Introducing the highly recommended camping site, “FOLKWOOD VILLAGE!!”
I’ve written a review of my experience camping there,
including the pros and cons.
I hope it will be helpful for those of you who are searching for a great camping site!
basic information
location:
3900-2 Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture 408-0044
Take the Chuo Expressway Kobuchisawa IC and turn right.
It’s only 5 minutes from the exit! One common problem with camping sites is that they can be far from the highway, which wastes time.
But this site is only a 5-minute drive from the exit!
Site Information:
The campsite is divided into two large fields.
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Taken from the website:https://www.transit-web.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FV_price_20221006-2.pdf
I used the “FOLKWOOD FIELD Regular Site” this time.
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Site size: The regular site is the perfect size for a Coleman Tough Wide Dome IV, a DOD kitchen, a minivan, and a tarp.
If you have a larger tent or a bigger car, you might want to consider the “Large Site.”
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There is also a “FLEX FIELD” that has fewer trees between plots and more of a free site atmosphere.
I also want to stay here next time!
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Toilet/Kitchen:
Of course, when you go camping, you want clean toilets and hot water to wash your dishes!
They have new and stylish facilities,
which was a first for me, despite going to many campsites before.
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Items for sale:
They sell firewood, and there are many stylish FOLKWOOD VILLAGE exclusive items available!
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Pros:
Here are the three advantages of FOLKWOOD VILLAGE!
Fantastic location!!
Interchanges, road stations, hot springs, outlet malls, and stylish restaurants are all nearby!
It’s annoying when a campsite is far from the highway exit or requires a detour to buy food, sightsee or go to the onsen.
However, this campsite is close to everything, and the quality is outstanding!
The location is perfect, only 5 minutes from the interchange, and the roads are broad and paved, so you can feel safe and secure.
Extremely stylish and clean!!
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I introduced the center house and kitchen facilities,
but everything is so stylish and clean.
I’ve been to dozens of campsites, but it’s my first time seeing everything stylish and clean!
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Authentic sauna!!
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FOLKWOOD VILLAGE’s unique feature is not a typical tent sauna,
but an authentic sauna! It’s the best space that surpasses any regular super sento.
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You can enjoy the sauna, and there is a refreshing outdoor cold bath that is surrounded by trees.
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There are also comfortable chairs for relaxing!
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Imagine sitting on a chair around a bonfire in this space, surrounded by trees.
You will be fully relaxed! If you are an experienced sauna user,
you will understand what I mean!
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Nearby Facilities:
Roadside Station Kobuchizawa:
They sell a lot of delicious things here,
from fresh vegetables to fruits, meat, drinks, and souvenirs!
It’s a must-visit before going camping!
The soft serve ice cream from the attached Chateraise is also amazing!
Enmei no Yu Onsen:
This natural hot spring with high-concentration minerals is located right next to Roadside Station Kobuchizawa!
The water quality is excellent, and the onsen is spacious and satisfying.
Plus, there’s a large free resting room with tatami mats, which is another plus point.
I highly recommend trying the drinkable yogurt sold at the souvenir shop outside the onsen!
It’s so delicious that it’s worth trying at least once!
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Dinner & Lunch:
There are many stylish restaurants in the Yatsugatake area that focus on local ingredients,
but I would like to recommend two places that are located near the campsite and are highly recommended.
- Harvest Terrace Yatsugatake: This is a popular restaurant, so it’s important to arrive early, or there may be a long line during lunchtime. When I went there after 12 pm, I had to wait quite a bit because there were so many people.
- Miki: Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a reservation for this place because it was fully booked. However, a camping buddy of mine who had been there before said that the food was delicious and very satisfying, so I plan to make a reservation and visit next time!
Sightseeing:
There’s the “Hoshi no Resort” and an outlet mall located just a short drive away from the campsite.
You can easily spend a whole day here!
I don’t think I need to introduce these places any further,
so please check them out on the internet.
Summary:
That’s all for the introduction of “FOLKWOOD VILLAGE Yatsugatake”!
It’s a fantastic campsite with a full-scale sauna and stylish, clean facilities.
The location and nearby facilities are also great,
making it the perfect campsite with nothing to complain about!
I’m sure it’ll become a campsite I’ll want to visit again.
Have a great day!