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Hikawa Campground
Hikawa Campsite is a campsite located in Okutama, one of Tokyo’s richest natural areas. Surrounded by mountains, there is a campsite along the Tama River, so you can enjoy nature to the fullest. It’s also a 5-minute walk from the nearest station, making it popular among walking campers who don’t have a car. There are also bathing facilities nearby where you can soak in hot springs.
- Fees
- Day camp: 1,500 yen / 1 person
- Tent night: 2,000 yen / 1 person per night (2,500 yen during Golden Week and summer)
- Accommodation: 5,500 yen/per building per night
- Check-in/check-out (tent stay)
- Check-in: 8:30 am ~ 4:00 pm
- Check out: 12:00 pm
- Reservation
- Only online reservations can be made from the official website reservation page.
- Telephone number (inquiry)
- +81-42-883-2134
- Bathing facilities
- There is a shower room. There is a hot spring bath facility “Moegi no Yu” nearby.
- Garbage collection
- Can be dumped at the garbage collection point. Collection fee is included in the accommodation fee
- Open fire
- possible
- Smoking/Smoking
- Smoking allowed
- Prohibited
- Pets allowed
- Fireworks
- Musical instrument performance
- Play music
- Access
- 5 minutes walk from JR Okutama Station
- Parking lot
- 700 yen per car
- Advance reservation is required for use (can be reserved at the time of campsite reservation)
- You cannot park your car next to the lot.
- Location
- 702 Hikawa, Okutama-cho, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo
Hikawa Campsite - Official Site
Good location, 5 minutes walk from the station
Hikawa Campsite can be accessed in 5 minutes on foot from the nearest station, Okutama Station on the JR Ome Line. It is also recommended for walking campers who don’t have a car, as it can be accessed by train.
If you take the special rapid train “Holiday Rapid Okutama”, it takes about 95 minutes from Shinjuku Station. You can arrive at Okutama Station without changing trains.
There’s no need to get lost as you just need to walk straight from the station to Hikawa Campsite.
On the way, you will cross Showa Bridge. You can overlook Hikawa Campsite along the Tama River.
check-in
When you arrive at the campsite, first check in at the reception.
Payment methods are cash or paypay (QR code payment).
Site for tent night
For tent nights, set up your tent at the “Tent Night Site”.
The tent camping site is on the riverbank along the Tama River. The riverbed is divided into two levels, and you can choose either the upper or lower level to pitch your tent.
The upper floor has a good view.
You can enjoy camping while viewing the Tama River up close on the lower level.
Precautions when pitching a tent near a river
If you plan to pitch a tent in the lower bunk and spend the night, please first check for the sound of running water.
It depends on the amount of precipitation and snowfall during the year or the previous day, but basically the Tama River has a lot of water and the sound of flowing water is loud.
Remember that the amount of water does not change much during the day and night, so you will hear the same sound when you sleep.
If you are concerned about noise when sleeping, it is better to pitch your tent on the upper level and avoid the lower level.
Even if you are on the upper floor, you can still hear the sound of the river. If you are concerned about this, we recommend bringing earplugs.
Enjoy the starry sky
At night, there are no lights except in the washing area, so the area is pitch black. Therefore, the stars look beautiful.
In addition, there are lights from each tent and bonfire, creating a magical atmosphere.
Stay warm in fall and winter
Hikawa Campsite is deep in the mountains, so it gets very cold in the fall and winter. For example, in December, the temperature can drop to around -2 to 4 degrees Celsius.
Make sure to prepare warm clothes, equipment, and a bonfire.
Kitchen
The kitchen is always clean.
It is regularly inspected and maintained by our staff, so it is always clean and usable.
Garbage collection
The garbage collection point is located next to the administration building.
Please be careful about the amount of luggage you carry as there are many steep slopes.
Cars are not allowed on the tent camping site. You will need to carry your luggage from the parking lot.
There is a steep slope from the administration building to the tent camping site.
After going down the slope as shown in the photo 3 to 4 times, you can exit the administration building and reach the tent camping site.
In other words, the biggest difficulty is during withdrawal. I have to climb many steep hills with lots of luggage.
If you have a lot of luggage, prepare a cart. And please come with minimal luggage.
The store has a wide selection of products.
The store has a wide selection of products.
Firewood
The sales prices for firewood are as follows. (As of November 2023)
- Coniferous: 800 yen
- Hardwood: 1,000 yen ~
- For cooking and kindling: 600 yen
Conifers and hardwoods are included in the box. The ones held together by wire are for cooking and kindling.
Inside the store
From food, alcohol, daily necessities to rental cooking utensils, we have a wide selection compared to other campsites.
We carry a wide variety of sweets. Many cup noodles and seasonings are also on sale.
Ramen, udon, pasta, and rice are also available.
Canned food and carbonated water are also available.
Hoppy, whiskey, and sake are also sold.
Ice and toiletries are also available for sale.
There are also a wide variety of canned snacks.
Cold beer, highball, and shochu high. Water, eggs, and sausages are sold in the refrigerator.
Cooking utensils such as pots can be rented.
Full range of surrounding facilities
There are plenty of shops inside the campsite, so you can buy all the basic things at the shop.
There are also shops around the campsite, so it’s fun to stop by and check them out. Local vegetables and souvenirs are on sale.
The convenience store at the bottom left of the map is the farthest from the campsite, but it’s still about a 5-minute walk, so it’s still within easy walking distance.
You can enjoy nature while staying in Tokyo.
Hikawa Campsite is located deep in the mountains of Okutama in Tokyo, and is rich in nature.
It’s easily accessible by train, and the shops in the area and the campsite have a wide selection of products, so you won’t have any trouble procuring ingredients. There are also bathing facilities nearby where you can soak in hot springs.
At night, you can gaze at the beautiful starry sky, allowing you to experience a relaxing and quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A secluded campsite surrounded by nature, even though it is located in Tokyo.
Please come and visit Hikawa Campsite.
