I Looked Into SOLACE no Oka
2026-10-01
On this blog, where I keep researching campsites, day-trip hot springs, and inns, I've looked into several facilities so far, mainly focusing on spots I could visit even without a car.
This time, I looked into "SOLACE no Oka," a place in the southern Atami area that had caught my attention. The nearby facility I originally planned to check turned out to have no official information available, so I swapped it out for this one in the same area, which can be properly booked through reservation sites. Honestly, what first caught my attention was seeing that it has a barrel sauna and a dog run—even as someone who's more of an indoor type, that made me curious.
With a hands-free plan that needs no tent setup, plus a barrel sauna and a dog run, it struck me as easy to use for both camping beginners and people bringing pets.
As for Rakuten Mobile signal, the official tool rated it a "C," so it seems worth keeping in mind.
I've laid out the details below.
What Kind of Place Is SOLACE no Oka
This is a campsite in the Shimotaga area of Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, apparently run by a company called Sunflower Co., Ltd. There are three tent site plots: Sites 1 and 3 are the type where bringing your own tent is recommended, while Site 2 seems to offer a hands-free plan that comes with BBQ equipment. Site 2 also appears to have special pricing for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and the December–February period, which seems like it would make it easier to time a reservation depending on the season and day of the week.
As for pricing, Sites 1 and 3 (for up to two people) start at 6,000 yen, while the hands-free Site 2 starts at 20,000 yen (26,000 yen on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays). There's also a note that each additional person from the third onward costs 3,000 yen, and children under elementary school age are free, which seems easy enough to calculate for families. There's also a day-trip BBQ plan, priced at 2,500 yen per person for the hands-free option, or 1,000 yen per person if you bring your own equipment. Reservations are made through Rakuten Travel Camp or Jalan, and it seems that BBQ plans and certain special arrangements are handled through the official LINE account.
The Barrel Sauna and Dog Run Caught My Eye
Personally, what interested me most was the barrel sauna, which is apparently free to use. Not many campsites offer a sauna with no extra charge, so this might be a nice feature for anyone who enjoys saunas.
As for the dog run, it seems the fencing is sized for small dogs, and there's a note of caution that larger dogs might be able to climb over it. There's also rental available for dog pegs and cages, as well as pet toilets for sale, so anyone considering camping with a pet might want to check their pet's size beforehand just to be safe. It also seems that whether pets are allowed differs by site, so it's probably worth confirming at the time of booking.
As for shared facilities, there's apparently a cooking area, a shower building (with two shower rooms, one restroom, and two washbasins), and a rest area. There's also mention of a program for repeat visitors where you can plant a citrus tree of your choice, which gave me the impression that this is a campsite designed to make you want to keep coming back.
Regarding access, it's apparently about a 10-minute taxi ride from Ajiro Station, or about a 30-minute taxi ride from Kinomiya Station. Even though there is a nearest station, walking from there would be quite a distance, and since there doesn't seem to be a public bus or taxi stand nearby, taking a taxi from Ajiro Station looks like the realistic option if you're going by train. Since I'm basically a non-driver, even if I went by car, I'd probably need to ask someone else to drive, or just plan on taking a taxi.
Having the hands-free plan paired with a barrel sauna feels like a really nice combination to me as a camping beginner. This might be a great campsite to try out before you even bother gathering your own gear.
Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions
When I checked this facility's location (the Shimotaga area of Atami City) using the official "My Area Connectivity Simulation" tool, the overall rating came out as "C." Since this is a mountainous part of southern Atami, it's possible that connectivity varies quite a bit depending on the exact spot.
Given the C rating, if you're planning to make calls or use data there, it might be a good idea to check the situation ahead of time. This is especially true if you're planning to do remote work or watch videos—it's probably worth having a backup plan ready.
Honestly, the C rating gave me a bit of a jolt, but thinking about just relaxing in the sauna, maybe having weaker signal is actually just right. Still, if you're worried about it, it's probably best to check for yourself before heading out there.
