Tateyama / Minamiboso

Top Things to do

• Nokogiri-yama Nihon-ji Temple

  4.0

  274 Reviews

  Chiba Prefecture Awa-gun Saoranmachi Shozan former name 184-4

  This mountain rises 330 meters up from its base on the border of Futtsu City, and Awa County, Chiba Prefecture. Famous as a place for viewing Mt. Fuji, it has been officially designated as one of Kanto’s Top 100 Fuji-Viewing Spots by the Ministry of Transportation. On New Year’s Day, you might be lucky enough to catch the first sunrise and a red Mt. Fuji, along with the photographers and other visitors who hope for the same chance. The slopes on the southern face are home to Nihon-ji Temple (mandatory admission fee)—the oldest Imperial prayer spot in Kanto region, established by Gyoki Bosatsu (bodhisattva)—so you can make a visit to the Yakushi Ruriko Nyorai, Hyakushaku Kannon statue and Rakan stone statues while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings.

• Nojimazaki Lighthouse

  4.0

  125 Reviews

  Chiba Minamiboso-shi Shirahamacho Shirahama 630

• Roadside Station Chikura Shiokaze Okoku

  3.5

  178 Reviews

  Chiba Pref. Minamibousoushi Chikurachousenda 1051

  The shops and restaurants at Roadside Station Chikura Shiokaze Okoku rest area sell popular unique souvenirs and novelty items typical of the southern Boso Peninsula and the town of Chikura. Visiting motorists can buy fresh fish caught in the nearby waters, unique processed seafood, and local souvenirs. One of the many restaurants affords diners views of the Pacific, while another shop serves “hegisoba,” a noodle dish made with the funori plant, and another is famous for its sazae (a kind of turban shell) croquettes.

• Awa-jinja Shrine

  4.0

  105 Reviews

  Chiba Pref. Tateyamashi Daijingu 589

  Awa-jinja Shrine, said to date from 660, includes the Kaminomiya (main shrine), Shimonomiya (auxiliary shrine), Itsukushimasha (subordinate shrine), and Kotohirasha (subordinate shrine). The primary Kami honored here is Ame-no-Futodama-no-mikoto, who is the kami of all Japan’s industry. After visiting, please stop at the Azuchi Tea House in the shrine grounds.

• Daifukuji Temple (Gake Kannon)

  4.0

  135 Reviews

  Chiba Pref. Tateyamashi Funakata 835

  "The popular name for Daifukuji Temple is ""Gake Kannon"" (""Cliff Kannon""). Located in Funakata in the city of Tateyama, it was founded by the Nara period (eighth century) monk Gyoki, who was on a walking pilgrimage of the eastern provinces. It is said that he carved an image of Eleven-headed Kannon into the cliff face of Mt. Funakata as a way of praying for safety on the seas and bountiful fishing for the local fishermen. A temple devoted to Kannon is built in front of the image to guard it, and from inside, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Tateyama Bay and Izu Oshima Island."

• Roadside Station Rosemary Park

  3.5

  107 Reviews

  Chiba Pref. Minamibousoushi Shirako 1501

  This roadside station is located along the Boso Flower Line. It sells agricultural products freshly harvested locally directly, and Biwa Roll Cake and Biwa Cream Cake using renowned biwa (loquats). It also sells approximately 50 kinds of soy sauce manufactured in the prefecture with free tasting available. In addition, inside the park, there is the Shakespeare Theater made in the image of a medieval British theater.

• Minato Oasis Nagisanoeki Tateyama

  4.0

  94 Reviews

  Chiba Tateyama-shi Tateyama 1564-1

  "Tateyama Beach Station is multipurpose facility located along the Uchibo Nagisa Line Highway. It is adjacent to the Nagisa no Hakubutsukan (Beach Museum), a satellite collection of the Tateyama City Museum, which displays Boso Peninsula fishing implements (designated as Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property) and other exhibits related to the fishing industry on the Boso Peninsula. In addition to Umibe no Hiroba (""Seashore Plaza""), which exhibits living things found in Tateyama, there is an observation deck where visitors can watch the sunset over Tateyama Bay or see Mt. Fuji, as well as well as Tateyama Sunset Pier, the longest such pier in Japan. The commercial building contains a market where visitors can buy seafood and agricultural products directly from those who produced them, as well as a restaurant that serves dishes made with fresh, local ingredients."

• Roadside Station Miyoshimura Hinanosato

  4.0

  66 Reviews

  Chiba Pref. Minamibousoushi Kawata 82-2

  This is a roadside rest area located along the Prefectural Route 88 in Kawata, Minamiboso City. It includes a store that sells dairy products from Miyoshi, thought to be Japan’s first dairy farm, fresh fruits and vegetables, and local sake. There is also a countryside style restaurant offering dishes made with locally grown produce and food stalls that offer light meals. Additionally, there is a soft serve ice cream stand that serves a different flavor ice cream every month and visitors can take a tour in the annexed facility “milk studio” on the site. Farming experiences on local farms in the area are also available.

• Roadside Station Furari Tomiyama

  4.0

  58 Reviews

  Chiba Pref. Minamibousoushi Nibu 2211

  This roadside station has a large fish market directly operated by the local fishery cooperative and a fresh fish processing facility that processes fish you buy. It sells local items such as fresh agricultural products delivered each morning, specialty goods and sweets. Besides the adjoining seafood restaurant directly operated by the local fishery cooperative, snack corner, shop for prepared dishes and regional exchange plaza, the roadside station also has agricultural experiences and fruit picking.