Nestled in the heart of the metropolitan area and just a short distance from Narita Airport, Kamogawa City beckons travelers seeking a distinctive escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Explore breathtaking natural landscapes, immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of culture, and embark on exhilarating adventures—all conveniently within your grasp!
From Narita International Airport and Chiba
By Train
Take the JR Narita Express or Airport Narita train to JR Chiba Station.
At Chiba Station, transfer to the JR Sotobo Line bound for Awa-Kamogawa Station.
(Note that the JR Uchibo Line also goes to Kamogawa, but the train ride is additional 40 minutes longer than the Sotobo Line.)
By Train/Bus
Take the JR Narita Express or Airport Narita train to JR Chiba Station.
From the East Exit of JR Chiba Station, ride the Highway Bus Kapina at bus stop 21 (located near Yodobashi Camera).
Be sure to confirm your bus stop and time ahead of your departure.
By Car
From Narita Airport, go eastbound on the Shinkuko Express Way, and go on the Higashi Kanto Highway.
Go southbound on Higashi Kanto Highway and merge onto Tateyama Expressway.
Get off at the Kimitsu Interchange.
Turn left onto Rt. 128. Continue straight until you reach Kamogawa.
From Tokyo and Haneda Airport
By Train
1) Limited Express Train “Wakashio”
Total time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Board the Wakashio bound for Awa-Kamogawa, which departs from the JR Keiyo Line platform at Tokyo Station. No transfers necessary.
2) Normal Train
Total time: 2 hours, 40 minutes
a) Take a JR Sobu Line train bound for Chiba or Kazusa-Ichinomiya at Tokyo Station.
b) Get off at Chiba Station and transfer to the Sotobo Line.
c) Board a Sotobo Line train bound Awa-Kamogawa Station. (Note that you can also get to Kamogawa via the Uchibo Line, which also leaves from Chiba Station, but it will take an additional hour to arrive at Kamogawa.)
By Bus (and Monorail from Haneda)
When coming from Haneda International Airport, take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station and board JR Yamanote Line to Tokyo station.
1) Tokyo → Awa-Kamogawa via Highway Bus Aqusea
(total time: appr. 2 hours)
The bus for Kamogawa “Aqusea” leaves from bus stop . However, buses for Katsuura, Kimitsu, Choshi, etc. also depart from this stop, so please make sure that you are boarding the correct bus. The bus fare is 2,400 yen. When going from Tokyo to Kamogawa, you pay when you get off the bus. When returning to Tokyo from Kamogawa, you pay when you first board the bus.
There are five stops within Kamogawa: Fukushi Senta-mae (Welfare Center), Kamogawa Shiyakusho Iriguchi (Kamogawa City Hall), Awa-Kamogawa Eki (Awa-Kamogawa Station), Kamogawa Sea World, and Kameda Byoin (Kameda Medical Center).
2) Tokyo → Awa-Kominato via Highway Bus Awa-Kominato/Onjuku Line (total time: appr. 2 hours)
Board the bus at Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit).
