10 Days Nagoya Campertrip

A Journey Through Japan’s Timeless Beauty.

Nagoya (Aqua Rental Car) – Magome – Gero Onsen – Shirakawago – Takayama – Kamikochi – Matsumoto – Mt.Fuji – Izu Peninsula – Nagoya (Aqua Rental Car)

Nagoya is the capital o Aichi Prefecture and one of Japan`s major cities, known for its deep samurai roots, cutting edge technology, and rich cultural heritage. Once a powerful stronghold during the Edo period, it was the birthplace of three of Japan`s most influential warlords: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Today, Nagoya is a perfect blend of past and future – home to the majestic Nagoya Castle, the innovation-packed Toyota Museum, and family favorite Ghibli Park. From its bustling shopping streets and regional food like miso katsu and hitsumabushi to serene gardens and traditional craftwork. Nagoya is a gateway to both adventure and nostalgia.

Day 1: Nagoya → Magome → Ena → Gero Onsen

Distance: ~140 km | Historical trails & hot springs

Highlights

Three people walking down a stone-paved street lined with traditional wooden buildings and a water wheel in a historic Japanese town.

Magome Post Town

A perfectly preserved Edo-period Nakasendo stopover, with cobbled streets, traditional wooden inns, waterwheels, and epic mountain views.

Traditional wooden houses lining a quiet street in a historic Japanese village with two people walking in the distance.

Nara Juku

Another charming Nakasendo town, less crowded and very photogenic.

Blue lake with a forested hillside featuring a Ferris wheel, buildings, and a red arched bridge under a partly cloudy sky.

Ena Gorge

Deep blue river gorge framed by forested cliffs, best seen from a boat or panoramic lookout.

Kid-Friendly

Hand holding a skewer with three grilled, glazed dango balls.

Try local candies & snacks in Magome-juku

Boat cruising on emerald green water near steep, forested cliffs in a scenic gorge.

Ena Gorge boat cruise

Fun & scenic for kids

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Outdoor hot spring bath surrounded by smooth stones with mountains and buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Gero Onsen Funsenchi ↗

Traditional Japanese wooden building with tiled roofs surrounded by tall trees and autumn foliage.

Yunoshimakan ↗

Front view of Ya-ho roadside station building with vending machines outside and green forest in the background.

Michi-no-eki Maze Miki-no-sato ↗

Day 2: Gero → Hida Great Limestone Cave → Takayama

Distance: ~75 km | Natural wonders & Edo charm

Highlights

Illuminated walkway along a shallow pool inside a large limestone cave with rocky walls and ceiling.

Hida Great Limestone Cave

A massive, otherworldly cavern with illuminated tunnels, stalactites, and even a sky-high museum!

Narrow street lined with traditional dark wooden Japanese houses, illuminated by soft street lights, with lush green forested hills in the background.

Hida Takayama

A beautifully preserved merchant town with the Sanmachi Historic District, Takayama Jinya, sake breweries, and morning markets.

Traditional wooden buildings with thatched roofs surrounded by lush green trees in a forest setting.

Hirayu Folk Museum & Footbath

Learn about rural life and soak your feet while surrounded by traditional buildings.

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Outdoor hot spring baths with natural rock formations surrounded by trees and a traditional Japanese building lit at dusk.

Hirayu no Mori Onsen ↗

Multiple baths, even family-type

Steaming natural hot spring pool surrounded by large rocks under a wooden pavilion with a tiled roof.

Takayama Green Hotel ↗

Kid-safe indoor baths

Traditional Japanese dining area with low wooden tables, floor cushions, hanging paper lanterns, and acrylic dividers.

Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahimura ↗

Grassy campsite area with numbered plots, surrounded by lush green trees and hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Takayama RV Park ↗

Grassy campsite area with numbered plots, surrounded by lush green trees and hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Hida Takayama Campground ↗

Day 3: Takayama → Shirakawago → Kamikochi

Distance: ~130 km |UNESCO villages & Alpine Paradise

Highlights

Traditional thatched-roof houses in Shirakawago village surrounded by trees and greenery under a cloudy sky.

