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A new RV park has opened in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, designed for campervan travelers. The facility is positioned as a convenient tourist base for the central-western part of the prefecture, with good transport access.
The park offers six overnight sites equipped with electricity. Amenities include a toilet and garbage disposal service. Rates start from 2,500 yen per night. The park is part of the Japan RV Association's network of paid parks, created for safe overnight stays in campervans.
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The Japan RV Association is expanding a network of paid overnight parking facilities for motorhomes and camper vans. A new site in Kakegawa City, Shiz...
The Japan RV Association is expanding a network of paid overnight parking facilities for motorhomes and camper vans. A new site in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, offers six spaces with electricity, 24-hour toilets, and waste disposal. The nightly rate starts at 2,500 yen.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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