First RV park for camper vans opens in Hokkaido's Hidaka region

Niikappu Onsen Hotel Hills launched the 'RV Park Niikappu' on April 25, 2026, catering to motorhome and car camping travelers. It is the first facility of its kind in the Hidaka region.

Niikappu Onsen Hotel Hills in Niikappu, Hokkaido, will open the RV Park Niikappu on April 25, 2026. It is the first RV park in the Hidaka region. The park offers 5 parking spaces with 100V/20A electrical hookups at 3,000 yen per space. Guests can use the hotel's hot spring (onsen) for an additional fee, as well as restrooms and waste disposal. The park is located near the Niikappu interchange on the Hidaka Expressway.

On April 25, 2026, the RV Park Niikappu will open at the Niikappu Onsen Hotel Hills in Niikappu, Hokkaido. The park offers 5 parking spaces with 100V 20A electrical hookups, suitable for motorhomes, camper vans, and regular cars, and pets are allowed. Guests can use the hotel's hot spring (onsen) and toilets (24/7) for an additional fee, and dispose of trash on site. Located near the Niikappu interchange on the Hidaka Expressway, the park improves access from the Sapporo area. Rate: 3,000 yen per space.

On April 25, 2026, the RV Park Niikappu will open at the Niikappu Onsen Hotel Hills in Niikappu Town, Hokkaido. The park offers 5 parking spaces with 100V 20A electrical hookups, priced at 3,000 yen per space. Guests can use the hotel's hot spring (onsen) for an additional fee and have 24-hour access to restrooms. The park is located near the Niikappu Interchange on the Hidaka Expressway, providing convenient access from the Sapporo area.

A new RV park, Niikappu, will open on April 25, 2026, in Hokkaido. The opening of the Niikappu interchange on the Hidaka Expressway will improve access. The park provides parking for motorhomes and camper vans, with access to nature and hot springs.

Niikappu Onsen Hotel Hills in Niikappu, Hokkaido, will open the RV Park Niikappu on April 25, 2026 — the first RV park in the Hidaka region. The park offers 5 parking spaces with 100V 20A electrical hookups, each measuring 7×4 m. All types of motorhomes, campervans, and regular cars are allowed, and pets are welcome. Guests can use the hotel’s onsen (hot spring) for an extra fee and have 24/7 access to restrooms. The park is located near the Niikappu interchange on the Hidaka Expressway.

The Japan RV Association is promoting a network of dedicated, paid overnight parking facilities for campervans and motorhomes to address safety concerns and parking restrictions. The newly featured RV Park ABASHIRI BAY in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, offers five spaces from 1,500 yen per night, with 24-hour toilets, paid power, and on-site showers. It is positioned as a base for exploring the Okhotsk Sea region, with winter views of drift ice.