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Kamogawa City is located on the Southeastern area of Chiba Prefecture s Boso Peninsula along the
Paciﬁc Ocean. Kamogawa possesses a warm climate and beautiful coastlines chosen as one ofJapan s top 100 beaches and top 100 scenic coastlines. When the Japanese stone oak tree begins tobud and Kamogawa s mountains glisten green, the forest green tree frog, designated as a Chiba
Prefecture Natural Monument, enters its breeding period.
Moreover, Kamogawa is well-known as the birthplace of Japan s diary industry as well as the

CUISINEbirthplace of historical ﬁgures such as the founder of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, Nichiren Shonin,
and the legendary sculptor of the Edo Period, Nami-no-Ihachi. These historic cultural resources willcapture the hearts of visitors.
Surrounded by the rich nature and beautiful mountains and oceans as you interact with the lively local
people, we would like you to enjoy an amazing trip to Minami Boso Kamogawa.

Information Landscape
The Smell of the Sea and Incense of Tanjoji

Superb Taste Made fromthe Fresh Natural Ingredientsof Kamogawa

Shirosaki Beachʼ s Glowing Sunsets

Amatsu-Kominato Area

A gorgeous white sandy beach stretches across 300 meters near the mouth of
the Shinmei River, towards the center of the Amatsu-Kominato District. A
popular swimming spot for younger generations because of its dazzling
sunshine and clear blue water, Shirosaki is said to be one of the best beaches in
the Minami Boso region. In the evening, the white sands and blue waters of
Shirosaki are bathed in a warm red tinge of the sunset, creating a diﬀerent
world where time seems to stand still.

over 100m during low tide, revealing one of the largest areas forseaweed production in the prefecture. The refreshing scent of the sea
rising from the shore and the incense from Tanjojiʼ s grounds earned
this area a place in the Ministry for the Environmentʼ s “100 Most
Fragrant Landscapes.”

Amatsu-Kominato Area

The Town with Japanʼs Earliest Sunrise Amatsu-Kominato Area

If you drive 1 kilometer down a road leading away from Prefecture
Route 127 in the Yomogi District, and go another 150 meters into themountains, you will ﬁnd a sanctuary tucked away in the woods. There
you will ﬁnd a set of waterfalls 10 meters in height and 8 meters wide.
The larger waterfall is aptly named Odaki “( male waterfall”) and thesmaller is called Medaki “( female waterfall”). Thewaterfalls arespectacular after a downpour, especially among the fresh green ofearly summer and the vibrant colors of early winter. A truly amazingarea amongst the autumn colors, there is a waterfall observation post
and hiking path built for nature walks.

Asahigamori is located at highest point of the Seichoji Temple grounds.

The Yomogi Fudo Waterfalls

Surrounded by the Paciﬁc Ocean blessedby the Kuroshio Current and abundantly
green mountains, Kamogawa is the home of all types of delicacies.

Amatsu-Kominato Area

The rocky shore around the Obenten/Kobenten islands stretches to

Asahigamoriʼ s exact location has been measured at latitude 35d9m21s N, longitude
140d9m20s E, and 333.636m above sea level. According to a study on the Maritime
Safety Agency Hydrographic Department Homepage, the earliest sunrise that can beseen from Asahigamori is at 6:44am, the second earliest sunrise in Japan (the ﬁrst
being Mt. Fuji).

Maebara-Yokosuka Beach (one of Japanʼ s 100 MostBeautiful Beaches)

Central Kamogawa Area

In the summer, beachgoers ﬂock to Maebara-Yokosuka Beach,
Kamogawaʼ s largest beach. The“Seaside Promenade,”which runs

Amatsu-Kominato Area

The special product of Kamogawa is “Nagasa-mai” rice. From the Edo period, it
has been highly valued as high-quality sushi rice. If youʼre looking to enjoy
Kamogawa gourmet, try the local ﬁshermenʼs cuisine of Namero. If folk cuisine

Shiraiwa Autumn Colors

sounds appealing, try the variously
patterned, beautiful, and delicious
Futomaki Matsuri Sushi. Please savor
the superb taste of Kamogawa,where rice is everything!

Shiraiwa, Kamogawaʼ s hidden sanctuary, is best viewed between lateparallel to the beach, is a popular course for morning and evening
strolls.

