Looking into the 508 | CAMP | | Komorin's Fantasy Trip Journal

I've been steadily working through a series where I look into campgrounds and lodgings one by one, including the ones around Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi. This time is part of that series. I went through the official site and booking site info, and I also checked the Rakuten Mobile signal conditions.

What made me want to look into this place was that the official site lists a sauna and a café alongside the camping. As a homebody, I got curious about whether there's more here than just camping.

The Short Version

It's a campground in Yamanakako Village, and the official site introduces three divisions: camping, sauna, and café.
As for Rakuten Mobile, the overall rating from the official tool was "C." If you're counting on getting a signal, I'd recommend checking ahead of time.

I've put the details below.

What Is "the 508," Which Introduces Camping, Sauna, and Café Divisions?

It's a campground in Yamanakako Village, in Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. Looking at the official site, it seems to be made up of three divisions: camping, sauna, and café. Apparently the camping division is the "the 508 | CAMP |" part. The sauna is introduced under the name CYCL, and the café seems to be announced through Instagram. I wasn't able to confirm the details of the sauna and café in this research.

Here's the basic info, organized as far as I could confirm it.

Check-in: 12:00 to 18:00, and it seems like you check in at the parking lot next to the center house before heading to your site
Early check-in: apparently accepted on-site from 10:00 to 12:00 on the day of your stay. It may be difficult when it's crowded
Staff presence: it seems staff may not be there from 18:00 until 7:00 the next morning
Check-out: I couldn't find the time on the official site
Pricing: I couldn't find specific amounts on either the official site or the booking site
Reservations: through the booking site Nappu, and the official site also seems to have a link for camp reservations. Card payment is apparently accepted
Inquiries: the contact point seems to be a LINE official account
Operating period: the booking site says it's seasonal with no regular closing days. The official site doesn't mention it, so it seems best to check before visiting

Komorin

It bugged me a little that I couldn't find the prices or the check-out time. Maybe they show up once you pick your dates on the booking site.

Site Types and On-Site Facilities, Checked from a Homebody's Perspective

The booking site lists lodges, log houses, and cottages, plus designated-plot sites and free sites. The official site also mentions names like "auto camping site" and "lakeside site." However, I couldn't confirm details such as how these categories differ, their prices, the number of plots, or their sizes. Apparently cars and motorbikes can drive into the grounds.

Here are the facilities that matter to me as a homebody, according to the booking site.

Power: apparently there are AC outlets
Water facilities: showers, baths, hot water, and a cooking area are listed. Note that I couldn't confirm the showers on the official site
Toilets: apparently bidet-style, which is a nice plus for a homebody like me
Shopping and meals: the listing mentions a shop and vending machines, plus a restaurant or dining hall
Trash: it seems there's a trash disposal area. The official site mentions a cooking area, toilets, a trash collection area, and a spot for discarding charcoal

With baths and bidet toilets available, my impression is that it would probably be easy to stay here even if you're not used to camping. That said, I couldn't confirm whether rental gear is available.

Rules That Caught My Eye: Fireworks, Open Fires, Pets, and More

The camping guide on the official site lists several rules. Here are the ones that seem good to know in advance.

Fireworks: launch-type fireworks are prohibited, but handheld ones are apparently fine
Open fires: allowed only on bare soil, and it seems you're expected to restore the ground afterward
Generators: not allowed
Idling: it seems prohibited while parked or stopped
Quiet hours: apparently you need to keep things quiet after 21:00, including turning down speakers
Pets: the official site says they're allowed only at the auto camping sites, with no large dogs and leashes required. The booking site says "pets OK"
Lighting: outdoor lights are installed in only some areas, so visitors are advised to bring their own lights

It sounds like nights could be fairly dark, so I think it's smart to bring plenty of lights. And if you're planning to bring gear that needs power, the no-generator rule is something to keep in mind.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

I entered this facility's location into the official my Area Communication Simulation tool to check. The overall rating shown was "C."

All I could confirm was this tool's result. I couldn't find anything about mobile signal conditions on the facility's official site. By the way, the contact point is apparently a LINE official account.

If you're worried about signal, please try the official Rakuten Mobile tool yourself before you go.

Komorin

The rating was C. It might be safer to download maps and tickets before you leave.

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Access and Surroundings: What Stood Out to a Paper Driver Like Me

I couldn't find any directions on the official site. The booking site just says "about 100 minutes by car from central Tokyo." As someone who has a license but doesn't really drive, my impression was that this is a place you're expected to reach by car.

Here's what I found about the surroundings.

Lake Yamanaka Panorama Viewpoint: the event info on the official site mentions it's about 10 minutes away by car
Supermarkets, convenience stores, and day-use hot springs: the booking site only says they're nearby, and I couldn't confirm names or distances

The top page of the official site also had event announcements, such as a kayak cruise on March 23. But it looked like it might be a past announcement, so I couldn't tell whether it's currently scheduled.

Komorin

Since I don't know where to shop nearby, I think it'd be safer to prepare food and other supplies beforehand if you go.

Wrapping Up

To sum it up, the 508 | CAMP | is a campground in Yamanakako Village, and the official site seems to have pages (links) for a sauna and a café too, but I couldn't confirm the details of the sauna and café.

It seems to have facilities like baths, bidet-style toilets, and a shop, which sounds reassuring for camping beginners. On the other hand, I couldn't confirm the prices or the check-out time, and since outdoor lights are only in some areas, you'll apparently need to bring your own lights.

As for Rakuten Mobile, the overall rating from the official tool was "C." If you're concerned about signal, please check with the official tool before you go.

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