Hitotoki Camp
ひとトキキャンプ場
Tokigawa, Saitama
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Overview
Hitotoki Campground is a truly exclusive camping experience in Tokigawa, Saitama Prefecture, accepting only one group per day. This private-use policy ensures absolute peace and quiet, making it ideal for families, friend groups, or couples who want to enjoy nature without the noise and crowding of larger campgrounds.
Located in the rural hills of Hiki District, the campground opened in July 2023 and has quickly earned a 4.6 Google rating from 71 reviews. The site offers a genuine countryside atmosphere with remarkably clear night skies—on clear evenings, the stargazing here rivals locations much further from Tokyo.
Pricing is refreshingly straightforward at 1,500 yen per adult (elementary school age and above), with preschool children staying free. There are no entrance fees or parking charges, making it one of the most affordable private camping options in the Kanto region.
One of the campground's best features is its proximity to Tamagawa Onsen, just a five-minute drive away, where campers can soak in natural hot springs after a day outdoors. Firefly Park (Hotaru no Sato) is within an eight-minute walk, offering magical firefly viewing in early summer and river activities for children.
Tokigawa Town itself is known for its traditional soba noodles, cedar forests, and preserved Edo-period architecture. The surrounding area provides gentle hiking trails suitable for all fitness levels. At just 80 minutes from central Tokyo by car and 23 minutes from Sakado-Nishi Smart IC, Hitotoki Campground proves that a secluded wilderness experience does not require a long journey.
For more campgrounds like this, see our Camping near Tokyo guide.
Getting there from Tokyo
80 minutes by car from central Tokyo. 23 minutes from Sakado-Nishi Smart IC on the Kanetsu Expressway. Train access via Tobu Tojo Line to Ogawamachi Station.
Best season to visit
Early summer (June) for firefly viewing, autumn for foliage, spring for wildflowers. Year-round destination with hot springs nearby for winter visits.
Nearby activities
- Tamagawa Onsen hot springs (5 min drive)
- Firefly Park (Hotaru no Sato)
- Tokigawa soba noodle shops
- Jizo Falls hiking
- Ogawamachi traditional papermaking
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Tokigawa is a quiet mountain town in Saitama known for handmade soba noodles, cedar forests, and Jizo Falls. The area preserves rural Japanese charm with traditional architecture and seasonal firefly viewing at Hotaru no Sato Park.
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