南房総

Minami-Boso
South Boso Peninsula Chiba,Japan

Minamiboso - a scenic destination
just 60-minute drivefrom Haneda
95-minute from Narita

Tokyo-Narita

Tokyo-Haneda

60min

95 minMinamiboso

Welcome to
Minamiboso City
Yutaka Ishii
Mayor Minamiboso City

Minamiboso City, the southern part of the Boso Peninsula of Chiba
prefecture, is surrounded by Tokyo Bay and the Paciﬁc Ocean. The
city is blessed with the Kuroshio Current which brings warm mild
winters and some areas are frost-free throughout the year.
Located only 90mins from Tokyo and 1hr from the Haneda Airport,
Minamiboso City still has Japanese traditional rural scenery. Many
domestic visitors come to our lovely beaches in the summer andcome to pick ﬂowers in our lush ﬂower ﬁelds in the early spring.
Although the numbers of international tourists coming to Japan isincreasing, those who come to Minamiboso city are still low. From
now on, we are promoting several initiatives in order to build up ourcity’s brand and provide excellent hospitality to our guests.
We would be grateful if you come down to Minamiboso city when
you travel Japan to experience Japanese cultures and our abundantnature.
We sincerely await your visit to Minamiboso City.

Directions to
Minamiboso
Tokyo-Narita
Tokyo-Haneda

To Minamiboso

Get a rental car
It is only a 60-minute drive from Haneda via Aqualine
and a 95-minute drive from Narita to Tomiura IC, thegateway to Minamiboso. Renting a car allows you tovisit various points of interest even on a short visit.
Using a drop-off service, you can return the car to adifferent office from your place of departure.

Rent and stay,and get 1000 yen cash back!
Rent and stay, and get 1000
yen cash back! Rental car
users who stay overnight in
Minamiboso will get 1000
yen cash back per person.

Get a Highway Bus
Alternatively you can choose a highway bus to
Minamiboso that leaves Tokyo station every 30
minutes (bound for Tateyama Station or Shirahama
Station, 30 services a day). Some leave directlyfrom Haneda airport (4 services a day).

Get Japan Rail PassJapan Rail Pass allows you to ride JR trains
anywhere in Japan during the designated period at
low cost. From Tokyo, the Sobu Honsen Line, Keiyo
Line, and Uchibo Lines all take you to Minamiboso.
38,880 yen for seven days. Also valid for the
Shinkansen.

Minamiboso Traffic

Perfect location to start your trip in Japan
Tokyo

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Tokyo-Narita
International Airport

Miyanogi JCT

Mitsui Outlet Park
Kisarazu

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Tokyo Bay
Aqualine筰●筱●Tokyo-Haneda
Umihotaru
International Airport

Kisarazu JCT
Kimitsu IC

Seicho-ji Temple

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Kurihama

Hamakanaya

Highway Oasis Furari
RS Furari Tomiyama

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Iwai Beach ●笘Tomiura IC●笨Gake Kannon ●笙Nago-ji Temple

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Shiroyama Park

Kamogawa

筧 Oyama Terraced●
笳Sakuma Dam●
Kyonan-Tomiyama IC

胚■Rice Paddies

RS Wada Ura
WA・O!
筅 Ishido-ji●
TempleOtsu no Sato■ RS胝Hanakurabu

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Miyoshi Village■ RS聒Hina no Sato

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Kamogawa
Sea World■ ●胙笊 Mt. Nokogiri
笆 Nihonji●

Iwai

Sunosaki Lighthouse

Tanjo-ji Temple

minTokyo-Bay-Ferry

Komatsu-ji ●筌TempleRS RosemaryPark

ChikuraTakabe Shrine
dedicated to
Cooking God

RS Tomiura
Biwakurabu

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筍 Minami

ChikuraBeach

筐 Mantoku-ji●
TempleShiramazu
Flower Market

RS Shirahama
Nojimazaki● Awa Shrine笶RS = Roadside Station

Shirahama胖■筺●Nojimazaki Lighthouse

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RS Chikura
Shiokaze Okoku

Sightseeing spots●
筵 Kamogawa Sea World

Kamogawa Sea World is a favorite with the locals. It features performances by dynamic killer whales, lively dolphins, comedic sea lions, and more. The exhibits include
Eco Aqua Dome, a re-creation of a natural river in Japan,
and Rocky Island where penguins and sea mammals feature on a man-made rocky shore. Estimate at least half a
day for the visit.

●筰 Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu
The largest mall in the Greater Tokyo area with 248 shops,
Kisarazu Outlet Park has trendy multi-label stores carrying
luxury overseas brands, as well as a food court with a variety of food vendors.

●筱 Umi Hotaru

Umi Hotaru is a service area right in the middle of Tokyo
Bay on the Aqualine bridge. A great place to have a cup ofcoffee or lunch, get some souvenirs, and enjoy the splendid
view of Tokyo Bay.

