[Hokkaido / No Reservation & Budget-Friendly Campsite] Lake Kutcharo Campsite｜Peaceful & Affordable Camping by the Lake

Basic Information

• Campsite Name: Lake Kutcharo Campsite
• Location: Kutcharo Lakeside, Hamatonbetsu Town, Esashi District, Hokkaido
• Open Season: May to October
• Fees: Adults: ¥400 / night, Elementary School Students: ¥200, Children under school age: Free
• Reservation: Not required
• Check-in: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Check-out: Until 12:00 PM
• Visit Date: July 2024
• Access: About 90 minutes by car from Wakkanai City
• Contact: TEL: 01634-2-4005

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Facilities & Environment

• Parking: Available
• Toilets: Available
• Water: Available
• Open Fire / Campfires: Allowed (fire pit required)
• Crowdedness: Moderate
• Garbage: Trash station available
• Shop: Available (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Coin Laundry: Available
• Day-use Onsen: Hamatonbetsu Onsen “Wing”, within walking distance

Why We Recommend This Campsite

• A peaceful lakeside campground surrounded by nature
• No reservation required and very affordable (just ¥400 per night)
• Ideal overnight spot after visiting Cape Soya, the northernmost point of Japan

Quick Impression

I enjoyed a quiet and relaxing time by the serene shores of Lake Kutcharo. With a coin laundry and hot spring nearby, it was the perfect base for my long journey.

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