I Looked Into Tochimoto Campsite 'Mori to Sora'

2026-09-05

So far on this blog, I've been looking into several campsites in the Saitama Chichibu area, mainly focusing on ones I could get to without a car.

This time, the campsite that caught my attention was Tochimoto Campsite 'Mori to Sora'. It's apparently located in a place called the 'sky village,' sitting at an elevation of about 750 meters, and on top of that, there's supposedly a private reservation-only scenic bath just a 5-minute walk away. As someone who leans more indoor than outdoor, that was enough to make me think, 'I need to look into this one.'

The Short Version

The biggest draw seems to be that all 7 wood deck sites come with power outlets and BBQ grills, plus access to a private reservation-only scenic bath called "Yuya Tsuki," about a 5-minute walk away.
That said, according to the official tool, Rakuten Mobile's signal here gets a "C" rating, so it might be worth checking the signal situation in advance for peace of mind.

I'll go over the details below.

I Looked Into What Kind of Place 'Mori to Sora' Is

Tochimoto Campsite 'Mori to Sora' is apparently a campsite located in the Otaki area of Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It's run by a company called Tochifusa Inc. (the Tochimoto Hometown Project), and the neighboring Tochimoto settlement is known as the 'sky village.' There also seems to be the remains of a former checkpoint called Tochimoto Sekisho nearby.

It's said to be open year-round, though I did come across some pages mentioning operating months of March through the following January, so depending on when you plan to visit, it might be worth double-checking beforehand. Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and check-out is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For the day-camp plan, the usage hours are apparently 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Besides the official website, reservations also seem to be accepted through external booking portals such as Nap. Phone reservations appear to be possible too, but I'd recommend checking the number directly on the official website to be safe.

Here's how the pricing plans seemed to break down.

Forest Private Deck Stay (bring your own gear): site fee of 10,000 yen per site (before tax) + usage fee of 2,500 yen for adults / 1,200 yen for children (includes one use of the "Yuya Tsuki" bath and one bundle of firewood)
No-Gear-Needed Camping: 10,000 yen for adults / 5,000 yen for children
Forest Solo Deck Stay: site fee of 5,000 yen + usage fee of 2,500 yen for adults
Day Camp Plan: site fee of 1,500 yen + usage fee of 500 yen

Facilities That Caught My Eye as an Indoor Type

What really stood out to me while researching was that all 7 wood deck sites come equipped with AC power outlets and BBQ grills. Even at campsites where you bring your own tent or tarp, having access to power seems to make a big difference in how at ease you feel, so this felt like a point worth noting as someone who leans indoor.

In terms of facilities, there also seem to be the following available.

Restrooms: 4 gender-separated toilets total with washlets, plus one more each for men and women at the lower part of the site
Wi-Fi: not clearly stated on the official site or partner booking sites, so it's unclear whether it's available
Bath/Shower: in addition to coin-operated showers on site (2 each for men and women, 4 total), guests can also use the private reservation-only scenic bath "Yuya Tsuki," about a 5-minute walk away (1-hour slots, advance reservation required)
Shop: gear rentals such as BBQ grills, plus food items like yakiniku (grilled meat) sets for sale
Other: a wash area (4 sinks), ash and trash disposal areas, an agricultural monorail for carrying luggage (since cars can't be driven in, it seems staff use this to carry your luggage in from the entrance), an electric perimeter fence for bear protection, parking for 10 cars (free for those with reservations), and apparently a free shuttle service to the nearest Chichibu Railway station as well

Since cars can't be driven in, having staff carry the luggage actually sounds like a plus for someone like me who doesn't drive.

Komorin

Finding out that every single site has power and a BBQ grill got me surprisingly excited while researching. Being able to walk to a private scenic bath also makes it feel a bit like a hot spring trip, even though it's camping — that really caught my interest.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

Using the official My Area Network Simulation tool and entering the area corresponding to this facility's location, I got an overall rating of "C."

I took the "C" rating to mean it's probably a good idea to check the signal conditions here in advance. Since it's located in a mountainous area known as the 'sky village,' the connection quality may well vary depending on exactly where you are.

Komorin

Honestly, hearing a "C" rating makes me a little wary, but just knowing about it in advance feels like it lets you mentally prepare. If you've got something you need to stay in touch about, it might be worth having a backup way to communicate just in case.

Checking Out Nearby Attractions and Hot Springs

Right near the campsite are the Tochimoto settlement and the remains of the Tochimoto checkpoint, where you can apparently stroll through the scenery of the 'sky village' itself. About a 20-to-30-minute drive away is Mitsumine Shrine, and I imagine plenty of visitors extend their trip to include a visit there.

For hot springs, the roadside rest stop Otaki Onsen "Yuyukan" is about a 15-to-20-minute drive away and seems close by. If you're willing to go a bit further, Ryokami Onsen Yakushi no Yu, about a 35-minute drive away, could also be an option. The roadside rest stop Arakawa is also said to be located in the surrounding area.

Wrapping Up

To sum it up again, Tochimoto Campsite 'Mori to Sora' left me with the impression of a campsite with facilities well worth noting — all 7 wood deck sites come with power and BBQ grills, plus access to a private reservation-only scenic bath called "Yuya Tsuki" about a 5-minute walk away. The scenery of the so-called 'sky village' and the system where staff carry your luggage in without a car both felt like points worth digging into further as someone who leans indoor.

Since Rakuten Mobile's signal came back with a "C" rating, it seems reassuring to check the connectivity situation ahead of time. If you're concerned, it looks like a good idea to actually check for yourself using Rakuten Mobile's official tool.

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