Nice place, beautiful skies. The scenery is really beautiful.
Kids activities offered for additional cost - trampoline, sliding etc.
The toilets were clean. The hot spring was really nice, it would be better if it were open longer (closes at 9 pm, you can only enter by 8 pm).
Family: 3 adult men, 1 adult woman, 1 4-year-old
Trailer stay
We traveled from Kobe on September 18th-19th.
The journey there took about 4 hours, as we stopped to buy groceries and take breaks. We arrived at Ooya Campsite quite high up the mountain road!
It was surrounded by mountains, mountains, mountains, all cedar forests.
The campsite becomes a ski resort in winter, so the grassy slopes extend all the way up, offering spectacular views. 😊
We stayed in a trailer house.
A tarp was set up underneath, allowing us to cook and grill fish. Even when it started to rain lightly, it was fine.
The trailer house had a double bed and two bunk beds. Dishes were provided, there was a sink for washing, and it was comfortable with a toilet, shower room, microwave, and air conditioning.
However, the hot water in the shower stopped working partway through, so we couldn't use it.
Our 4-year-old grandchild enjoyed playing on the grassy slope with sleds, and there was also a trampoline. When it rained, there was an indoor play area, which was great.
Also, the staff were so kind that my grandchild went over to talk to the older brothers and sisters on their own.
Apparently, deer often visit, as there was deer droppings scattered everywhere (lol). I wondered if we might see any, but we didn't.
We all talked about how it would be nice to bring the other grandchildren and stay in the lodge next time.
I used the stargazing deck site at the end of July.
The weather was sunny.
Although the deck is spacious at 48m2, it's almost square, so setting up a tent and a hexagonal tarp, which takes up a lot of space, is difficult.
However, because it's elevated from the ground, ventilation from below is good at night, the temperature is low, and the bottom of the tent doesn't get wet with morning dew, making it comfortable. However, even though the campsite is at an altitude of 680m, the deck site has no shade, so it gets hot during the day, which is tough in the summer.
The office staff were friendly and kind.
Also, the cooking area was clean and even had a dedicated sink for washing the stove, which was convenient.
Overall, it's a good campsite, but here are some points to note:
① The office (shop) closes early.
It closes at 6 PM on holidays and 4:45 PM on weekdays, which might be a little inconvenient.
② The bathrooms close early.
The bathroom is only available in the evening, which is inconvenient as it coincides with dinner preparation, eating, and cleanup time. Taking a shower after dinner is practically impossible unless you eat very quickly. A 24-hour coin-operated shower would be a welcome addition.
③ The slopes make getting around tiring.
As it's a winter ski resort, the deck sites are on slopes. You have to go up and down slopes to get to the water source, which surprisingly works your legs and back.
④ While the staff are good, there's a high possibility of low user morals.
This might not be unique to Wakasugi Kogen Ooya Campground, but loud conversations late into the night, unlocking and locking car doors after lights out and flashing hazard lights and welcoming lights, and flashing powerful LED flashlights around the campground all contribute to an uncomfortable atmosphere due to the low morals of some users. Given that the campground's access point is a winter ski resort, there might be a higher proportion of inconsiderate users.
It's a shame that there's light pollution, especially since they advertise the starry sky.
⑤ You need to bring your own dish soap.
Campgrounds in nature often have restrictions on the types of detergents that can be used for environmental reasons, but you can bring your own here. However, there's no dish soap provided, and the shop closes early, so if you forget, you won't be able to wash your dishes.
⑥ Lots of horseflies.
Horseflies don't seem to harm humans, but they fly around tents all day, which is unsettling. The slopes are low-lying grasslands and easy to walk on, but you'll end up with insect bites all over before you know it... If you're concerned about that, you should minimize skin exposure.
⑦ It's cool at night, even in summer.
The temperature drops considerably, so a sleeping bag and blankets are essential.
I visited on June 6th specifically for the summer slopes.
It was my first time snowboarding on a summer slope, but everyone—from the rental staff to the lift attendants—was so kind, and I had a great time.
The newly laid slopes were manageable because the edges gripped well, but the worn-out sections were difficult to control.
It felt like sliding on hard-packed ice with rounded edges... so it was quite scary.
I got more used to controlling the snow towards the end, so I'd definitely like to visit again!
We used the observation deck site in the forest 🏕️
The view was fantastic and it felt wonderful!
The stars visible on clear days were also beautiful ✨
The staff were kind and incredibly hospitable, and our first impression was perfect – it's a really great place 👌✨
There are seesaws, sledding, and trampolines, so I think it's a place where children won't get bored ☀️
