Party Score: 8/10 — Group & Event Friendly
Secluded location, good facilities for groups, and room to be social. See all party-friendly campgrounds
Kawai Campground
川井キャンプ場
Okutama, Tokyo
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Overview
Kawai Campground is a glamping located in Okutama, Tokyo Prefecture, rated 3.8 stars across 605 Google reviews. Set in Okutama is Tokyo's final frontier, a mountain town where the Tama River carves through limestone gorges beneath peaks reaching 2,000 meters. Lake Okutama reflects forested ridges, and Nippara Limestone Cave hides underground chambers. It's wilderness camping with a Tokyo address., this destination offers an authentic outdoor experience for visitors looking to explore the Japanese countryside.
The facility provides tent sites, rv sites, glamping, bungalows for guests to choose from. On-site amenities include toilets, showers, campfire allowed.
Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, river play at or near the campground. Nearby attractions and activities include Lake Okutama,Nippara Limestone Cave,Tama River gorges,Mt. Kumotori (Tokyo's highest),forest railway trails.
Getting there: Western Tokyo campgrounds are reached via the JR Chuo or Ome Lines, or the Chuo Expressway. The Ogasawara Islands require a 24-hour ferry from Takeshiba Pier, departing roughly every 6 days.. The best time to visit is Mountain areas are best from april to november. the ogasawara islands enjoy a subtropical climate suitable for year-round visits, with whale-watching season from february to april..
Kawai Campground is well-suited for travelers who value comfort and nature combined and want to discover a quieter side of Japan. Note that Japanese language ability may be helpful, as English support is limited.
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
Western Tokyo campgrounds are reached via the JR Chuo or Ome Lines, or the Chuo Expressway. The Ogasawara Islands require a 24-hour ferry from Takeshiba Pier, departing roughly every 6 days.
Best season to visit
Mountain areas are best from April to November. The Ogasawara Islands enjoy a subtropical climate suitable for year-round visits, with whale-watching season from February to April.
Nearby activities
- Lake Okutama
- Nippara Limestone Cave
- Tama River gorges
- Mt. Kumotori (Tokyo's highest)
- forest railway trails
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Okutama is Tokyo's final frontier, a mountain town where the Tama River carves through limestone gorges beneath peaks reaching 2,000 meters. Lake Okutama reflects forested ridges, and Nippara Limestone Cave hides underground chambers. It's wilderness camping with a Tokyo address.
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