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.