This is a campsite in \u201cOike Ikoi no Mori\u201d in Kubiki-Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n In Ikoi no Mori, there is a large pond with a circumference of about 3.3 km, and a small pond with a circumference of about 2.5 km. There is also a promenade that is maintained around the ponds. \u3000It is a place of relaxation for citizens who can enjoy camping, bird watching, walking and cycling. \u3000There are three campsites; No. 1, No. 3, and No. 4, on the banks of Oike(large pond). \u3000All locations are equipped with cooking facilities, toilets and toilet paper; perfect for beginners and families.\u00a0 Campers must register at the Visitor Center.\u00a0 \u203b There is no No. 2 campsite.<\/p>\r\n It\u00a0is on the south side farthest from the visitor center of the administration building. \u00a0Located on a small hill surrounded by forests, you can enjoy the great outdoors. \u00a0It is very quiet and you can enjoy a great view of Oike from the hill.<\/p>\r\n Toilet at the entrance of Campsite No.1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n The ground is a mixture of grass and soil.\u00a0 Flat areas are limited.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n When many people think of Oike, they usually think of this site. \u00a0This campsite is close to parking lots and toilets, and it is popular among families. \u00a0It is located on an island accessable by a bridge, and has an open space in the center. It is surrounded by ponds on all sides. \u00a0The ground is grass, and it\u2019s perfect for high-end camping and it is also a good photo spot. \u00a0The holiday season is often crowded.<\/p>\r\n There is a toilet next to the parking lot<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n Campsite No. 4 is for advanced campers and is a little far from the parking lot. \u00a0Go past the administration building, cross the \u201cDeai Bridge\u201d, and if you go a little along the mountain road, the first place you will see is the kitchen. \u00a0If you go further, you will find the campsite on your left. \u00a0Surrounded by forest, the site is characterized by its terraced fields. \u00a0The space is not large, but it has a rustic atmosphere surrounded by forests where you can constantly hear the birds singing.\u00a0 The toilet is about 100 meters away from the kitchen.<\/p>\r\n The ground is a mixture of soil and grass: \u00a0rather like rice terraces in appearance.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n This is the “Ooike Ikoinomori Visitor Center,” the administrative building.<\/p>\r\n Use of each campsite is basically free of charge, but since April 2023, a voluntary cooperation fee of 1,000 yen per tent has been requested. To use the campgrounds, you must stop by the Visitor Center and register before or after your stay. The center is closed on Mondays, so if you plan to use the campground on Monday, please stop by the next day.<\/p>\r\n The Visitor Center sells firewood (800 yen), and original stickers (2 types \/ 300 yen each). There are also beverage vending machines and freshly ground coffee for sale inside the facility.<\/p>\r\n In addition, showers installed in the building have been available since April 2023 (200 yen per shower\/advance reservation required).<\/p>\r\n The Ooike Ikoinomori Campground offers a discount on bathing fees at nearby hot spring facilities as a benefit for visitors. The discounts are available at Nagamine Onsen Yuri-no-Sato (Nagamine, Yoshikawa-ku) and Unohama Ningyokan (Kudohama, Oogata-ku). To use the discount system, you must go through the procedures at the Visitor Center.<\/p>\r\n \uff1c DATA\uff1e Kubikino Rail Park (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Click here for video<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n Near the campsite, there is \u201cKubikino Rail Park\u201d, which stores the trains that were active on the former Kubiki Railroad.\u00a0 The steam locomotive Koppel, DC92, Hoji 3 and others are open to the public at regular events. \u00a0It is usually not open to the public, so if you would like to see it, please check the regular events <\/span>on the homepage<\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/\u753b\u50cf7.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\r\nCampsite No. 1 (200 meters from the parking lot)\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n
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<\/a>The first place you will see on the way to the campsite is the kitchen<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\nWalkway between campground 1 and <\/strong><\/p>\r\nVisitor center (administrative building)<\/h3>\r\n
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\r\n\u25a0Use Period\uff1aMarch 15, 2025 (Sat.)\uff5eNovember 30 (Sun.)
\r\nVisitor Center hours\uff1a9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) \u203bNo reservations are accepted.
\r\n\u25a0Fees: Environmental conservation cooperation fee: 1,000 yen per tent (optional)
\r\n\u25a0For sale: firewood 800 yen, 2 kinds of original stickers \/ 300 yen each
\r\n\u203bShower facilities: 300 yen per shower (advance reservation required)
\r\n\u25a0Parking: 80 cars in all<\/p>\r\nRecommended by the editorial department<\/h3>\r\n
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