Car Camping around Chichibu & Tanzawa (Saitama, Kanagawa)
A guide to car-camping-friendly campsites around Chichibu/Nagatoro (Saitama) and Tanzawa/Yamakita (Kanagawa), with mountain-area cautions.
Car camping around Chichibu & Tanzawa
Chichibu/Nagatoro (Saitama) and Tanzawa/Yamakita (Kanagawa) offer many riverside auto-campsites within a short drive of Tokyo.
Start from the Free Camping Map, and check car-camping options and no-reservation sites before you go.
Mountain-area cautions
Nights get cold at elevation even in summer — bring a sleeping bag and insulation mat.
Some roads in western Tanzawa and Oku-Chichibu are narrow; mobile signal can be weak, and toilets/water may be limited. Ground fires are usually banned, and avoid engine idling out of consideration for neighbors.
Availability, fees, and rules can change without notice — always check each campsite's official source before you go.
camper rental
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