Gassho Village

A fairytale village of steep-roofed farmhouses, with key stops like Wada House, Nagase House, and Shiroyama Observatory.

Wooden walkway leading to a traditional triangular thatched-roof house surrounded by green grass and trees with blossoming flowers.

Wooden Walkways

and preserved farmland feel like a time capsule

Clear blue river flowing through a green forest valley with people on the rocky shore and mountains in the background under a blue sky.

Kamikochi

Japan’s version of the Alps – a serene, car-free highland valley with the Kappa-bashi bridge, glacial rivers, monkey sightings, and mountain trails.

Two hikers walking on a green alpine trail with snow patches and snow-capped mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

Kamikochi trails

Look for monkeys

Wooden suspension bridge with people crossing over a clear river, set against green forested mountains under a blue sky with white clouds.

Kappa-bashi Bridge

Popular spot for kids to throw pebbles in the river

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Outdoor hot spring pool surrounded by large rocks with snow-covered mountains and clear blue sky in the background.

Shinhotaka Onsen ↗

Open-air Onsen with views

Covered hot spring pool with wooden beams and stone pillars surrounded by green trees.

Sawando Onsen ↗

Small but perfect post-hike soak

Empty forest campsite with a numbered marker and clear ground surrounded by tall green trees.

Susado Camping Ground ↗

Colorful tents set up in a forested campsite with people preparing gear and mountains illuminated by sunlight in the background.

Yokoo Campsite ↗

Outdoor view of a roadside station with a tented market area, traditional-style building, and partly cloudy sky.

Michi-no-eki Imai Meguminosato ↗

Day 4: Kamikochi → Matsumoto → Hakuba

Distance: ~110 km |Samurai Strongholds & Alpine views

Highlights

Matsumoto Castle, a historic Japanese castle with black wooden exterior, surrounded by a moat and cherry blossoms under a blue sky.

Matsumoto Castle

Japan’s oldest intact black castle (Crow Castle) with moat reflections and samurai history.

Aerial view of traditional Japanese buildings surrounded by well-maintained gardens and pathways with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

Honmaru Garden & Uchibori Moat

Beautiful photo zones

Outdoor deck with tables and chairs overlooking snowy mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.

Hakuba Iwatake & Happo-One

Ski resorts with summer lifts, epic views, and even flower gardens at the summit!

Calm pond reflecting colorful autumn trees and rocky mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Kagami Pond

A “mirror” pond reflecting Mt. Hakuba. Beautiful at dawn.

Two Japanese macaques in a rocky enclosure with water and leafless trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Alps Park

has animals, a big playground, and wide grass space

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Outdoor hot spring bath with stone flooring, surrounded by rocks and trees, overlooking a distant mountain view.

Hakuba Himekawa Onsen ↗

Clean, Family-friendly

Indoor hot spring bath with natural stone walls and pools beside large windows overlooking an outdoor hot spring area.

Mimizuku Onsen ↗

Clean, Family-friendly

Woman relaxing in a stone outdoor hot spring bath surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.

Asama Onsen ↗

Peaceful baths for tired legs

Mountain glamping site with white tents on wooden platforms overlooking a misty valley at sunrise.

Snow Peak Field Hakuba ↗

Shaded forest campsite with multiple tents and camping gear arranged among tall trees and rocky ground.

Hakuba King Papaya Auto Campsite ↗

Snow-covered roadside station with wooden beams, stained glass windows, and a snowy mountain backdrop.

Michi-no-Eki Hakuba ↗

Day 5: Hakuba → Kurobe Dam → Naena Falls → Myoko

Distance: ~100 km | Mountains, Waterfalls & Engineering marvels

Highlights

Kurobe Dam releasing water with surrounding lush green mountains and blue reservoir lake.

Kurobe Dam

Japan’s largest dam with intense mist, stunning emerald water, and skywalks.

Waterfall cascading between tall rocky cliffs with autumn trees and a faint rainbow over a green pool.

Naena Falls

“Earthquake Falls” – a 55m fall roaring through a narrow gorge. A hidden gem!

Clear pond with lily pads reflecting colorful autumn trees and distant mountains under a blue sky.

