Actually there are lots of beaches and campgrounds in the Kansai area.

So you might be wondering where you should visit?

It is your special holiday in Japan. Why don’t you try somewhere a bit different from anywhere else?

I picked up some beaches and camping spots for those who agree!

Do you know there are lots of islands in the Seto Sea?

Some of them are quite large and some are small.

The Seto sea is easy to get from the main cities in Kansai area.

You can enjoy those resorts so easily!

What I thought is great about going to those islands is that you can enjoy a different way of knowing Japan!

Swimming and camping on remote islands in the Kansai area shows you the beautiful nature in Japan!

You even try to do a little survival experience like camping on a desert island.
 

 

Awaji Island

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This is the largest tourist place in the Seto Sea, Awajishima.

I want to call it the island for greedy people!

It is because you can enjoy both mountain and sea leisure there.

You cannot miss “Amanthi Coast Beach” when you go swimming in the sea.

The emerald green ocean, the atmosphere of the tropical islands and palm trees…

It is the resort!

There are showers, toilet and parking lots. It is perfect for family and a group of friends.

Recently, “Ibisu Isshio Village Beach” is also attracting a lot of tourists.

However, it is a place not listed in the general guidebook.

There are auto-camping sites near the beach. You can do BBQ, swim in the sea, then camping!

It is amazing that you have everything you need to do those.

Also, because it faces the Naruto Strait, you can enjoy the beautiful sea and the Naruto Strait Bridge at the same time!

Two birds with one stone!

 

“Ibisu Uzushio Village Auto Campground”

Address: Akaga Minami-Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture 782-24
■ Auto camp site: 4,000 yen (300 yen for adults and 150 yen for children)
■ Hot Shower: 200 yen for 2 minutes
■ Parking: 700 yen
■ Use time: 12: 00 ~ 10: 00
■ Tel: 0799-37-9040

 

  Numa jima

Http://islands.travelaround.jp/setouchi/nushima.htm

Remote island “Numa Island” located 10 minutes by train from the Nada Terminal Center.

It is a good old Japanese countryside.

In the past, there was a dating TV program for people who wanted to marry a man from the countryside.

And this is the countryside that often came out on the program.

The island’s beach with great nature is reserved well. The water is clean and really transparent.

I am glad that facilities such as toilets and free shower are also surprisingly well prepared.

There are not many people other than the locals who enjoy the sea everyday.

The beach is not busy at all and very relaxing.

Look for fish in the sea at the sea, jump into the sea from the rock, play sports with your friends, there is a lot you can do.

However, Camping, barbecue, fireworks are prohibited.

 

Uninhabited islands

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There are many deserted islands in the Kansai area.

Did you get excited to hear “Deserted Islands”?

You can enjoy swimming in the sea as if it is your private beach and exciting camping experience!

 

Yo shima

 

Firstly, I would like to introduce this camping sites so that you can enjoy camping with some facilities.

“Kobe YMCA Tsushima Outdoor Activity Center” is for you.

“Shimajima” located 1 kilometer off from the Shodo island a, and it is a real deserted island where untouched nature remains.

However, there are plenty of facilities such as accommodation facilities and cooking utensils, so even beginners can relax in this island without any worries.

There are boats and canue that you can rental too.

Let’s enjoy the ocean freely!

Address: Togoshima Tonosho-cho, Azu-gun, Kagawa prefecture
For inquiries: Kobe YMCA Toshima Outdoor Activity Center
HP: http: //www.kobeymca.org/yoshima/center/about/
 

Tomoga shima (Wakayama Prefecture)

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“Tomogashima” is the name for the four islands, the uninhabited islands (Kami jima, Chino Jima, Okino shima, Tora jima)

They belong to Wakayama city of Wakayama prefecture.

“Okino shima” is the best among the four.

It is only 20 minutes from Kadota port in Wakayama prefecture to Okino shima by ferry.

In Tomogashima, you can camp, swim and walk around the ruins in the island.

There are two camping sites at Minami Tarumi Square Campsite and Ikejiri – Numazu Campsite, but there are no administrators in the sites.

What you can do depends on yourself.

Please enjoy the feeling of liberty in the uninhabited island.

Near the ocean there are the ruins of the fortress that the Japanese army was using during the war.

It is like the movie “castle in the sky” by Hayao Miyazaki…”Bals!”

 

“Tomogashima campground”

Address: 640-0000 Wakayama Wakayama City Wakayama City Tomogashima
Tel: 073-459-0314
Business period: whole year
Contact: Tomogashima Information Center
HP: http: //www.city.wakayama.wakayama.jp/

Tsuba jima (Ehime prefecture)

Tsuba jima, a small uninhabited island, has about 5 km of diameter in the Seto Sea

It is just 10 minutes from Iwaki Port by ferry.

In 2009, the sea in Tsuba jima was chosen as one of the richest ocean,”Amamo Minoru Ocean”.

Here you can experience the wildness of the uninhabited island life by BBQ or a drum bath as well as swimming in the sea.

You can stay in a log house if you like.

It is very convinient that they have the shower rooms, the toilet and the kitchen at the sites.
 

“Tsuba jima”

Address: Ehime Prefecture Ochi-gun Kamijimacho Iwashiro Tsunami Coast
Fee: Tent carry-in ticket: 500 yen, for loans 6 people: 500 yen
HP: http: //www.oideya.gr.jp/spot/area_kamijima/sports/tubajima.htm
 

There are other uninhabited islands. Please check this video if you are interested.

Summary

So I introduced some great islands in the Kansai area where you can do camping.

What do you think?

Why not enjoy your time on a remote island with a little different taste than usual?

 

Firstly you can visite Awaji Island, one of the most popular place to enjoy the nature in Japan.

Then next time, when you get used to do camping, please visit those uninhabited islands where you can enjoy a sense of survival experiences.

 

I wish you a great vacation!