[ Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture ] Why not try camping in Tosashimizu this Golden Week?

Introduction

Camping has remained popular in recent years, and there are three camping spots in Tosashimizu City , including Snow Peak Tosashimizu Camp Field, which opened in 2019.

In this article, we will introduce these three spots in detail.

This year's Golden Week is a long holiday, so you can either settle down and go on an extended camping trip in Tosashimizu City , or you can visit various places and camp Tomari in Tosashimizu City . Either way, you can enjoy the magnificent nature of Tosashimizu City in Shikoku.

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• Table of Contents
• Snow Peak Tosashimizu Camp Field
• Toujindaba Park
• Shimonokae Beach
• Summary of camping spots in Tosashimizu City

Snow Peak Tosashimizu Camp Field

Snow Peak Tosashimizu Camp Field was renovated and reopened in 2019 on the site of what was originally Tsumeshiro Campground, which was developed primarily by local residents.

On the northwest side are the Jyubako site, Sakurahama Beach, and Tatsukushi Beach. On the southeast side are the free site and Tsumeshiro Beach, separated by natural forests.

Source: Snow Peak Tosashimizu Campfield Official Website (https://www.snowpeak.co.jp/locations/tosashimizu/)

This campsite is directly operated by Snow Peak, a company famous for camping and outdoor equipment, and is very popular due to its location.

There are plenty of sea activities available, such as swimming in the sea in the summer and rock fishing in the winter.

Available facilities

Snow Peak directly managed store and administration building
10:00-18:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)

Bath (paid, 15:00-22:00) Shower (paid, 24 hours) Barrier-free toilet (24 hours)
Laundry corner (24 hours) Kitchen building (24 hours)

About the facility

For facility reservations and inquiries, please visit the Snow Peak Tosashimizu Campfield official website.

Snow Peak Tosashimizu Camp Field Official Website

access

Private car

About 20 minutes by car from the center of Tosashimizu City
About 1 hour by car from Shimanto City(via Furusato Forest Road)
About 45 minutes by car from Sukumo City

bus

Kochi Southwest Bus to Kaiteikan-mae bus stop, then walk for 1 minute

Nearby facilities

Ashizuri Submarine Aquarium 5 minutes walk

Ashizuri Undersea Museum

4032 Misaki, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 787-0450

A white and red building that looks like a spaceship floating on the sea. It is one of the seven underwater observatory towers in Japan, and the only facility in Chugoku and Shikoku. The concept is "You can take a walk in the natural sea while wearing casual clothes." When you go down the spiral staircase from the observatory overlooking the Pacific Ocean, you can see the world of the seabed at a depth of 7m. The sight of colorful tropical fish swimming among coral reefs is like a fairy tale world. It is a natural aquarium that you can enjoy as if you are diving in the sea of ​​Ashizuri. May be temporarily closed during stormy weather Adult: 900 yen Up to high school students: 450 yen (There is a discount when combined with the ticket for the adjacent Ashizuri Kaiyokan)

Ashizuri Aquarium SATOUMI 5 minutes walk

Ashizuri Ocean Museum SATOUMI

4032 Misaki, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 787-0450

Ashizuri Kaiyokan SATOUMI is an adventure museum of the sea and nature. You can learn, play and enjoy that "all life is connected to the sea and lives with the sea". Reopened in 2020. Overlooking the beautiful sea of ​​Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, which is nurtured by the Kuroshio Current, 15,000 animals of about 350 species are raised and exhibited. Adult: 1200 yen Up to high school students: 600 yen (free for preschoolers)

Tatsukushi Coast 10 minutes walk

Tatsukushi coast

787-0452 Tatsukushi, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture

A place of spectacular scenery created by water and wind over eternity. Dynamic rocks that jut out into the sea like bamboo You can enjoy the complex and bizarre formations of the rocks, which are just like Gaudi's architecture in Barcelona. It is also sometimes compared to Mars because of its scenery. There is a tourist route that goes halfway around the peninsula, which is said to be the origin of the name Tatsukushi. Adults can tour the area in about 20 minutes. Some areas can be dangerous on days when the waves are high, so please be careful.

