4 JRVA-Certified RV Parks in Kushiro and Nemuro | Michi-no-Eki Overnight-Parking Rules Also Confirmed [2026 Edition]

Search “Kushiro Nemuro RV park” and the first thing you’ll notice is how few options there are if you limit yourself to the cities themselves. Based on the list on the official “Kuruma Tabi” site, which covers Japan RV Association (JRVA)-certified facilities, there are 4 certified RV parks across the eastern Hokkaido Pacific-coast area covering Kushiro City, Kushiro Town, Nemuro City, and Betsukai Town (confirmed 2026-09-05; Hokkaido has 46 in total, Japan has 697). This article organizes the rates, power availability, and booking methods of those 4 facilities, each with a confirmation date, and also checks — using official sources — how overnight parking is handled at 3 nearby Michi-no-Eki roadside stations.

The information here was confirmed on September 5, 2026 via the official Kuruma Tabi site (JRVA certification list), each facility’s own official site, the Michi-no-Eki Hokkaido portal, and each town’s official site. Rates and availability change, so always check each facility’s latest official information before booking.

Is there an RV park in Kushiro City or Nemuro City?

Kushiro City has one: “RV Park Akan Tancho no Sato.” Nemuro City also has one, “RV Park Midori,” the easternmost RV park on mainland Japan. Limiting the search to just these two cities gives you 2 options total, but expanding to the neighboring Kushiro Town and Betsukai Town adds 2 more facilities (confirmed 2026-09-05).

For what an RV park actually is — how it differs from a Michi-no-Eki and the basics of using one — see What Is an RV Park? Rates, Facilities, and How It Differs from a Michi-no-Eki, and for every certified facility across Hokkaido, see Hokkaido RV Parks: The Complete List (46 JRVA-Certified Sites).

4 certified RV parks where you can stay in eastern Hokkaido (Kushiro / Nemuro)

These are the 4 facilities across Kushiro City, Kushiro Town, Nemuro City, and Betsukai Town. Listed west to east, from near central Kushiro toward Nemuro. All confirmed 2026-09-05.

RV Park Akan Tancho no Sato (Akan-cho, Kushiro City)

Located roughly midway between central Kushiro and Lake Akan Onsen, attached to the Michi-no-Eki “Akan Tancho no Sato.” About 10 minutes from the Akan IC on the Doto Expressway. There are 19 sites in total (10 with power available); from November onward in winter only the 10 power sites operate, expanding back to all 19 in summer (confirmed 2026-09-05). The rate is ¥1,500 per night per vehicle, which includes waste disposal and one bath at the on-site hot spring “Akai Beret.” Using power costs an extra ¥500 (100V). No web booking — phone only (0154-66-2330). See the Michi-no-Eki Akan Tancho no Sato official site for details.

RV Park Konbumori Banya (Kushiro-cho, Kushiro District)

Located in the Konbumori district, east along the Pacific coast from central Kushiro. Open seasonally, April through November only. The rate is ¥1,500 per night per vehicle, with power billed separately. There’s running water, a 24-hour restroom, and an on-site shower; bookings are accepted up to 18:00 the day before (same-day booking possible if a site is open). Booking is by phone only (090-2698-7747) (confirmed 2026-09-05). It’s closed in winter, so if you’re planning a late-November-through-March trip around eastern Hokkaido, you’ll need to leave this one off your list.

RV Park Midori (Midori-cho, Nemuro City)

The easternmost RV park on mainland Japan, located within central Nemuro. Supermarkets and restaurants are within walking distance, making it a convenient base for staying the night before visiting Cape Nosappu. There are 10 sites total (8 with power, 2 without), and power is free to use. The rate is ¥3,500 without power, ¥4,000 with power (member discounts available). Booking is by phone only (090-2691-3797), and same-day booking is accepted up to 16:00 (confirmed 2026-09-05). The nearby day-use hot spring “Minato-yu” is a 5-minute drive away.

Hoshi Odoru RV Park Odaito (Betsukai Town, Notsuke District)

Located at the entrance to the Notsuke Peninsula, with views of the peninsula, the Shiretoko mountain range, and a sky full of stars on clear days. The on-site restaurant “Meat House Nagano” is attached, and BBQ is also available. Rates start from ¥4,500 per night. We could not find official documentation of the number of sites, power availability, or the operating season (confirmed 2026-09-05), so check all of that by phone when booking (090-8373-9957). Since this is north of central Nemuro toward Betsukai, it fits better into an itinerary heading on toward the Notsuke Peninsula and Shiretoko than as a stop right after sightseeing at Cape Nosappu.

How should you choose between the 4 facilities?

The quickest way to decide is by the direction of your trip. Heading from Kushiro toward Lake Akan or Lake Mashu, choose Akan Tancho no Sato. Heading east from Kushiro along the coast, choose Konbumori Banya (open April–November only). Staying in central Nemuro to see Cape Nosappu, choose Midori. Heading on toward the Notsuke Peninsula and Shiretoko, Odaito fits your route best. That said, some power and site details at Konbumori Banya and Odaito remain “check on inquiry,” so if you need power for certain, it’s safest to confirm by phone when you book.

