A great campsite by the sea! The reviews seemed a bit mixed so we weren’t sure what to expect, but it was the only place we could find short-notice during the long weekend in November. We enjoyed our stay very much.

• Excellent access to the beach • Family-friendly • Dogs welcome • Friendly staff • Fun kids’ room and outdoor playground • Grassy sites

The nearby beach seemed a little dirty but it was fun for beach-combing, and popular for surfing and fishing. The stars at night were lovely.

The manners of the other campers were mixed. Many people kept quiet after 9pm (quiet time) but also a lot of children were running around late into the night. People played music from speakers and smoked cigarettes freely. It’s disappointing to see them have no consideration for other campers. A notification of the start of quiet time might be helpful to encourage better manners. Otherwise, the atmosphere here was really nice.

I thought the old school building seemed a little unsafe. The fake grass carpet is a tripping hazard, there are loose cables and low-hanging lights. The main toilet doors are difficult for children to open alone. It’s better to visit before it gets dark so you can find the toilets safely. The staff were attentive to the toilets so they were always clean and restocked.

Cash-only is troublesome. Many other facilities in Tateyama were also only taking cash payments, so you need to carry sufficient cash.

The free site wasn’t too crowded but tent ropes were very hard to see at night on the way to the toilets (even with a torch). I hope more campers will buy the rope lights.

We hope to visit again!