Chiba » Tateyama (Chiba), Minami-Boso
Tateyama and Minami-Boso offer sightseeing spots such as Okinoshima Island and the Boso Flower Line, sightseeing events such as the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival and the Shirahama Haenye Festival, and local delicacies such as seafood rice bowls and nameko mushrooms.
Minami-Boso City and Tateyama City are located at the southernmost tip of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, they enjoy a mild climate, and their main industries are fishing and flower cultivation.
Katsuura is located in the southeastern part of Chiba Prefecture and has a thriving fishing industry. Katsuura Fishing Port lands skipjack, tuna, and snapper, with skipjack in particular being one of the top landings in Japan. Kamogawa is located in the southeastern part of the Boso Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean, and its representative industry is fishing.
When discussing the gourmet foods of Minami-Boso and Tateyama cities, one cannot leave out nameko (nameko mushroom). It is a dish made by pounding horse mackerel or sardines with miso, ginger, and other condiments. It was eaten by fishermen on board their boats, and is now available at many restaurants in Minami-Boso.
It is called "nameko" because it is so delicious that it makes you want to lick the plate. The grilled nameko is called "sangayaki," which is also a delicacy to be enjoyed.
Katsuura has a large catch of bonito, so fresh bonito can be tasted as sashimi. There is also a fisherman's dish called "Magonchazuke," which is bonito soaked in soy sauce with ginger, served on rice and topped with tea.
There is also a local ramen called Katsuura tantanmen, which is different from the usual tantanmen with sesame seeds. It is served not only at ramen shops but also at coffee shops, and is so popular that it has even become a cup ramen.
Kamogawa has a local delicacy called "oragadon. It is a bowl of rice topped with ingredients from Kamogawa, and each restaurant serves it in a variety of styles, such as kaisendon-style or tendon-style. Please enjoy the unique characteristics of each oragadon.
The morning market in Katsuura is nationally famous and is one of the largest morning markets in Japan. The market attracts many shoppers with seafood landed at the Katsuura fishing port and farm products grown by local farmers.
Kamogawa is one of the best surfing spots in Japan, and many surf stores line the streets. Every year on the first Sunday in June, the Kamogawa City Cup surfing competition is held.
Kamogawa Sea World is also a popular aquarium, and many resort hotels are located in the surrounding area.
Mount Nokogiri is a 329.5-meter-high mountain located on the border between Kyonan Town and Futtsu City in Chiba Prefecture. Its Japanese name, Nokogiriyama, literally means "Saw Mountain," referring to the distinctive jagged ridgeline that resembles the teeth of a saw. Located close to Tokyo Bay, ...»
Jigoku Nozoki, often translated as "Hell Peek Point," is a dramatic viewpoint near the summit of Mount Nokogiri in Chiba Prefecture. Although "Jigoku Nozoki" is not the official name of a designated observation deck, the nickname has become widely known because of its thrilling appearance and the sp...»
Nihon-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located on the southern slopes of Mount Nokogiri in Kyonan Town, Chiba Prefecture. With a history of nearly 1,300 years, the temple is one of the region's most remarkable places to experience Japanese Buddhism, traditional stone sculpture, and spectacula...»
Nihon-ji Temple in Kyonan Town, Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, is one of the historic Buddhist temples of the Kanto region. Located on the slopes of Mount Nokogiri, the temple is surrounded by rugged natural scenery and a peaceful mountain atmosphere. The most famous feature of the temple is the e...»
Cape Nojima is a scenic cape in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, projecting into the Pacific Ocean. Located at the southernmost point of the Kanto Plain, the cape is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, rugged shoreline, and historic lighthouse. The area is part of the Minami-Boso Quasi-Nation...»
Nokogiriyama Ropeway is a sightseeing cableway in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, providing convenient access to Mount Nokogiri, a 329.5-meter-high mountain overlooking Tokyo Bay. The ropeway offers visitors a spectacular aerial journey between the mountain and the sea. During the approximately four...»
Tateyama Castle was a historic castle that once stood in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Although the original castle no longer survives, the castle site has been designated as a Tateyama City Historic Site and is now part of Shiroyama Park. The castle was built in 1580 by Satomi Yoshiyori, a powe...»
Daifukuji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located in Funakata, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. The temple belongs to the Chisan School of Shingon Buddhism, one of the major traditions of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. Its mountain name is Funagata-san, and its formal temple name is Fumonin. Daif...»
Namero is a traditional local dish from the coastal areas of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. Created from the wisdom and ingenuity of local fishermen, this rustic seafood dish is designed to bring out the full flavor of freshly caught fish. Fresh fish is finely chopped together with miso an...»
Sunosaki Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Sunosaki, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Situated on the hillside of Mount Mitarai overlooking the coast, the shrine has long been associated with the protection of the local community and maritime travel. Sunosaki Shrine is traditionally ide...»
Nago-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Nago, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. The temple's mountain name is Fudarakusan, and its principal Buddhist image is Senju Kannon, the Thousand-Armed Kannon. Nago-ji is the 33rd and final temple of the Bando 33...»
