The Kisarazu/Kimitsu area offers tourist attractions such as Mt. Sawtooth Mountain and Komyoji Temple, tourist events such as doll memorial services, chrysanthemum festivals, and the Kisarazu Port Festival, and local delicacies such as white gyoza, botan nabe, and Takeoka-style ramen.
Chiba Prefecture is easily accessible from Tokyo. Kisarazu City and Futtsu City, which face Tokyo Bay, are dotted with many popular tourist spots that deserve attention. In this issue, we will introduce some sightseeing spots in Kisarazu and Futtsu that you should not miss.
Kisarazu City offers such tourist attractions as Ota-yama Park, Kisarazu Port, Shoseiji Temple, Umihotaru Parking Area, and Nakanoshima Bridge. Ohtayama Park is called "Forest of Love" and is a romantic spot for couples to visit.
It is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot with beautiful cherry blossoms in spring. At the top of the mountain is Kimisazazu Tower, from which you can see Tokyo Tower and Landmark Tower, and the night view is exceptionally beautiful.
The Umihotaru Parking Area is recommended for enjoying Tokyo Bay. Umihotaru Parking Area connects Kawasaki City and Kisarazu City, and is known for its location in the middle of the Tokyo Bay Aqualine.
The Umihotaru Observation Deck offers a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay and is popular for its open-air scenery. Visitors can also relax at a coffee shop inside Umihotaru and enjoy a cup of coffee while gazing out at the sea.
Futtsu City is an area with abundant bathing beaches. Onuki Chuo Beach, Kamiaso Minato Beach, and Shinmaiko Beach are well known. Surfers should not miss Shinmaiko Beach, where surfing is allowed outside the swimming area.
Mother Farm in Futtsu City is located on Mt. Kano and offers a panoramic view of the mountains of the Boso Peninsula, Tokyo Bay, and Mt. Fuji. In addition, visitors of all ages can enjoy numerous activities amid 250 hectares of magnificent nature, where they can interact with flowers and animals.
As for gourmet spots, you can find restaurants where you can taste fresh seafood from Futtsu Port. You can also stroll on foot from JR Onuki Station and enjoy natural sea eel tempura rice bowl.
Kisarazu and Futtsu City have many spots that change their appearance with the seasons, and you will be able to enjoy beautiful scenery each time you visit. This is also a great area to enjoy the outdoors by the sea with family and friends.
Umihotaru Parking Area is a unique rest area located on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Built on an artificial island in the middle of Tokyo Bay, it offers spectacular views of the surrounding sea while providing a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and visitor facilities. Although Umihotaru is officially a parking area, its unusual location and extensive facilities m...»
Mother Farm is a large tourism-oriented farm located near the summit of Mount Kin-namidake in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Situated within the Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park, the farm covers an enormous area of approximately 2.5 million square meters, making it one of the largest farm-themed attractions in the Kanto region. With the concept of an "Entertainment Farm of Flowers and Animals," Mo...»
Country Farm Tokyo German Village is a large-scale theme park located in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture, within the greater Tokyo area. Despite its name, it is not located in central Tokyo. The park combines the atmosphere of the German countryside with expansive lawns, seasonal flowers, family attractions, animals, and outdoor activities. The park welcomes more than one million visitors a year and ...»
Nomizo Falls and Kameiwa Cave are scenic attractions located in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by lush greenery and clear streams, the area is known for its beautiful combination of water, rock, forest, and sunlight. The scenery has become particularly famous on social media because the light shining through the cave and reflecting on the flowing water can create an enchanting atmosph...»
Egawa Beach is located in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, on the eastern shore of Tokyo Bay. Known for its expansive tidal flats, shellfish gathering, and distinctive coastal scenery, it has long attracted visitors looking to enjoy a different side of the Tokyo Bay area. The beach lies near the mouth of the Obitsu River, where a large tidal flat stretches along the coast. The landscape offers an...»
Cape Futtsu is a long, narrow sandspit extending into Tokyo Bay from Futtsu City in Chiba Prefecture. Located within the Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park, the cape is known for its beautiful coastal scenery, sandy beaches, pine trees, wetlands, and panoramic views across Tokyo Bay. The area is developed as Chiba Prefectural Futtsu Park and has been selected for several scenic and cultural designat...»
