First-Time Campervan Guide

Everything first-time renters need to know — how to choose, costs, what to bring, and driving tips.

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2026.10.20

Stop or Go on Hokkaido’s Winter Roads: Telling Blizzards, Whiteouts and Black Ice Apart, and Where to Check Road Closures [2026-27]
2026.10.19

Chitose Airport to Cape Erimo by Campervan: Hidaka Coast Drive at 200 km a Day, and the RV Park Gap to Obihiro [2026-27]
2026.10.19

When Does It Get Dark in Hokkaido in Winter? December Sunset: Sapporo 16:03, Nemuro 15:45, and How to Plan Trips to Arrive in Daylight [2026-27]
2026.10.19

Hokkaido Campgrounds Open in Winter: 31 Sites With Winter Dates and Pitches, Checked Officially (2026–27)
2026.10.18

Winter Overnight Parking in Hokkaido: Why RV Parks Come First, Not Michi-no-Eki | Power, Toilets, Baths, and Winter Closures [2026-27]
2026.10.17

Does Diesel Freeze in Hokkaido in Winter? Fuel Grades by Month and Tips for Diesel Campervans (2026)
2026.10.16

How much does a Moving Inn campervan really cost? Reading the price list vs. the booking form (early-bird, insurance, mileage), when your card is charged, and how to book [2026-27]
2026.10.16

1.036 Million Visitors from South Korea to Hokkaido a Year: What They Do, Where They Stay, Winter Flights and the Outlook [2026]
2026.10.15

Campgrounds Near Tokachi-Obihiro Airport: 8 Sites Within 30 km, Compared by Vehicle Access, Power and Price [2026]
2026.10.15

Renting a Campervan in Hokkaido on a Taiwan or Hong Kong Licence: Translation for Taiwan, International Permit for Hong Kong [2026]