観光

観光

Sightseeing spots●
笊 Mt. Nokogiri-yama●
笙 Gake Kannon

Mt. Nokogiri (Saw Mountain),so called because of its shape,
houses Nihon-ji Temple on its
southern slope. The cable carfrom Kanaya reaches the topof the mountain in 10 minutes,
then you can hike down
through the temple grounds.

Daifuku-ji Temple is also
known as Gake Kannon or
Cliff Temple. Just as thename describes, it standson the cliff overlooking thecity and Tateyama Bay.

●
笆 Nihon-ji Temple●
笞 Nago-ji Temple

With its 1300 year old history, Nihon-ji is the oldest temple
opened by Priest Gyoki under the orders of Emperor Shomu in
the Kanto Area. The precinct covers over 330,000 m 2 of thesouthern side of Mt. Nokogiri. There is a great hiking trail
which takes in the Great Stone Buddha, the Hundred Foot
Goddess of Kannon, and the 1,500 Arhats.

Established in 717 by the priest Gyoki. Buildings from Kamakura period, such as the main hall, the two story pagoda,
and the deva gate are worth seeing. Its walking trail takes you
to the hill behind the temple, making it the nice hiking. One
can also enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms in spring.

●笘 Iwai Beach●笨 Sunosaki Lighthouse

Iwai Beach is a calm sandy beach extending over a length of 3
kilometers in a moderate arc open to Tokyo Bay. For over ahundred years, it has been a popular bathing resort. About
6,000 school children visit Iwai Beach every year on study
tours to experience drag seine net ﬁshing, boat ﬁshing, andother activities. On a clear day, Mt. Fuji can be seen on theother side of Tokyo Bay.

Sunosaki Lighthouse sits at
the mouth of Tokyo Bay. It
stands on a highland, and isa great place to watch ships
go by and enjoy the splendid view of Mt. Fuji when
the weather allows.

●笶Awa Shrine
Amenotomi no Mikoto, thefounder of Awa area established this shrine, dedicatedto A m e n o Fu to d a m a n o
Mikoto. It has been placedin the highest rank among
the shrines in Awa.

観光

Sightseeing spots●
筐 Mantoku-ji Temple●
筅 Ishido-ji Temple

The temple houses an image of the Supine Buddha, which is
16 meters in length and 4 meters in height. Take off yourshoes, join your palms in prayer at the center, go around theBuddha three times clockwise, say a prayer at his feet, andyour wish is said to come true.

A temple with 1,300 years ofhistory. The main building,the two-stor y pagoda,
Yakushi-do hall and otherfeatures have been designated as national cultural
assets.

●筥 Tanjo-ji Temple
A temple built on the spot
where Priest Nichiren fromthe Kamakura Period (1185– 1333) was born. People
also take a boat to see sea
bream gather in the bay infront of the temple.

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筺 Nojimazaki Lighthouse●筴 Seicho-ji Temple

This historical lighthouse
built in the early Meiji period
guides boats from the
Pa c i ﬁ c O c e a n s a f e l y toshore.

Seicho-ji Head Temple, standing at the top of Mt. Kiyosumi, isthe temple where Priest Nichiren (1222 – 1282) had his training
at a young age. Strolling around the forest within the precinct,
one can see a 1,000-year old Japanese cedar, a 1,200-year
old well, the main hall which houses Koku Bosatsu, a bodhisattva who ensures academic success, and more. The
temple also serves as a training center for groups of all kinds,
and for those who wish to stay in the temple, lodgings andvegetarian meals are provided. It is also the birthplace of Kyokushin Karate.

●筍 Minami Chikura Beach
The sandy beach faces the
Paciﬁc Ocean and can bebusy with people swimmingand sunbathing in thesummer. It is also known asa good surf spot as surfers
visit here all year round.

●筌 Komatsu-ji Temple●
筧 Oyama Senmaida Terraced Rice Paddies

Located among quiet hills, it
is also known as “thetemple with autumn leaves”.
During the fall season at theend of November, the placesuddenly bustles with visitors from all over the nation.

Oyama Senmaida has beenchosen as one of the best
100 terraced rice paddies inJapan. The sceneries therice paddies offer in different seasons have attracted
c rowd s f ro m to u r i s t s tophotographers.

Takabe Shrine The only one in Japanenshrining the Culinary God
Takabe Shrine, located in Chikura Cho, Minamiboso City, isthe only shrine in Japan that enshrines Iwaka Mutsukari no
Mikoto, the god of cooking. Chefs from all over the nation
visit here to pray for their success in the kitchen.

笋
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料理の
神様

Some 1,800 years ago, a Japanese dignitary
stopped in Awa no kuni (now the Minamiboso
area) while traveling in the eastern region.
An aide, Iwakamutsukari no mikoto, cooked adish using a bonito and some white clams that
he had harvested, and served it to his master.
Deeply impressed by the delicacy of the dish, thedignitary commended his aide and rewarded him
with the position of personal chef.
Located in Chikura-cho,a town that retains a richﬁshing village ambianceand is also famous for its
ﬂ o w e r s , t h e Ta k a b e
Shrine is dedicated to
Iwakamutsukari no
mikoto and is the only
structure in Japan
create d to enshrine aculinary god.
Hocho-shiki performances are open to the public
on May 17, October 17 and November 23, eachyear.