Myoko Highlands

Alpine town for a quiet camp night

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Small outdoor hot spring pool with milky blue water surrounded by rocks and green foliage.

Myoko Kogen Hot Spring Village ↗

Famous for milky-white water

Clear hot spring pool surrounded by large rocks with lush green forest in the background.

Unazuki Onsen ↗

Many hotels allow drop-in bathing

Large grassy lawn with a traditional building on the left and children's play equipment surrounded by trees and mountains under a blue sky.

Imori Campsite ↗

Building with red roofs under a blue sky with clouds, featuring benches and Japanese signage outside.

Michi-no-Eki Arai ↗

Day 6: Myoko → Shinminato → Ganmon → Noto Peninsula

Distance: ~180 km | Coastal culture & local fish markets

Highlights

Building with a large crab decoration and Japanese signage above the entrance, a red bus parked nearby under a partly cloudy sky.

Shinminato Kittokito Fish Market

Sushi stalls, White shrimp, and Toyama Bay Delicacies

Outdoor hot spring bath surrounded by natural rocks and wooden structures with green trees in the background.

Ganmon

Giant sea arch in the cliffs — Perfect at sunset

Terraced green rice fields along the coast with the ocean and scattered boats under a partly cloudy sky.

Noto Peninsula Drive

Secluded coastal beauty, rice terraces, salt farms, and scenic drives

Man in traditional clothing splashing water from a wooden bucket while standing in a large wooden tub outdoors near stacked firewood and green hillside.

Okunoto

Salt farm experience, Hands-on salt-making for kids

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

View from a wooden pavilion overlooking a stone path, gravel yard, and calm lake with mountains in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Wakura Onsen ↗

Several ryokans with large baths, some with private family options

White hot spring steam icon on a blue square background.

Notojima Onsen ↗

Nice sea views & quiet atmosphere

Campsite with multiple tents and parked cars among tall pine trees on grassy area under clear sky.

Kyukamura Noto – Chirihama ↗

Modern two-story building with flags bearing Japanese text outside under a partly cloudy sky.

Michi-no-Eki Notojima ↗

Day 7: Noto Peninsula → Kanazawa → Tojinbo

Distance: ~170 km | Culture & cliffs

Highlights

Terraced green rice paddies on hillside overlooking a calm blue sea under clear sky.

Shiroyone Senmaida

1,000 terraced rice paddies facing the ocean

People walking on a wooden bridge under blooming cherry blossom trees over a calm pond in a lush garden.

Kenrokuen Garden

Ranked among Japan’s most beautiful traditional gardens

Narrow stone-paved street lined with traditional Japanese walls and wooden gates, with a modern building visible in the distance.

Nagamachi Samurai Residence

Wander stone-paved lanes lined with old samurai homes

Rocky coastal cliffs with a stepped path and dry vegetation next to the sea under a clear sky.

Tojinbo Cliffs

Hexagonal lava pillars over crashing waves

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Indoor Japanese onsen with tiled seating area and colorful stained glass windows reflecting in the water.

Yamashiro Onsen ↗

(Near Kanazawa) Big public baths, often family-friendly

Steamy indoor Japanese onsen with wooden beams, stone lantern, and warm yellow lighting.

Awara Onsen ↗

Family Onsens, many have shallow tubs for kids

Coastal campsite with tents and parked vans near rocky shore under a cloudy sky.

Echizen Nagisa Auto Campsite ↗

Outdoor view of a marketplace with green-roofed buildings, people walking, and various colorful banners under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Michi-no-Eki Mikuni ↗

Day 8: Tojinbo → Echizen Coast → Miho no Matsubara

Distance: ~180 km | Sea cliffs, strange rocks, and pine beaches

Highlights

Large natural rock arch bridge with greenery on top under a clear blue sky, viewed from a fenced viewpoint with informational signs in front.

Kochomon Cave

Water spout erupting from rocky coastline under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Shiofuki Blowhole

Snow-capped Mount Fuji behind a curved black sand beach and blue ocean under a clear sky.

