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The Japan RV Association has opened two new paid RV parks: ACAO FOREST in Atami (Shizuoka Prefecture) with two spots from 4400 yen per night, and ASKIA in Kagawa Prefecture with five spots from 6380 yen per night.
The Japan RV Association continues to expand its network of dedicated RV parks. In Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, the RV Park ACAO FOREST has opened. It offers two parking spots with electricity, water, and a 24-hour toilet. Overnight rates start at 4400 yen. The park overlooks Sagami Bay.
Another facility, RV Park ASKIA in Kagawa Prefecture, has also opened. It features five spots with electricity, a 24-hour toilet, and waste disposal services. The price per night starts at 6380 yen.
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A new paid parking facility for motorhomes and camper vans has opened in Atami, Japan. The RV Park ACAO FOREST offers two spaces with electricity, wat...
A new paid parking facility for motorhomes and camper vans has opened in Atami, Japan. The RV Park ACAO FOREST offers two spaces with electricity, water, and a 24-hour restroom. The overnight fee starts at 4,400 yen per vehicle.
The Japan RV Association is expanding a network of paid overnight facilities for RVs to address safety and parking concerns. The new ACAO FOREST park ...
The Japan RV Association is expanding a network of paid overnight facilities for RVs to address safety and parking concerns. The new ACAO FOREST park in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, offers two sites with electricity, 24-hour restrooms, and views of Sagami Bay. The cost starts at 4,400 yen per night.
The Japan RV Association is expanding its network of dedicated parks for motorhomes and travel trailers. The new ASKIA facility in Kagawa Prefecture o...
The Japan RV Association is expanding its network of dedicated parks for motorhomes and travel trailers. The new ASKIA facility in Kagawa Prefecture offers five sites with electricity, 24-hour restrooms, and waste disposal. The overnight fee starts at 6,380 yen.
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