalows, washing area, toilets, parking, 3 cooking spots, no direct fires on lawn or bonfires, no fireworks, outdoor stage available to rent Kanayama Lake Water Festival (July: last Sunday) |
| Location / Getting There | From Sapporo, it is a 2 and a half hour drive north east. From Furano it is a 43 minute drive south. There are no train stations. Higashishikagoe, Minamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido 079-2411 |
The Kanayamakohan Camping Ground is part of the beautiful and scenic Kanayamako Forest Park. This a huge campground on lush lawns overlooking Lake Kanayama. The campgrounds are well managed and kept, with plenty of facilities to make your stay or visit more comfortable. There are five hundred camp spots so its easy to find a private spot if needed, and there are seven small bungalows. On entering you are given some garbage bags plus a a cart so you can carry your camping gear around with ease! Simply find your spot, set up camp, and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains.
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The campgrounds are the prefect stop over if you are driving from Sapporo to Furano. The park is located just south of Furano and even if you are not camping here you can stop in and check out the lake, the Lake Kanayama Lavender Fields (which are a must see in summer), and Kodokara shrine. The lake is huge and is a fishing spot for some, and there is a canoe activity that can be rented. The management staff are on site from 8:30 to 18:00. The campsite is open 24 hours a day, so if there are no staff, simply check in the next morning. For groups of thirty or more, there is a discount system.
| Cost per night | ¥ 5,400 Cabin (5 beds) ¥400 Tent per adult ¥200 Tent per child |
| Open | July 1st - August 31st |
| Check in times for lodges & cabins | Check in at 13:00 Check out at 10:00 |
| Contact | 0166-94-3415 |
| Notes | Summer campsite, 10 cabins, BBQ areas available, large campground, toilet facilities on site |
| Location / Getting There | 29 minute drive from Biei station, in Biei district in the mountains. Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235 |
Biei Shizennomura Camping Ground which translates to “Biei Nature Village Camping Ground” is a large camping ground which literally has ‘cabins in the woods’. If you are looking for a peace and quiet with some privacy, this place could be the spot for you! The camp ground has ten red wooden cabins, called ‘Kevin Cabins’. These cabins have two floors and have sleeping beds and bunks for up to five people. These cabins are near large covered BBQ areas that have seating and plenty of room to cook up a feast. These cabins are perfect for groups, families or for couples.
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If you are looking to camp, and set up a tent or caravan there is more than enough room. There are about eight different fields from which to choose. Each camping area has a toilet facility. The front office is run by friendly staff who are happy to help you with any needs you have. When staying at the Biei Shizennomura Camping Ground, you will receive discount tickets for a local onsen up the road. The grounds are very secluded and there are many insects buzzing around, but the night view of the stars are spectacular. In the surrounding areas there is the Blue Pond, and a large 400-hectare “Shirokane Model Farm” where you can get a panoramic view of the mountains of Wild Bird Forest, Mt. Tokachi, and Mt. Biei.
