For this adventure, our coordinates were set right next to the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route—a trail steeped in thousands of years of spiritual history. Our destination? Sam’s Camp. What followed was an incredible Wakayama road trip blending wild mountain camping, fresh Kuroshio ocean delicacies, and Japan's most dramatic coastal geology.

When most people think of a self-drive road trip in Japan, they imagine renting a standard compact car, following basic GPS routes to crowded tourist spots, and staying in traditional hotels every night. This time, Sora Campers is here to completely rewrite the rules.