Togakushi Eastern Camping Ground — Hotel in Nagano

It was an amazing experience. There are no English speaking staff, but I think it should be easy to navigate around the area.

Before coming, you need to reserve a spot for staying in the website, or you can also come only for a day trip and just pay the entrance fee in the front building. There are 2 types of campsites (free sites and best view) and several other types of lodges we can choose (such as bungalows, cottages, cabin, trailer houses). The websites worked well in Japanese, and I failed to open the english version tho, but it can be translated on our own so you can read the description beforehand, or just ask your friends to help you.

I came during Golden week and free site cost me 3500 because of the peak season (free sites means you are free to choose the location of your tent, not free as in 0¥, read the description carefully!) you can choose various kind of spot, near the entrance there is a river, and the further inside you’ll get closer to the cottages, bungalows and shops, also the view of the mountains are amazing near those buildings. The best view sites are divided by the lots and each lot has power outlet, water outlet and maybe gas outlet(?) if you are a beginner to camp, you can rent some equipment on the shop as well, but you can’t rent sleeping bag due to the corona virus measures (and yes it still be a concern, so get your own sleeping bag beforehand or you can also buy it here).

The facilities are amazingly well maintained, the toilet even has bidet with water running properly. No hot water on the sink tho. You can use shower with additional fees for some time limit. You can also go hike around the trails or play with the animals on the ranch. You can get drinkable water from the public kitchen spot (yes the tap water is drinkable!) and just be sure you put a proper fire mat when lighting of solid fuel stove or lighting a bonfire. Above 21.30 is sleeping time so shouldn’t make too much noise. It was a rather new camping experience for me honestly, because in Indonesia nighttime is bonfire and song time lol but it is a nice experience! The stars in the mountains view spot was amazing, you really should check it was on nice weather. Also be prepared with warm clothing because even on spring it could get cold (below 10degree Celcius). For free sites, they also provide power outlet we can use in the middle of the campsite, in case you run out of batteries for smartphones or your LED light.

Overall my solo camping was...

when I call them for a reservation they told me that camping site is for free and no need any reservations. after I went there i call them to inform I'll be there in ten minutes. in that time they told me it will be 3500yen for one tent. when I arrive to the camping site they gave me a notice written by Japanese letters and told me if i cant read that notice i will be not able to enter to the camping site. then I translated it by my phone but they told me it shows wrong details. i tried many times but reaction was same. so i couldn't enter there and they ruin my whole day. I had to search for another site and i couldn't archive my plans for the day. poor management. unnegotiable. not good for forigners or dark...

Came to Togakushi on a whim during the busiest summer season & no reservations for a place to stay. As we were moving around with a large camping car; I knew that finding a spot would not be easy...

As the more popular campsite next door was full; we were directed to this one; offices are 50m apart. Staff was friendly; but nervous due to Corona precautions; but sites were available.

The campsite was busy; but still plenty of space; especially in the back areas. We had a bit of a hike to the restrooms; but considering the overall set up; good enough.

Lack of lot size limitations was great; so you can relax & not feel crammed.

Pricing is reasonable for...