- Kouan Campsite - Spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Motosu. An impressive sunrise.
- Kouan Campsite is a famous campsite in Japan. You can camp while looking at Mt. Fuji and Lake Motosu, and the sunrise is very beautiful.
Kouan Campsite
Kouan Campsite is a campsite where you can enjoy spectacular views of Lake Motosu and Mt. Fuji.
The campsite was the setting for the first episode of Anime “Laid-Back Camp” season 1, “Fuji-san and Curry Men”, and has become a sacred place for Laid-Back Camp. I am.
- Reception hours (Go to reception at the reserved time)
- 7:30am - 8:00pm
- Check-in
- 7:30am ~
- Check out
- 10:00 AM
- By applying for accommodation + day camp, it is possible to check out at 5:00 PM (during busy times, day camp may not be combined)
- Closing time (you are not allowed to go out during this time)
- 8:00pm - 8:00am
- Reservation
- From the official website web reservation
- Garbage collection
- No. Complete takeaway
- Telephone number
- +81-556-38-0117
- Location
- 2926 Nakanokura, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi 409-3104
Kouan Campsite - Official Website
About reservations and reception (check-in)
Reservations for the Kouan campsite can be made online from the official website.
The check-in time will be determined at the time of reservation, so please go to the campsite administration building at that time and register.
Please note that you will not be able to complete the procedure even if you go to the administration building before check-in time.
About fees
Prices at the Kouan campsite are divided depending on whether it is a weekday or holiday and check-in time.
The basic fees for staying one night at a tent site are as follows.
- Admission fee (adult): 600 to 900 yen
- Tent setup fee (1 tent): 1,000 to 1,200 yen
- Tarp installation fee (1 tarp): 500 to 700 yen
- Parking lot (1 car): 1,000 - 1,200 yen
If you want to set up a tent and tarp, the lowest price (after 3:00 pm on weekdays) is 3,100 yen, and the highest price (from mid-morning on holidays) is 4,000 yen.
For details, please check the official website price list.
A campsite with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji from Lake Motosu
The recommended point of the Kouan campsite is Mt.Fuji seen from Lake Motosu.
The sunrise is also spectacular
Especially, the moment of sunrise is very beautiful.
The view of Mt. Fuji as the sun rises and illuminates it is very magical.
Captivated by the nostalgic atmosphere at sunrise, many people visit throughout the year.
Enjoying your morning coffee while enjoying this view is the best.
Lakeside site/Forest site
If you want to stay in a tent at Kouan Campsite, you can choose between a lakeside site and a forest site.
The two sites are connected, so once you enter, you can set up wherever you like.
Lakeside site
The site that appeared in Laid-Back Camp is a lakeside site. You can set up a tent on the shore of Lake Motosu.
This is a popular site that offers a panoramic view of Lake Motosu and Mt. Fuji, but since it is on the lakeside, there are many days when the wind is strong, so you need to be careful with your equipment.
Forest site
The forest site is surrounded by trees, so Lake Motosu and Mt. Fuji are somewhat hidden, but it also provides protection from the wind. Also, depending on the location, you can see Lake Motosu and Mt. Fuji even from the forest site.
Recommended for people who want to camp in peace.
reception
When you arrive at the Kouan campsite, please register at the administration building (Motosu Central Lodge) before entering the site.
There is a parking lot in front of the administration building, so park your car there and go to the administration building.
You will be asked for your car number at the reception, so writing it down before going to the reception will save you the trouble of having to go back and check.
At the reception desk, you will fill out the reception form, explain important points, and pay the fee.
Once you have checked in, you will receive a camping pass and can enter the site.
Please leave your camping permit in a visible location in your vehicle when entering or parking.
The staff is very responsive as they provide detailed explanations for first-timers.
About driving in
You can drive your car to the site. You can park next to the tent.
However, when the forest site is crowded, cars are prohibited from entering the site. (Parking is nearby so this won’t be a problem)
The lakeside site is popular and parking spaces near the lot fill up quickly. When driving to the lakeside site, please be aware of the following.
- In some places, you may get stuck. Please drive carefully.
- If it is crowded, you may not be able to park your car nearby even if you can pitch your tent at the lakeside site. In the worst case scenario, be prepared to park in the parking lot and transport your luggage to the lakeside site. (It is quite difficult due to the distance.)
When it’s crowded, instead of driving straight to the lakeside site, park your car in the parking lot and then walk to find an empty lot. When the lakeside site is crowded, there are many cars and it may be difficult to turn back.
About garbage and ash disposal
All trash must be taken home.
Please note that the ashes from the bonfire will also be taken home.
Washing area
The washing area is large and always kept clean.
toilet
The toilet is located behind the washroom and across from the coin shower.
The toilets are Western style and are always kept clean.
bath
There is a coin shower at the back of the washing area, opposite the toilet. Available for 24 hours (100 yen for 2 minutes)
Nearest bathing facility
If you would like to take a relaxing bath instead of taking a coin shower, we recommend the following bathing facilities. Both are far from the Campsite, but are the closest.
Rokugo no Sato Tsumugi no Yu
This is a municipal bathing facility operated by Ichikawa Misato Town.
- Business hours
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Regular holidays
- Wednesday (the next day if it is a holiday)
- December 31st, January 1st
- Other, irregular holidays
- Usage fee
- 3 hours 400 yen
- Rental
- Towel set (face towel + bath towel) 200 yen
- Access
- About 25 minutes by car from Kouan campsite
- Location
- 640 Kamogari Tsumugi, Ichikawamisato-cho, Nishiyatsushiro-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture 409-3243
Tsumuginoyu | Tourist Information | Ichikawamisato Town
When going sightseeing in Minobu Town from the Kouan Campsite, we recommend this bathing facility as it is on the way.
Yurari
This is a bathing facility where you can soak in a hot spring while looking at Mt. Fuji.
- Business hours
- Weekdays: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Regular holidays
- Open all year round
- Usage fee
- 1,400 - 1,700 yen
- Rental
- Face towel + bath towel: 800 yen
- Access
- About 20 minutes by car from Kouan campsite
- Location
- 8532-5 Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0320
Lots of Laid-Back Camp goods at the store in the administration building!
There is also a shop attached to the administration building where the reception is held, and many Laid-Back Camp goods are on sale.
Of course, we also sell sweets, snacks (cup ramen, etc.), firewood, etc. unrelated to Laid-Back Camp.
Beautiful scenery that can only be seen here. And the sacred place of Laid-Back Camp.
Kouan Campsite is a popular campsite. One of the reasons it’s so popular is that it’s famous for Laid-Back Camp, but even more so is the spectacular view of Lake Motosu and Mt. Fuji, which is well worth a visit.
Please come and see the miraculous scenery that you would never see in everyday life.
