The outdoor season has arrived! This year, Snow Country Journey will again feature campgrounds in various regions. In addition to detailed information, we will also feature our editorial staff’s recommendations for places to stop by. Whether you are looking for a family camping trip or a solo camping trip to enjoy your time by yourself, we are sure you will find something to suit your needs. Why don’t you go out and enjoy the great outdoors?
【Open May 11-November 3】 The view of Mt. Myoujou approaching up close is a powerful one!
It takes about 30 minutes from the Itoigawa IC of the Hokuriku Expressway to Kuru. The campground is located next to the Jade Gorge Fishing Park, and nearby tourist attractions such as Jade Gorge and Takanami Pond. The campground will be open this season from Sunday, May 11, 2025 to Monday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday).
The view of the 1,188-meter-high Mt. Myoujou approaching close at hand is a powerful one. The rock wall is famous as one of the best rock climbing slopes in Japan. Many visitors use it as a base for climbing Mt.
There are 15 tent sites and one cooking area and toilet. At the fishing park next door, you can enjoy mountain stream fishing for char and rainbow trout. You can enjoy the river and the mountains at the same time, and enjoy the stars at night.
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■Operating period: May 11 (Sun.) – November 3 (Mon.), 2025
■Check-in: 16:00 / Check-out: 11:00
■Tent sites: 15 tent sites
■Fees: 840 yen per tent, per night (tax included)
■Facility fee: 100 yen (tax included)
■Facilities：Toilet：1, Cooking area：1
■Parking：15 cars
■Inquiries: TEL. 025-556-2327 (Healing Garden Takanami)
Editor’s recommendation Stopover spot
Jade Gorge Fishing Park
Jade Gorge Fishing Park is a 15-minute drive from the campground. Even beginners can enjoy mountain stream fishing in a man-made stream fed by the river. The fish you catch can be grilled on the spot (for a fee). Please stop by.
■Opening Period: Sundays and holidays from late April to late October (Sun.), 2025 (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and Bon Festival period in August only)
Business hours: 9:00-16:00 (last admission at 15:00)
■Entry fee: 1 sao (up to 4 fish) 2,500 yen (with bait and bait)
*If you want to grill your caught fish with salt, 200 yen per fish will be charged separately.。
■Home Page：https://www.itoigawa-kanko.net/spot/hisuikyo_fishingpark_campsite/
Kotaki River Jade Gorge
Near the Jade Gorge Fishing Park is the Kotakigawa Jade Gorge. This place, which symbolizes Itoigawa, the home of jade, was designated as a national natural treasure in 1956 as the Kotaki River hard jade production area. Although not all rocks containing jade can be collected in this area, the magnificent river flow and huge jade gemstones can be seen.
Jade Gorge Campsite
■Open: May 11, 2025 - November 3, 2025 *Subject to change ■Parking: Approximately 15 spaces ■Fees: 840 yen per night per tent, facility fee: 100 yen
Tel: 025-556-2327
Access: <Car> 30 minutes from Itoigawa IC on Hokuriku Expressway
URL: https://www.takanaminoike.com/
