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A new RV park, "Kemonomichi Mori no Hanare — RV STAY," has opened in Gifu Prefecture. It accommodates only one group per day and offers seclusion in the forest with electricity, water, and a toilet. Rates start at 13,200 yen per night.
A new paid RV park, "Kemonomichi Mori no Hanare — RV STAY," has opened in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture. Designed for motorhomes, trailers, and campers, the facility is limited to one group per day, ensuring complete privacy in the forest.
The park provides electricity, water, a 24-hour toilet, and waste disposal services. Overnight rates start at 13,200 yen. The park is part of a network promoted by the Japan RV Association.
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A new paid RV park, 'Kemonochi Mori no Hanare,' has opened in Gifu Prefecture. The facility accommodates only one group per day, offering complete sec...
A new paid RV park, 'Kemonochi Mori no Hanare,' has opened in Gifu Prefecture. The facility accommodates only one group per day, offering complete seclusion in the forest. The park provides electricity, water, a 24-hour toilet, and waste disposal. The overnight fee starts from 13,200 yen.
A new RV park has opened in Gifu Prefecture, offering secluded spots in a forest. The park is located in the Kamo District and is designed for motorho...
A new RV park has opened in Gifu Prefecture, offering secluded spots in a forest. The park is located in the Kamo District and is designed for motorhome stays.
The Japan RV Association is promoting a network of paid parks for overnight stays in motorhomes, trailers, and camper vans. In Gifu Prefecture, the pa...
The Japan RV Association is promoting a network of paid parks for overnight stays in motorhomes, trailers, and camper vans. In Gifu Prefecture, the park "Kemonochi Mori-no Hanare - RV STAY" has opened, accommodating only one group per day. The stay costs from 13,200 yen per night, with toilets, water, and electricity available on site.
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