Campground Guide -Nanbakogen Campground-
(Nakanomata, Joetsu City)

2024.5.7

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Focusing on the recent boom in camping, we cover all campgrounds operating in the Joetsu area. In addition to detailed information on each campsite, the editorial department recommends places to stop by. Whether you are looking for a family camping trip or a solo camping trip to enjoy your time to the fullest, we are sure you will find something to suit your needs. Why don’t you go out and enjoy the great outdoors?

【Open April 27 – Nobember 3】From the Kubiki Plain to the Sea of Japan: a large panorama that spreads out before you!

This campground is located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, halfway up Mt. Aodananbayama (Mt. Minamiha), which rises 949 meters above sea level. It is close to the city and easily accessible. This is a popular camp site where visitors can enjoy the changing of the seasons, with vivid fresh greenery in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.

The campground is about 8 km from the Haizuka area at the foot of the mountain on a mountain road. As the elevation increases, you can enjoy the view of the city of Joetsu City through the trees along the mountain road.

When you arrive at the campground, the first thing you see is the Nanba Lodge in the administration building.  The lodge has a reception and sells drinks, ice cream, and ice cubes.  There are also hot showers (100 yen shower for 5 minutes), and rental tents, futons, blankets, charcoal, firewood, and cooking utensils.

Bench and table next to the lodge

The area around the administration building is open and you can see the cityscape of Joetsu.  There are benches and tables, so you can relax and enjoy your time.

View of Mt. Nanba from the lodge

If you drive from the lodge toward Mt. Nanba ……

Scenery with Mt. Nanba in the background

We are arriving in the area with bungalows and tent sites.  Both are accessible by car and do not require you to carry your luggage from the parking lot.

Not only the area around the administration building, but also the open hilltop campground offers a panoramic view of the city of Joetsu and even Sado Island. The campground also has a reputation for its beautiful starry sky and night views.

Tent sites are located in three sections (1st, 2nd and 3rd)

This is a tent site located up the road from the bungalow area.  The ground is grass and it can be reached by car.  The space is large, and it is terraced with each section being at a different height.  The surrounding area is fully equipped with a covered cooking area and toilets.  ※ Pets are not allowed

Cooking area

Rest area

This campsite is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

＜ DATA＞
■Use Period: Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Sunday, November 3, 2024
■Registration: Please call in advance to make a reservation. On the day of use, please check in at the Nanba Lodge before using the site. The lodge is open from 8:30 to 17:00.
■Hours of use: Day trip 9:00-16:30 / Overnight stay 10:00-9:00 the next day.
■Fees: Bungalow (1house): 1,760 yen (day trip) / 5,000 yen (overnight stay), rental tent (for 6 persons): 3,000 yen (day trip) / 4,000 yen (overnight stay), study and rest building (also overnight stay available): 6,600 yen (day trip) / 13,200 yen (overnight stay), tents and tarps: 480 yen (day trip) / 840 yen (overnight stay), rental tarps (1 tarp) (1 tarp) 700 yen for one-day trip / 1,000 yen for overnight stay
A 100 yen per user cooperation fee is requested to maintain the campground environment.
■Parking: Free of charge (153 spaces)

Recommended by the editorial department

Kotake Confectionery

About 5 minutes by car from the mountain, there is Kotake Confectionery, which sells Joetsu’s famous “Sand-pan(cream sandwich)” and “Sasadango-pan”.  The Sasadango-pan was featured in the TV program “Himitsu no Kenmin Show” and it became very popular.  It is also introduced in “Yukiguni Journey’s” Ella and Jimi’s Joetsu Myoko Walking Around the Town<Minami-Takada Edition> “. Please take a look.