Plenty of activities! Family-friendly "ski resort campgrounds" | 4 recommended in the Shinetsu area

2023/07/12

The season is coming to an end, and the mountains are beginning to take on the colors of summer. Many of the closed ski resorts are offering facilities and activities so that you can enjoy them in the summer as well as the winter. Campsites run by ski resorts are a great advantage for skiers who are new to camping

The resort has a system in place to accommodate skiers and snowboarders, so the kitchens, toilets, etc. are relatively clean and easy to use. Although it is in the middle of nature, it is well maintained, which is great for beginners

In ski resorts with hotels attached, you can also use the hotel's shops, large public baths, and hot springs, so you can enjoy camping and more.Another feature of these resorts is that they offer a wide variety of activities in addition to camping

Furthermore, skiers probably feel a sense of security when they visit a place in winter, as it is a place they are familiar with. Even if it is a place they are visiting for the first time, if it is a ski resort in winter, they can indulge in some slightly maniacal fantasies, such as "I wonder what that slope will be like in winter" or "If it snows, that terrain will be interesting."

For skiers, we recommend campsites at ski resorts around the country, both in summer and off-season. Here we've picked out ski resorts where you can enjoy camping and other activities together

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Madarao Kogen Camping Park | Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

A wide variety of site areas and activities

From designated sites to free sites, dog sites where you can spend time with your dog, group camping free sites for families and friends, and RV parks, it's easy for beginners to advanced campers to choose a site that suits their needs. There are zip lines scattered throughout the grounds, and activities popular with winter skiers such as grass skiing and mountain boarding are also available. Other activities available include a gravel park, family putt-putt golf, and archery. There are so many activities that you won't be able to enjoy them all in one day

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location	Madarao Plateau, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, 389-2257
Contact Information	TEL: 0269-64-3355 Inquiry form: https://www.madarao.jp/contact
Official website	https://www.madarao.jp/camp
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Sutaka Lake Campground | Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

A campsite located on the shore of Lake Sutaka at an altitude of 1,300m

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is extremely popular both in Japan and overseas, thanks to its abundant snowfall, a wide variety of slopes, and the opportunity to enjoy after-ski activities such as hot springs. In the summer, you can enjoy off-season training such as mountain biking and summer skiing at campsites overlooking the lake. The campsite is surrounded by beech, birch, and rowan trees, and is located at an altitude of 1,300m, so you can stay cool even in the middle of summer

At Lake Sutaka, you can enjoy activities such as SUP and fishing, as well as mountain biking down a 10km long course, summer skiing on PISLAB, a next-generation snow mat that feels just like being on snow, and Japan's largest zip skyride. The abundance of activities that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike are a must-try

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location	Address: 7653 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture, 389-2502
Contact Information	TEL: 0269-85-3166 MAIL: info@nozawaski.com
Official website	https://nozawaski.com/summer/camp/
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Togari Onsen Starry Campground | Togari Onsen Ski Resort

A campsite perfect for dog lovers

The campsite at Togari Onsen Ski Resort is divided into three sites: a "free site," a "private dog run site" where you can stay with your dog, and a "permanent tent site" that comes with a set including tents, bedding, and a BBQ grill. At the spacious free site, you can pitch your tent wherever you like without worrying about your neighbors, allowing you to relax and unwind. At the private dog run site, you can bring up to three pets, so the whole family can enjoy camping together

The site is equipped with slacklines and trampolines, and you can trek around the ski resort in the summer, or rent fat bikes to get around, making it the perfect activity for active people who want to get some exercise

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location	6356-2 Toyoda, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, 389-2411
Contact Information	TEL: 0269-65-2359 Inquiry form: https://togari.jp/summer/contact/
Official website	https://togari.jp/summer/camp/

Togakushi Campground | Togakushi Ski Resort

One of Japan's largest fields, covering approximately 22 hectares

Located in Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park at an altitude of 1,200m, this campsite offers views of the impressive Togakushi mountain range. One of its attractions is the wide range of tent sites to choose from, including free sites with room for over 200 tents, as well as designated sites and sites with electricity and water. The premium tent sites are perfect for beginners who don't have any camping gear, as they come equipped with beds, bedding, and BBQ sets, making it easy to start camping

Within the facility, children can enjoy interacting with nature, such as horse riding at Togakushi Ranch and playing in the river

■Information

location	3694 Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 381-4101
Contact Information	TEL: 026-254-3581 Inquiry form: https://www.togakusi.com/camp/contact/
Official website	https://www.togakusi.com/camp

We also recommend the "ski resort campgrounds" in other areas. Be sure to check them out as well