Hakarime Don is a local specialty of Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, made with locally sourced conger eel served over a bowl of warm rice. Located along Tokyo Bay, Futtsu is blessed with abundant seafood, and conger eel has long been an important part of the area’s food culture. The dish is especially distinctive because of its unusual local name. In Futtsu, “hakarime” is another name for conger e...»
Tokyo Bay Kannon is a monumental statue of Kannon standing 56 meters tall in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture. Built as a symbol of prayers for peace and remembrance of those who died in war, the statue overlooks the entrance to Tokyo Bay from the summit of Mount Otsuboyama. In addition to its impressive scale and remarkable construction, Tokyo Bay Kannon is known for the panoramic scenery from the mount...»
Nakanoshima is a man-made island floating in Kisarazu Port in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. The island is a popular sightseeing destination where visitors can enjoy waterfront scenery, clam digging, fishing, and seasonal events. Connected to the mainland by the distinctive Nakanoshima Bridge, the island is also known as a romantic destination and has been designated as a “Lover's Sanctuary.”...»
Chiba Prefectural Futtsu Park is a large urban park located on Cape Futtsu in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Situated within the Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park, the park is known for its beautiful coastal scenery, pine forests, historic sites, and recreational facilities. The park has been selected as one of the 100 Best Urban Parks in Japan and the 100 Best White-Sand-and-Pine Landscapes in Jap...»
Kururi Castle was a historic Japanese castle that once stood in the Kururi area of Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Its history stretches from the Muromachi period through the Edo period, when the castle played an important role as a military stronghold and later as the administrative center of the Kururi Domain. The castle was also known by several other names, including Ujo (“Rain Castle”), Kiri...»
Romantic Forest Republic is a leisure and outdoor recreation resort located in Toyofusa, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. With the concept of a “forest and lake resort,” this spacious destination offers a wide variety of activities surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful natural scenery. Covering an area of approximately 400,000 square meters, Romantic Forest Republic is a popular destination fo...»
Jinya-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located on Mount Kanozan in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Belonging to the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism, the temple is also known as Rinshoin of Rokuzan. Its principal Buddhist deities are Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of healing and medicine, and Gundari Myoo, one of the Wisdom Kings of Esoteric Buddhism. Jinya-ji is regarded as one of the oldest...»
Kimisarazu Tower is an observation tower located in Ota-yama Park in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Built as a symbol of the famous legend of Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto and Ototachibana-hime, the tower is one of Kisarazu's recognizable landmarks. At the top of the tower, bronze statues of Yamato Takeru and Ototachibana-hime stand facing each other, representing the tragic love story associated wit...»
Ostrich Kingdom is a large-scale animal farm in Ibaraki Prefecture and is known for keeping one of the largest numbers of ostriches in Japan. Located in Hannoki, Ishioka City, the farm offers visitors an opportunity to get close to ostriches and a wide variety of other animals. More than 200 ostriches are kept across the spacious grounds, making the facility one of the largest ostrich farms in th...»
Kisarazu Kanransha Park KISARAPIA, also known simply as KISARAPIA, is an amusement park located in Kaneda Higashi, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. The park is next to Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu and is easily accessible from the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line. The park's most recognizable attraction is its 60-meter-tall Ferris wheel, but visitors can also enjoy a variety of family-friendly rides and entert...»
Takeoka's Habitat of Golden Algae is a rare natural site in Hagiui, Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, where colonies of golden algae can be found inside a sea cave. The site has been designated a National Natural Monument of Japan. The tiny organisms live on the surface of a pool inside the cave. When sunlight reaches the water, the algae reflect the light and create a remarkable golden-yellow glow....»
Kozoji Temple (Takakura Kannon) is a temple of the Buzan School of Shingon Buddhism in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. It is the 30th temple on the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, a historic pilgrimage route visiting 33 temples dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. The temple's mountain name is Heiyozan, and its principal object of worship is Shokanzeon Bosatsu (K...»