Cruising down the Yoro Valley Line towards Kimitsu, the road
becomes steeper as the air becomes crisp. The autumn foliage of

Futomi Area

Futomi Fishing Village

November and December. The cliﬀs dyed with the lively colors of

A tiny ﬁshing port is surrounded by folk homes lined side by side.

autumn are outstanding.

Experience a lifestyle that can only be found at a small ﬁshing village
where the residents live by supporting each other.

Kamogawa Gourmet Tour: Oraga-don
You can enjoy this elaborate ricebowl dish topped with local
products, each one unique to that
establishment, in over 50 restaurants
and hotels throughout Kamogawa.

Seasonal Information
SpringSummerAutumnStrawberry Picking (January ‒ early

Swimming Beaches (mid-July ‒Fall Foliage Viewing (late November ‒ earlyMay)Flower Picking (January ‒ latemid-August)Each of the 5

December)

April)Cherry Blossom Viewing (latedesignated swimming beaches

A 20 minute drive by car from the Amatsu

March ‒ early April)

located throughout Kamogawa

District, the hidden sanctuary Yomogi ishave their own characteristics, andlocated on the border of Kimitsu City. The

can be enjoyed in many diﬀerent

fall leaves here in late autumn make for aways.

wonderful sight. The vivid foliage stretchingout over the white stone bluﬀs next to theriver are a must-see.

Sightseeing

KAMOGAWA
Chiba, JAPAN

Four Courses to Enjoy Kamogawa

Please take your time enjoying the Kamogawa’s rich natureby exploring the distinct characteristics of each area of the city.

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Enjoying Farm Town Scenery
Nagasa Course○From JR Awa Kamogawa Station
20 minutes by car○Nagasa Area
Kamogawa’s rice producing capital. The
Nagasa area, where rice paddies stretch
for as far as you can see, is a brilliant
scene of vivid green after the rice
planting in April and May. In August, you
can enjoy the beauty of the rice ears
glowing gold.
・Minnami no Sato（Length of stay: 1 hour +1 more hour if staying for lunch）
10 minutes by car.
・Oyama Senmaida（Length of stay: 30
minutes-1 hour）
10 minutes by car, or 30 minutes by foot(one-way).
・Oyama Fudoson Temple (Length of stay:
30 minutes-1 hour）
Recommended mode of transportation:
Charter Taxi（3 hours/4 passengers: 16440
yen; 3 hours/9 passengers 19320 yen）

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Enjoy the Scenery of a Fishing Village・Futomi Course
Niemonjima
Island○ From JR Awa-Kamogawa Station
15 minutes by car. You can also take a train to JR Futomi Station, and walk 10 minutes to the tourism area.
○ Futomi Area
You can enjoy a stroll along the Futomi seashore. Feeling the lifestyle of the locals as you gaze out upon the fishing port
and seashore is particularly relaxing.
・Futomi Flower & Surf Fishing Center （Length of stay: 1 hour）
・Niemonjima Island (Designated as a Chiba Prefectural Site of Scenic Beauty）（Length of stay: 1 hour）
Recommended mode of transportation: Local bus (1-2 buses each hour) 270 yen one-way

Kamogawa s Popular Tourist Spot
Kamogawa Sea WorldA Touch of History
Kominato Course○From JR Awa-Kamogawa Station
5 minutes by car, 30 minutes by foot.
○Kamogawa Sea World （Length of stay:
2-4 hours）
Kamogawa Sea World is Kamogawa’s
most popular tourist spot. You can view
killer whales, dolphins, and other aquatic
animal shows. Sea World also features
outstanding aquarium facilities.

○From JR Awa-Kamogawa Station｜20 minutes by car. You can also take thetrain to Awa-Kominato Station. The
Kominato area is a 20 minute walk fromthe station.
○Kominato Area
Kominato is the birthplace of Nichiren
Shonin, the founder of the Nichiren sect of
Buddhism. The area is dotted with shrines
and temples related to Nichiren.
Among those temples and shrines Tanjoji
Temple stands out as the main attraction.

Recommended mode of transportation:
Kamogawa Sea World free shuttle bus(2-3 buses every hour)・Tai no Ura Sightseeing Boat (Riding time: 30
minutes)・Tanjoji Temple （Length of stay: 30
minutes-1 hour）
Recommended mode of transportation:
Local bus (1 bus every hour) 480 yen
one-way

Access Information

Recommended Information

Just In Case

Since Kamogawa stretches wide from east to west, we recommend researchingtransportation before your arrival. Above anything else we recommend enjoying the tripby taking a nice drive and view from the car window.
(emergency dept. ph04(7099)2211)

Kamogawa is a beautiful city, rich with nature. It is journey ﬁlled with walks in the
countryside and charm. If you plan on traveling to Kamogawa, we recommend wearing
comfortable clothes. An eﬀortless, carefree trip ﬁts the style of Kamogawa.

