Facility Information

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

Area Map 1 Main Building 2 Accommodation building 2 Log house, Lodge 3 Star Dome,  Seseragi Hall 4 Karamatsu Hall 5 Environmental Future Center 6 Outdoor cooking area 6 Outdoor cooking area 7 Portable tent site 8 Permanent tent site 9 Forest Square 10 Suribachi Square 11 Wampaku Square 12 Triangular tower Square 13 Crescent Square 14 Mallet golf course

Facility photos

1Main Building

Main Building
  • Play Hall

    Play Hall

    Approx. 300 people
    Equipment: Table tennis, Soft volleyball, Badminton, Long jump rope, Tug-of-war, Ball toss game, etc.

  • Canteen

    Canteen

    Approx. 180 people
    Buffet-style

  • Gathering space

    Gathering space

    Approx.400 people
    Equipment: Flagpole, Power outlet (100v)

  • Tenryu

    Tenryu

    Approx. 120 people
    Equipment: Projector, Screen, DVD-VHR Combo, Whiteboard, Piano, (Desks, Chairs)

  • Chikuma, Mitsumine, Azusa

    Chikuma

    Chikuma: 96 people, Mitsumine: 54 people, Azusa: 54 people
    Equipment: Projector, Screen, DVD-VHS Combo,Whiteboard, Desks, Chairs

  • Craft Room

    Craft Room

    Approx. 60 people
    Equipment: Whiteboard, Electronic piano, Tap water, (Desks,Chairs)

  • Matsukura (lounge)

    Matsukura (lounge)

    Approx. 20 people
    Equipment:Desk, Sofa, TV

  • Bathroom

    Bathroom

    Lake Suwa: Approx. 60 people (20 showers)
    Lake Shirakaba: Approx. 30 people (11 showers)
    Lake Chiyoda: Approx 5 people (5 showers)

  • 2Accommodation building (Log house, Lodge)

    Accommodation building (Log house, Lodge)

    8 log houses, 4 lodges
    Capacity: 30-40 people each
    Equipment: Toilet, Washroom, Fridge, Washing machine

    Here are the floor plans for each room. ≫ Here are photos of the accommodation building. ≫ Here is the check-out inspection list ≫
  • 3Star Dome, Seseragi Hall

    Star 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.

  • 4Karamatsu Hall

    Karamatsu Hall

    Approx. 100 people
    Equipment: Projector, Screen, DVD-VHS Combo, Whiteboard, Electronic piano, Tap water (Desks, Chairs)

    Here are the floor plan of the accommodation building (2F) ≫
  • 5Environmental Future Center

    Environmental 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

    Outdoor 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

    Portable tent site

    Approx. 100 people
    Equipment: Five 8-person dome tents

  • 8Permanent tent site

    Permanent tent site

    Approx. 100 people
    Equipment: 10 permanent tents for 10 people

  • 9Forest Square

    Forest Square

    Approx. 100 people
    Equipment: Fireplace, Bench, Power outlet (100v)

  • 10Suribachi Square

    Suribachi Square

    Approx. 150 people
    Equipment: Fire pit, Benches, Flagpole, Power outlet (100v)

  • 11Wampaku Square

    Wampaku Square

    Approx. 150 people
    Equipment: Fire pit, Power outlet (100v) [Winter: Sledding]

  • 12Triangular tower Square

    Triangular tower Square

    Approx. 80 people
    Equipment: Fire pit, Power outlet (100v) [Winter: Curling rink]

  • 13Crescent Square

    Crescent Square

    Approx. 50 people
    Equipment: Fire pit

  • 14Mallet golf course

    Mallet golf course

    Matsukura Nakayama Mallet Golf Course (Southwest area of Lake Nakayama)
    Equipment: 18 holes

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