Mitsuishiyama Kannonji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Chisan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Commonly known as Mitsuishi Kannon, the temple attracts worshippers and visitors with its combination of beautiful mountain scenery, distinctive rock formations, and long religious history. The temple stands on the summit of Mount Mitsuishi, at an elevation of 282...»
Odayama Park is a green and historic park in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Centered around 44-meter-high Mount Odayama, the park is a popular place for local residents to relax and is also an attractive sightseeing destination. The park is known for its beautiful views, seasonal scenery, historic buildings, and cultural monuments. It is particularly popular in spring, when approximately 400 ch...»
Kameyama Dam is a multipurpose dam built on the Obitsu River, a Class B river flowing through Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. It was the first multipurpose dam constructed by Chiba Prefecture and has the largest total reservoir capacity in the prefecture. The dam and the reservoir it created, known as Lake Kameyama, are now popular destinations for enjoying the natural scenery of the Boso Peninsu...»
Mount Takago is a 330-meter-high mountain located on the border between Kimitsu City and Futtsu City in southern Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by the rich natural landscape of the Boso Peninsula, it is a popular destination for hiking, sightseeing, and enjoying the area's distinctive mountain scenery. The mountain and its surrounding forests offer visitors an opportunity to experience a quieter si...»
Takeoka Ramen is a distinctive local style of ramen that originated around Takeoka Fishing Port in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. It is known for its unusual preparation method, simple ingredients, and generous amount of sliced pork. Unlike ordinary ramen, the dish does not use a separately prepared soup stock. Instead, the broth is made by adding the water used to boil the noodles to a soy-based...»
A Historic Hachiman Shrine Protecting the Local Community Tsurumine Hachiman Shrine is a historic Hachiman shrine located in the Yawata district of Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Revered as the local guardian shrine for centuries, it has long played an important role in the religious and cultural life of the surrounding community. During the Meiji period (1868–1912), it was designated as a Go-sha...»
Yatsurugi Hachiman Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Fujimi, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Known as the general guardian shrine of Kisarazu, it has long been an important center of local faith and community life. The shrine was formerly classified as a Gōsha, a shrine of local importance under Japan's former shrine ranking system. With its long history, impressive festivals, cultur...»
Takagoyama Natural Zoo is a nature-rich park located at the foot of Mount Takago in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. The zoo is known for its Japanese macaques, which live in the surrounding area and are fed at a designated feeding site where visitors can observe them up close. At the feeding area, visitors can offer food to the macaques by hand through a wire mesh barrier. This unique experience p...»
Kisarazu City is located in central-western Chiba Prefecture, facing Tokyo Bay. With a population of approximately 136,000, Kisarazu has long developed as a port town and remains an important commercial center with Kisarazu Port, a designated Important Port. The city is also designated as an international convention tourism city. Its convenient transportation connections, historic sites, waterfro...»
Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu is one of the largest outlet shopping malls in Japan, located in Kaneda Higashi, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Operated by the Mitsui Fudosan Group, the complex is known for its extensive selection of international and Japanese brands, including stores making their first appearance in Japan and flagship locations. With its large scale, diverse range of shops, and co...»
Kichijozan Komyoji Temple is a temple of the Nichiren school of Buddhism located in central Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Its mountain name is Kichijosan, and it has a historical connection with Ikegami Honmonji Temple in Tokyo. Komyoji is particularly famous as the resting place of the person believed to have inspired Yosaburo, the central character of the famous kabuki play “Yowa Nasake Ukin...»
Shojoji Temple is a historic temple located in Fujimi, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. It belongs to the Hongwanji-ha school of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, one of the major traditions of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan. The temple's mountain name is Gonen-zan. Shojoji is particularly famous for the local legend of the “Tanuki Bayashi,” a mysterious nighttime celebration said to have been performed by rac...»
Chorakuji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located in Joza, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. It belongs to the Buzan-ha school of Shingon Buddhism. The temple's mountain name is Seiryuzan, and its temple name is Myooin. The principal object of worship is Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of Healing. With a history dating back to the late Kamakura period, Chorakuji has long been an important center o...»
