Go Camper Japan

17/05/2017

On of the most read articles; Small is the new Big, spread da word😉

Facilities and size of a Japanese rental camper differ quite a bit from those around the world. So you should know about it when you consider and plan your camper trip

03/11/2015

you could call this 'the Jerusalem of Shintoism'

There are thousands of shrines in Japan. Don't miss the greatest of all. Go feel the difference! The Ise temple or Ise grand shrine is 'Shintoism XXL' and makes a great combination with Wakayama highlights further on.

23/10/2015

autumn: the leaves are changing color
gives you an extra reason to head up to Mt. Koya
and enjoy conquering the winding forest roads by campervan

lines of devoted pilgrims, throngs of school children, the occasional tourist. Many types of travellers climb the mountain and overnight in Koyasan; you should too!

12/10/2015

reading Japanese impossible to learn quickly?
It's not! Try this trick
my 5-year old son did it, within 1 week

Find out how easy reading Japanese for travellers can be, with our trick. It took my 5-year-old just 1 week! On the road you will just feel plain cool if you can do it too! And it makes your travels easier of course.

30/09/2015

getting a SIM for internet in Japan just got easier!
there is such a machine at Narita airport now
this article shows the details

On Friday, two SIM card vending machines were launched at Narita International Airport aimed at making travel easier for Japan's increasing number of inbou

23/09/2015

normally I have only good things to say about Japan
but this is just incredible!
I hope some of you have facts that proof it wrong

I love so many things about Japan. Like 'honesty' and 'soaking in hot springs'. So I was shocked to find that many famous Japanese hot springs are fake! And that this came to light many years ago already!

13/09/2015

make a stop at this hot spring, in the top 3 of Japan
for the beautifying qualities of its water
close to Kyoto, with great hiking and the Kumano shrines nearby

Actually it is unfair; all the daily work of creaming and pampering your skin is outdone by a few soaks in Ryujin hot spring. Among the 3 best onsen in Japan. For beautifying your skin. And if somehow it would not work, you will have made a great trip into the mountains of Wakayama.

08/09/2015

travel in Japan is just so easy
now you know how to do it ;-)

Travelling by camper car is your best chance to leave the crowds and discover the real Japan. And convenience stores are your friends because 'the normal Japan' is already hard to explore without speaking Japanese, and 'the real Japan' is even worse! So they are life-savers; easy to spot, quick to n…

26/08/2015

we have 2 typhoons coming in!
with cold rain and strong wind
it makes me think about hot food and red wine :-)

Travel is about discovering foreign dishes new flavours. It is also a big part of your total bill. A rental camper can save many ¥en. And when you travel with kids it’s simply very convenient to be able to cook what they like, every now and then. It’s all about finding the best balance.

18/08/2015

so you can eat with chopsticks?
here is how-NOT-to-use them

07/08/2015

when did your kids last feed whales and dolphins?

Traveling with children? Key is keeping them entertained. Go see the whales and dolphins in Wakayama! Fun and part of Japanese culture. Whaling itself is at least controversial, in Japan too, and important to learn about.

30/07/2015

people worry about free camping
they think they cannot find a good spot to park and sleep
but it is easy, if you 'follow the 4pm-rule!'

often you know where you want to be when night falls. Sometimes you don't, or things just work out differently. But no worries. You will find a good spot to park and overnight if you follow the 4-pm rule!

22/07/2015

Japan is...

The highest concentration of wasabi and green tea in Japan creates some super scenic hillsides. Central Japan yet largely unexplored! Go Camper Shizuoka prefecture!

16/07/2015

...oh man! not another lunch at my desk....
Japanese 'bento' lunches are beautiful and delicious
have you seen one more creative than this one?

10/07/2015

then, on a bad Monday morning...
your rental GPS suddenly jumps back from English to Japanese!
don't feel lost! be prepared with our simple trick

Or any GPS that is not working in a language you understand. This article shows you a trick that works for every language! Of course you will book a (camping) car including a GPS that works in English. And usually you will get what you book. Sometimes however, locally, it turns out to be different.…

02/07/2015

Meet the pilgrims at mt. Koyasan

01/07/2015

do less Tokyo and less Kyoto
and more of the unknown Japan!

Hidden between the Tokyo region and the Osaka-Kyoto region are lake Biwa and Hikone castle. Fancy waking up to the sound of gentle waves flapping the shore next to your camping car? Exploring the old streets of quiet Nagahama town? Discovering a gem of a Japanese castle, not overrun with foreign tou…

26/06/2015

....zen....

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23/06/2015

food + hot spring + cute = Japan
have you seen anything cuter than this?

('delicious curry rice', by weird.stareatasia.com)

18/06/2015

great series of signboards in JR trains. See any funny signs to share?

16/06/2015

Yep, all true. Don't come. Stay home...

Want to go to Japan? Meh, just forget that idea.

12/06/2015

where can we park on or near the beach at night
and see these otherworldly creatures?
who tells me the right spot Go Camper Japan?

10/06/2015

Japanese police greets camper. Be polite, make a bow!
Do you see me bow back in the cabin ;-)

27/05/2015

here you can finally have a camper with a bubbly bath
but if you're not careful, your camper ends up IN the bubbly bath

When did you last dig a hole in a riverbed to create a hot bath? Letting cold river water flow in to find your ultimate temperature? Kawayu hot spring INside a river is a gem of an onsen experience, especially with children

25/05/2015

the Kiso valley is an overlooked part of central Japan
mostly because it is a bit hard to get to without a car
Japan is yours when you are your own driver!

Steep, green valleys, farm houses of dark timber and an historical hike through the forest. Kiso valley hiking is magical. Especially when you camp there, after the crowds have left.

20/05/2015

Tsumago village, Kiso valley

08/05/2015

surprises near Tokyo..

Did you know that Japan has waves to ride and the beachy culture that comes with it? Enjoy surfing near Tokyo and escape the crowds, go by camping car! Feel the local vibe, catch early waves and bbq on the beach. Is this really Japan?

07/05/2015

Japan has it all!

23/04/2015

In search of 'the Japan of old...'

Peninsula are bound to be backward and behind. Noto Peninsula, or Noto Hanto in Japanese, is no different. Why? By definition, peninsula turn the other way, face towards the sea, back towards the world. Or, if you see things differently, they do face our way. But they only just hang on, by the skin…

20/04/2015

2 modern samurai enjoying Matsumoto castle at full speed (Matsumoto, Nagano)