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Two new RV parks opened in Japan in April-May 2026: RV Park Niikappu in Hokkaido and a park in the Miyahama hot spring area in Hiroshima. Four more parks opened in November 2025 in other prefectures.
Two new RV parks opened in Japan in April-May 2026.
RV Park Niikappu (Hokkaido)
Park in Miyahama hot spring area (Hiroshima)
Additionally, in November 2025, the Japan RV Association announced the opening of four new parks in Kyoto, Chiba, Ehime and Mie prefectures. As of December 1, 2025, the total number of RV parks in Japan reached 589.
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The first RV park in the Hidaka region, «RV Park Niikappu», has opened in Hokkaido. Located near the «Niikappu Onsen Hotel Hills», it offers 5 powered...
The first RV park in the Hidaka region, «RV Park Niikappu», has opened in Hokkaido. Located near the «Niikappu Onsen Hotel Hills», it offers 5 powered sites (100V 20A) at 3000 yen per spot. Guests can also access the hotel’s hot spring facilities for an additional fee.
On April 25, 2026, the first RV park in the Hidaka region opened in Niikappu. The park accommodates 5 vehicles, with parking costing 3000 yen per site...
On April 25, 2026, the first RV park in the Hidaka region opened in Niikappu. The park accommodates 5 vehicles, with parking costing 3000 yen per site including 100V20A electricity. Guests can access hot springs and other facilities at the Hills Hotel.
An RV park opened on April 19 in the Miyahama hot springs area of Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is the first facility of its kind in the ...
An RV park opened on April 19 in the Miyahama hot springs area of Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is the first facility of its kind in the area opposite Miyajima Island, home to the Itsukushima Shrine World Heritage site. The park, operated by a local management association, provides four spaces for motorhomes.
The Japan RV Association announced the opening of four new RV parks in November. As of December 1, 2025, the total number of such parks nationwide has...
The Japan RV Association announced the opening of four new RV parks in November. As of December 1, 2025, the total number of such parks nationwide has reached 589. The new facilities are located in the prefectures of Kyoto, Chiba, Ehime, and Mie.
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