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Two new RV parks open in Japan for campervan travelers

03.03.2026 02:10 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Two new RV parks open in Japan for campervan travelers
Original source: 月刊自家用車WEB - 厳選クルマ情報

In Brief

The Japan RV Association expands its paid RV park network with new sites in Kyoto and Yachimata, offering electric hookups, toilets, and safe overnight stays.

The Japan RV Association is expanding its network of paid "RV Park" facilities for safe overnight stays in campervans. Two new locations opened in early March 2026.

kyoto.takao360 RV Park (Kyoto)

  • Spaces for two vehicles
  • 24-hour toilet and electricity
  • Pets allowed

RV Park YACHIMATA (Yachimata, Chiba Prefecture)

  • Seven spacious spots
  • Electricity, 24-hour toilet, wastewater disposal
  • Rates from 3500 yen per night

The parks aim to address the issue of bans on long-term parking at regular parking lots.

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New fully-equipped RV park opens in Yachimata, Japan

03.03.2026 news.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

New RV Park Opens in Kyoto for Motorhomes and Camper Vans

02.03.2026 carview.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

Japan expands network of paid overnight parking for RVs

02.03.2026 jikayosha.jp JPN Original source

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