We started full-time vanlife in Japan at the beginning of 2020 and since then, we have seen a steady increase in the popularity of vanlife thanks to it’s presence on social media and people looking for alternative ways to travel which make it easier to socially distance.
Japan is a wonderful country for vanlife due to its diverse and interesting culture, it’s incredible food and it’s abundance of free public toilets and places to park up for the night. In this blog post, we have gathered together 12 vanlife in Japan statistics.
Van Life In Japan Statistics
1. Top destinations for campervan owners (Summer 2016)
2. Top destinations for campervan rentals (2020)
3. Japanese prefectures with the most campgrounds (2018)
4. Length of campervan trips in Japan (2016)
More than 3 months: 0.6%
Less than 3 months: 0%
Less than 2 months: 0.6%
Less than 1 month: 2.9%
Less than 3 weeks: 1.7%
Less than 2 weeks: 17.9%
Less than 1 week: 76.3%
Source: Response JP
5. What % of people do vanlife in Japan solo and what % with a partner?
6 .What % of pet owners do vanlife in Japan with their pet? (2019)
39.6% of people always take their pet in their campervan.
5% of people sometimes take their pet in their campervan.
Source: Atpress
7. What month is vanlife most popular in Japan? (2019)
8. How many times have campervan related hashtags been used on Instagram? (2021)
#車中泊 (carstay): 321,650 times
9. What's the average monthly cost of vanlife in Japan?
There is not enough data available because most people don’t do vanlife for more than 1 week in Japan.
Maximum amount per meal in yen (if travelling for food).
¥2500 : 23.8％
¥2000: 31.7%
¥1500: 27.7%
¥1000: 15.8%
¥500: 1.0%
Maximum amount spent per meal in yen (if travelling not for food)
¥2500: 8.2％
¥2000: 18.8%
¥1500: 42.4%
¥1000: 28.2%
¥500: 2.4%
Source: Response JP
10. The main reason people want to start vanlife in Japan (2017)
1. To enjoy travelling as a couple 54.5%
2. Best for traveling with pets 39.7%
3. To enjoy camping or travelling with children 19.7%
Source: Atpress
11. Age of people doing vanlife in Japan (2019)
12. Age of people who rent campervans in Japan (2019)
