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Hokkaido's largest camper van festival opens in Sapporo

18.06.2026 01:14 2 min 4 sources
Yahoo!ニュース JPN + 3 more
Hokkaido's largest camper van festival opens in Sapporo
Original source: Yahoo!ニュース

In Brief

The annual Hokkaido Camper Van Festival has started in Sapporo, featuring about 100 vehicles. The event runs until April 5, with adult admission at 1,200 yen and free entry for children up to junior high school age.

The annual Hokkaido Camper Van Festival, one of the largest on the island, has opened in Sapporo. The exhibition showcases around 100 vehicles, including compact models based on passenger cars.

Visitors can inspect the vehicles and negotiate purchases on-site with dealer representatives. The festival runs until April 5, 2026. Adult admission is 1,200 yen, while children up to junior high school age enter free of charge.

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