I Looked Into Ashinoko Camp Village Lakeside Villa

I've looked into and written about several campsites, day-trip hot springs, and lodging facilities before, but this time I decided to research a facility located around Lake Ashi in Hakone.

This time I'm taking a look at Ashinoko Camp Village Lakeside Villa. I came across a description of it as the only campsite on the shores of Lake Ashi in Hakone, and I got curious about whether it had facilities that even an indoor type like myself could comfortably enjoy, so I decided to look into it.

This Facility's Position as the Only One on the Shores of Lake Ashi

From what I found, this facility is located on the shores of Lake Ashi in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, and it's described as the only campsite on the shores of Lake Ashi. The grounds cover roughly 20,000 tsubo (about 66,000 square meters) and sit at an elevation of around 730 meters, so I got the impression it might offer the kind of coolness you'd expect from a lakeside location.

It's apparently open year-round with no closed days. As for pricing, the official website has a PDF called a rate calendar, and it seems the rates vary depending on the season. So I won't get into specific prices in this article—checking the calendar on the official site before booking seems like the safest bet. Reservations can be made through the official booking site, as well as through lodging booking sites like Nap, Rakuten Travel, and Jalan.net, and it seems phone reservations are also accepted if you want to book four or more sites at once.

There's a wide range of accommodation types available: standalone cabin buildings (six along the lakeshore), row-house style cabin buildings, an auto campsite (25 sites), and a tent campsite (20 sites). Being able to choose a building-type option even if you're unsure about tent camping might be a reassuring point.

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Hearing that it's the only campsite on the shores of Lake Ashi does give it a bit of a special feel. I'm what's called a "paper driver" here (someone with a license who rarely drives), so visiting by car seems like a high hurdle for me, but it was a bit reassuring to learn there's also a bus option.

Checking Out the Facilities That Matter to an Indoor Type Like Me

The standalone cabin buildings are 55 square meters and can sleep up to six people per building. On top of a living room with kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a washroom, and a toilet, they apparently come equipped with a microwave, gas stove, refrigerator, rice cooker, hair dryer, panel heater, and air conditioning (June through September). It seems bath towels, shampoo, and even a toothbrush set are provided, so this could suit people who want to travel light. The row-house style cabin buildings have roughly the same layout and equipment, but there are some differences: no mention of bath towels, no TV installed, and you need to bring your own condiments and tableware.

For the auto campsite, 4 of the 25 sites have electrical power, and each site apparently comes with its own hearth and water tap. The tent campsite has 20 sites and offers free use of a shared cooking area (12 water taps, 12 hearths), but I couldn't find any mention of power facilities there, so that's something worth confirming beforehand.

Wi-Fi is apparently available at the front desk, the cabin buildings, the forest lounge, and the multipurpose hall, but there's no clear statement about availability in the auto or tent site areas. The official site also notes that connection issues may occur depending on location and building structure. The shop sells condiments, snacks, alcohol, firewood, and charcoal, and cooking sets and BBQ equipment can be rented too, which could be helpful for anyone hoping to pack lighter.

Also, campfires, open flames, and fireworks are prohibited throughout the entire facility, with the only exception being fire for cooking purposes at the auto and tent sites. Pets also don't seem to be allowed in any area, so it's worth confirming this in advance for peace of mind.

In terms of access, by car it's about 30 minutes from Gotemba IC and about 40 minutes from Hakoneguchi IC. By public transport, the basic route seems to be taking a bus bound for Togendai from Odawara Station or Hakone-Yumoto Station, then walking about 10 minutes from the Togendai bus stop. Since I don't drive, I was glad to see this kind of bus access route exists. There's also information about nearby attractions like Hakone Shrine, Owakudani, and the Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise, and I found a note saying a hot spring facility near Ubako is about 5 minutes away by car—though that was only from a Gemini AI search and couldn't be confirmed on the official site, so it's probably best treated as reference information only.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

I checked the facility's location (around Moto-Hakone, Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture) using the official My Area Connectivity Simulation tool, and the overall rating came back as a C.

Given that it's a lakeside location in a mountainous area, this rating suggests the signal environment might be a bit unstable. If you're planning to spend a lot of time outdoors, such as at the tent sites, it might be reassuring to plan ahead with this rating in mind.

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Hearing a C rating makes me brace myself a little, but since Wi-Fi is available at the front desk and cabin buildings, combining that could make things more comfortable. I use Rakuten Mobile myself, so I always want to check ratings like this ahead of time.

Wrapping Up

To sum it all up, Ashinoko Camp Village Lakeside Villa left an impression as a facility with two standout points: its position as the only campsite on the shores of Lake Ashi in Hakone, and the well-equipped interiors of its cabin buildings. Being able to choose anywhere from tent camping to cabin stays seems like it could lower the barrier for indoor types too.

Also, since the official tool showed a C rating for Rakuten Mobile signal, knowing this ahead of time should make it easier to plan how to spend your day there. If you're curious, it might be worth checking the actual rating for your planned stay location using the official Rakuten Mobile tool.

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