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New camper BBQ service and RV parks open in Japan

19.07.2026 02:10 3 min 6 sources
mainichi.jp JPN + 5 more
New camper BBQ service and RV parks open in Japan
Original source: 毎日新聞

In Brief

Wood Design Park launched a day-use BBQ camper service in Ichinomiya. New RV parks also opened in Shiga and Shizuoka prefectures.

Day-Use BBQ Camper in Ichinomiya

Wood Design Park Co., Ltd. launched on May 1, 2026, a day-use BBQ service using a camper in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture. The service is available at the outdoor park "Wood Design Park Ichinomiya - Tsumugu." Two 4-hour sessions are offered: morning (10:00–14:00) and evening (16:00–20:00). Capacity is 2 to 6 people. Camper rental starts from 9,800 yen (BBQ set and food are extra). Inside: mini-sink, power outlets, foldable bed, and sofa. BBQ grill, table, chairs, tableware, and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks are provided. Pets are allowed on a leash (not inside the camper).

New RV Parks

In Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, the USE no togawa RV park opened. It offers 14 sites, 24-hour restrooms, electricity, water, and a waste disposal station. Overnight fees start from 6,600 yen. Pets are allowed.

In Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the RV Park kakegawa opened, positioned as a convenient base for exploring central-western Shizuoka.

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Story sources

Day-use BBQ camper van opens in Japan: 2 sessions per day, up to 6 people

01.05.2026 mainichi.jp JPN Original source

Day-use BBQ site with camper van opens in Ichinomiya, Japan

30.04.2026 prtimes.jp JPN Original source

New RV Park Opens in Shiga Prefecture

15.04.2026 news.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

Recommended RV Park in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture

13.04.2026 chiba-tv.com JPN Original source

New RV Park in Shiga with Full Range of Services

10.04.2026 carview.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

New RV Park in Shiga with Full Amenities for Motorhomes

10.04.2026 jikayosha.jp JPN Original source

🇯🇵 Japan — fuel prices

Updated: 18.07.2026

Regular

$1.02 /l

JPY166.21 · €0.89/l

29 of 141

cheaper than 80% of countries

High-octane

$1.09 /l

JPY177.05 · €0.95/l

13 of 94

cheaper than 87% of countries

軽油

$0.95 /l

JPY154.91 · €0.83/l

20 of 142

cheaper than 87% of countries

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