Since the Heian Era

The sacred ritual called "Hocho-shiki" dates
back to the beginning of the Heian Era, or over
1,100 years, and has been passed down fromgeneration to generation.
It is said to have originated when a local ruler,
who had an extensive knowledge of cuisine,
instructed an aide to develop new cooking methods which the leader later designated as a ritual.
The aide became known as the "father of theJapanese culinary renaissance".

Philosophy behind the cutting board

The Hocho-shiki ritual is designet to express deep appreciationof all food ingredients.
Given the active trade and cultural existed between japan and
China at the time that Hocho-shiki was developed.
it is not surprising to discern ancient Chinese cultural and philosophical inﬂuences. including the philosophies of gratitude andﬁve elements. in both the performance itself and the tools usedduringd the ritual. such as cutting boards.
Takabe Shrine also appears in some popular
comic book series with the theme of cooking or
dining.

Washoku - Savor the excellencein Minamiboso

和食

Its charm made ita UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Dining out is probably one of the major reasons to visit
places for many people. Aligned Nor th to South,
surrounded by sea, and with four distinct seasons, Japan
is blessed with an abundance of food sources. Using
these ingredients, a unique food culture has developed
from region to region.
Washoku, or Japanese cuisine, is known for the attention
given to an ingredient’s individual ﬂavor or texture, ahealthy balance, and detailed appearance reﬂecting thebeauty of nature and the seasons. Thus, Washoku, as oneof the best cuisines in the world, was designated as a
UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2013.

Minamiboso, with its long coastlines and fertile farmlands
that spread inland, is no exception. For centuries, people
have engaged in ﬁshing and farming, and its rich foodresources enable people to savor the unique taste of eachseason. In a way, Minamiboso offers visitors the excellent
Washoku experience.

Washoku course
dinner
The Ryokan you are staying
at serves you the perfect
Washoku.

A typical dinner served at a Ryokan
basically follows the Kaiseki style ofcuisine. Just like a French full course
dinner, Kaiseki has its own style. The
ﬁrst three to ﬁve tiny plates areseasonal hors d'oeuvre, or appetizers. Then between nine to elevendishes follow, and they include soup,sashimi, a fried dish, a grilled dish, asimmered dish, rice, miso soup, pickled vegetables and ﬁnally dessert.
Using fresh seasonal ingredients, it isalso worth paying attention to thecarefully chosen serving dishes andcolor coordination of the meal.

Washoku - Savor the excellence in Minamiboso

和食

Seafood
Surrounded by the sea, one may say that Japan abounds inseafood. Each ﬁsh has its peak season. When Washoku isserved, chefs carefully choose the best seasonal ﬁsh. A sashimi
plate usually contains three to ﬁve different kind of ﬁsh. When
you are in a group, you might be able to enjoy Funamori, a varietyof sashimi served in a large sized wooden boat-shaped container
for four to ﬁve people. Fish can also be served grilled, simmered,or steamed. Simple seasonings such as salt or soy sauce allow
you to appreciate the delicate ﬂavor of each main ingredient.

Abalone, turban shells, lobsters
Awabi abalone, sazae turban shells and spiny ise-ebi lobsters
can be found on the rocky shores of Minamiboso. Traditionally,
and to this day, local women free dive and gather these abalone
and turban shells, while lobsters are caught by coastal net
ﬁshing. They are served as sashimi, grilled or simmered.

Ever eaten flowers?
Have you ever eaten ﬂowers? In Minamiboso City there arerestaurants where you can enjoy ﬂower cuisine, such as pot
marigolds sprinkled over loose chirashi-zushi, or fried as
tempura. It’s a unique way to enjoy your food that can only be
experienced in Minamiboso.

Sushi
Originally, sushi was ﬁsh pickled for preservation. But in the Edo
period, people in Edo started using fresh ﬁsh instead of pickledﬁsh. They put raw ﬁsh slices or shellﬁsh on top of small vinegared
rice balls which were rolled by hand. This is called “ nigiri-zushi”
typically known as “sushi” in Japan and all over the world.

Washoku Etiquette
Learn how to enjoy Japanese cuisine
in the proper mannerWith over 1,000 years of history, a certain style ofappreciating Japanese cuisine has developed,
such as how to pick up and place your chopsticks.
Being aware of table etiquette will help you appreciate Washoku even more.

Relax at Hot Springs

温泉
Hot spring hopping in Minamiboso

Iwai
Shirahama and Chikura

You have more than 30 hot
spring inns in the area tochoose from, some with apanoramic view of the paciﬁcocean or ope n-air publicbaths.

"Hideaway" hot springs that
relax your body and mind.

