The season has come to an end, and the mountains are starting to take on the colors of summer. Many of the closed ski resorts have facilities and activities that can be enjoyed not only in winter but also in summer. Campgrounds operated by ski resorts offer great benefits for skiers and snowboarders who are new to camping.
Precisely because you are a slipper, I would like to recommend campsites at ski resorts in both summer and off-season. Here, we will pick up ski resorts accessible from the Kanetsu Expressway where you can enjoy camping and activities together.
Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Campsite｜Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort
One of the prefecture's largest family campgrounds at an altitude of 1,000m
About 2 hours by car from Tokyo, this campsite offers a panoramic view of Mt. In addition to 105 auto campsites, 25 powered sites, free tent sites, cottages, bungalows, and even glamping, it is easy to camp according to your needs. There are also tennis courts and children's squares on the grounds, so families can enjoy themselves. Furthermore, you can reach the ski resort from the campsite by cycling or walking. Along the way, there is a view point overlooking the Tanigawa mountain range, which is popular for its spectacular views.
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| location | 915-1 Fujiwara, Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture 379-1721 |
| Contact information | TEL: 0278-75-2206 Contact form: https://hodaigi-camp.jp/contact/ |
| Official site | https://hodaigi-camp.jp/ |
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OZE-HOSHISORA GLAMPING & CAMP RESORT | Katashina Oguna Hotaka Ski Resort
Renewal open from July 2023
A campsite surrounded by a rich environment, such as the vast beech forests and white birches of Mt. In addition to the free tent site, you can use three types of log houses and an auto camp site with a power supply. In July 2023, "Katashina Hotaka Ranch Campsite" will be renewed as "OZE-HOSHISORA GLAMPING & CAMP RESORT". There are 10 new glamping areas, complete with BBQs and private decks where you can enjoy the night sky.
Craft experiences, mountain bike rentals, and a tent sauna are also available on site. Bathe your warmed body in the cool breeze of the plateau and feel the "totoi".
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| location | 2797-2 Hanasaki, Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture 378-0408 |
| Contact information | TEL: 0278-58-3757 (mid-May to mid-October) / 0278-58-2133 (late October to early May) Inquiry form: https://k-hotaka.jp/bokujo/contact/ |
| Official site | https://k-hotaka.jp/oze-hoshisora/ |
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Marunuma Kogen CAMPING VALLEY｜Marunuma Kogen
A vast campsite on the slopes at an altitude of about 1,500m
The Marunuma Kogen auto campsite is characterized by the fact that you can camp on the spacious slopes. The main site is a free site, but you can also reserve a section with a power supply. In addition to camping, activities such as tree adventures and summer luge are also available. In addition, summer skiing and snowboarding are also available, with special mats spread over the yellow course in winter. It is also ideal for off-training because you can slide with a feeling similar to snow.
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| location | 4658-58 Higashi Ogawa, Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture 378-0414 |
| Contact information | TEL: 0278-58-2211 Contact form: https://www.marunuma.jp/green/contact/ |
| Official site | https://www.marunuma.jp/green/ |
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Naeba Kogen Auto Campsite | Naeba Ski Resort
Enjoy together with Prince Hotel activities
At the foot of the Naeba Ski Resort is the Naeba Kogen Auto Campsite. You can spend a spacious time at the free site without partitions. The Naeba Prince Hotel is adjacent, so it's convenient because you can use the shops and hot springs. At the campsite, you can enjoy family-friendly activities such as handmade water slides, fun bicycles, reverse bungees, striders, and tubing. You can enjoy it to the fullest.
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| location | 〒949-6292 Mikuni, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture |
| Contact information | Phone:080-1234-6793 (8:00～17:00) |
| Official site | http://www.yamate-co.com/camp_naeba.html |
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Maiko Resort | Maiko Snow Resort
Good location about 2 minutes from the nearest IC
Maiko Resort is extremely easy to access, just a 2-minute drive from Shiozawa-Ishiuchi Interchange. During the summer season, an auto campground appears on the slopes. The view from the natural grass site overlooking the Uonuma Plain is popular. Maiko Kogen Hotel is adjacent to the site, and campers can use the hot spring bath with sauna at a discount.
In addition, you can enjoy glamping, where you can enjoy outdoor dinners while admiring the superb view, and activities such as disc golf and ground golf, which have the largest 3 courses (27 holes) in Japan.
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| location | 2056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture 949-6423 |
| Contact information | Phone:025-783-4100 |
| Official site | https://www.maiko-resort.com/summer/ |
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NASPA CAMP GARDEN｜NASPA Ski Garden
Beginners will be happy with a plan that includes a complete set of camping gear
The NASPA Ski Garden is popular with beginners and families as a slope exclusively for skiers. In the summer, a camp field managed by NASPA New Otani is in operation. Of course, there are free sites where you can bring your own camping gear, but there is also a plan where you can enjoy camping empty-handed, which is unique to NASPA, which is kind to beginners in both winter and summer. They prepare not only gear but also ingredients, and you can even take a bath in the large public bath in the adjacent hotel.
There are also tennis courts, four-wheel buggy driving experiences, and an area where you can try SUP on the premises. Facilities include ASOBI GARDEN, which can be enjoyed indoors on rainy days, table tennis, and a heated pool.
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| location | 2117-9 Yuzawa, Yuzawa Town, Minami Uonuma District, Niigata Prefecture 949-6101 |
| Contact information | Phone:025-780-6888（9:00〜17:00） |
| Official site | https://www.naspa.co.jp/naspa_camp_garden/ |
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New Greenpia Tsunan
Plenty of activities for adults and children
The feature of New Greenpia Tsunan is that you can choose your preferred accommodation style, such as an auto camp site with a section, a free site, cottages, bungalows, and Canadian houses. Glamping is also available for those who want to spend more elegant time. You can also use the large public bath in the adjacent hotel.
There are field athletics that adults can enjoy, a roller luge, a go-kart, and an outdoor pool, so you can enjoy activities during the day and camping at night.
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| location | 12300 Akinari, Tsunan-cho, Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture 949-8313 |
| Contact information | TEL: 025-765-4611 Inquiry form: https://new-greenpia.com/form/ |
| Official site | https://new-greenpia.com/ |
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Check out other campgrounds in the area as well!
