"Laid-Back Camp△" depicts the daily lives of high school girls who love the outdoors and attend a high school in Yamanashi Prefecture. In the story, the characters enjoying the outdoors at various campsites was impressive. I'm sure that many people who have become interested in the outdoors after watching "Laid-Back Camp△" would like to visit the campsites that appeared in the anime.
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You might be able to enjoy the charm of the work even more if you have the same experience at the places where the characters actually camped. This time, we will introduce the campsites that the characters went to in the anime "Laid-Back Camp△".
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If you started outdoor activities because of "Laid-Back Camp△" or if you like visiting sacred places from anime, please take a look.
1. Anime Episode 1 Koan Campsite (Yamanashi Prefecture)
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This is the campsite that appeared in the first episode of "Yurucamp△", "Fujisan and Ramen".
Rin-chan, who loves solo camping, was enjoying a solo camping trip in the winter when Nadeshiko, who had come to Lake Motosu by bicycle, was sleeping on a bench. This was Rin-chan and Nadeshiko's first encounter.
Nadeshiko moved to Yamanashi to see Mt. Fuji, but she couldn't change her mind and decided to go camping with Rin-chan for the first time.
What is the appeal of this campsite?
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This campsite is located in the area around Lake Motosu, the deepest and most transparent of the Fuji Five Lakes. The Mt. Fuji depicted on the back of the 1,000 yen bill is said to be a view of Mt. Fuji as seen from Lake Motosu.
It is also famous for "Diamond Fuji," where the first sunrise of the year appears from the peak of Mt. Fuji on New Year's Day.
In addition to camping, you can also enjoy activities that use Lake Motosu.
What should you do at this campsite?
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This campsite appeared in the first episode of the anime, so many people may remember it. If you come to this campsite, I recommend trying cup ramen just like Rin-chan and Nadeshiko.
Cup ramen eaten in nature is delicious, isn't it?
Mount Fuji, which can be seen as the sun rises, is also attractive.
If you're a strong runner, you can go there by bicycle just like the characters.
2. Episodes 2 and 3 Fumotopara Campsite (Shizuoka Prefecture)
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In the second episode of the anime, "Welcome to the Outdoor Activities Circle!", Nadeshiko joined the Outdoor Activities Circle. There she met Aki-chan and Inuko from the Outdoor Activities Circle. The seniors teach Nadeshiko, who is a camping beginner, the basics of the outdoors.
Also, in episode 3, "A Relaxed Hot Pot Camp with Fuji-san," Nadeshiko, who had heard about Rin-chan's solo camping trip at this campsite, treated her to a hot pot in return for her kindness.
The two warm up in the cold winter heat over a hot pot of tantan gyoza, and spend a relaxing time together.
What is the appeal of this campsite?
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"Fumotoppara Campsite" is a campsite located in "Fumoto" in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
With the concept of "living in nature for everyone," you can experience a moment in nature.
There is a campsite surrounded by nature where you can see Mt. Fuji.
What should you do at this campsite?
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In the anime, Nadeshiko treated Rin to hotpot. Normally, hotpot is not often eaten at camp, but if you like "Yurucamp△", why not go for it? As for the best time to go, winter is probably the best.
It would be nice to spend a relaxing time at a campsite with a view of Mt. Fuji while eating hotpot with friends.
3. Episode 4 Pinewood Campsite (Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture)
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In episode 4, "No-Kuru and Solo Camp Girl," the No-Kuru members went on their first camping trip. For Nadeshiko, it was the first camping trip she prepared by herself. It was a memorable scene where they racked their brains trying to think of ways to keep the cost of camping equipment low while they had to buy it all. It is said that Pinewood Campground is where the No-Kuru members went camping.
What is the appeal of this campground?
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This campsite in Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is charming with its nature, as if you have entered the world of Ghibli. At night, you can look down on the night view of Yamanashi City, so it is a campsite where you can spend an elegant time even by yourself.
Wood is available for free, so you can have as much bonfire as you want.
What would you like to do at this campsite?
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As this was No-Kuru's first camping trip, the members were excited to set off.
They enjoyed the stewed curry while admiring the beautiful scenery. If you want to experience the same story as in the anime, you should make this stewed curry and enjoy the beautiful night view.
4. Episode 5: Hot Springs (Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture)
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This is not a campsite, but during the travel of the Outdoor Club's first camping trip, they succumb to the temptation of a hot spring, so they enter a hot spring near the campsite. The hot spring is "Hottarakashi Onsen".
What is the appeal of this hot spring?
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It is also famous as a hot spring with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. There are two types of hot springs: "Kotchi no Yu (Motoyu)" and "Acchi no Yu (Shinyu)".
You can enjoy the exquisite experience of taking a relaxing bath in the hot spring and looking at the spectacular view.
What would you like to do at this hot spring?
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If you visit Pinewood Campground on your tour of the holy sites of Yurucamp△, you'll want to stop by the nearby Hottarakashi Onsen.
5. Episode 5: Takabocchi Plateau (Nagano Prefecture)
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In episode 5, "Two Camps, Two Scenes," while the members of the Outdoor Activities Circle were on their first camping trip, Rin-chan was on a solo camping trip as usual.
Rin-chan has obtained a moped license and can now go farther. The email exchanges between Rin-chan and Nadeshiko on the road and at the campsite were heartwarming.
The campsite that Rin-chan visited alone is "Takabocchi Kogen."
