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Osaka to Host Largest Campervan Show in Western Japan with 250 Exhibits

27.06.2026 01:07 1 min 3 sources
日本最大級のクルマ総合情報サイト、カービュー! JPN + 2 more
Osaka to Host Largest Campervan Show in Western Japan with 250 Exhibits
Original source: レスポンス(Response.jp)

In Brief

The Osaka Camping Car Show 2026 will be held on March 14–15 at Intex Osaka, featuring about 250 new and used RVs, caravans, and campers. Adult admission is 1,200 yen; pets are allowed.

The Osaka Camping Car Show 2026, billed as the largest in western Japan, will take place on March 14–15 at the Intex Osaka exhibition center.

The event will showcase approximately 250 vehicles, including RVs based on passenger cars, minibuses, pickup trucks, and SUVs, as well as full-size and towable models. Visitors can inspect and test the vehicles inside the hall, receive consultations, and purchase accessories.

Adult admission is 1,200 yen. According to sources, pets are allowed (some say free of charge, others for an additional fee).

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Osaka Camping Car Show 2026 to feature 250 motorhomes and trailers

15.02.2026 日本最大級のクルマ総合情報サイト、カービュー! JPN Original source

Osaka Camping Car Show 2026 to feature 250 motorhomes and trailers in March

15.02.2026 レスポンス(Response.jp) JPN Original source

Osaka Camping Car Show 2026 to feature 250 vehicles in March

15.02.2026 Yahoo!ニュース JPN Original source

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