Party Score: 7/10 — Group & Event Friendly
Secluded location, good facilities for groups, and room to be social. See all party-friendly campgrounds
Ontake Private Camp
御岳プライベートキャンプ
Ome, Tokyo
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Overview
Not every campground needs to be a destination. Sometimes the best ones are the well-kept spots that reward a short detour. Mitake Private Camp in Ome falls squarely into that category — unpretentious, functional, and set in surroundings that make the trip worthwhile.
Visitors to Mitake Private Camp 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 Ome area surrounding Mitake Private Camp offers Mitake Valley, Ome Railway Park, plum blossom groves, rock climbing. On the grounds, hiking trails, fishing, visits with pets round out the experience. Famous for its February plum blossom festival, the town also draws rock climbers to Mitake Valley's boulders and hikers to the surrounding peaks.
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. Reservations may require a phone call in Japanese — a translation app or bilingual friend can help with booking. The campground carries a 4.3-star Google rating from 3 reviews, reflecting consistent visitor satisfaction. Mountain areas are best from April to November.
If you count yourself among 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, Mitake Private Camp deserves consideration. It delivers on the fundamentals and lets the natural setting of Ome provide the memorable moments.
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
- Mitake Valley
- Ome Railway Park
- plum blossom groves
- rock climbing
- Tama River walks
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Plan your trip to Ome
Ome is an atmospheric riverside town where the Tama River narrows between forested bluffs. Famous for its February plum blossom festival, the town also draws rock climbers to Mitake Valley's boulders and hikers to the surrounding peaks.
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