Event details
The Minobu Yuru Camp△ festival runs over two days. This page is about Day 1 at the school; the Day 2 talk show in central Minobu is an extra you can add.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Schoolyard camping | 1 night from 10:00 on 27 Nov, ¥4,000 (50 places). 2 nights from 10:00 on 27 Nov to 11:00 on 29 Nov, ¥6,000 (30 places). Campsite entry only, ¥1,000. |
| School tour | 28 Nov, 10:30-12:00 or 13:30-15:00. ¥550. Under-18s go free with a parent or guardian, without the souvenir. |
| Venue | Former Shimobe Elementary and Junior High School, 1495 Tokiwa, Minobu |
| Day 2 (29 Nov) | Cast talk show at the Minobu Town Cultural Hall, with food and goods stalls |
| Weather | The camp goes ahead in light rain. If a storm is forecast, the organisers decide by 12:00 the day before. The school tour runs whatever the weather. |
Why it matters for anime fans
On an ordinary visit, the school grounds are closed and you see Motosu High School from the road. This weekend you can pitch a tent in the schoolyard and walk through the building itself.
Kai-Tokiwa Station, the slope up to the gate and Shonin-dori in front of Minobu Station are all on the same stretch of the Minobu Line, so the event fits into a Yuru Camp△ trip rather than replacing it.
What you can see and do
- A night in the schoolyard. Bring your own tent and gear. Open fires are not allowed.
- Inside the school. Two guided sessions on 28 November, each 90 minutes.
- Day 2 in Minobu. A talk show with four of the series cast, food stalls with a stamp card, goods stalls and greetings from a costumed Rin.
Tickets, booking and limited items
Camping and the school tour
First come, first served on Ticketdive from 12:00 Japan time on 25 October 2026. The organisers will publish the booking page closer to the date, so check their Day 1 page (Japanese). With 30 to 50 places per camping plan, expect them to go quickly.
Day 2 talk show (optional)
Reserved seats, ¥9,900, with a souvenir. Two shows: 14:00-15:30 (doors 13:00) and 16:30-18:00 (doors 16:00). The e+ lottery closes on 29 September; after that, the rest go on sale first come, first served in early October. e+ ticket page (Japanese)
Getting there
From Tokyo, take the limited express from Shinjuku to Kofu, then the JR Minobu Line south. For tickets and the limited express, see our Trains & Tickets guide. Check train times for your date on the JR website: trains on the Minobu Line are few.
| Day | Venue | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | The school, Kai-Tokiwa | Kai-Tokiwa Station on the Minobu Line. Only local trains stop here, not the limited express. |
| Day 2 | Minobu Town Cultural Hall | From Minobu Station, the bus towards Minobu-san to Minobu Shisho Iriguchi (about 7 min, ¥200), or a taxi (about 10 min, around ¥1,000) |
Where to stay
If you are going both days, stay one night at Shimobe-Onsen, one stop from Kai-Tokiwa. Day 1 is a single stop away and Day 2 is further down the same line.
Shimobe HotelFirst choice
About 1 min on foot from Shimobe-Onsen Station, the easiest base with luggage. A hot spring ryokan that takes major cards.
Yuyado Umezono
About 3 min on foot from the station, with tatami rooms and kaiseki dinner. Confirm English support before booking.
Hotel Morita (Motoyu Koyokan)
About 15 min uphill on foot, but the ryokan will pick you up at the station. Confirm the latest arrival time when you book.
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