Seseragisou Campground
Seseragisou Campground is a campsite located quietly deep in the mountains of Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The biggest feature is that you can camp in untouched nature, and there is a bathing facility adjacent to it where you can soak in a hot spring.
- Check-in/check-out
- Check-in: 14:00 or free time
- Check out: 14:00 or free time
- Sales within the campsite
- None
- Bonfire
- Open flames are not allowed. Use a bonfire stand or a built-in bonfire stand
- Garbage collection
- Combustible garbage, garbage, cans, bottles, plastic bottles
- Bathing facilities
- Not available at the campsite. There are bathing facilities within walking distance.
- Regular holidays
- Irregular. It is open all year round, with no winter closures.
- Reservation method
- Telephone reservation only
- Telephone number
- +81-554-43-5905
- Location
- 896-1 Tozawa, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Campsite without official website
Seseragisou Campsite does not have an official website.
This is because the campsite is quietly run by an elderly couple.
Therefore, you won’t find much information when searching on the internet.
The information published in this article is compiled from information obtained by actually visiting the site and confirming it.
- Campsite rules
- Inside the campsite
- Surrounding facility information
For reservation
- Reception by phone
- The manager lives there, so you can call anytime (even at night)
We are flexible in terms of hours. However, since grandma will be answering the phone calls, we do not recommend calling too late.
Please call during the day if possible.
Check in Check out
- check-in
- If the lot was occupied the previous day, check-in is at 14:00
- You can check in at any time if the lot was not occupied the previous day. It’s OK to come in the morning.
- check out
- If there is another reservation for the section you are using, check-out will be at 14:00
- If there is no next reservation in the section you are using, you can check out at any time. It’s OK to stay until the evening.
Fee
- Facility usage fee: 500 yen per person
- Price per tent
- 1 person tent: 500 yen
- Tent for 2 or more people: 1000 yen
There is a facility usage fee + tent installation fee per person.
For example, if one adult
Facility usage fee (500 yen) + single person tent installation fee (500 yen) = 1000 yen
It’s not out of range, but there’s almost no signal.
It’s not out of range, but the radio waves are very weak and almost non-existent. It is difficult to use SNS or surf the internet on a smartphone.
Gather the necessary information before visiting.
Overview of campsite
There are several sites at Seseragisou Campsite, and the site is quite spacious overall.
There are 5 sites in total. We have assigned symbols A to E to make it easier to explain.
Administration Building
The administration building is located at the top of the hill from the entrance.
Check-in procedures and garbage collection will be done at the administration building.
Goat Hut
There is a goat shed in front of the administration building.
A site
Site A is located between the campsite entrance and the administration building, and is large enough for about two groups.
B site
Site B is in the back of the photo where the tarp is set up.
There is enough space for one family.
There is only one section and there is a toilet nearby, so it is recommended for families.
In the foreground is a large covered dining area. You can take shelter even if it rains.
C site
There are 6 sections in total.
There is enough space to set up two 1-2 person tents.
Each has a covered dining space.
You can also park your car in front of the lot.
D site
It’s located down from the C site. This is the place on the right side of the photo.
It is large enough to accommodate two 1-2 person tents.
E-site
E Cross the bridge to reach the site.
Once you cross the bridge, there are sections on the left and right.
The left side is large enough for one group to camp, and the right side is large enough for two or three groups to camp.
You will not be able to drive up to the E site, so you will have to carry your luggage by yourself (you will park in front of the administration building). However, this area remains untouched and you can fully experience the river and mountains.
The inside of the campsite is also introduced in the video.
About shops and rentals
There is no shop at Seseragisou Campsite.
Therefore, we do not rent tents, tarps, barbecue grills, etc.
About bonfires
Open fires are prohibited.
You can either bring your own bonfire, or light a bonfire in one of the permanently installed bonfire stands made from drum cans in each section.
There is plenty of room in the size, so it is large enough to fit normally sold firewood.
By the way, as mentioned above, Seseragi-so doesn’t have a shop, so of course they don’t sell firewood.
You can pick up and use fallen leaves and branches that have fallen around you, but there are not a lot of fallen leaves and you cannot collect a large amount. We recommend purchasing firewood in advance before heading to the campsite.
Washing area
Washing stations are located at each point.
There is no hot water. The water is very cold, so you have to be careful when washing dishes.
We recommend wearing thick vinyl gloves to keep your hands from getting cold when washing dishes.
Regarding Garbage collection
There is a designated separation method for garbage, and if you separate it according to that method, it will be collected.
- Garbage
- Cans, bottles, plastic bottles
- Combustible garbage (waste paper, vinyl, plastic, etc.)
Garbage bags are not specified and will not be provided. Please bring a large garbage bag with you.
If you put out your garbage in front of the office entrance, it will be collected.
Ash dump
The collection point for used ash and charcoal is located next to the wash area at Site C.
About baths and showers
There are no baths or showers at Seseragisou Campsite.
Instead, there is a hot spring facility called Basho Tsukimachi no Yu just a short walk away.
Basho Tsukimachi-no-Yu is introduced later in this article.
About the toilet
Toilets are installed at each point
It is a Japanese style toilet. It is not washed with water.
Ingredients procurement (nearest supermarket)
The nearest supermarket to Seseragisou Campsite is Beisia Food Center Tsuru Branch.
