【Otsuki Town, Kochi Prefecture】End Your Fun Sea Trip Without the Dread of Post-Trip Cleanup! New Cabin-Exclusive 'Umitabi Pit' Launches This Summer to Maximize Fun at Kabira Island's Ocean

Otsuki Ecological Campground in Otsuki Town, Kochi Prefecture (operated by FoundingBase Inc., headquartered in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kenji Yamamoto, hereinafter 'FoundingBase') has newly installed the 'Umitabi Pit' and 'Jabu Jabu Base' on June 1st, allowing cabin (bungalow) guests to maintain their personal gear. 👉 Official Website of Otsuki Ecological Campground: https://ecocam-otsuki.net/

Background of the Renovation

Otsuki Ecological Campground hosts visitors with various purposes, including swimming and sightseeing.

In recent years, there has been an increase in guests bringing their own gear, and feedback such as 'We want a space to wash swimsuits' and 'We need a place to dry washed items' has been received.

Therefore, we have prepared the 'Umitabi Pit' and 'Jabu Jabu Base' as comfortable support facilities that allow guests to wash and dry their equipment on-site, enhancing the overall sea trip experience.

Guests can now fully enjoy the ocean in the Otsuki-Hatado area until the very last moment of their stay.

Highlights of the Renovated Facilities

Newly Installed 'Pit-in Function' at the 'Jabu Jabu Base' Terrace

The upgrades include the wooden deck and shared washing area. With this upgrade, guest circulation during their stay has been streamlined, allowing for a more comfortable 'sea trip' experience!

'Immediate Reset' – Eliminating Discomfort in Shared Showers and Keeping Cabins Clean

After returning from the sea, guests can immediately rinse off with fresh water at the 'Jabu Jabu Base' located behind the sanitary area. This eliminates the stress of bringing sand into shared shower rooms, sticky feet, and clogged drains. Additionally, since sand can be completely removed before entering the cabin, the interior remains clean and smooth, allowing guests to relax barefoot at all times.

'Pit-in Function' on the Terrace – Eliminating Damp, Sticky Swimwear the Next Morning

Each cabin's terrace is now equipped with a dedicated water tap, foldable bucket, durable hangers suitable for wetsuits, and a drying rope. By thoroughly drying gear in the pleasant evening breeze, the unpleasant feeling of putting on cold, damp swimwear the next morning is eliminated, even during multi-night stays.

'Freedom from Time' – Enjoy the Ocean Until the Very Last Minute of Your Stay

With the ability to clean and neatly pack gear on-site, guests can now enjoy the ocean in Otsuki and Hatado areas until the very last moment, even on checkout day, without worrying about time. This enables a lightweight, new travel style where the 'tedious post-trip cleanup' is completed in advance at the location.

During peak times, please use the dedicated washing areas provided at each cabin for your personal gear and swimwear.

A New Way to Enjoy 'Sea Trips' Made Possible by Eco-Camping

Taking care of your own gear with your hands and fully enjoying nature—

This is a new summer experience unique to eco-camping.

DAY 1

[15:00] Check-in: Arrive at Your Family's 'Secret Base'

Check in to your cabin surrounded by nature. The private space, filled with the warmth of wood, hints at the adventures to come. If you've booked the 'Complete Sea Play Package,' you can pick up your rental gear here and smoothly head out to the nearby private beach or Kabira Island.

[17:30] After Returning from the Sea, Head Straight to the 'Jabu Jabu Base'!

After returning from the sea and heading back to your cabin, go straight to the shared washing area. Without worrying about filling the shower room with sand, you can thoroughly rinse your valuable personal gear and swimsuits with fresh water. Since sand is completely removed immediately upon return, the cabin interior remains clean and smooth, allowing you to relax barefoot throughout your stay.

[18:00] Family 'Pit-in' Time at Dusk

After returning to your cabin with freshly washed gear, it's time to use the dedicated pit on the terrace. Quickly rinse away fine sand and salt that have gotten into clothing crevices using the dedicated tap, then hang them on the fixed drying rope. With the natural landscape bathed in sunset hues as your backdrop, seeing your gear lined up neatly feels just like your own private garage. Enjoy a perfect adult moment, sipping beer while reminiscing about the day's adventures with your children, saying, 'Today's sea was amazing!'

Dinner: Barbecue Amid Nature and a Night Under a Star-Filled Sky

Dinner is a barbecue on the open wooden deck terrace. Enjoy a luxurious meal in your private BBQ space. After dinner, a special moment awaits as you gaze at the vast starry sky spread across the campsite. Experience a night in harmony with nature, comfortably distinct from the uniform service of hotels.

DAY 2

[7:00] Wake Up and Be the First in the Sea with Fresh, Dry Swimwear!

Thanks to drying in the pleasant night sea breeze, clothes are completely refreshed by morning. On the second morning, there's no more disappointment of putting on a cold, heavy, damp wetsuit. From the moment you wake up, you're in 100% great condition, ready to dive into the stunning Otsuki Blue.

[10:00] Check-out: A Light and Liberating Journey Home, Free from Post-Trip Cleanup

After a fun 'sea trip,' it's time to check out. Since gear cleaning and drying are completely finished on-site, your car won't get dirty on the way home, and you won't be burdened by tedious sand removal or cleanup tasks after returning. You can comfortably and lightly conclude your family's summer memories.

Experience This Lifestyle Even When Traveling Light! The Popular 'Complete Sea Play Set'

For families who want to 'seriously enjoy the sea but don't want to carry heavy luggage' or 'want to start snorkeling,' we offer accommodation plans that include rental sea play equipment!

During your stay, you can perform self-maintenance on rented gear at the 'Umitabi Pit,' allowing you to use them in clean, like-new condition throughout.

[Complete Package Contents]

Snorkeling mask, life jacket, fins (one set per family member)

Box goggles, floaties, beach balls, and water guns that delight children

Waterproof smartphone case (2 per group) to capture travel memories

Plan Details and Reservations

About Otsuki Ecological Campground

An outdoor facility in Otsuki Town, Kochi Prefecture, themed around 'fully enjoying the sea.'

It offers excellent access to tourist attractions such as Kabira Island and Cape Ashizuri, making it a popular base for travelers exploring the Ashizuri area.

The campground offers both cabins and tent sites, allowing guests to stay according to their preferred style.

Facility Information

Otsuki Ecological Campground

500 Suohira, Otsuki-cho, Hata-gun, Kochi 788-0313

Business Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)

Phone Number: 050-5482-3315

Access - Approximately 40 minutes from Sukumo-Wada IC

- Approximately 3 hours from Kochi City

Website: https://ecocam-otsuki.net/

Inquiries Regarding This Release

FoundingBase Inc. Tourism Division Otsuki Town Base

Phone Number: 050-5482-3315

FoundingBase Inc. Company Overview

We, FoundingBase, aim to 'co-create regional value and provide the option of regional living.'