●Iwai●Chikura●Shirahama

Japanese-style room
The ﬂoor of a Japanese-style room iscompletely covered with 'tatami' madefrom rush straw; one mat measures 6×3
feet. The size of a room is indicated by
the number of mats it contains: 4.5,
6,8,10 or more tatamis. You will ﬁnd inyour room a 'tokonoma' (an alcove in theguest room), 'fusuma' (a set of sliding
doors), 'shoji' (sliding screens covered
with white Japanese paper on thin woodlaths
admitting a soft diffused outside light tothe room), 'zabuton' (ﬂoor cushions); a'kyodai' (a mirror cabinet), etc. According to the needs of the moment, aJapanese-style room can serve as adining room, aliving room or bedroom.

Come to Minami Boso Hot Spring Village andenjoy the vast blue sea that extends as far as theeye can see, a lush green forest, locally grownseasonal food, and a variety of hot springs all at
the same time.
Shirahama Hot Spring, located at the southernmost point of the Boso Peninsula, provides a
panoramic view of the Paciﬁc Ocean, and on aclear day, you can even see the distant lzu Seven
Islands.
Chikura Hot Spring, an old hot spring thatexudes the atmosphere of a ﬁsherman's town, isalso known for its skin beautiﬁcation properties.
We offer a complete lineup of Yuyad (hot spring
hotels and inns), from outdoor baths that boast
incredible views, reserved baths that allow you toenjoy a hot spring and the scenery all to yourself,
to a private spring source that ﬂows from within
the premises, so you can soak and relax in thewarm waters down to your very soul.
Come and spend a leisurely and relaxing time at
Minami Boso Hot Spring Resort, and discover
the healing effects of the different hot springs inbountiful nature and colorful ﬂowers of theseasons.

文

CultureGoto Yoshimitsu,
the master of dragon carving

化

Goto Yoshimitsu (1815-1902) was born in what is
now known as Chikura-cho, Minamiboso City, andworked as a carving master from the end of theEdo period to the beginning of the Meiji period. In
the southern part of Chiba prefecture, one canﬁnd examples of his work at over 50 shrines andtemples, and on more than 50 festive portableshrines and ﬂoats. Using trees from the elm familysuch as zelkova, he carved dragons with such skill
that he was called Yoshimitsu of the Dragon. One
piece of work completed at the age of 15 shows
how gifted he truly was. He was active until his
death at 88, and his skill and spirit was handed
down to his apprentices who continued his legacy.
Take advantage of your time in Minamiboso andpay a visit to one of his dragons.

The Cave of Princess Fuse andthe Legend of the Eight Dog Warriors
Nanso Satomi Hakkenden, or The Story of the Eight Satomi
Dog Warriors, is an epic novel about eight warriors from theSatomi clan, written by Takizawa Bakin in the Edo Period.
A considerable part of the story takes place in Minamiboso.
There is a cave at the entrance of the hiking trail on Mt.
Tomisan, which is said to be the place where Princess Fuse
lived with her loyal pet dog Yatsufusa. When she kills
herself at the site of the cave, eight crystal balls carried
inside her scatter into the air, and the legend unfolds. At
the end of the novel, the local people organize a festival
dedicated to Princess Fuse, and the eight dog warriorscome to pay their respects.

Dragon Ball and the Story of
the Eight Dog Warriors
Dragon Ball, originallya comic book and later
adapted to both animeand computer games,
is based on the storyof the Eight Dog Warriors. When the mainc h a r a c te r S o n g o k u
successfully collects
seve n cr ystal balls,
Shenlong the dragon
god appears andgrants his wish, hence
the name Dragon Ball.
In Minamiboso, makesure you look out for
Shenlong dragon carvings at temples andshrines.

Feel the Breeze of Flowers

花笄●Blessed with a mild climate, non-frost areas of
Minamiboso have spring ﬂowers starting to bloomin December. The area skips winter, and soon it iscovered with the carpet of ﬂowers. Visitors canenjoy not only viewing but actually picking theseﬂowers, growing healthy with the sea breeze.

Flower Map●Rape blossoms●Calendula marigolds●Narcissuses●Rape blossoms●Island poppies

This ﬂower that cover whole ﬁelds in golden yellow
is the prefectural ﬂower of Chiba. One can ﬁnd theyellow ﬁelds all over Minamibnoso, creating great
photo shooting spots.

●Narcissuses●Island poppies●Island poppies●Rape blossoms●Stocks

Rape Blossom Fields●Stocks●Common snapdragons●Island poppies●Rape blossoms●Calendula marigolds

桜Narcissus Road

Boso Flower Line

Flower Fields in Shiramazu

April is the season of cherry blossoms

Hakkenden Museum笶●The building is a reconstruction of a medieval
style castle on the former castle site of Satomi
clan.

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Sakuma Dam Park

Yoritomo cherry blossoms begin tobloom in mid-February, I can enjoy thecherry tree until mid-April and Someiweeping-double cherry blossom.

いちごStrawberry Picking

狩り

So south Boso of strawberries is delicious.

In warmer southern Boso in the grace of the Kuroshio,
winter weather is good, from the fact that importantsunshine time in strawberry cultivation can be sufﬁciently
obtained, has been said to be very ﬁne strawberries can betaken. Juicy strawberries full of sweet, please enjoy.