Miho no Matsubara

A pine forest beach with Mt. Fuji in the backdrop (UNESCO site)

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Outdoor hot spring bath with stone edging overlooking a calm blue sea and distant green hills under a clear sky.

Echizen Onsen ↗

Peaceful and less crowded

Waterfront with a large Ferris wheel, colorful S-Pulse Dream Plaza building, and docked sailboats under clear blue sky.

Shizuoka’s S-Pulse Dream Plaza ↗

has a public bath & indoor play zone

Gravel campground next to a clear river with dense green forested hills and a distant bridge under a blue sky.

Okitsugawa Auto Campground ↗

Empty paved parking lot enclosed by wooden fencing with houses and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

RV Park Mochimune ↗

Exterior view of Michi-no-Eki Fujikawa Rakuza roadside station with parked cars and clear blue sky.

Michi-no-Eki Fujikawa Rakuza ↗

Day 9: Fuji Area → Izu Peninsula

Distance: ~120 km | Fuji views, waterfalls & coastal caves

Highlights

Icicles hanging from the ceiling inside a dark ice cave illuminated with blue and purple lights.

Narusawa Ice Cave

Frozen underground world inside Aokigahara forest

Traditional thatched-roof houses in a green village with a mountain partially covered by clouds in the background under a blue sky.

Lake Saiko Healing Village

Old-style thatched houses by the lake

Wide, curved waterfall flowing gently into a clear pool surrounded by lush green forest.

Shiraito Falls

Delicate curtain of water flowing from Mt. Fuji

Tall waterfall flowing into a blue pool surrounded by lush green forest and cave openings.

Joren Falls & Ryugaiwa Cave

Mystical and lush with folklore vibes.

Narrow rocky pathway with metal railings leading to a viewpoint over the ocean with people taking photos.

Cape Irozaki

Dramatic southern tip of Izu

Fishing boats docked at a quiet port with a clear blue sky and industrial buildings in the background.

Oigawa Port

Old-world ferry port and cute seaside town

A person in a black and orange wetsuit is jumping over a dolphin that is leaping out of the water with splashes against a background of green trees and clear blue sky.

Shimoda Aquarium

Fun stop for little ones

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Indoor hot spring bath with wooden ceiling and large windows overlooking a garden with trees and a waterfall.

Izu Nagaoka Onsen ↗

Family-friendly and scenic

Outdoor Japanese hot spring bath with clear water, stone edges, wooden pillars, and lush greenery surrounding it.

Kawazu Onsen ↗

Quiet, and some spots allow private onsen time

Campsite with tents, people, and picnic tables surrounded by lush green trees and forested hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Nishiizu Auto Campground ↗

Traditional Japanese building with a gray roof surrounded by autumn trees and a reflective pond in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

Michi-no-Eki Amagi-goe ↗

Small white and red building adorned with large strawberry graphics and text about strawberries, with a banner displaying Japanese characters and strawberry images near the entrance.

Michi-no-Eki Izu no Heso ↗

Day 10: Izu → Nihondaira → Ghibli Park → Nagoya

Distance: ~200 km | Final magic moments

Highlights

Scenic view of Mount Fuji with snow-capped peak, cityscape below, and modern glass building terrace in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Nihondaira Yume Terrace

Futuristic viewpoint with epic Fuji views

Large whimsical mechanical structure resembling a walking house with smokestacks and windows, set outdoors near trees under a clear sky.

Ghibli Theme Park

Immersive Ghibli universe in Expo Park. OBVIOUSLY a magical stop!

Red bridge crowded with people over a clear river surrounded by trees with bright red, orange, and green autumn leaves.

Korankei Gorge

Optional scenic nature stop, especially for fall.

Coastline with blue ocean, sandy beach, and green hills under a clear sky.

Koijigahama Beach

Romantic pit stop with a legend of love

Clear pond with colorful koi fish swimming among green and yellow aquatic plants and lily pads.

Monet’s Pond

Optional detour for tranquil koi pond with lotus blooms

Campsite/Onsen/Michi-No-Eki

Entrance of Nagoya Crown Hotel with illuminated canopy and steps leading to glass doors at night.

Nagoya Crown Hotel Spa ↗

For an easy city soak

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