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Dai Hato Sono Campground
大鳩園キャンプ場
Hanno, Saitama
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Overview
The first thing you notice at Obatoen Campground is the setting. Hanno in Saitama Prefecture provides a natural frame that elevates a straightforward camping stay into something genuinely restorative. The second thing you notice is how well the campground takes advantage of it.
Visitors to Obatoen Campground can choose from standard tent sites or glamping accommodations or cabin or cottage rentals or auto-camp sites for vehicles, depending on their comfort level and gear situation. On the practical side, the campground offers well-maintained restrooms, hot shower facilities, electrical hookups. The vehicle-accessible sites are a strong point for road-trippers touring the region.
The Hanno area surrounding Obatoen Campground offers Metsa Village & Moomin Valley Park, Hanno River camping corridor, Lake Miyazawa, Tenranzan hiking. On the grounds, hiking trails, fishing, visits with pets round out the experience. The Nordic-themed Metsa Village (Moomin Valley Park) adds a whimsical dimension, while Lake Miyazawa and surrounding hills offer genuine woodland camping.
Chichibu area is reached via the Seibu Railway from Ikebukuro (about 80 minutes) or by car via the Kanetsu or Ken-O Expressways. Northern areas connect via the JR Takasaki Line. Reservations may require a phone call in Japanese — a translation app or bilingual friend can help with booking. The campground carries a 4.2-star Google rating from 137 reviews, reflecting consistent visitor satisfaction. Spring brings Chichibu's famous shibazakura (moss phlox) and river season begins.
Obatoen Campground fits pet owners who refuse to leave their dogs behind, first-time campers seeking comfort, families who prefer a solid roof, anglers, and hikers looking to extend their trail time particularly well. For international visitors exploring Japan beyond the city limits, it offers an authentic outdoor experience without the language barriers that can make rural travel stressful.
For more campgrounds like this, see our Camping near Tokyo guide, Hot spring camping guide, Pet-friendly camping guide or Glamping in Japan guide.
Getting there from Tokyo
Chichibu area is reached via the Seibu Railway from Ikebukuro (about 80 minutes) or by car via the Kanetsu or Ken-O Expressways. Northern areas connect via the JR Takasaki Line.
Best season to visit
Spring brings Chichibu's famous shibazakura (moss phlox) and river season begins. Summer offers river swimming and canyon cooling. Autumn delivers vivid Chichibu foliage. Winter features the Chichibu Night Festival (December) and Misotsuchi Icicles (January-February).
Nearby activities
- Metsa Village & Moomin Valley Park
- Hanno River camping corridor
- Lake Miyazawa
- Tenranzan hiking
- Noma Valley
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Plan your trip to Hanno
Hanno is a forested town along the Iruma and Noma Rivers that has become one of Kanto's most popular camping destinations. The Nordic-themed Metsa Village (Moomin Valley Park) adds a whimsical dimension, while Lake Miyazawa and surrounding hills offer genuine woodland camping.
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