Strawberry Picking Facility
Roadside Station Tomiura Biwa Club Phone 0470-33-4611
Tomiura Ichigogari Center

Phone 0470-20-4401

Shirahama Ichigogari Centerl

Phone 0470-38-5145

So also will depend on
the weather, why it iscoming garden fromwhen the inquiry.
You can enjoy up toaround the beginningof May.

びわ Biwa (loquat) picking
狩り

Boshu-biwa

These large and juicy specialty products of early summer
in the Boso have been sent as offerings to the Imperial
Family starting long ago. All-you-can-pick-and-eat
sessions of these “Boshu biwa” are a popular activity andlong-time Minamiboso standard.
Boshu loquat season is, inthe annual House loquat
May, open ﬁeld loquat is
only you Tanoshimiida until
mid-June. By all means,please check your "Minami
Boso of seasonal taste"that does not taste only atthis time on this occasion.

Biwa Picking Facility
Roadside Station Tomiura Biwa Club Phone 0470-33-4611
Roadside Station Furari Tomiyama

Phone 0470-57-2601

メロン Melon picking

orange
みかん Mandarin
picking

Melons are considered aluxury you can have only
on special occasions. One
plant yields just one fruitand needs a lot of care.
You can visit the melon
growing green house andtaste some samples.
Available all year round.

With its mild climate, mandarin oranges grow on thesouthe rn slope s on thehills in Minamiboso. From
October to December, certain orange orchards let
you pick and eat as muchfruit as you want.

狩り

狩り

The city with the most Roadside Stations in Japan!
Here are Minamiboso’s eight Roadside Stations.

■ Roadside Station Furari Tomiyama
胙
The Tomiyama Area is ﬁlled with spots connectedto the “Nanso Satomi Hakkenden” legend andeasily accessible by the Futtsu-Tateyama Expressway. Enjoy the activities, tastes, and charm of themountains and sea!

Packed with fresh tastes and information from the Tomiyama Area!

Accessible by both the expressway and regularroads, this “Highway Oasis” is crowded withpeople enjoying the roadside station and its
surrounding facilities. The market run directly by
the Iwai Fisheries Cooperative is packed withfreshly caught local ﬁsh, while the farmer’s market
is ﬁlled with vegetables of both quality and quantity. At the food corner, you can have extremely
fresh seafood as well as dishes made with local
ingredients. The facility also has an informationdesk.
Highway Oasis Furari Michi no Eki Furari Tomiyama/1900 Nibu, Minamiboso City 299-2214/0470-572601/Open from 9a.m. to 6p.m. (restaurants open from
9a.m. to 8p.m.)■ Roadside Station Ootsu no Sato Flower Club胝An area with a hometown feel, ﬁlledwith ﬂowers at full bloom and superb
fruitsEnjoy colorful ﬂowers throughout all seasons andrelax at this soothing facility with a vast 13,200㎡ of
total space. There are plenty of hands-on activities
available, including vegetable and fruit harvesting,ﬂower arrangement classes and of course ﬂower
picking. Rent a melon plant or Boshu biwa tree andstaff will look after your plants, sending you just theresults: freshly harvested fruit.

Michi no Eki Otsu no Sato Hanakurabu /320 Otsu,
Tomiura-cho, Minamiboso City 299-2412/0470-334616/Open from 9a.m. to 5p.m.

The city with the most Roadside Stations in Japan!
Here are Minamiboso’s eight Roadside Stations.

■ Roadside Station “Miyoshi Village” Hina no Sato胄The Miyoshi Area is surrounded by peaceful rurallandscape, and has a ﬂourishing dairy farming
industry. Try natural foods and dairy products in
between taking a hike up the country mountains!

Miyoshi’s pride: fresh vegetables andmilk!

Adjacent to this roadside station is a farmer’s
market where you can buy fresh local fruits andvegetables. Miyoshi has a ﬂourishing dairy farming
industry, so everyday, milk from locally raised cows
is processed on-site into low-temperature pasteurized “Miyoshi Milk” and original dairy products.
Their soft-serve ice cream made of fresh milk has arich, reﬁned taste, but be sure not to miss theirseasonal products either. The foot bath thatoverlooks the country mountains is also wellrecommended.
Michi no Eki Miyoshi Mura Hina no Sato /82-2 Kawada,
Minamiboso City 294-0814/0470-36-4116/Open from
9a.m. to 6p.m. (closed at 5p.m. from October to February)■ Roadside Station Tomiura Biwa Club
胚
Producer of large “Boshu biwa” loquats. The
Tomiura Area, with its abundance of ocean andmountain nature, is also home to the Best Roadside Station in Japan, the Roadside Station
Tomiura Biwa Club!

All biwa, all the time. A stylish cafe
and more.