If you want to settle your sightseeing plans around Lake Akan and Lake Mashu first, see Kushiro & Lake Akan Campervan Driving Guide; for highlights around Cape Nosappu and the Notsuke Peninsula, see Notsuke Peninsula & Nemuro Campervan Driving Guide. Settle your destinations first, then pick where to stay based on direction, and your itinerary won’t have wasted movement. In autumn, checking peak foliage timing in Eastern Hokkaido Autumn Foliage × Campervan Trip Guide first makes it easier to line up bookings at these 4 facilities with the right timing.

If the RV parks are full, is a Michi-no-Eki okay instead?

Here’s what we found checking the official sites of the 3 main Michi-no-Eki roadside stations in the Kushiro/Nemuro area (confirmed 2026-09-05).

The Michi-no-Eki “Mashu Onsen” states clearly, on Teshikaga-cho’s official site, that overnight-stay use is discouraged. The same page also says, “A short nap of a few hours to recover from driving fatigue is very much welcome for the sake of safe driving,” drawing a clear line between a few-hour nap and a consecutive overnight stay for lodging purposes (confirmed 2026-09-05). It also asks visitors to keep conversation, door noise, and idling to a minimum at night (21:00–6:00).

If you see “RV Park Mashu Onsen” mentioned, it isn’t a place you can stay at now

You may come across the name “RV Park Mashu Onsen” in old articles or map apps, but this is not a JRVA (Japan RV Association)-certified RV park. From July to September 2022, the Kushiro Shitsugen · Akan · Mashu Scenic Byway ran a trial reservation-based overnight-parking space in part of the Mashu Onsen Michi-no-Eki parking lot, and that name is a remnant of that trial (confirmed via official JRVA news, 2026-09-05). Since it was a limited-time trial, it does not appear on the official Kuruma Tabi certification list as of September 2026.

To put the timeline in order: “temporarily available on a reservation basis” → “the trial ended” → “the town has since stated clearly that overnight-stay use is discouraged.” In other words, any memory or information suggesting “you used to be able to stay there” is the outdated version; what you should follow now is Teshikaga-cho’s official guidance. Think of it as: a nap of a few hours is welcome, staying overnight for lodging purposes is discouraged. If you want a guaranteed place to stay around Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo, booking Akan Tancho no Sato from this article is the realistic option.

For Akkeshi Gourmet Park and Swan 44 Nemuro, we could not find any statement about overnight parking on the official sites we checked (the Michi-no-Eki Hokkaido portal) (confirmed 2026-09-05). The absence of a statement does not mean staying overnight is allowed. On any night you need a guaranteed place to stay, booking one of the 4 RV parks above is the safer choice.

Planning this together with a rental

If your plan is to rent a campervan in Kushiro and head straight to an RV park, it’s smoother to lock in the vehicle first, then decide where you’re staying. See The Complete Guide to Campervan Rental in Kushiro for companies that rent out of Kushiro. If you’re building a longer itinerary that extends to Shiretoko, Abashiri, or Obihiro, see Eastern Hokkaido Traverse: A Sample Campervan Route for 5–7 night itinerary examples. If you’re doing a long drive starting from New Chitose Airport, you can compare vehicle types via the CTA below.

Summary: Limit your search to Kushiro City and Nemuro City and you get 2 options

Kushiro City and Nemuro City each have one certified RV park, but expanding to Kushiro Town and Betsukai Town brings the total to 4. Toward Lake Akan and Lake Mashu, choose Akan Tancho no Sato; along the coastal route, Konbumori Banya (April–November only); staying in central Nemuro, Midori; heading on toward the Notsuke Peninsula and Shiretoko, Odaito. Of the nearby Michi-no-Eki, Mashu Onsen clearly asks visitors to refrain from overnight-stay use, while Akkeshi Gourmet Park and Swan 44 Nemuro have no stated policy. On any night you need a guaranteed place to stay, it’s safest to book the RV park that matches your direction by phone in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many RV parks are there in Kushiro City?

Kushiro City has one: “RV Park Akan Tancho no Sato” (confirmed 2026-09-05). Expanding the range to Kushiro Town adds “RV Park Konbumori Banya” (open April–November only).

How many RV parks are there in Nemuro City?

Nemuro City has one: “RV Park Midori.” It’s the easternmost RV park on mainland Japan, located in the city center and usable as a base for visiting Cape Nosappu (confirmed 2026-09-05).

Is there a free RV park?

All 4 facilities we checked charge a fee (confirmed 2026-09-05). An RV park is, by design, a paid system for accepting overnight parking, so if you’re looking for a free place to stay you’d need to consider a Michi-no-Eki or a public campground instead — though none of those have official statements permitting overnight-stay use either.

Can I stay the same day without a reservation?

RV Park Midori accepts same-day bookings up to 16:00, and Konbumori Banya up to 18:00 the day before (same-day possible if a site is open). Akan Tancho no Sato and Odaito are phone-booking only, and the official information doesn’t specify a same-day cutoff time, so you’ll need to check by phone (confirmed 2026-09-05).

Can I stay overnight in the parking lot of a Michi-no-Eki?

The Michi-no-Eki “Mashu Onsen” clearly states, on Teshikaga-cho’s official site, that overnight-stay use is discouraged. We could not find any statement about overnight parking on the official sites for Akkeshi Gourmet Park or Swan 44 Nemuro (confirmed 2026-09-05). The absence of a statement doesn’t mean it’s permitted, so if you need a guaranteed place to stay, booking one of the RV parks in this article is the safer choice.