Kamogawa Sea World
Kamogawa Sea World is a world class aquarium, well known throughout Japan for its killer whale family. In addition to the killer whale show, main attractions of the facility are the dolphin show, sea lion performance and beluga whale performance. Experience "Tropical Island" exhibits and a chance to watch the animals’ performances close-up at "Rocky […]
Maebara Yokosuka Beach
Maebara-Yokosuka Beach was selected as one of "Japan's 100 Most Beautiful Beaches". A gorgeous view stretches along the gently curving beach facing the glittering surface of the Pacific Ocean. Palm trees lining the shore bring to mind the atmosphere of a tropical island. The beach is open to the public for swimming during the summer […]
Niemonjima Island
Designated as a place of scenic beauty by Chiba Prefecture, the 30,000 square meters island is said to be a reward given to Niemon Hirano for saving the great Shogun Minamoto-no-Yoritomo after he was defeated in the Battle of Ishibashiyama. Even now, traditional style ferry boats sail from the shore across to the island. Flowers […]
Oyama Senmaida
The beautiful scenery of the rice fields combined with the mountains and sky is a must-see. In spring, the terraced rice fields are flooded, so you can enjoy the beautiful reflection of the water all around. In the summer, when the rice is growing you can view the gorgeous uniform green in the terraces. It's […]
Tanjoji Temple
Birthplace of Holy Priest Nichiren Tanjoji Temple was built in the place where Nichiren Shonin was born. This is a sacred place located in Kominato, in Southern Chiba, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Nichiren Shonin was born in 1222. On the occasion of Nichiren Shonin’s birth, legend has it that lotus flowers bloomed on the […]
Seichoji Temple
Seichoji Temple was founded in 771. In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), Nichiren Shonin, the founder of Nichiren school of Buddhism, was ordained as a priest and at the age of 32, he made a vow to establish Rikkyo and open the sect. The temple is 377 meters above sea level and is surrounded by cedar […]
Chouanji Temple Soto Zen Temple
Choan-ji “everlasting peace temple” Choan-ji was founded in 1505, during the warring period. The founder of Choan-ji is Juten Eiko Daiosho. Choan-ji was first sponsored by Masaki Tokishige, a feudal lord of the Masaki Family; and later, his daughter and wife of Satomi Yoshiyori of the Satomi Family, Goinkyo sama, helped in solidifying the foundations […]
Tainoura Sightseeing Boat
Come witness the enigmatic "Mysterious Sea Bream" amidst the breathtaking scenery of the National Natural Park. Kominato is the birthplace of Nichiren Shonin. A mysterious event occurred at the time of Nichiren Shonin's birth. It is said that when Nichiren Shonin was born, a spring gushed out from the garden, blue lotus flowers bloomed out […]
Uomizuka Observation Deck
Uomizuka is a site located in Issenba Park, situated at the eastern end of the Mineokasan system, with an altitude of approximately 110 meters above sea level. It earned its name as fishermen would observe schools of fish coming offshore. Visitors can take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the boundless ocean and the city […]
Kamogawa City Folk Museum
The museum houses and exhibits approximately 9,000 pieces of local materials and cultural heritage, which remind us of the life in Kamogawa in the old days. 1st Floor Exhibition Room Lifestyle of Farmers A replica of a farm house between later Edo and early Showa period shows a kitchen with earth floor, living room, and […]