What is the appeal of this campsite?
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"Takabocchi Kogen" is a campsite in Nagano Prefecture, famous as a shutter spot for Mt. Fuji. Lake Suwa and the sea of clouds spread out below the highland campsite.
What would you like to do at this campsite?
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In the anime, Rin-chan, who visited this campsite, made and ate "soup pasta" as camp food. She found a different kind of fun from the usual curry men.
Pasta is a staple food for camping, so I'd like to try it.
It's also nice to spend a luxurious time looking at the spectacular view from the campsite.
6. Episodes 6 and 7 Lake Shioren, Suimeisou Campsite
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Episode 6 "Meat, Autumn Leaves, and the Mysterious Lake" Rin-chan gets a compact campfire grill for solo camping. This allows them to have a bonfire even at campsites where open fires are prohibited, so they can cook the food they want.
This is what leads Nadeshiko and the two of them to decide to go camping on the weekend.
The two of them buy a lot of meat and cook it in a big way on their brand new bonfire grill. A classic camping experience, isn't it?
The place the two of them visit is Lake Shioren Suimeisou Campsite in Yamanashi Prefecture.
What is the appeal of this campsite?
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Lake Shioren is a mountain lake located at an altitude of 850m. In the past, it was known as one of the eight lakes of Fuji, a sacred lake surrounding Mt. Fuji.
This is a place where you can camp while looking out over the shores of Lake Shioren. It is a campsite where you can enjoy the rich nature throughout the four seasons.
What would you like to do at this campsite?
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If you come to this campsite, you'll want to eat yakiniku like Rin-chan and Nadeshiko. This is the best part of camping. Also, the cod hotpot eaten by the veteran camper who helped Rin-chan, who was having trouble starting a fire, was also quite delicious.
7. Episode 9 and 10: Jinbagatayama Campsite (Nagano Prefecture)
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In episode 9, "Nadeshiko Navi and the Steamy Night," Nadeshiko and Rin-chan were planning to go camping together after the exams, but Nadeshiko caught a cold right before the trip, and Rin-chan ended up going solo as usual.
Rin-chan goes to the campsite alone, while Nadeshiko navigates her from her bed, providing tourist information along the way. Along the way, they encounter some mishaps, such as road closures, but thanks to Aki-chan and Nadeshiko's assistance, they manage to arrive safely.
As always, Rin-chan enjoys solo camping, and the distance between her and Nadeshiko and the others gradually grows closer in this episode.
The campsite that Rin-chan visits is Jinbagatayama Campsite.
What is the appeal of this campsite?
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"Jinmagatayama Campsite" is a camping space located at the summit of Mount Jinmagata, which is 1,445 meters above sea level. From the campsite, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Central and Southern Alps and Ina Valley.
This campsite is also known as the "Campsite in the Sky," and you can enjoy the beautiful starry sky that is unique to high altitudes.
What would you like to do at this campsite?
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When Rin-chan visited this campsite, she ate an original camp meal, a pork bun pressed in a hot sandwich maker. The combination of the crispy dough and the juicy bean paste is a new sensation. She also drank the roasted green tea that Yamane-san gave her.
If you come to this campsite, you'll want to have a good time with this Rin-chan set.
8. Episode 11 Mt. Fuji YMCA Global Eco Village
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In episode 11, "Christmas Camp!", the three members of the Outdoor Club decided to go on a Christmas camp with Rin-chan and Saito-san. At the campsite on the plateau, the girls play with Saito's dog Chikuwa and enjoy ice cream at a nearby farm.
At night, they eat a sumptuous sukiyaki meal made with A5-grade beef. With their stomachs full, the campers spend the long Christmas night together, creating unforgettable memories.
The place where they held their Christmas camp was the Mt. Fuji YMCA Global Eco Village.
What is the appeal of this campsite?
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"Mt. Fuji YMCA Global Eco Village" is a campsite located on the Asagiri Plateau overlooking Mt. Fuji. It is also used as an educational environment that makes use of nature, and experiential learning is also conducted. With an area equivalent to nine Tokyo Domes, you can see not only Mt. Fuji, but also the Izu Peninsula and Suruga Bay.
What should you do at this campsite?
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You'd probably like to try the luxurious sukiyaki that the camp members ate. The tomato sukiyaki we made together is also hard to throw away. Visiting this place with your camping friends and eating sukiyaki is an experience you can't have often.
Points to note when visiting the sacred places of "Yuru Camp△"
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When a scene that recreates a real place appears in an anime, there is no end to the number of anime fans who actually visit the place, which is called a sacred place pilgrimage. While these places can be important tourist resources, they can also be a nuisance if the people using them have bad manners. Here are some basic manners to observe when visiting the sacred sites of "Yuru Camp△".
① Do not pollute nature
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Of course, you should not pollute the nature that is included in the campsite. Leaving trash behind and having a bonfire in a prohibited place is strictly prohibited. Please behave in a way that you will not be ashamed of as a camper.
② Do not enter prohibited areas
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Recently, it has been a hot topic on the Internet, but it seems that many users are entering prohibited areas in order to take photos from the same angle as in the anime. If this kind of behavior continues, the use of the campsite will be restricted, which will not be good for campers. Even if it is a sacred place, please follow the rules of the place.
Summary
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When you watch "Yurucamp △", you will want to go camping without even thinking. "Laid-Back Camp△" is modeled after real campsites, so if you're a fan, why not check out the campsites introduced here?
