What other travelers are saying about Ryugahama Campsite, Kochi
The staff is super nice. The snorkeling here is amazing and I hope they keep taking care of the reef. ( the boats should probably start using biofuel in the regarding the tourist boats that come from the little so that the water stays as clean as it can! ) Be prepared not to be able to have a campfire, but they do have a nice little area to cook with some sinks and places to make fires that includes a wood fire pizza oven. Make sure not to forget your camp chairs as there's no picnic benches and you'll have to tie your tents down to the decks provided for tents if there's wind. It's not a sandy beach it's a rocky beach so you'll want to remember your beach shoes. A beach umbrella or canopy is a good idea especially when you can put over your tent if it's the cheaper kind because if it rains it will rain suddenly and you will get very wet if you don't have a proper rain fly. Over all it is a well maintained camp and fun. It's really pretty and quiet. It's a peaceful campsite with a beautiful beach. In the summer you were lulled to sleep with the sounds of night birds crickets the ocean etc.
Ryugahama Campsite is positioned above some of Japan's clearest waters where the Kuroshio Current meets the Bungo Channel. This unique location creates exceptional underwater visibility and marine biodiversity, making it ideal for snorkeling and diving. The waters are so clear that boats appear to float in mid-air, and visitors can observe both tropical and temperate fish species in the same area due to the warm current mixing.
Yes, pets are typically allowed at Ryugahama Campsite, though advance notice is usually required. It's recommended to contact the campsite directly before your visit to confirm their current pet policy and any specific requirements or restrictions that may apply.
The campsite is located 0.9 miles from Otsuki town center in Kochi Prefecture. The most common route is to travel to Kochi City first, then drive southwest along the coastal route to the Otsuki Peninsula. The journey from Kochi City takes approximately two hours by car. The campsite is accessible by road through Otsuki town, which connects to Shikoku's major transportation networks.
Ryugahama Campsite offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and nearby Kashiwajima Island from its elevated position. The campsite sits at the southwesternmost tip of Shikoku, positioned above the famous Cape Ashizuri, providing unobstructed coastal vistas. The elevated location makes it an excellent spot for ocean viewing and photography.
While specific admission fees were not detailed in available information, the campsite operates as a standard camping facility where camping fees apply for overnight stays. It's advisable to contact Ryugahama Campsite directly or check with local tourism offices in Otsuki-cho for current pricing and reservation requirements before planning your visit.
Nice campsite really close to the sea. There are 3 kinda of sites, all together on a wooden deck, separated wooden deck plots or raised wooden deck plots.
There were raised pegs to hang your tent too if you need. The decks are right next to a bit of a marshy field with loads of crabs (cool!) but lots of insects at night (not so cool, but that's nature).
Small walk down to the beach, all big rocks and stones and lots of sea lice on the rocks (nature...) But the water was great, clear and had lots of sea life. We saw a ray, sea eel, pufferfish, a huge dead tuna (there is a tuna farm in the bay, guess it escaped...) And lionfish amongst others. Great stuff.
Everyone went to bed and sleep early, around 9, so it was super quiet and the shower is 300 yen for 5 min which is a bit steep. There is also a washing machine here to clean your clothes if you are on an extended trip.
Good place we will likely visit again.
Frustrating, it has nothing to do with the photos, there are many stones with water, dirty and there is nothing on the island, even the photos of the island are misleading. I didn't dive, maybe the marine life pays off😕
If you really enjoy camping that's a amazing camping site, with a private trail to the beach, but carry everything you need, cause there isn't any trade around there.
