Kizaki Lake Campground Rebuilding: Crowdfunding Launched to Connect the Beloved Scenery of "Lake Kizaki" to the Future After Closure Due to Fallen Trees! [THE KIZAKI CAMP&LAKE RESORT]
The closed Kizaki Lake Campground in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, is being rebuilt as "THE KIZAKI CAMP&LAKE RESORT" by a new company, Gokan Inc., founded by former users. To connect the beloved scenery to the future after its closure due to fallen trees, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched, aiming for a grand opening in mid-May.
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Kizaki Lake, nestled at the foot of the Northern Alps in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture.
This lakeside campground once welcomed approximately 15,000 visitors annually. People came to admire the scenery, touch the lake, listen to the wind and water, and gather around bonfires. Laughter and cherished moments filled this place.
However, from 2024 onwards, a series of fallen trees occurred within the site, and concerns arose regarding the potential presence of buried waste, leading to safety issues. Consequently, Kizaki Lake Campground was forced to close in January 2025.
Although the unchanging view of the mountains beyond the lake remains, the time spent camping has been lost from that scenery. Driven by a desire not to let this end for the people who loved this place, visited it, and were captivated by its beauty, we decided to establish a company to operate Kizaki Lake Campground.
■ We are "Gokan Inc.," operating Kizaki Lake Campground.
Originally, we were users who frequented this very spot. With the conviction that "we might be able to deliver the deep emotional experience we received here to even more people with our own hands," we stepped forward to apply for the operator position.
Just as it was for us in the past, we hope that the moments and experiences created here will become precious memories for someone else. We aim to carefully weave each of these memories from this place.
■ The Campground We Aim For
When considering the appeal of this location, the theme that naturally came to mind was "the five senses."
The clear blue of the lake, the expanse of mountains and sky
The sound of the wind, the sound of the water, nature to touch
The scent of trees, the aroma of bonfires
A special feeling experienced by the lake
We aim for a place where one can surrender to nature and truly feel its essence.
With the theme "Japan's most stimulating campground for the five senses," we are creating a new campground.
To ensure the charm of this place reaches various people beyond the local region, we have chosen an alphanumeric name for the new campground:
"THE KIZAKI CAMP&LAKE RESORT"
Project details here
■ The Campground Today
This place already possesses the natural charm that stimulates "the five senses."
However, to reopen this place as a campground, we are truly starting from scratch and must build many things from here.
■ Future Outlook - Aiming for a Grand Opening in Mid-May -
Currently, we are rapidly pushing forward with preparations to make the campground safe and comfortable!
While there will be many things that won't be ready by the opening, we hope you will enjoy watching the campground grow along with the seasonal changes of Kizaki Lake.
In the future...
- Simple lodges for accommodation
- Installation of showers
- Measures for comfortable toilet use
- Provision of content that stimulates the five senses, etc.
To further enhance the time spent by the lake, we plan to take a long time to create an attractive place to spend time with nature.
■ Crowdfunding Returns and Benefits
This time, we have prepared various returns, including original goods that only supporters can obtain, and the right (experience) to camp with members of Gokan Inc. at Kizaki Lake!
- No. 1 Popular! Name Plate
Supporters' names will be engraved on plates and displayed on the campground's sign.
- Crowdfunding Exclusive! Design T-shirt
Designs featuring the flow and waves of Kizaki Lake. Designs featuring the pier of Kizaki Lake.
- No Expiration Date! Campground Accommodation Voucher
10,000 yen support → 12,000 yen worth of accommodation voucher
30,000 yen support → 40,000 yen worth of accommodation voucher
- Let's talk about the future of Kizaki Lake together! Bonfire gathering with new operators
We look forward to the participation of those who would like to chat with the members of Gokan Inc., who are newly operating the campground!
Project details here
【Utilization of Funds】
- Installation costs for bear electric fence (200,000 yen)
- Installation and development costs for reception and shop area (3,000,000 yen)
- Development costs for auto-site sections (300,000 yen)
- Electrical work costs (1,200,000 yen)
- Website production costs (1,000,000 yen)
*Amounts are estimates at this time.
*Diagnosis by an arborist for reopening.
This lakeside campground once welcomed approximately 15,000 visitors annually. People came to admire the scenery, touch the lake, listen to the wind and water, and gather around bonfires. Laughter and cherished moments filled this place.
However, from 2024 onwards, a series of fallen trees occurred within the site, and concerns arose regarding the potential presence of buried waste, leading to safety issues. Consequently, Kizaki Lake Campground was forced to close in January 2025.
Although the unchanging view of the mountains beyond the lake remains, the time spent camping has been lost from that scenery. Driven by a desire not to let this end for the people who loved this place, visited it, and were captivated by its beauty, we decided to establish a company to operate Kizaki Lake Campground.
■ We are "Gokan Inc.," operating Kizaki Lake Campground.
Originally, we were users who frequented this very spot. With the conviction that "we might be able to deliver the deep emotional experience we received here to even more people with our own hands," we stepped forward to apply for the operator position.
Just as it was for us in the past, we hope that the moments and experiences created here will become precious memories for someone else. We aim to carefully weave each of these memories from this place.
■ The Campground We Aim For
When considering the appeal of this location, the theme that naturally came to mind was "the five senses."
The clear blue of the lake, the expanse of mountains and sky
The sound of the wind, the sound of the water, nature to touch
The scent of trees, the aroma of bonfires
A special feeling experienced by the lake
We aim for a place where one can surrender to nature and truly feel its essence.
With the theme "Japan's most stimulating campground for the five senses," we are creating a new campground.
To ensure the charm of this place reaches various people beyond the local region, we have chosen an alphanumeric name for the new campground:
"THE KIZAKI CAMP&LAKE RESORT"
Project details here
■ The Campground Today
This place already possesses the natural charm that stimulates "the five senses."
However, to reopen this place as a campground, we are truly starting from scratch and must build many things from here.
■ Future Outlook - Aiming for a Grand Opening in Mid-May -
Currently, we are rapidly pushing forward with preparations to make the campground safe and comfortable!
While there will be many things that won't be ready by the opening, we hope you will enjoy watching the campground grow along with the seasonal changes of Kizaki Lake.
In the future...
- Simple lodges for accommodation
- Installation of showers
- Measures for comfortable toilet use
- Provision of content that stimulates the five senses, etc.
To further enhance the time spent by the lake, we plan to take a long time to create an attractive place to spend time with nature.
■ Crowdfunding Returns and Benefits
This time, we have prepared various returns, including original goods that only supporters can obtain, and the right (experience) to camp with members of Gokan Inc. at Kizaki Lake!
- No. 1 Popular! Name Plate
Supporters' names will be engraved on plates and displayed on the campground's sign.
- Crowdfunding Exclusive! Design T-shirt
Designs featuring the flow and waves of Kizaki Lake. Designs featuring the pier of Kizaki Lake.
- No Expiration Date! Campground Accommodation Voucher
10,000 yen support → 12,000 yen worth of accommodation voucher
30,000 yen support → 40,000 yen worth of accommodation voucher
- Let's talk about the future of Kizaki Lake together! Bonfire gathering with new operators
We look forward to the participation of those who would like to chat with the members of Gokan Inc., who are newly operating the campground!
Project details here
【Utilization of Funds】
- Installation costs for bear electric fence (200,000 yen)
- Installation and development costs for reception and shop area (3,000,000 yen)
- Development costs for auto-site sections (300,000 yen)
- Electrical work costs (1,200,000 yen)
- Website production costs (1,000,000 yen)
*Amounts are estimates at this time.
*Diagnosis by an arborist for reopening.