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Campsites near Mount Chokai and Kisakata: a selection of overnight spots

29.05.2026 18:42 1 min 1 source
mapple.net JPN

Six campsites in the Mount Chokai and Kisakata areas (Yamagata and Akita prefectures) are listed. They include paid and free sites with toilets and showers, as well as tent and RV pitches. Most operate from April to November, some year-round.

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Campsites near Mount Chokai and Kisakata: a selection of overnight spots

29.05.2026 mapple.net JPN Original source

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