Planning my upcoming mid-May trip to Tokyo, I would like to run my ideas through you. I have a few extra days in between two appointments in Tokyo and want to go camping. I will be relying on public transport and hitchhiking. I have all gear and won’t need to rent anything. Here’s what I’m thinking:
1. Day 1: take train to Kawakuchiko, then bus onto Lake Motosu, then hitchhike to Koan Camping Ground (I believe Mt Fuji is visible from the camp)
2. Day 2: rest at camp
3. Day 3: hitchhike to Kofu, then take train to Okutama, walk to Hikawa Camp Site
4. Day 4: rest at camp, visit nearby onsen
5. Day 5: take the train back to Tokyo
* Does this sound feasible to you?
* Are these places I picked quiet? I heard camping in Japan can be quite a social crowd, but I’m looking for peace and quiet in nature only. Happy to chat with a couple of friendly neighbors, but I’m not looking to join the same crowds I’m escaping from in Tokyo.
* Is there any other nice campsite I should consider that’s also accessible on my route?
* Will I be able to recharge my phone etc?
* Should I bring all food from Tokyo or will there be places nearby to restock? Or a restaurant? I don’t plan on cooking, just mostly readymade stuff.
* I usually prefer wild camping if possible in other countries. It seems wild camping isn’t a typical thing in Japan. Is there any obvious wild camping possibility I’m missing?
* Anything else I should consider?
TIA!
2 comments
What’s your plan if no one wants to pick up a foreign tourist and chauffeur them around in the mountains?
I did the kawaguchiko to kofu route but I was driving. It’s not exactly near, rest stops few and far between. Certainly did not see any hitchhikers throughout my entire day trip. Good luck