Nearby shops

Miyamura Superstore : 2km, 3 minutes by car, 30 minutes on foot
8:30 to 18:30 (irregular holidays) 0880-85-0705

Food, beverages, miscellaneous goods, daily necessities, fresh foods (meat and fish), lunch boxes, side dishes, magazines, etc.

Convenience store Lawson Tosashimizu Misaki branch: approx. 2km, 3 minutes by car, 30 minutes on foot

In case of emergency

Please follow the instructions of staff during the management building's business hours.
At night, I think the quickest evacuation route is to go up the Saka leading to the orange grove behind Hotel Orange.

Tosashimizu City Tsunami Hazard Map Tsumeshiro Area Edition

Toujindaba Park

This is a large park located in the Tojindaba area, a power spot on Cape Ashizuri Misaki.

Because it is far from major metropolitan areas, there is almost no light pollution and you can see a beautiful starry sky.
The premises also include a Yoro ranch called Ashizuri Daddy Ranch, where you can see the horses.

Please note that this area is not maintained or managed as a campsite, so please follow the established rules when using the area.

Available facilities

Barrier-free toilet (24 hours) Kitchen building (hot water is available for a fee, electricity is turned off after 9pm)

About the facility

・Bonfires on the grass are prohibited (please make sure to use a fire pit).
・Please refrain from loud conversations, loud music, playing musical instruments, etc., as this may disturb residents of neighboring farms or homes.
・Please do not display or sell food or drinks without permission.
・There is no trash disposal area. Please be sure to take your trash home with you.

This park is open to the public free of charge thanks to the generosity of the local government and local residents. If the above rules are not followed, the park will no longer be available for use as a campsite, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

access

Private car

Approximately 25 minutes by car from central Tosashimizu
About 1 hour by car from Shimanto City
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Sukumo City

bus

Kochi Southwest Bus to Tojindaba Iriguchi bus stop, then walk for about 40 minutes (about 2.6km)

Points to note when accessing

The shortest route is to go through the Matsuo Tunnel on Prefectural Route 27 Westbound, turn onto the old road, and pass through Matsuo Sakura Park, but the roads are very narrow and include routes where passing each other is difficult.

Small minicars, motorbikes and bicycles can easily get through if they are careful, but for passenger cars and larger vehicles the road is narrow and dangerous, so we recommend accessing the area via the old Ashizuri Skyline.

The entrance to Tojindaba from the old Ashizuri Skyline is at the location shown in the photo.

In addition, there is little traffic on the old Ashizuri Skyline, and if fallen leaves pile up on the roadside and it gets wet from rain, there is a risk of slipping, so please be careful.

Nearby facilities

Tojindaba Ruins: 5 minutes walk

Tojindaba Ruins

977 Matsuo, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 787-0316

This area is believed to have been where people lived from the early Jomon period (around 5000 BC) to the Yayoi period, and many stone tools and pottery fragments have been unearthed. There is an arrangement of stones that seems to be a stone circle in the area. If you go a little further through the forest, you will find the Tojin megalithic group, which is a forest of huge stones that are 6 to 7 meters high, and it is said that they are remnants of ancient civilization. "Daba" means "flat land". It is also known as a power spot with many mysteries. From the top of the stone, you can see the wide green plateau and the blue Pacific Ocean beyond. ​ In addition, Tojindaba Enchi, which is also popular as a park, is surrounded by stones. How about feeling the ancient power with your whole body at Toujin Daba?

Cape Ashizuri Misaki : 15 minutes by car

Cape Ashizuri

1349 Cape Ashizuri, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 787-0315

Cape Ashizuri, the southernmost tip of Shikoku You can enjoy the observatory, promenade, rare plants, topography, etc. while walking. From the observatory, you can see a 270° panorama of the Pacific Ocean and powerful waves. On the promenade, you can enjoy the tunnels of trees, rock walls, and spectacular views while visiting the Seven Wonders of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), a monk who had a great influence on Japanese Buddhism. The symbolic lighthouse has been watching over the safety of ships for over 100 years. The bronze statue standing at the entrance is of John Manjiro, a great man of Tosa, and is said to face America, which is closely related to him. Sunrise in the early morning Pacific Ocean shining in the daytime Sunset in the evening Starry sky at night If you have come all the way to Kochi, it is also recommended to walk through the southernmost point.

