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Hinoyama Sanroku Campground Opens with Views of Kanmon Strait in Shimonoseki

15.07.2026 23:44 1 min 3 sources
毎日新聞 JPN + 2 more
Hinoyama Sanroku Campground Opens with Views of Kanmon Strait in Shimonoseki
Original source: 日テレNEWS NNN

In Brief

The Hinoyama Sanroku campground at the foot of Mount Hinoyama in Shimonoseki has been completed. It offers panoramic views of the Kanmon Strait. A pre-opening for local residents is set for July 25, with the grand opening on September 19.

In Shimonoseki City (Yamaguchi Prefecture), construction of the Hinoyama Sanroku campground (火の山山麓キャンプ場) at the foot of Mount Hinoyama has been completed. The site provides views of ships passing through the Kanmon Strait.

Sites and Prices

  • Auto campsites: 5 sites
  • Family sites: 11 sites
  • Small group sites: 6 sites
  • The most expensive overnight site costs 5500 yen; day use is 3300 yen.

Amenities

Tent and barbecue equipment rental is available; toilets and a kitchen are provided.

Opening Schedule

  • Pre-opening for groups including city residents: July 25, 2026.
  • Grand opening: September 19, 2026.

Construction began in April 2025, with a project cost of about 480 million yen. A gondola named "Sail Gondola" is planned to connect the foot and summit in the next fiscal year, replacing the old ropeway.

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Story sources

New campsite at Mount Hinoyama offers views of Kanmon Strait

16.07.2026 毎日新聞 JPN Original source

Hinoyama Sanroku Campground with Kanmon Strait view opens July 25

14.07.2026 日テレNEWS NNN JPN Original source

New campsite opens on Mount Hinoyama in Shimonoseki

14.07.2026 yab|山口朝日放送 JPN Original source

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