Sanga-yaki is a traditional local dish from the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. It is made by grilling namero, a mixture of finely chopped fresh fish, miso, and aromatic herbs and vegetables. Born from the practical wisdom of local fishermen, Sanga-yaki transforms a fresh seafood preparation in...»
Roadside Station Hota Elementary School is a unique roadside station in Kyonan Town, Awa District, Chiba Prefecture. It was created by renovating and reusing the former Hota Elementary School, which closed in 2014. The former school was transformed into a roadside station in December 2015. While re...»
Wadaura in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, is known as the only whaling base in the Kanto region. Whaling is currently carried out in only a small number of locations in Japan, and Wadaura has one of the longest histories among them. The area continues to preserve traditions and food culture asso...»
Futomaki Sushi is a traditional local dish from the Boso region of Chiba Prefecture, famous for its colorful appearance and beautiful patterns. It is also known as Futomaki Matsuri Sushi, Kazari-maki Sushi, Boso-maki, and other names. For generations, it has been prepared as a special dish for weddi...»
Awa Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Daijingu, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. With a history dating back to ancient times, it is known as an important shrine of former Awa Province and was listed as a Myōjin Taisha, one of the highest-ranking shrines recorded in the ancient Engishiki ...»
Mount Iyogatake is a 336.3-meter-high mountain in the Boso Hills of Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. With its distinctive pointed peak and rocky appearance, the mountain is known as the “Matterhorn of Boso” and the “Awa Myogi”. Mount Iyogatake has also been selected as one of the 100 Famous Mount...»
A Roadside Station Dedicated to Boso’s Famous Loquats Michi-no-Eki Tomiura Biwa Club is a popular tourist destination in southern Chiba Prefecture centered around the region’s famous specialty fruit, the loquat. Combining food, nature, shopping, and hands-on activities, the facility offers visitors...»
Roadside Station Nanbo Paradise is a popular tourist destination in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It is located along Chiba Prefectural Route 257, known as the Boso Flower Line, a scenic coastal road that has been selected as one of Japan's “100 Best Roads.” The site is home to Aloha Garden Tate...»
Haba Nori is a traditional seaweed specialty from southern Chiba Prefecture. Harvested during the coldest part of the year, this locally produced seaweed is valued for its distinctive ocean aroma, savory flavor, and fragrant roasted taste. Southern Chiba enjoys a relatively mild climate throughout ...»
Pineki’s peanut soft-serve ice cream is a popular treat made with rich, flavorful peanuts from Chiba Prefecture. Chiba is Japan’s leading peanut-producing region, accounting for around 70% of the country’s peanut production. Kimura Peanuts is distinctive for handling the entire process from growing...»
Yariika, or Japanese spear squid, is a popular seafood specialty of the Minamiboso area of Chiba Prefecture. Its long, slender body resembles the tip of a traditional spear, which is where its Japanese name comes from. Yariika caught around Minamiboso is known for its pleasantly chewy texture and n...»
From Fresh Namero to Long-Lasting Dried Fish Japanese horse mackerel (ma-aji) is one of Chiba Prefecture’s well-known local seafood specialties. Large quantities are caught in the waters surrounding the Boso Peninsula, and the fish has long been an important part of the region’s food culture. Japa...»
A Unique Local Food with a Long History Whale tare is a traditional specialty of southern Chiba’s Boso Peninsula. It is made from the meat of the Baird’s beaked whale, a toothed whale that can grow to around 12 meters in length. The whale meat is marinated in a seasoned dipping sauce and then dried...»
A Simple Yet Flavorful Meal Born at Sea Mago chazuke is a traditional local dish from Chiba Prefecture, made by placing fresh local fish such as bonito or horse mackerel over steamed rice, then adding green onions and pouring hot water or tea over the top. The fish is first marinated in a seasoned...»
Turning the Flavor of Boso Loquats into a Local Specialty Loquat soft-serve ice cream is a popular local dessert created in Minamiboso City, southern Chiba Prefecture. It makes the most of the region’s famous specialty, Boso loquats, combining their gentle sweetness and delicate aroma with the smoo...»
What Is Matagi Kinmedai? Matagi Kinmedai is a highly prized variety of golden eye snapper caught off the coast of the Mera area in Tateyama City, at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. The fishing grounds stretch between Mera Cape and Izu Oshima and are known as Mera-ze, a p...»
Large, Juicy Loquats That Bring a Taste of Early Summer Boshu loquats are a traditional specialty fruit of the Minamiboso area of Chiba Prefecture, with a long and distinguished history. As early summer arrives, fresh loquats begin appearing in fruit sections and farmers’ markets, offering a delici...»
A Key Ingredient in Chiba’s Famous Namero Flying fish are a distinctive local fish found in the waters around Minamiboso, southern Chiba. As their name suggests, they are known for leaping energetically above the surface of the sea. Flying fish migrate through the coastal waters of Minamiboso and ...»
