I Looked Into HOLIDAY CAMP

This blog keeps digging into campgrounds, day-trip hot springs, and inns, and this time I looked into another facility that caught the interest of an indoor type like me.

This time I looked into "HOLIDAY CAMP," located in the Nasu Highlands of Tochigi Prefecture. When I found out it has 21 auto camp sites with AC power, that really caught my attention since I'm always curious about power situations at campgrounds, so I decided to dig into the details.

What Kind of Place Is HOLIDAY CAMP?

It's a campground in the Nasu Highlands area, and apparently it typically operates from late March to late November each year. For the 2026 season, it's reportedly scheduled to run from March 20 to November 29, but since the dates seem subject to change, anyone planning to visit might want to check the official website for the latest information just in case.

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is by 12:00, with the gate open from 9:00 to 20:00, apparently. Reservations seem to be accepted by phone only, and I couldn't find any online booking system. Starting in the 2026 season, it looks like a new cancellation fee policy was introduced, and last-minute cancellations may incur a corresponding fee, so it might be worth keeping in mind if your plans tend to change.

As for pricing, an auto camp site with AC power reportedly costs 7,000 yen per night (flat rate for up to one car and 5 people), while a site without power is 6,000 yen per night. There are also solo camping sites available with and without power, and the fact that there's even a site for solo motorcycle campers caught my attention, since I don't own a car myself. On top of this, there also appears to be a 500 yen facility usage fee per site.

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Having a site available even for just one motorcycle probably doesn't apply to someone like me who has a license but never drives, but it was still fun to see how wide the range of options is while researching this.

Checking the Facilities That Catch an Indoor Type's Eye

In terms of site layout, it seems there are 21 AC-powered auto camp sites in Zones S and A, and 40 sites without power spread across Zones B, C, and D. There was also information suggesting the power boxes have 15A outlets, but since I couldn't directly confirm this on the official website, it's probably best treated as a reference point rather than confirmed fact.

• Restrooms: There are 3 restroom buildings, and apparently every stall has a washlet-style toilet
• Cooking areas: There are 3 cooking buildings in total, and the one in front of the management building reportedly has 2 gas water heaters installed
• Showers: There are 4 coin-operated showers, usable for 3 minutes for 100 yen, and available 24 hours
• Laundry/drying: There's reportedly 1 washing machine (currently free) and 1 dryer (100 yen for 15 minutes)
• Rental gear: As of August 2026, it's explicitly stated that "rental equipment is not currently available," meaning there's no tent, sleeping bag, or BBQ gear rental

Information about Wi-Fi and an on-site shop varied depending on the source, and I couldn't confirm anything definitive on the official facility information page. If you're planning around using either of these, it's probably safest to call ahead and check.

It Looks Like There's a Reservation-Based Semi-Open-Air Bath

One feature unique to this facility that caught my attention was the reservation-based open-air bath, which comes in two types: a cypress bath and a rock bath. The cypress bath apparently fits around 4 adults, and the rock bath around 6 adults, and both are semi-open-air, built so you can see the sky without getting wet even in rain. Shampoo and body soap are reportedly provided, but you apparently need to bring your own towel.

It's a fully private booking system, 30 minutes per site, and reservations are apparently accepted only for the same day starting at 9:00 AM at the front desk. Since phone reservations don't seem to be possible, if you want to use it, it's probably best to sign up early once you arrive. The price is reportedly 500 yen per adult and 300 yen per child.

It Seems Only Carp Fishing Is Currently Open at the Fishing Pond

There's also a fishing pond on the grounds, and as usual, carp fishing is apparently catch-and-release and free all day. However, there's no rod rental, so it seems you need to bring your own. On the other hand, rainbow trout fishing is reportedly closed for all of 2026, and according to an announcement on the official website, this is due to difficulty securing stock. There doesn't seem to be a timeline for reopening, so if you're considering a visit specifically for rainbow trout fishing, it's probably worth checking the current status on the official website.

There also seem to be other rules in place, such as open fires being prohibited (a fire pit/stand must be used), fireworks being limited to hand-held sparklers in front of the management building, and lights-out/quiet hours starting at 20:00. Pets of any kind are apparently allowed, though consideration for other guests is a condition.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

When I checked this facility's location using the official My Area Network Simulation tool, no judgment result appeared, and instead I got a message saying something like "currently undergoing temporary maintenance." It seems this kind of message can show up when data for the target area hasn't been registered, so this time I wasn't able to get a definitive read on signal quality either way.

Because of that, I'm treating the signal condition in this article as "unknown (unable to measure)." Since the result couldn't be classified as either good or bad, I'm recording it as-is.

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As a Rakuten Mobile user myself, getting an "unable to determine" result like this makes me a little uneasy, but reporting things honestly is what this blog is about, so I'm sharing it as is.

If you're actually considering staying here and you're concerned about signal conditions, it's probably a good idea to check with the official Rakuten Mobile tool using your own device and plan.

About Nearby Sightseeing Spots

Nearby, there's apparently a lake view park called Nasu Rindoko Lake View about a 3-minute drive away. Nasu Highland Park and Nasu World Monkey Park also seem to be in the vicinity, though I couldn't confirm the exact distances. As for hot spring facilities, there was also information suggesting a spring source facility called Gensen Nasusan is about a 5-minute drive away.

As for access, it's reportedly about a 10-minute drive from the Nasu Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway. If traveling by train, you'd apparently need to take a bus and walk from Kuroiso Station on the JR Utsunomiya Line, and since the official website doesn't seem to recommend accessing the site on foot, it's probably best to plan on coming by car.

Wrapping Up

To sum it all up again, my impression of HOLIDAY CAMP is that it's a well-equipped campground with 21 AC-powered sites, plus a reservation-based semi-open-air bath. That said, there were a few points worth checking ahead of time, such as rainbow trout fishing being closed for 2026 and the unclear status of Wi-Fi and an on-site shop.

As for Rakuten Mobile signal conditions, the official tool didn't display a judgment this time, so the result came out as unknown. If you're considering staying here, it might be reassuring to check with your own device beforehand.

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