I Looked Into FENOZ MORITO CAMP

This series where I look into camp sites one by one has grown to quite a number by now. This time, I focused on facilities in the Saitama area.

What I looked into this time is "FENOZ MORITO CAMP." What caught my eye was that it's a camp site where you can stay in a "ger," the traditional mobile dwelling of Mongolia, and I got curious thinking that even someone like me who doesn't own a tent might be able to stay there.

A Camp Site Where You Can Stay Right in a Mongolian "Ger"

FENOZ MORITO CAMP is apparently an auto camp site located within the grounds of "Saitama Prefecture Agricultural and Forestry Park Midori no Mura" in Ogano Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. The signature feature is the "ger," modeled after the traditional Mongolian mobile dwelling, and it seems there's a room-only plan (no meals) that sleeps up to 4 people per unit, starting from 24,000 yen (tax included) on weekdays. It looks like weekend and pre-holiday pricing applies on Saturdays, days before public holidays, and during Golden Week, summer vacation, Obon, and the New Year period, and options like BBQ can apparently be added. As someone without a tent, the idea of spending time under a round roof was definitely appealing to me.

Within the grounds, there's also apparently an adjoining free site called "Rucksack no Mori Camp Site," which can be used for 3,000 yen per person. It seems designed so that not just ger guests but tent campers too can enjoy the same grounds.

The site apparently operates year-round, with Sundays and Mondays as regular closing days. Check-in is from 14:00 to 18:00, and check-out is at 11:00, with reception hours on weekdays running from 10:00 to 18:00. Reservations are handled online only, and it seems phone inquiries are only guided for same-day bookings. I couldn't find any clear mention on the official website about how many months in advance reservations open. As for access, it's roughly a 30-minute drive from Seibu-Chichibu Station, or about 45 minutes from the Hanazono IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway via National Route 140.

Komorin

Just hearing the word "ger" gives off such an extraordinary vibe, doesn't it? If you don't need to pitch a tent, it feels like even an indoor type like me could clear that hurdle pretty easily.

Checking the Facilities That Matter to an Indoor Type Like Me

In terms of facilities, here's what caught my attention in particular:

• Power outlets: There's apparently an outlet inside the ger, so charging your phone or laptop shouldn't be a problem.
• Wi-Fi: The official FAQ clearly states there isn't any. It seems like a good idea to prepare your own means of getting online beforehand.
• Showers: The management building apparently has two hot-water shower rooms each for men and women, available 24 hours. However, there doesn't seem to be a bath with a tub.
• Restrooms: There are apparently flush toilets, separated by gender, at two locations on the grounds. I wasn't able to confirm whether they're equipped with bidet-style washlets.
• Cooking area: A dedicated cooking area is apparently provided.
• Shop: According to the official FAQ, there isn't one, so it seems you'll basically need to bring your own food and supplies.

There also appear to be rules against day camping, bringing pets, using open flames, and flying drones, so it seems like a good idea to check the fine print on the official website before your visit.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

When I checked the official "My Area Communication Simulation" tool by specifying a point in the area where this facility is located, the overall rating came back as "C." I'm sharing this as-is, based on what I found using the official tool.

Since it came back as a C rating, it seems wise to plan ahead for calls and data usage. There are outlets inside the ger, but since there's no Wi-Fi at this facility, it might be a good idea to think through your communication options in advance.

Komorin

Honestly, a C rating is a bit concerning. If it were me, I'd want to be prepared enough to download maps and contact info in advance just in case.

Checking Out Nearby Hot Springs and Sightseeing Spots

For bathing facilities, Ryokami Onsen is apparently about a 12-minute drive away, and the Ryokami Onsen Yakushi no Yu roadside rest stop is about a 10 to 12-minute drive away. Since there's no bath at the facility itself, this seems to be the way to go if you want to properly soak in a hot spring.

For sightseeing, Bishamon-sui, known for its quality spring water, is apparently about a 12-minute drive away, and it seems to be a spot where you can also enjoy shaved ice. Other nearby spots mentioned on the official website include canoeing experiences at Kakkaku Dam, Ogano Shrine, and Mitsumine Shrine, though I couldn't find any mention of drive times to these.

Wrapping Up

Putting it all together, FENOZ MORITO CAMP left me with the impression of being a facility offering a somewhat special camping experience where you can stay in a Mongolian-style ger without needing a tent. While the facilities show some thoughtful touches for comfort, like powered gers and hot-water showers, there's no Wi-Fi, and the Rakuten Mobile signal came back as a C rating on the official tool, so it seems worth mentally preparing for the connectivity side of things beforehand. With hot springs, a roadside rest stop, and a quality-water spot nearby, it might be worth venturing out a bit further while you're there for your ger stay.

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