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Experiencing Japan by Roam and Roll Campervan: A 3-Day Road Trip Around Mt. Fuji 🚐🇯🇵

This time, we decided to experience Japan in a completely different way — by campervan. Instead of trains and hotels, we rented a campervan and set off on a 3-day, 2-night road trip around Mt. Fuji. Would it be comfortable? Would it be challenging? And most importantly, would it be worth it? This blog (and our YouTube video) shares what it was really like to explore Japan by campervan — the good, the practical, and the unexpectedly memorable moments along the road.

We quickly found out that traveling with a campervan offers a level of freedom that’s hard to match.

For this trip, we chose a Mori campervan (Toyota Hiace 4WD campervan) from Roam and Roll Campervan Japan, based in Tokyo. From the beginning, the experience felt relaxed and welcoming. Communication was easy, the instructions were clear, and everything we needed to know about driving and living in a campervan in Japan was explained thoroughly before departure.

Trip Highlights: When Freedom Leads the Way 🚐✨

This campervan journey took us beyond the usual tourist paths and into moments that felt truly personal:

• 🏕️ Experiencing campervan camping in Japan, with practical tips on where and how to park legally

• 🇯🇵 Discovering quieter, lesser-known views of Mt. Fuji at Lake Yamanakako and Hirano Beach

• 🍜 Enjoying local favourites like Hoto noodles and crispy tempura at Kosaku Restaurant

• 🧊 Visiting the Wind Cave, a naturally cool spot that felt like a hidden gem

• 🌳 Exploring the peaceful Aokigahara Forest at the base of Mt. Fuji

• ♨️ Unwinding at Fuji Yurari Hot Spring after long days on the road

• 📸 Capturing iconic views at Chureito Pagoda, with Mt. Fuji standing proudly in the background

Seeing Japan Beyond the Cities

For many travelers, Japan is experienced through train timetables, packed itineraries, and hotel check-ins. This trip showed us a different side. Traveling by campervan allowed us to slow down, follow our curiosity, and enjoy nature in a way that felt both freeing and grounding.

The campervan wasn’t just transportation — it became our moving home. Waking up to mountain views, enjoying quiet mornings by the lake, and ending the day wherever felt right made the entire experience deeply memorable.

🎥 Watch the full journey here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8lePCtl4bc

Life on the Road: Simple, Comfortable, and Practical

Inside, the Mori campervan felt compact yet thoughtfully designed. The sleeping area was easy to set up, storage was well organised, and everyday life on the road felt far more comfortable than we had expected.

Instead of staying indoors, the campervan naturally encouraged us to spend more time outside — waking up to beautiful natural scenery, opening the doors to let the fresh air in, and slowing down to truly enjoy each moment of the trip.

As shown in the video, traveling with Roam and Roll Campervan Japan isn’t just about luxury. It’s about comfort, simplicity, and the freedom to experience Japan at your own pace.

Trip Highlights: When the Journey Becomes the Destination

Why We’d Choose a Roam and Roll Campervan Again

After this trip, the benefits were clear:

• Total flexibility — plan your own route and change it anytime

• No hotel hopping — your bed, luggage, and essentials stay with you

• Closer connection to nature — wake up to lakes, forests, and mountain views

• Perfect for couples or small groups — easy to drive and comfortable to share

For travelers who have already visited Japan before, exploring by campervan offers a refreshing, deeper experience beyond the usual routes.

Lessons We Took From the Road

Looking back on this trip, a few simple but meaningful lessons really stood out:

• Having a loose plan helps, but flexibility is what makes campervan travel special

• Smaller roads often lead to the most memorable moments

• Campervan travel is about enjoying the journey, not rushing to the destination

• Slowing down allows you to truly experience each place

Watch the Full Customer Story

🎥 Experience this campervan road trip in full through the video below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8lePCtl4bc

Plan Your Own Campervan Journey in Japan

If you’re looking for a different way to explore Japan — one that offers freedom, comfort, and unforgettable moments — traveling by campervan may be the perfect choice.

🔗 Learn more about renting a campervan: https://www.roamandrollcampervan.com

🔗 Explore more real customer stories and photos: https://www.roamandrollcampervan.com/customer-gallery