Azuma Shrine is located in Azuma, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Ototachibana-hime, the legendary wife of the Japanese hero Yamato Takeru. It was formerly classified as a village shrine under Japan's prewar shrine-ranking system. With its connection to the legend of Yamato Takeru and Ototachibana-hime, Azuma Shrine is closely associated with the history and cultural t...»
Senchakuji Temple is a historic temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism located in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Founded during the Muromachi period, the temple has long been a place of worship for local residents, with Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha) as its principal object of worship. The temple's mountain name is Keitozan. Its long history, traditional atmosphere, and cultural connections make S...»
Myosenji Temple is a historic temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism located in Mariyatsu, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Its mountain name is Okurayama. Founded during the Kamakura period, the temple has a long history of religious devotion. It is particularly known for its historic temple bell, which is designated as a cultural property by Chiba Prefecture, as well as the intriguing legend...»
Mariyatsu Castle was a mountain castle located in Mariyatsu, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. It served as an important stronghold of the Takeda clan of Kazusa during Japan's Sengoku period, when regional warlords competed for control of territory. The castle site stands at an elevation of approximately 161 meters, one of the higher points in the Boso Hills. Today, the area is used as the Kisaraz...»
The Gion-Nagasuka Kofun Tumulus Group is a collection of ancient burial mounds located mainly on the alluvial plain around the lower reaches of the Obitsu River in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. The tumuli were constructed from around the mid-5th century through the 7th century. Because of its historical background and geographical setting, the group is regarded as an important archaeological s...»
Kinreizuka Kofun is a large keyhole-shaped burial mound located in Nagasuka, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. It forms part of the Gion-Nagasuka Kofun Tumulus Group and is one of the area's most significant archaeological sites. The tomb is particularly notable for the discovery of five small golden bells and a remarkable collection of other burial goods. The exceptional quality and quantity of t...»
Kisarazu City Local History Museum “Kin no Suzu” is a municipal history museum located in Odayama Park in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Through a wide range of valuable historical and cultural exhibits, the museum introduces the history and heritage of the Kisarazu area. The museum is an excellent place to discover how the region developed from prehistoric times through the Edo period and into...»
Kimitsu City is located in the central and southern part of Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and rich in history and culture, the city offers a wide variety of attractions to enjoy throughout the year. Kimitsu is part of the Tokyo metropolitan area in terms of its urban employment zone, and the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line provides convenient access to central Tokyo and Kanagaw...»
Mount Kanozan is a 379-meter-high mountain in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, and forms part of the Boso Hills. It is the second-highest mountain in Chiba Prefecture after Mount Atago and was historically regarded as the highest mountain in the former Kazusa Province. With its rich natural environment, long history, religious traditions, and connections to Japanese literature, Mount Kanozan is a ...»
Kururi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Urata, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. It stands in the former Mochida District of Kazusa Province and has a long history of local worship and cultural significance. The shrine was formerly classified as a Gōsha, a village-level shrine under Japan's former shrine-ranking system....»
Hakusan Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Tawaratada, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine was formerly classified as a Gōsha, a village-level shrine under Japan's former shrine-ranking system. Once known as Tawara Shrine, it has a long history and is closely associated with important cultural and archaeological heritage. Behind the shrine stands the Hakusan Shrine Kofun, an anc...»
Hitomi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. It has been deeply respected by local residents for centuries and remains an important part of the area's religious and cultural heritage. The shrine stands on the summit of Mount Hitomi, near the mouth of the Koito River. Its elevated location offers spectacular views over Tokyo Bay and the surrounding landscape. Hitom...»
Hakuheki-no-Yu is an open-air hot spring located within Roman no Mori Republic, a nature-oriented leisure resort in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. The spring is classified as a sodium-chloride spring, with a source temperature of 14.6°C. Surrounded by the forests and mountains of Kimitsu, Hakuheki-no-Yu is operated primarily as a day-use bathing facility. Its open-air bath provides visitors with...»
Kameyama Onsen is a hot spring resort located in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, beside the scenic Kameyama Lake. Surrounded by lush forests and streams, it is known as a peaceful retreat in the inner Boso Peninsula. The spring has an unusual mineral composition known as an iodine- and bromine-containing sodium bicarbonate and chloride spring. The natural spring water is tea-brown, often describe...»
