Kamogawa and Katsuura have tourist attractions such as Kamogawa Sea World and Tai-no-ura, sightseeing events such as Kamogawa Kiribana Fair and Katsuura Grand Fishing Festival, and local gourmet foods such as Oragadon, grilled fish and nameko mushrooms.
Recommended sightseeing information for the Kamogawa and Katsuura areas of the Boso Peninsula. Kamogawa and Katsuura are located in the southern part of the Boso Peninsula on the Pacific Ocean side, known as Sotobo. They are famous for Kamogawa Sea World and a number of beaches with beautiful sandy beaches. Katsuura is also known for its fresh seafood and gourmet foods such as Katsuura tantanmen, and the morning market in Katsuura is recognized as one of the three best morning markets in Japan.
Kamogawa Sea World in Kamogawa is an aquarium where performances by killer whales, dolphins, beluga whales, and other sea creatures take place. Visitors can see penguins, sea lions, seals, and other animals in exhibits that recreate the natural environment of the Arctic, Antarctic, and other regions. Observing the ocean floor is popular at the Underwater Observation Tower in Katsuura Underwater Park in Katsuura.
In Kamogawa, there are Kinosaki Beach and Maebaru Beach, where the seawater is crystal clear, and in Katsuura, there are Ubara Beach and Moriya Beach, which have been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan. The shallow waters make it attractive for families, couples, and friends of all ages to play together.
The location of the morning market in Katsuura changes from Shimohonmachi Asaichi Street in the first half of the month to Nakahonmachi Asaichi Street in the second half. About 70 stores line the street from around 6:00 a.m., selling seasonal foods such as dried saury, dried horse mackerel, dried squid, dried bonito, wakame seaweed, hijiki seaweed, parsley, rape blossoms, etc. The market is crowded with many people.
Katsuura's local delicacy, Katsuura tantanmen, is made with minced meat and onions, and is soy sauce-based with a generous amount of raayu (Chinese chili oil) added. It is served at many ramen stores and eateries in Katsuura City. A special map has been created, so ramen lovers are encouraged to make a trip to check out the different flavors.
At sushi restaurants in Kamogawa and Katsuura, tourists can indulge in fresh local fish such as bonito, Spanish mackerel, Japanese Spanish mackerel, and turban shell, as well as nameko mushrooms.
Kamogawa/Katsuura is an area where visitors not only come to bathe in the sea, but also to enjoy sea-related sightseeing, especially at Kamogawa Sea World. Along with marine recreation, visitors can also enjoy the abundance of seafood and gourmet foods unique to Boso, such as Katsuura tantanmen.
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