PACKING LIST / DAY GUIDE
Packing list andDay OfGuide
SWRC is an off-grid field in the forest.
Bring the right kit and the place gives you everything else.
Here is what to pack for RC driving, camping and Rajikan, plus how the day runs.
- Bring your own drinking water— the cooking area is fed from a stream and the supply can stop.
- Take out all trashis the rule. If you came by motorcycle or public transport, we will take it for ¥500.
- There is no mains power on site.Come with fully charged batteries and spares. We have two portable power packs available by advance request, but we cannot always guarantee them.
Items to bring for RC car driving (day trip)
| Items to bring | Importance | Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Machine・Transmitter | Required | Not needed if you rent (¥1,000/day) |
| Batteries (multiple) | Required | There are no charging outlets on site. Ideally, bring fully charged batteries for 2-3 runs + a mobile power supply (2 portable power supplies are available for pre-order). |
| Comfortable shoes | Required | You will be walking over rocks, streams and slopes. Trekking shoes or wellies recommended. |
| Tools & Spare Parts | Recommended | Hex keys, a screwdriver and zip ties. Tweezers are handy around the stream. |
| Insect repellent, work gloves | Recommended | Essential from spring through autumn. Gloves help when you go in to retrieve a machine. |
| Towel, change of clothes | Convenient | You may get wet fishing a machine out of the stream. |
| Drinks, lunch | Recommended | There are no shops or vending machines on site. |
Camping Gear List
| Gear List | Importance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tent・Tarpaulin・Sleeping Gear | Required | Free sites throughout the entire area. The ground is loam and pegs work well. |
| Drinking Water | Required | The cooking area uses water from a stream. Please bring your own drinking water. |
| Main firewood | Recommended | There are plenty of kindling branches on site. Open fires are OK (be careful of fire spread during dry periods) |
| Lantern・Headlight | Essential | There are almost no lights on site. It’s pitch black at night |
| Warm clothing | Recommended | The altitude is high, and it gets cold in the morning and evening even in summer |
| Food storage box | Essential | There have been reports of bear sightings in the surrounding area. Store food securely in your vehicle or elsewhere |
| Trash bag | Required | Please take your trash with you. |
| Toilet paper (extra) | It’s reassuring to have | The toilet is a biogas type. Paper cannot be flushed and should be placed in the provided bucket. |
Rajikan (overnight stay + driving) just add these two things
In addition to the above camping equipment,Bring your entire machine set and “lighting for night time”Please. This is a privilege exclusive to overnight guests – Night Run, where only the LED lights of your machines and the light of the bonfire are your guides. If your machine doesn’t have lights, 100 yen store LED tape will also create a good atmosphere.
Please be careful of falling from cliffs or tripping over rocks when driving or walking at night. It’s a good idea to wear headlights and familiarize yourself with the terrain during daylight hours.
Flow of the Day
Reservation PageSelect your desired plan from the list. If you wish to rent, please specify the model as well. There are no restrictions on check-in and check-out times.
About 25 minutes from Chuo Expressway “Katsuma IC”, along Route 140. Please inform our staff upon arrival. If they are unavailable, please call the contact number provided at the time of reservation.
The entire area is a free site, so you can set up wherever you like. The tent site’s base is directly on the driving area. RC circuit usage hours are 9:00〜17:00 (night runs are limited to overnight guests).
Please check for trash and forgotten items. Make sure to completely extinguish any fire pits. Before leaving, consider relaxing in the hot springs located a 5-minute drive away – it’s the SWRC way! (Local InformationSee (reference).
Frequently Asked Questions (excerpt)
Do you sell firewood?
It is not always available, but it may be available during certain seasons. Feel free to use branches and firewood found within the site or at the firewood storage area. It is recommended to bring your own firewood for the main fire pit.
Do bears come out?
There have been no sightings inside or around the grounds, but there have been multiple sightings in the surrounding areas. Please assume that bears are nearby and manage your food carefully by not leaving it unattended and storing any leftovers in your vehicle.
Children welcome?
Children under middle school age are free for both driving and camping (accompanied by a guardian. Please enter the number of children in the “Number of Children” field when making a reservation). We only charge a fee for the number of RC car rentals. Rentals can be used by elementary school students and above accompanied by a guardian. There are rock formations and streams within the facility, so please do not leave your child unattended.
That’s all for now.Frequently Asked QuestionsPlease see this.