National Shinshutakato Youth Outdoor Learning Center is an experiential learning facility located in “Harugamine Plateau” with breathtaking views of the Southern Alps, Central Alps, and the Yatsugatake Mountains.
This facility is designed to nurture good health and a rich spirit of the youth who will lead the next generation. It comes with the catchphrase, “Let’s discover the richness of nature! Think about it! Taste it! Have fun!”
Area Map
Facility photos
1Main Building
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Play Hall
Approx. 300 people
Equipment: Table tennis, Soft volleyball, Badminton, Long jump rope, Tug-of-war, Ball toss game, etc. -
Canteen
Approx. 180 people
Buffet-style -
Gathering space
Approx.400 people
Equipment: Flagpole, Power outlet (100v) -
Tenryu
Approx. 120 people
Equipment: Projector, Screen, DVD-VHR Combo, Whiteboard, Piano, (Desks, Chairs) -
Chikuma, Mitsumine, Azusa
Chikuma: 96 people, Mitsumine: 54 people, Azusa: 54 people
Equipment: Projector, Screen, DVD-VHS Combo,Whiteboard, Desks, Chairs -
Craft Room
Approx. 60 people
Equipment: Whiteboard, Electronic piano, Tap water, (Desks,Chairs) -
Matsukura (lounge)
Approx. 20 people
Equipment:Desk, Sofa, TV -
Bathroom
Lake Suwa: Approx. 60 people (20 showers)
Lake Shirakaba: Approx. 30 people (11 showers)
Lake Chiyoda: Approx 5 people (5 showers)
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2Accommodation building (Log house, Lodge)
8 log houses, 4 lodges
Here are the floor plans for each room. ≫ Here are photos of the accommodation building. ≫ Here is the check-out inspection list ≫
Capacity: 30-40 people each
Equipment: Toilet, Washroom, Fridge, Washing machine -
3Star Dome, Seseragi Hall
Space Hall: Approx. 15 people
Equipment: 300mm reflecting telescope (A training instructor is required for use)
■Fujisawa: Approx. 60 people Equipment: DVD-VHS Combo, Organ, Desks, Chairs, Tap water
■Yamamuro: Approx. 20 people Equipment:Desks, Chairs, Whiteboards, Books
■Ginga: Approx. 30 people Equipment: Planetarium
Here are more details about the planetarium ≫The planetarium is available free of charge.
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4Karamatsu Hall
Approx. 100 people
Here are the floor plan of the accommodation building (2F) ≫
Equipment: Projector, Screen, DVD-VHS Combo, Whiteboard, Electronic piano, Tap water (Desks, Chairs) -
5Environmental Future Center
■Experiential learning room (Lab) approx. 80 people
Equipment:Desks, Chairs, Tap Water , Laboratory Equipment and tools (for investigating the surrounding environment)
■Science Hall (Large study room) 48 people
Equipment: Projector, Screen, DVD-VHS Combo, Whiteboard, Desks, Chairs
■Nature Room (Small study room) Approx. 20 people
Equipment: Desks, Chairs
■Information center: Approx. 20 people
Equipment: Chairs, Books and materials related to environment -
6Outdoor cooking area
Self-catering building, Outdoor cooking building A to F
Approx. 50 people each
Equipment: Tap water, Stove, Kitchen counter, Desks, Chairs -
7Portable tent site
Approx. 100 people
Equipment: Five 8-person dome tents -
8Permanent tent site
Approx. 100 people
Equipment: 10 permanent tents for 10 people -
9Forest Square
Approx. 100 people
Equipment: Fireplace, Bench, Power outlet (100v) -
10Suribachi Square
Approx. 150 people
Equipment: Fire pit, Benches, Flagpole, Power outlet (100v) -
11Wampaku Square
Approx. 150 people
Equipment: Fire pit, Power outlet (100v) [Winter: Sledding] -
12Triangular tower Square
Approx. 80 people
Equipment: Fire pit, Power outlet (100v) [Winter: Curling rink] -
13Crescent Square
Approx. 50 people
Equipment: Fire pit -
14Mallet golf course
Matsukura Nakayama Mallet Golf Course (Southwest area of Lake Nakayama)
Equipment: 18 holes

