Carstay releases 2025 motorhome rental and sharing rankings

A new paid RV park has opened in Shiga Prefecture, offering a full range of services for extended stays. The USE No-togawa park in Higashiomi City has 14 spaces and features a wastewater dump station, 24-hour toilets, electricity, and water. The overnight fee starts at 6,600 yen.

The Miniature Cruise SV model has been renamed to Prime as part of an update. Key changes include a 300 Ah lithium-ion battery, a 225 W solar panel, and a 1500 W inverter. The price starts from 4,797,100 yen based on the Daihatsu Hijet.

The supermarket chain Aeon has launched a motorhome rental service in Hokkaido. The company started the service in cooperation with a local operator, with rental prices starting from 30,000 yen for two days, and customers can leave their personal cars in the store's parking lot during the rental period.

Japanese company Towa Motors Sales has introduced the 'Zelt NV' camper van based on the Nissan NV200 compact van. The model, measuring 4.4 m in length and 1.7 m in width, features a pop-up roof, enabling overnight accommodation for up to four people while maintaining the capacity to carry four passengers facing forward in driving mode.

The specialized VANLIFE ROOMKIT camper conversion kit for the Toyota Sienta will be available from April 18 at 13 Toyota Corolla dealerships in Hakata. This marks the kit's first availability in the Kyushu region. The patented kit, registered in November 2025, transforms the five-seater vehicle into a living space for two adults.

A new complex, "THE KIZAKI CAMP & LAKE RESORT", is opening on the site of a closed campground in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The facility features fully reconstructed buildings and offers pitches for motorhomes and caravans. A pre-opening event is scheduled for April 29, 2026.