Recommended glamping facility in the Kansai region where you can use an RV park or travel overnight in a camper!

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• 2023 January 7

What is the new facility “RV Park” for sleeping in a car?

An RV park is a facility for sleeping in a car that is officially recognized by the Japan RV Association.Facilities approved by the association as RV parks are listed on the ``Kuruma Tabi Club'' official website.In the past, parking lots at roadside stations, expressway service areas (SAs), and parking areas (PAs) were used for long-distance drives or camping trips.However, although these facilities allow napping, strictly speaking, sleeping in a car is not allowed.As a result, violations of etiquette by people sleeping in their cars became a problem.

This led to the creation of an RV park, a new facility for sleeping in cars. We will explain the features and benefits of RV parks.

Available at a low price

Locations other than RV parks that are publicly available for overnight stays include auto campgrounds.Although it varies by location, RV parks tend to have lower usage fees than auto campgrounds.

Power supply equipment is available

Whether it's free or charged depends on the facility, but almost all RV parks have power supply facilities.If you use the power supply, you can not only charge your smartphone, but also operate small electrical appliances, connect a computer, etc.Being able to use a power source makes sleeping in your car more convenient.

Wi-Fi may be available

Some RV parks also have Wi-Fi.You can also watch videos, connect your computer to work, or play online games while sleeping in your car.

You may be able to use hot springs and bathing facilities.

RV parks are located in various areas throughout Japan.Many accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns, as well as hot spring facilities such as day-trip hot springs, open part of their grounds as RV parks, where you can rent showers and use the hot springs and bathing facilities.Being able to take a bath while sleeping in your car is probably a big advantage of RV parks.

If you want to experience sleeping in a car in an environment similar to an RV park, we also recommend glamping facilities!

While many people think, ``I want to enjoy traveling by car using an RV park,'' or ``I want to try sleeping in a camper,'' many feel that the hurdles to sleeping in a car are high in terms of safety and etiquette. maybe.When you are looking for a facility that you can use with peace of mind during a trip that involves sleeping in a car or experiencing sleeping in a camper, we recommend using a glamping facility that has the same facilities as an RV park.

Some glamping facilities have RV sites that you can use to sleep in your own car, and some have rooms in campers and trailer houses where you can enjoy the feeling of sleeping in your car.You can stay at an RV site or in a camper van while keeping a sufficient distance from other guests, so you can feel safe in terms of safety and privacy.

Next, we will introduce recommended glamping facilities for those who want to experience sleeping in a car safely and securely for the first time in the Kansai area.

Glamping Village HAJIME

One of the largest glamping facilities in Japan, located in the Amanohashidate area of ​​Kyoto.Located on a vast site in a nature-rich location close to the sea, mountains, and rivers, there are plenty of outdoor activities such as chopping wood, making snacks over a bonfire, and cooking camp meals, as well as two types of private open-air baths, ``HAJIME''. You can enjoy a variety of things, including a private tent sauna, and a self-bar where you can enjoy a drink while looking at the night sky from a transparent dome tent.

The facility has a private campground called "RV Stay/HAJIME Base" where you can stay in an RV.Equipped with a private fire pit, all-weather BBQ space, private bath and toilet, you can comfortably spend the night in your camper or private car. Dogs are welcome at HAJIME Base, and a dedicated dog run is also available.

<Facility information>
[Glamping Village HAJIME]
Address: 3700-73 Hioki, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture
TEL／050-3161-4578
Business hours/Check-in 15:00 Check-out 10:00 the next day
Access/[Train] Nearest station: Get off at Kyoto Tango Railway “Amanohashidate Station”
[Car] About 20 minutes from Kyoto Jukan Expressway "Yosa Amanohashidate IC"
[Highway Bus] Get off at Hankyu Expressway Bus "Amanohashidate Station"
*Free shuttle service available from Amanohashidate Station, reservation required
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/glamping-village-hajime/

Summary

We introduced the features and benefits of RV parks, as well as recommended glamping facilities in the Kansai area that have the same facilities as RV parks. RV parks are becoming increasingly popular as new facilities where you can sleep in your car.However, if you find it difficult to sleep in a car in a public place, we recommend using a glamping facility where you can stay in an RV.You can enjoy a comfortable RV stay in a place where privacy is ensured while using the facilities of the glamping facility.Why not try your first RV stay at a glamping facility?

*This column was created based on information as of April 2023, 7.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility and each prefecture campaign.