[NEWSLETTER VOL. 3] Introduction of Carstay's Newly Released Camper Vans & Car-Camping Stations

Carstay Co., Ltd. introduces 3 newly registered vehicles and 3 "Carstay Stations" (car-camping spots) that have been added to its camper van specialized car-sharing/rental platform, available via smartphone app and website.

Camper van owners can register their vehicles with Carstay and share them with users, not only sharing the appeal of camper van travel and van life widely, but also helping to reduce vehicle maintenance costs. With these new registrations, Carstay's total number of registered camper vans has reached 452, an increase of 2 from the previous month.

Furthermore, "Carstay Stations," where vacant parking lots and other spaces can be registered, searched, and booked as car-camping spots for camper van travelers, have reached 320 locations nationwide, an increase of 4 from the previous month. One of these is an RV park. Reservations have also begun at Michi-no-eki Utsukushigahara Kogen, which was ranked No. 1 in popularity in 2025. (Details here)

Newly Registered & Released Camper Vans

**[From Ehime - Nuts RV Clesson Voyage]**
- Registration Location: Toon City, Ehime Prefecture
- Vehicle Name: Nuts RV Clesson Voyage
- Base Vehicle: Toyota Camroad
- Sleeping Capacity: 4 adults + 2 children
- Usage Fee: 28,000 yen / 24 hours
- Vehicle Category: Rental car
- Features:
- Pick-up available at Matsuyama Airport
- Equipped with air conditioning and heating for comfortable travel regardless of season
- Clean interior, courteous service, and thorough maintenance for first-time users
- Main Additional Options: Camping chairs, camping table, child seat
- Details: https://carstay.jp/ja/cars/69e9989d36e74539aca26682/

**[VENUS | Compact Cab Over RV for up to 6 people]**
- Registration Location: Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
- Vehicle Name: VENUS
- Base Vehicle: Toyota TownAce
- Sleeping Capacity: 5 adults + 1 child
- Usage Fee: 23,000 yen / 24 hours
- Vehicle Category: Rental car
- Features:
- Pick-up available at Wakayama Station
- Equipped with air conditioning and heating
- Compact TownAce cab over RV that is easy to drive
- Main Additional Options: Sleeping bags, private car storage
- Details: https://carstay.jp/ja/cars/69d4e9c06e06f2feb44f4a74/

**[Puppy 480]**
- Registration Location: Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture
- Vehicle Name: Puppy 480
- Base Vehicle: Toyota Camroad
- Sleeping Capacity: 4 adults
- Usage Fee: 29,000 yen / 24 hours
- Vehicle Category: Rental car
- Features:
- Easy to use for sightseeing and car-camping trips on Okinawa Main Island
- Equipped with home air conditioning & large capacity battery for comfort even on hot Okinawa trips
- Compact yet spacious interior, recommended for families and groups
- Main Additional Options: Sleeping bags, lanterns, camping chairs, camping table, child seat
- Details: https://carstay.jp/ja/cars/6889a72329511c92864ab02d/

Newly Registered & Released Carstay Stations

**[Michi-no-eki Utsukushigahara Kogen]**
- Registration Location: Takeshihon'nyu, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
- Usage Fee: 3,000 yen ~ / per vehicle
- Parking Capacity: 11 vehicles
- Features/Attractions:
- "Japan's highest altitude roadside station" located at approximately 2,000m above sea level
- 360-degree views overlooking the Northern Alps, Mt. Asama, and Saku Plain
- A spectacular spot where you can enjoy sunrises, sunsets, starry skies, and sometimes even a sea of clouds
- Facilities: Security cameras, smoking area, pets allowed, vending machines, etc.
- Details:
- Regular season: https://carstay.jp/ja/stations/chubu/station/688065604bf778eaca757cb8/
- Summer holidays, etc.: https://carstay.jp/ja/stations/chubu/station/69b125363eb1b9824bece384/

**[RV Park HESTA Omi Maiko]**
- Registration Location: Minamikosatsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
- Usage Fee: 3,500 yen / per vehicle
- Parking Capacity: 2 vehicles
- Features/Attractions:
- Car-camping spot in the Lake Biwa, Omi Maiko area
- Surrounded by clear lake waters and lush green mountains, providing a relaxing environment
- Recommended as a base for swimming in the lake, fishing, and Lake Biwa sightseeing
- Facilities: AC power, water, pets allowed, coin laundry, smoking area, vending machines, etc.
- Details: https://carstay.jp/ja/stations/kinki/station/69e1d4e13