Shichirigawa Onsen is a peaceful hot spring destination in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Located in a quiet valley surrounded by the Boso Hills, also known as the Kazusa Mountain Range, the hot spring offers visitors a relaxing escape alongside the clear waters of the Obitsu River. Surrounded by forests and mountains, Shichirigawa Onsen is an ideal place to enjoy a traditional Japanese countrys...»
Nomizo Onsen is a natural hot spring located in Sasa, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Boso Peninsula, it is known for its gensen kakenagashi, meaning that natural spring water flows directly into the bath without being recycled....»
Kazusa Toothpicks are traditional crafts produced around Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, particularly in the Kururi area. These decorative toothpicks are traditionally used for cutting and eating foods such as Japanese sweets. They are made from kuromoji, a fragrant Japanese spicebush tree prized for its pleasant aroma and smooth texture. The handles are carefully decorated by hand with intricate...»
Futtsu City is located in southern Chiba Prefecture and is part of the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area. Blessed with both beautiful coastlines and lush mountains, the city is home to popular attractions such as Futtsu Cape, Mount Nokogiri, and Mother Farm. With its picturesque landscapes where the sea and mountains come together, Futtsu is a popular destination for nature lovers and day-trip trave...»
Tsukuroumi Castle was a mountain castle that once stood in Takeoka, Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Its history is closely connected with several powerful clans that played important roles in the political struggles of the Kanto region during the Sengoku period, including the Mariyatsu clan, the Kazusa-Takeda clan, and the Satomi clan. The castle was built by making clever use of the surrounding n...»
Sanuki Castle was a historic castle located in Sanuki, Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. During the Edo period, it served as the administrative center of the Sanuki Domain and played an important role as a political and military base. From the Sengoku period through the Edo period, Sanuki Castle repeatedly became a battleground in struggles between powerful regional clans. Its surviving earthworks a...»
Takago Gorge is a beautiful valley formed by the Takago River in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. It is located mainly along the upper reaches of the river in the Udofujiwara area of Futtsu and is known for its natural scenery of clear streams, waterfalls, forests, and rugged mountain terrain. Less developed than many conventional tourist destinations, Takago Gorge offers visitors the chance to exp...»
Sodegaura City is located in central-western Chiba Prefecture, facing Tokyo Bay. The coastal area is characterized by an extensive industrial zone lined with oil and petrochemical plants, while the inland area features green hills, farmland, and parks. Sodegaura is also known for its strong financial base and its emphasis on education and culture. In terms of the number of library books per resid...»
Akitomi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Iitomi, Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture. With a history dating back more than 1,000 years, the shrine has long been cherished by local residents as a sacred place of worship....»
Shofukuji Temple is a temple of the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture. For generations, it has been revered by local residents as the “Kannon of Kubota” and is particularly well known by the name Kasagami Kannon....»
Sodegaura Park is a spacious, nature-rich park located in Iitomi, Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture. With beautiful seasonal scenery and a wide range of facilities, the park offers visitors opportunities to relax, explore nature, and learn about the history and culture of the region....»
Sodegaura Seaside Park is a waterfront park located on reclaimed land in Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture, along the southern part of Chiba Port. Developed as a place where people can enjoy being close to the sea, the park was fully opened to the public in 2004. Today, it is a popular place for both local residents and visitors, offering spacious lawns, waterfront walks, spectacular views of Toky...»
Asari-man is a popular local specialty sold at Umihotaru Parking Area, a unique rest stop located in the middle of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, the road connecting Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture with Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture across Tokyo Bay. The name “Asari-man” comes from asari, the Japanese word for clams. This generously filled Chinese-style steamed bun features plenty of clams, one of Kisar...»
Delicately Tender Wild-Caught Conger Eel from Tokyo Bay Anago, or Japanese conger eel, is one of the well-known seafood delicacies of Tokyo Bay, an area famous for its traditional Edo-style cuisine. In the Futtsu area of Chiba Prefecture, anago is also known locally as "Hakarime." The name comes from the eel's long, slender shape, which is said to resemble the beam of a traditional Japanese weigh...»