It’s about a 10 minute drive from the campsite.
It goes without saying that this is a large supermarket, so you can find everything from food to drinks.
- Business hours
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Regular holidays
- January 1st
- Telephone number
- +81-554-46-6111
- Parking lot
- 503 units
- Location
- 494-1 Ikura, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture 402-0011
Beisia Food Center Tsuru Store - Official Website
Procurement of firewood (surrounding stores)
Seseragisou Campsite does not sell firewood, so you will need to purchase it in advance before going to the campsite.
The price of firewood varies depending on the store, so we will introduce stores that sell firewood near Seseragisou Campsite and their prices.
- Watahan Home Aid Tsuru Branch
- Hardwood: 793 yen
- Coniferous: 398 yen
- Cainz Super Center Tsuru Branch
- Hardwood: 698 yen (35cm)
- Coniferous: 598 yen
- Basho Tsukimachi no Yu
- Coniferous: 600 yen (5kg)
Watahan Home Aid Tsuru Branch
Watahan Home Aid is a famous Japanese home improvement center. We carry a wide range of products, including tools, building materials, gardening supplies, and daily necessities.
- Business hours
- 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Regular holidays
- January 1st.
- Telephone number
- +81-554-20-3600
- Location
- 155-1 Yokkaichiba, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Watahan Home Aid Tsuru Store - Official Website
Firewood is placed where it says “Gardening and Materials”.
Both softwood and hardwood are available.
- Price as of October 2023
- Hardwood: 793 yen
- Coniferous: 398 yen
Cainz Super Center Tsuru Store
- Business hours
- 9:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Regular holidays
- January 1st
- Telephone number
- +81-554-46-6111
- Location
- 494-1 Ikura, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Cainz Super Center Tsuru Branch - Official Website
It’s located next to the Beisia Food Center Tsuru store, so it’s convenient because you can buy firewood while procuring ingredients.
The prices as of October 2023 are below.
- Hardwood: 698 yen (35cm)
- Coniferous: 598 yen
Cain’s Super Center Tsuru store and Watahan Home Aid Tsuru store are located nearby, 5 to 10 minutes by car from each other.
Prices also depend on the content of a bundle of firewood, so if you are particular about price, you may want to take a look at these two stores.
Basho Tsukimachi no Yu
I will explain the details later, but right next to the Seseragi-so campsite there is a bathing facility called “Basho Tsukimachi no Yu”, where firewood is also sold.
This is the closest place to get firewood from Seseragi-so.
One bundle costs 600 yen (5kg, softwood). If you run out of firewood, you can buy it here during business hours.
Enjoy hot springs
There are no baths or showers at the Seseragisou campsite, but there is a bathing facility next door called Basho Tsukimachi no Yu.
Basho Tsukimachi no Yu
- Business hours
- 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Regular holidays
- Every Monday (the next day if Monday is a holiday)
- During busy periods, it may be open even on Mondays
- Telephone number
- +81-554-46-1126
- Location
- 874-1 Tozawa, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture 402-0022
Basho Tsukimachi no Yu - Official Website
It is a 5 minute walk from Seseragisou Campsite. It is close enough that you can see Bashogeki Machi-no-Yu from the entrance of the campsite.
Inside the building
There is a shoe rack and ticket machine at the entrance.
The reception process is as follows.
- Put your shoes in the shoe closet and lock the door.
- Purchase a ticket at the ticket machine
- Go to the reception and hand over the key and ticket
If you go empty-handed,
Admission: 720 yen + towel rental (bath towel & face towel): 330 yen = 1050 yen.
The inside of the facility is very beautiful.
There is also a rest area.
There are also plenty of shops selling everything from snacks to souvenirs.
We also sell small souvenir sweets.
Local vegetables were also sold.
At the beginning is the standard coffee and milk vending machine.
Cream puffs are also on sale.
It’s close but it’s dark on the way so be careful
It is close to the Seseragi-so campsite, just a 5-minute walk, but there are no street lights at night, so it gets pitch black. You will need a flashlight or other light to get there.
If you want to buy souvenirs, go to Roadside Station “Tsuru”
There are no tourist spots around the Seseragisou campsite.
However, if you stop by the roadside station “Tsuru”, you can find souvenirs and delicious food.
Roadside Station “Tsuru”
- Business hours
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Regular holidays
- December 31st ~ January 4th
- Telephone number
- +81-554-43-1110
- Parking lot
- 93 cars (78 small cars, 15 large cars, including 2 cars for people with disabilities)
- Location
- 88 Ohara, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Roadside Station “Tsuru” - Official website
Anyway, the scenery is outstanding. What you can see on the right is the linear motor track.
There are many souvenirs for sale, from alcoholic beverages (sake and wine) to agricultural products and processed products.
Lunch is also abundant.
The eat-in area is spacious. There was also balcony seating.
We were also able to add small dishes in addition to the regular menu.
Pork cutlet set meal + small bowl of wild yam yam soup
A starry sky full of stars. A quiet, hidden Campsite known only to those in the know.
It’s a quiet campsite, so we had a quiet time without any loud noises.
Also, at night you can see a starry sky and shooting stars.
There are many campsites in Yamanashi Prefecture, but this one is recommended among the campsites in Tsuru City.
Please try it once.