A Unique Combination of Refreshing Flesh and Rich Liver In Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, ocean sunfish, known as manbo in Japanese, is considered a unique local delicacy. Although catches are not large, ocean sunfish are landed in the Minamiboso area throughout the year, and there is a local t...»
Vibrant Green Color and a Pleasant Bitterness of Spring Rape blossoms, known as nanohana in Japanese, are a nutritious leafy green vegetable that heralds the arrival of spring in the Boso Peninsula. They contain a balanced range of nutrients, including abundant dietary fiber, and are valued as a wh...»
A Beautiful Local Food Tradition from a Region Famous for Flowers The Boso Peninsula is famous for flower cultivation thanks to its warm climate, and the region is also home to thriving production of edible flowers. Using colorful edible flowers grown without agricultural chemicals, local cooks cre...»
Whole Abalone Gently Simmered in a Refined Soy-Based Sauce Simmered abalone is a luxurious seafood delicacy made by slowly cooking whole abalone in its shell with soy sauce and mirin, a traditional Japanese sweet rice seasoning. Prepared using a unique cooking method, the abalone is simmered whole ...»
Takabe Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, and is widely known as a shrine dedicated to the deity regarded as the origin of Japanese culinary arts. It has attracted worshippers from throughout Japan, particularly chefs, people involved in the food industry, and soy sau...»
Okinoshima Island is a small uninhabited island located in Tateyama Bay in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Once completely surrounded by the sea, the island became connected to the mainland after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, making it possible to reach Okinoshima on foot. The island is a la...»
The Akayama Underground Bunker Remains are the remains of an extensive underground facility in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Officially known as the Tateyama Naval Air Group Akayama Underground Bunker Remains, the site is believed to have been constructed by the former Imperial Japanese Navy duri...»
Cape Myogane is a scenic cape located on the border between Futtsu City and Kyonan Town in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture. Here, Mount Nokogiri rises dramatically before dropping steeply toward Tokyo Bay, creating a distinctive landscape of rugged cliffs and ocean views. With its spectacular scener...»
Tateyama City is a scenic city in southern Chiba Prefecture where rich natural surroundings and a long history come together. Once ruled by the Satomi clan during Japan's Warring States period, the area has developed a distinctive culture reflected in its local cuisine, traditional crafts, festivals...»
Tsurugaya Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Yawata, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It has long been associated with the religious traditions of the former Awa Province and is traditionally regarded as its Soja Shrine, where the deities of the province were collectively enshr...»
Tajikarao Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. With traditions said to date back to ancient times, the shrine has long been an important place of worship for the local community. Surrounded by historic buildings and natural features, the shrine offers visitors a pe...»
Sunomiya Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Sunomiya, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It is closely associated with the ancient history of Awa Province and is known as one of the candidate sites for the shrine listed as a major shrine in the Engishiki, an important compilation of ancient...»
Awa Kokubunji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Chizan School located in Kokubu, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It is regarded as the successor to the Kokubunji temple for monks in ancient Awa Province, one of the provincial temples established throughout Japan following an imperial decre...»
Oderayama Cave Ruins are ancient sea-eroded cave burial sites located in Numa, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. The site is protected as a Tateyama City-designated historic site under the name “Oderayama Iwakutsuhaka and Excavated Artifacts”. The caves are believed to have been used as burial sites...»
Sunosaki Lighthouse stands on Cape Sunosaki in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Located within the Minami Boso Quasi-National Park, it is a historic lighthouse overlooking the entrance to Tokyo Bay. The lighthouse is also registered as a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property, recognizing...»
Kaitei Shrine is one of Japan's most unusual shrines, located beneath the sea within the Hasama Underwater Park off the coast of Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. A torii gate stands at a depth of approximately 18 meters, while the small shrine itself is located at a depth of about 12 meters. The sh...»
Takanoshima Island is a small land-tied island located in Fujimi, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It was once separated from the mainland, but the landscape changed dramatically as a result of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, when the surrounding land was uplifted and a shallow area connecting t...»
Tateyama Onsenkyo is a collective name for several hot spring areas located along Tateyama Bay in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by a warm climate, beautiful coastlines, and abundant natural scenery, the area offers visitors a relaxing retreat where they can enjoy hot springs alongside ...»
Boshu Uchiwa is a traditional craft from southern Chiba Prefecture, particularly the cities of Minamiboso and Tateyama. Along with Kyo Uchiwa from Kyoto and Marugame Uchiwa from Kagawa Prefecture, it is recognized as one of Japan’s Three Great Uchiwa Fans. Boshu Uchiwa is distinguished by its many ...»
Minamiboso City is located in the southern part of Chiba Prefecture and occupies the southernmost part of both Chiba Prefecture and the Kanto region. Known as a popular tourist destination, the city is blessed with abundant nature, historic sites, beautiful coastal scenery, and a mild climate. Much...»
Ishidoji Temple, also known as Ishido Kannon, is a temple of the Tendai school of Buddhism located in Ishido, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. Its mountain name is Choanzan, and its temple name is Toko-in. The principal object of worship is the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva. Ishidoji is the ol...»