Nearby shops

There are no supermarkets, convenience stores or restaurants within walking distance.
Therefore, we recommend that you do your shopping in the city beforehand.

Plaza Pal (supermarket) (approximately 12km, 25 minutes by car)
Food, beverages, miscellaneous goods, daily necessities, fresh foods (meat, fish, vegetables), bento boxes, side dishes, souvenirs, alcohol, etc.

Business hours: 9:00～19:30

Plaza Pal official website

Sunny Mart Shimizu Store (supermarket) (approximately 11km, 22 minutes by car)
Food, beverages, miscellaneous goods, daily necessities, fresh foods (meat, fish, vegetables), bento boxes, side dishes, souvenirs, alcohol, etc.

Business hours: 9:00～20:00

Drug Seims Tosashimizu Shimizu Asahi Store (about 11km, 23 minutes by car)
Food, beverages, miscellaneous goods, daily necessities, medicines, alcohol, etc.

Business hours: 8:00～22:00

Convenience store Lawson Tosashimizu Asahi store (approximately 11km, 23 minutes by car)

In case of emergency

Tojindaba Park is located at a high altitude, so there is no risk of flooding due to a tsunami.

Once the shaking has subsided, remain calm and take action.

Shimonokae Beach

This beautiful sandy beach is located north of Okinohama-beach, at the mouth of the Shimonokae River.
It's a hidden spot that's hard to notice even when driving along the national highway, and is a popular spot among surfers.

This spot is also not managed as a campground.
Therefore, please enjoy camping by following the established rules.

Available facilities

Toilet, kitchen

About the facility

In the past, cars have crushed sea turtle eggs with their tires on the beach.
There have been accidents where baby sea turtles have died because they were unable to cross the tracks made by intruding cars.
From the perspective of protecting the environment, please refrain from driving onto the beach.

Shellfish digging is also prohibited.
Please be aware that this is considered "poaching" and will be subject to punishment.

・Bonfires on the grass are prohibited (please make sure to use a fire pit).
・Please refrain from loud conversations, loud music, playing musical instruments, etc., as this may disturb residents of neighboring farms or homes.
(Please be especially careful as there are more houses around compared to Tojindaba Park.)
・Please do not display or sell food or drinks without permission.
・There is no trash dump. Please be sure to take your trash home with you. (There is a trash dump near the entrance, but it is prohibited to use it.)

access

Private car

About 20 minutes by car from the center of Tosashimizu City
About 30 minutes by car from Shimanto City
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Sukumo City(via Furusato Forest Road)

bus

Kochi the Kochi Southwest Bus to Yasakabashi-dori stop and walk for about 10 minutes

Points to note when accessing

Please note that the entrance is a little difficult to find.

There is also a narrow path leading from the entrance to the beach.
Be careful not to drive too fast.

Also, although it is possible to drive cars over the embankment, as mentioned above, please never drive your cars onto the beach.

Nearby facilities

There are no tourist attractions within walking distance.

Oginohama: Approximately 7km, 10 minutes by car

Oki Beach

Oki, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 787-0301

A beautiful beach with white sand beaches and green forests gently curving for 1.6 km. It is also known as a surfing spot, and surfers visit from all over the country. Also, the endangered loggerhead sea turtles come ashore and lay their eggs on this beautiful sandy beach. The point where you can see the coastline from above is perfect for a short break during the drive. It is also recommended at dusk when the sky turns bright red.

Nearby shops

Convenience store Lawson Shimonokae store: Approximately 800m, 10 minutes on foot, 2 minutes by car

In case of emergency

Because the area is low above sea level, if you feel a strong tremor please evacuate to the Kaigake area immediately.

Summary of camping spots in Tosashimizu City

Except for Tojindaba Park, which is at a higher altitude, the other two are located along the coast and have immediate access to the sea.
We recommend this to anyone who wants to enjoy marine activities such as sea kayaking, which can be enjoyed during the Golden Week holidays.
In addition, Tojindaba Park is an isolated spot where there is no smartphone reception - there is only one signal or so.
It is recommended for those who want to relax in a quiet place surrounded by greenery.

Please note that even outside of the three spots introduced here, you will often see people setting up tents or Nakadomari, but this is generally prohibited.