I used to go to this campsite often when it was under previous management before being taken over by Nordisk. It was away from the city, quiet and inexpensive. Now, Nordisk has raised the rates for all of the camping facilities, including the basic 'free' tent sites, not just the "glamping" cabins. That wasn't the worst of it! When I had to cancel a tent site because of a rainstorm, I was charged a full-day rate as a cancellation fee. This isn't unusual, but most other campgrounds (example: Biwa, Miami Autocamp, etc.) refund 80% of your cancellation fee in the form of a coupon off of your next booking. I don't think I will bother with this campground again as they want the guest to assume all risk for booking reservations of camp spaces whose rates they have raised well above what they were when the campground was under previous management.
We used the Taki Free Site.
Since you can't park your car right next to your site, bringing a wagon was recommended.
In reality, it's about 200m from the parking lot to the site.
However, even with a wagon, you have to travel along a mountain path (paved) with ups and downs, which is quite difficult for solo campers without ultralight gear.
If you have a decent amount of gear, you'll have to make round trips to the parking lot.
The pleasant environment and clean facilities more than make up for these shortcomings, so I'm giving it 5 stars.
I was hoping to see the starry sky, but it was surrounded by mountains, so the sky was limited, which was a bit disappointing.
When making a reservation, there was a warning that it wasn't suitable for beginners, and that's absolutely true.
It's wise not to choose this campsite for your first time.
We stayed in a cabin as a family.
The first thing that struck us was how incredibly friendly the reception and dining staff were.
The buildings on the premises were newly built and all were very clean and well-maintained.
The meals consisted of grilled meat and vegetables, which required some effort as we had to grill them ourselves, but everything was delicious and the portions were just right.
Regarding activities, there were plenty to enjoy, such as the evening bonfire bar, nature exploration on the grounds, and polar bear hunting, which even the children enjoyed.
After checking out, we were able to play in the river on the premises, searching for fish and frogs, and swimming, among other things.
The only issue was the unstable Wi-Fi connection.
It's a truly wonderful facility, and we would love to come back again.
Minha estadia no Nordisk Hygge Circles UGAKEI foi simplesmente inesquecível e superou todas as minhas expectativas. Desde o momento da chegada, fui envolvida por uma atmosfera de tranquilidade e conexão genuína com a natureza, que é exatamente a proposta do conceito "hygge".
As acomodações são impecáveis, unindo conforto e um design minimalista extremamente acolhedor. Dormir em um ambiente tão bem planejado, que permite observar o céu e sentir a energia do local, é uma experiência revigorante. A limpeza e a manutenção dos espaços são notáveis, refletindo o cuidado da equipe em cada detalhe.
Falando no serviço, a hospitalidade foi um dos pontos altos. A equipe é atenciosa, prestativa e consegue antecipar nossas necessidades sem ser invasiva, garantindo que tenhamos total privacidade e conforto. Além disso, a localização é privilegiada. O cenário ao redor é deslumbrante e oferece o refúgio perfeito para quem busca fugir da rotina agitada e recarregar as energias.
Se você procura um lugar que combina sofisticação, paz e uma experiência de hospedagem única e diferenciada, o UGAKEI é, sem dúvida, a escolha certa. Saí de lá renovada e já planejando a próxima visita. Recomendo fortemente para quem deseja viver momentos de pura serenidade.
[Solo Plan] I used the Kawahara Free Site. The fee was around 3,000 yen, and I was very satisfied with the value for the price.
It's also helpful that parking is free for campers. I arrived by motorcycle, and I parked in parking lot D, which is located by going through a gap in the poles next to the gate and then turning left at the fork just ahead.
The reception is a little hard to find; you need to go around to the center, change your shoes, and then proceed to the reception area, rather than using the entrance next to it.
This campsite doesn't allow cars or motorcycles, so you need to carry your luggage from the parking lot to your site. However, they do have carts available for rent, so it should be manageable. The area up to the site is paved, but there are some rocky areas at the end, making it a little difficult to carry luggage.
The sites are relatively spacious, and there's a good degree of freedom in choosing a location. There are also grassy areas, so you can set up your tent to your liking. Open fires are allowed, and it's easy to set up using existing fire pits. You can also easily build a makeshift fire pit using the surrounding rocks.
The facilities are excellent; the toilets are clean, and there are showers available 24 hours a day. The shower rooms are equipped with hairdryers, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap, but you need to bring your own towel. Those who are concerned about bath mats might want to bring their own.
Garbage can be disposed of from 9 AM, and sorting instructions are clearly displayed. There were also multiple charcoal containers provided within the campsite.
The peaceful environment, with the sound of the river at night and birdsong in the morning, allowed for a quiet and relaxing stay.
Transporting luggage is a bit of a hassle, but even considering that, I felt it was a very attractive campsite. Overall, it was a very satisfying stay.