Kamogawa City is home to one of Japan s top level hospitals, Kameda General
Hospital. Carefully selected doctors from Japan and broad as well as an emergency
building are available, so please feel rest assured that you will receive the best care incase of an emergency. Also, resident multilingual staﬀ is on call.
【emergency dept. ph 04(7099)2211】

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including the ﬂower clock and ﬂower beds,
an all weather greenhouse, as well as theﬁshing pond. This facility is open all year
round.

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old, observe wildlife native to the island, andmore.

Emiaoki●Tai-no-Ura

Performances by the great killer whales, theclever dolphins, the talented sea lines, andthe other sea creatures can all be found at
Seaworld, Kamogawa s most famous andpopular attraction. Learn about aquatic life
as you explore the full variety of theaquarium s exhibits, which recreates theﬂow of water from river into the sea.
A temple with deep ties to Holy Priest
Nichiren, who was born in Kamogawa s
Kominato District. The large pine trees
found on the temple grounds are particularly
impressive, and the hydrangea bloom
beautifully in the early summer.

Around the time Holy Priest Nichiren was born,
countless schools of sea breams, which are deep
water ﬁsh, were spotted oﬀ the shore of
Tai-no-Ura. There were so many ﬁsh that thevillagers were left astounded. This phenomenon
is known as one of the three prophecies that
occurred at Holy Priest Nichiren s birth. The
sea breams of Tai-no-Ura are thought to besacred and continue to be carefully protected by
the local residents to this day. You can catch
close up views of the sea breams by taking a rideon the pleasure boats cruising around Tai-no-Ura.
It takes about 30 minutes to cruise around thisdesignated natural heritage area.

Tanjoji Temple

Tanjoji Temple was constructed tocommemorate the birthplace of Holy Priest
Nichiren. It also serves as the head temple
for the Nichiren sect of Buddhism. It is thatthreeprophecies occurred
when
Nichiren was born, a spring opened up quite
suddenly in the garden, lotus ﬂowers
bloomed suddenly near the shore, and an
inﬁnite number of schools of sea bream
appeared suddenly oﬀ the shore.

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cuisine made with seasonal ingredients,
crowded with visitors. You can also take aleisurely bike ride as you enjoy the rice
paddy scenery by renting a bicycle from therent-a-cycle center here.

A historic temple located on a mountain,
where you can look down over Nagasa
Valley all the way to the Paciﬁc Ocean. The
two carvings of dragons found within thetemple were created by the great carver
Ihachi during the Edo Period. You can enjoy
a deeper look into history by touring thetemple with a volunteer guide (Japanese
language tours available only).

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Kamogawa s sole brewery, Kameda has awide selection of original Kamogawa
products that make great souvenirs. The
brewery is a must for sake lovers, which
also has a variety of samples available at thesake tasting corner.

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Seichoji

Temple,asacredgroundSeichoji Temple surrounded by thousand-year old cedars,

boasts a rich 1200 year history. Asahigamori
refers to the highest point within the temple
grounds. Some theories say that you can see
the earliest sunrise in the Eastern Kanto
region from Asahigamori. Perhaps it is not a
simple coincidence that Holy Priest Nichiren
is rumored to have climbed to the top of themountain and achieved his enlightenment as
he faced the sunrise he saw from there. The
temple was originally constructed as Tendai
sect temple, then aﬃliated with the Shingon
sect before becoming a part of the Nichiren
sect in 1949.

AmatsuShinmei Shrine

Amatsu Shinmei Shrine enshrines the Seven
Gods, including the Amaterasu-Omikami(the Sun Goddess), Toyouke-Omikami(goddess of agriculture and industry), Ebisu(god of ﬁshermen and fortune), andOhoyamatsumi (god of the mountains, sea,
and war). Shinmei Shrine is also known as
the Ise Shrine of the Boshu region. The
Marubachisha tree (also called Nanjamonjatree) can be found on the temple grounds
and is a Prefecturally Designated National
Monument.