The Roadside Station Tomiura Biwa Club wasawarded “Best Roadside Station in Japan” in 2000.
Their shelves are ﬁlled with original products madeusing locally produced Boshu biwa loquats, suchas biwa leaf tea and biwa jelly. The biwa curry withhouse-made loquat puree, biwa soft-serve ice
cream, biwa parfait and other sweets all available
at the cafe are extremely popular. Tourist information is also readily available, and highway bus
ticket and car rental reservations can be madehere.
Michi no Eki Tomiura Biwakurabu/123-1 Aoki, Tomiuracho, Minamiboso City 299-2416/0470-33-4611/Openfrom 10a.m. to 6p.m.

The city with the most Roadside Stations in Japan!
Here are Minamiboso’s eight Roadside Stations.

■ Roadside Station Shirahama Nojimazaki胖The seaside road in the Shirahama Area offers a
grand view and is perfect for drives. You can enjoy
the view of the ﬂowers, and eat lunch at a mountainor ocean cafe after taking a walk around thelighthouse.

A roadside station where you can get
information on ﬂowers too.

Buy freshly picked vegetables and ﬂowers grownby local farmers here at this roadside station
located on the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula.
A “Flower Information Hall” is available, where you
can get pamphlets and other information on
ﬂowers. Give them a call if you’d like to ﬁnd out
when the blooming season of local ﬂower ﬁelds
are.
Michi no Eki Shirahama Nojimazaki /9240 Takiguchi,
Shirahama-cho, Minamiboso City 295-0103/0470-385519/Open from 9a.m. to 5p.m.

■ Roadside Station Chikura Sea Breeze Kingdom脉You can enjoy seafood to your heart’s content in
the Chikura area, ﬁlled with restaurants that arevery particular with their ingredients. There are also
many fashionable cafes. You’ll ﬁnd yourself wanting to come back for multiple trips to this charmingly attractive area.

Cradled by the marine blue wind

Just as the name “Chikura Sea Breeze Kingdom”
promises, the deep blue sea glittering in the sun’s
rays spreads out right in front of the facility. Climb
inside and take the wheel of the boat displayed on
the ﬁeld outside. Afterwards, go inside the building
and visit the many gift shops and restaurants
where you can enjoy fresh and plentiful seafood.
Taste ﬁsh that comes directly from the port andbuy ocean-related trinkets to give out as souvenirs.
Michi no Eki Chikura ･ Shiokaze Okoku /1051 Senda,
Chikura-cho, Minamiboso City 295-0025/0470-431811/Open from 9a.m. to 5p.m. (restaurants from 11a.m. to
8p.m.)

The city with the most Roadside Stations in Japan!
Here are Minamiboso’s eight Roadside Stations.

■ Roadside Station Rosemary Park胯Interact with nature at the birthplace of Japanese
dairy farming, the Maruyama Area. You can also
explore history at Minamiboso’s oldest temple!

Enjoy the view of British gardens

The Western architecture and this reproduction ofliterary master Shakespeare’s birthplace easily
catches the eye. Inside the Newplace building is an
information desk, and you can explore the facilities
freely. Flowers from every season and the gracefully moving windmills add to the English garden,
which has a completely foreign atmosphere. Facilities like the Izumi Style Performance School Hall,
Hanamaru Market and Rosemary Hall are also
spread out across the grounds.
Michi no Eki Rosemary Park/1501 Shirako Minamiboso
City 299-2521/0470-46-2882/Open from 9a.m. to
5p.m.

■ Roadside Station Wadaura WA.O!
胱
Whale statues welcome you to the Wadaura Area,
which has a ﬂourishing whaling industry. Enjoy thebeauty of the long coastline or hike along Bride’s
Way.

The Maiwai-whale welcomes you!

Opened in November 2012, Wadaura WA.O! is thenewest of Minamiboso’s roadside stations. This isa new style of roadside station, with “eating” and“walking” as an added concept. In addition to the
Tourist Information Center, there’s even a “Whale
Museum.” Everything from original boxed sweets
to vegetables picked that morning, dried ﬁsh to
products made with ﬂowers line the shelves. At therestaurant “Wada-Kitchen Wadahama,” you’ll be
sure to lick your lips over Wadaura specialties likewhale and local ﬁsh cuisine! There’s also the “friedmarinated whale lunch set” for 500 yen thatfrequently sells out.
Michi no Eki Wada Ura WA・O!/243 Nigaura, Wadacho,
Minamiboso
City299-2703/0470-473100/Opening from 9a.m.to 7p.m.

Minamiboso
Hands-on Education Guide
Minamiboso Wonderland: Learning and Playing in The Great Outdoors
Minamiboso City – the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula. The city is surrounded by two very
different bodies of water – the grand expanse of the Pacific Ocean to the East and the calm
waves of Tokyo Bay to the West. Being able to see both the sunrise and sunset over the ocean isjust one of many special advantages to being on the Boso Peninsula, and lush green mountains
and fields add another angle to its appeal. Come enjoy learning and playing amongst the richnature on this unparalleled stage. This is Minamiboso City.
The Gentle Waves of Tokyo Bay and the Diverse
Appeal of Minamiboso’s Waters

Ocean and Fishing Experiences

Minamiboso is bordered on the west by the calm, quiet waves ofTokyo Bay and on the east and south by the Paciﬁc Ocean andthe warm, offshore Kuroshio current. The environments of thetwo can be very different. Because the means of ﬁshing varies by
location, the ﬁshing culture in Minamiboso has developed differently. We are proud to say that ﬁshermen in Chiba prefecture
catch the most spiny lobster, anchovies, and bass in the country.
This is perhaps the result of the development of several different
kinds of ﬁshing techniques. Furthermore, one of the 5 places in
the country that is legally allowed to catch whales is locatedwithin Minamiboso City, which can make for some truly uniqueexperiences.

