AROUND SWRC
Local Information — Hot Springs• Sightseeing • Shopping
SWRC is located at Mitomi, Yamanashi City, at the entrance to Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park.
After driving theSource spring flowing hot springand Japan’s top-class gorge scenery is right next door.
♨️ After driving, please enjoy the hot spring bath fed by natural springs.
Mitomi Onsen-go and its surroundings are a treasure trove of authentic, flowing hot springs. A soak after a day of RC cars and camping is the best way to relax.
Overlooks the Keikuchi Gorge of the Hidaka River, part of the Sanfu hot spring area. Springs rise from underground.About 43℃ spring water flowing directlyYou can enjoy a day trip to the hot springs. It is the closest hot spring to SWRC, and it is open from 10:00〜21:30 (last admission 20:00).Official Website
国道140号沿い、地下1,000mからAll of the self-flowing hot springs are used directly.A famous hot spring that you can use for a day trip. It has a garden-style rock-built open-air bath and you can also drink the water. There is a large room and dining area, so it’s also good for a break on your way back.
A public hot spring surrounded by the scenery of the four seasons. It’s a local bath that you can enter at a reasonable price.※ There are periods when it is closed due to renovation work.Please check the business hours before you go out.
🏞️ Tourist & Sightseeing Spots
Known for the Seven-Waterfalls Five Stages, this is a scenic spot with one of Japan’s best valleys. It is also a Forest Therapy Base and has been selected as one of the 100 Famous Waters of Heisei. The walking path takes about three and a half hours to complete. The azaleas in early summer and autumn leaves are breathtaking. A multi-day plan combining hiking the next day is also recommended.
Located at the entrance of the Ganso Tunnel and the gateway to Nishizawa Valley, this roadside station offers local specialties such as mountain vegetables, seasonal vegetables, peaches, and grapes. Please visit for camping supplies or souvenirs.Official Website
Yamanashi City and Koshu City are major producers of peaches and grapes. From summer to autumn, you can enjoy fruit picking and visiting direct sales outlets in Yamanashi City and the Katsuma area along National Route 140. Katsuma also has many wineries. It’s worth stopping by on your way there or back.
🛒 Shopping Points
There are no shops or convenience stores inside SWRC or nearby.Please purchase food, drinks, and main firewood from around the Katsuuma IC or Yamanashi City before arriving.Please refer toPacking List & Day Guidefor details on what to bring.
Day 1：Shopping at Katsuma IC → Arrive at SWRC before noon and set up → Afternoon: Run on the crawler course → Evening: Bonfire and night run
Day 2：Morning coffee in the forest → One more run on the off-road circuit → Dismantle → Onsen at Hakuryu-gaku → Souvenirs at Mitoe Roadside Station → Return home
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