1 Dragnet Fishing
Participants can enjoy
recreating an old-fashioned
style of fishing by setting awide net and dragging theircatch up on the beach.
Students can learn about
the history and methods ofdragnet fishing, and thenwork together to heave in
the net. Seeing live fish issure to be a memorable
experience!
>Estimated time : 60 minutes +>Group size : 30 - 500 people

2 Diving Experience
Male and female divers stillfish in a traditional methodthat is representative of
Minamiboso City. You canspeak with current divers
about the beaches where
they
work
and
the
techniques that they use,both historical and contemporary. Then, participants will
be able to experience life asa fisherman along thebeach.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes +>Group size : 20 - 200 people

3 Fishing and Sightseeing Boat
Learn about fishing andthe habits and habitat offish from current fisherman,
get on a boat, and experience fishing. The fishermen will take you to where
schools of fish are located,teach participants about
detection devices, about
the reefs in which fish live,
and how to determine thedepth at which the fish aregathered.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 10 - 200 people

4 Seawall and Shore Fishing
Minamiboso City, borderedby both the Pacific Ocean
and Tokyo Bay, has many
excellent places to fish fromthe shore. You can participate casually with just apole and some bait. Comeand catch a few fish andlearn about marine life!
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size 10 - 500 people

5 Whale Fishing Harbor Observation
Every year from June 20th until August 31st, whales that are caught
are butchered at a local port. By law, fishermen are only allowed tocatch 26 whales. This port is one of only 5 in the country that areallowed to fish for whales, so this is a unique opportunity to learn
about the history of catching and eating whale.
>Estimated time : 60 minutes +>Group size : 30 people +6 Red Algae Drying
Help dry red algae that has
been gathered by divers
while getting to know those
divers as well as otherpeople who work in theocean. Dried algae is used
as a thickener in a numberof gelatinous foods andsweets. This can also be
combined with a kanten(edible gel) making class.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 20 people +7 Beachcombing
Walk along the beach andgather shells, sea-glass,pottery shards, and otherthings you find along theway. Then, you can enjoy
making “marine art” using
the shells and things thatyou collected.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 10 - 100 people.

8 Seashell Craft Making
Use shells of different
shapes and colors to makeyour own original work ofart. The duration, degree ofdifficulty, and other factors
can be varied to fit yourgroup.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 10 people +9 Seaweed Oshiba Craft Making
There are many different types of seaweed that can be collectedfrom Minamboso City’s waters. Using this seaweed and yourimagination, create an oshiba (dried, pressed leaves) work of yourvery own.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes + >Group size : 20 people + >Indoor activity

10 Tokoroten Making
Participants can make their own tokoroten, a traditional snack, byboiling red algae and then cooling it into a gel. During this experience, participants will learn about traditional home-made foods
and traditional food culture.
>Estimated time : 60 minutes >Group size: 10 people + >Indoor activity

11 Barbecue
Come and enjoy a barbecue
lunch. Our most popularmenu includes fresh, locallycaught fish. This can also
be combined with thedragnet fishing experience.
>Estimated : 80 minutes +>Group size : 30 - 400 people>Can be done indoors

The Birthplace of Japanese Dairy Farming, One of
the Few Biwa Growing Areas in Japan

Agricultural Experiences
During the Edo Period, the 8th Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune
brought cows to Japan from India, put them to pasture in
Minamiboso, and began making dairy products, establishing
Minamiboso as the birthplace of Japanese dairy farming. As of2005, Chiba prefecture ranks 4th in the nation for dairy production, behind Hokkaido, Kagoshima, and Ibaraki prefectures, andis in 1st place nationwide for agricultural output.

13 Biwa GatheringBiwa, or loquats, grown in
Minamiboso are presented
to the emperor each year.
Our biwa are considered a
special product, grown in a
tradition that dates back to
the Edo period. Because
the biwa are grown on thesloped sides of mountains,
they can be very laborintensive and difficult to
grow. Listen to the growers’ talk about growing methods, and thentry your hand at picking some biwa fruit.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 120 people

14 Vegetable Picking
Vegetables in all colors of the rainbow are grown in each season
here in Minamiboso. From potatoes, giant radishes, carrots, andcabbage to leafy greens and root vegetables – come and experience picking vegetables in one of our fields.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 20 - 200 people

15 Dairy Farm Experience
Since Minamiboso is known
as the birthplace of dairy
farming in Japan, you canexperience things like bottle
feeding calves, milking a cow,and feeding the animals.
Participants can also enjoy
activities such as ice creamand butter making.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 30 - 80 people

At the Footsteps of a Shrine Mentioned in Japan’s
Oldest Chronicle – the Only Shrine in the Countryof its Kind

12 Fishery Visit

Food and Cooking Experiences

Come and visit the Chiba
Prefectural
Fisheries
Research Center where
research regarding fish andfishing takes place. The
foremost fishing research
center in Chiba prefecture,
this facility also cultivates
abalone.
Learn aboutfishing and marine life fromthe researchers here, andtake a tour of the abalone
cultivation area.

16 Knife Ceremony Watching>Estimated time : 120 - 180 minutes>Group size : 20 people +>Indoor activity

Minamiboso is home to the only shrine in Japan that worships a
god of cooking. This shrine is revered by chefs, miso and soy
sauce makers, and many other people who are involved in thebusiness of food. It’s even possible for you to cook food using
foods you caught or gathered yourself.

Watch a ceremony in whicha man dressed in ceremonial robes uses only a knife
and a set of long chopsticks
to prepare a fish – without
touching it with his hands
once.
This
ceremonial
offering began as a presentation to the imperial court
during the Heian period(794-1185).
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 50 people +17 Dried Mackerel Making
Learn how to use a cooking
knife to open up a horsemackerel, clean out its
intestines, rinse it with salt
water, and dry it in the sun.
Participants will work withwhole fish – head and tailattached.
The finishedproduct will be delivered to
you at a later date.
>Estimated time : 60 minutes +>Group size : 30 - 500 people

18 Food Smoking Experience
Learn how to prepare andsmoke a variety of fish.
Participants can eat thefish they smoke right there
on the spot.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes>Group size : 10 - 200 people

19 Soba Making
Try your hand at kneading
buckwheat flour into doughand making soba noodles.
You can also learn how tomake broth and prepare adipping sauce for the
noodles. Participants will
also learn how katsuo
bushi, or “dried bonito fish
flakes”, are prepared, andthen use the katsuo bushi inpreparing their dipping
sauce.
>Estimated time : 120 - 180 minutes>Group size : 10 - 50 people

20 Sazae Curry Cooking
After learning about the environment in which sazae (“turban shell”fish) live in, when they are in season, and how to choose them,
participants will learn how to make sazae curry, starting fromremoving the meat from the shells. At the end, everyone gets to
eat the curry they made!
>Estimated time : 120 minutes >Group size : 50 people

21 Salt making workshop
Using clean sea water collected offshore, participants will attempt
to make natural sea salt.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes >Group size : 10 - 500 people

22 Potato Chip Making
Learn the basics of
cooking through making
kids’ favorite, potato chips!
>Estimated time : 180 minutes>Group size : 10 - 500 people

Learn from the Lives and Wisdom of the People of
Minamiboso, a town blessed with Mountains,
Fields and Oceans

Traditional Craft Making
Sea transport using Tokyo Bay developed greatly during the Edo
period (1603 to 1868) and Minamiboso’ s crafts began to be
shipped to Edo and other large cities, allowing Minamiboso’ scraft culture to develop greatly. Boshu uchiwa (ﬂat, bamboo andpaper fans) were one of those products, and the area is considered to be one of the 3 major areas for the production of uchiwafans.

23 Uchiwa Fan Making
The fans made in Minamiboso have a unique, characteristic shape. Taught by alocal bed and breakfast
owner, this class teaches
participants how to completea boushu uchiwa fan using
locally grown bamboo.
Making use of the flexibilityof the bamboo, participants
can
make
a
strong,semi-circular fan.
>Estimated time : 60 - 90 minutes>Group size : 10 - 300 people

24 Straw Working Crafts
Local senior citizens will teach participants how to make crafts
using only straw from rice-stalks. You can learn to make wreaths,
treasure boats, turtles, ropes, other traditional crafts, and evenpostcards using straw.
>Estimated time : 60 - 90 minutes >Group size : 10 - 300 people

25 Basketweaving
Use natural materials to make this traditional item used in daily life.
>Estimated time : 120 - 180 minutes >Group size : 10 - 50 people

26 Charcoal Making
After learning about forests, wood, and charcoal making, participants will make their own charcoal by putting pulpwood into thekiln and taking the finished product out of the kiln.
>Estimated time : 120 minutes + >Group size : 10 - 40 people

27 Pottery
In a lush green pottery village, learn the art of hand-worked
pottery. Even first-timers can create their own original piece ofpottery in about 2-3 hours. After creating your pottery, you canalso add the finishing touches with a coat of paint.
>Estimated time : 120 - 180 minutes >Group size : 10 - 40 people

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一般社団法人

南房総市観光協会

Minamiboso City Tourism Association〒299-2403 千葉県南房総市富浦町原岡89番地3
Tel.0470-28-5307 Fax.0470-28-5309
89-3, Tomiuracho-Haraoka, Minamiboso City, Chiba, JAPANe-mail mbkk@movie.ocn.ne.jp

www.cm-boso.com