100-year-old tourist map of the Awa area

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Kamogawa Tourism Association. Kamogawa City in Chiba Prefecture is located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from central Tokyo by Use Tokyo Bay Aqua-line, and about 2 hours by train Use the "JR Line Limited Express Wakashio-go" from Tokyo Station. Facing the Pacific Ocean (Sotobo) and being blessed with a warm climate throughout the year, it is also loved by many tourists as a resort area. In this First Post on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, I introduce recommended information and popular tourist spots in Kamogawa City. We hope you enjoy it! ===What is Chiba Prefecture Kamogawa City=== The Chiba Prefecture Kamogawa City has a population of about 31,000 (as of 2023). It has a history of flourishing as an agricultural and fisherman town. Even now, many marine products such as Kinmedai, Ise shrimp, and abalone are caught. There are many restaurants in Kamogawa City where you can enjoy dishes using these local seafoods. === Enjoy at popular tourist spots in Kamogawa City! === ◇Kamogawa Sea World Representative of Japan, which is very popular with families with about 800 species and 11,000 river and sea creatures. Don't miss the dolphin and killer whale shows, where you can interact with sea creatures. ◇Tanjyo Temple The Tanjyo Temple in Kominato, Kamogawa City is a historic temple built in 1276. The devil's face of Soshidou (temple of the founder) is the largest in the world with a size of 21 tatami mats. ◇Tainoura "Tai no ura Tai habitat" is one of the world's leading sea bream habitats, and in 1967 it was designated as the only "Nationally Designated Special Natural Monument" in Chiba Prefecture. From the Tai no ura sightseeing boat, you can slowly enjoy watching sea bream swimming. ◇Daisen Senmaida The Daisen Senmaida, which has been certified as a One of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan and terraced rice field heritage site, has long been a cultural landscape that has supported agriculture in Kamogawa City. You can also enjoy a farming experience. ◇Famous Niemon Island Niemon Island, a small island with a circumference of about 4 kilometers and a circumference of about 30 minutes in the sea of Minamiboso, has been selected as the site of the New 100 Views of Japan. ◇Emi Hanagasa Mountain At the facility, which opened in 2022, you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as rape flowers in spring, hydrangeas and sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn, and you can also experience harvesting. ◇Uomizuka Observatory This observatory is located in Uomizuka Battlefield Park, about 110 meters above sea level, and offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the city of Kamogawa City. ◇Roadside Station Kamogawa Ocean Park You can buy fresh mountain and seafood caught in the Kamogawa River. The facility is designed with the theme of "sea" and "flowers". Souvenirs are also recommended, so please stop by. ===Heartwarming events and festivals in Kamogawa City=== ◇Kamogawa City Noryo Fireworks Display About 10,000 fireworks are set off in the Ocean on the Maebaru Yokonagisa Beach. The spectacular fireworks that light up the summer night sky provide summer memories for those who visit. * From 2020 (Reiwa 2) to 5, it will be held on a reduced scale due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection, and it will be canceled. ===Enjoy Kamogawa City's Specialty Products and Local Gourmet! === Kamogawa City, which faces the Pacific Ocean, is blessed with abundant seafood, and the seafood caught here has thrilled the tongues of not only locals but also many people. Many seafood products are also available as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payment. === Enjoy your trip to Kamogawa City === Enjoy Kamogawa City's sightseeing spots, heartwarming events, marine sports, and Specialty products and gourmet! There are many ways to enjoy Kamogawa City! It will be a special spot for everyone who visits. We will send out recommended information so that you can enjoy your trip to Kamogawa City, so thank you!

Why don't you go around Tateyama by bicycle? Minamiboso, located in the southern part of the Boso Peninsula, runs around the coastline Roundabout for about 120 km. The course in the mountainous area is undulating enough for the elevation difference, and the scenery and sense of accomplishment are recommended for advanced riders. For beginners, we will guide you to a pottering course where you can run along the sea and enjoy the scent and scenery of the seashore in a relaxed manner. The Tateyama Tourism Association rents not only electric bicycles that are easy on slopes, but also sports bikes such as cross bikes and road bikes for long-distance riding! Bicycles with child seats and children's bicycles are also available, so it is recommended for families! Please contact the Tateyama Tourism Association [0470-22-2000]!

How do you do! This is the Tateyama Tourism Association. Located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, Tateyama City is blessed with abundant nature and a warm climate. The COOL JAPAN VIDEOS account provides plenty of information and recommendations on attractive sightseeing spots in Tateyama City. Please follow us! With a population of about 43,000, Tateyama City is blessed with a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 16°C. The west side of the city faces the southern end of Tokyo Bay, and the south side of the city faces the Pacific Ocean (Sotobo), where you can enjoy marine sports such as Scuba Diving and swimming. In addition, the Prefectural Tateyama Wild Bird Forest in the Tateyama City are selected as "100 best forests for forest bathing", and the area around the Hirasunaura Beach is selected as "100 best Hakushaseishou" and "100 best roads in Japan". ■ Introducing 7 sightseeing spots in Chiba Prefecture Tateyama City! [ Tateyama Castle / Shiroyama Park ] It is a park built by maintaining the residence Ruins of the Castle of the Sengoku daimyo The Satomi Clan in the Boso region. At the top of Shiroyama Park is Tateyama Castle (Hakkenden Museum), where Documents from "Eight Dogs of Satomi" are on display. Seasonal flowers such as Ume plums, camellias, cherry blossoms, and azaleas bloom in the park. [ Minato Oasis "Nagisa no Eki" Tateyama ] It is a facility that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, such as the "Umi no Marche Tateyama" where you can buy fresh seafood and local specialty products, the "Seaside Plaza" and the "Observation Deck" with a large aquarium. [ Awa Shrine ] The sacred tree of Ichinomiya Shrine in Awa Province Awa Shrine is over 500 years old, and the Sea Cave Ruins in the precincts is designated as a prefectural historic site. During the spring cherry blossom season, Someiyoshino's "Cherry Blossom Tunnel" in the precincts welcomes cherry blossom viewers. [ Daifukuji Temple (Kannon on the Cliff) ] It is called "Kannon on the cliff" because the Kannon Hall is built on the cliff in the middle of Mt. Funagata. The 1.5-meter-high statue of Kannon is designated as a tangible cultural property of Tateyama City [ Sumisaki Lighthouse ] An observatory is built near the lighthouse and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji. [ Boso Flower Line ] The Boso Flower Line, which stretches for about 46 kilometers along the coastline, is lined with rape flowers and marigolds, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. About 6 km from Ido to Aihama has been selected as one of the "100 best roads in Japan". ■ Events and festivals in Tateyama City [ Yawatanmachi ] In 2004, it was designated as a Chiba Prefecture designated intangible folk cultural property "Awa Yawatanmachi". Located in the southeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, it is the largest festival in the Awa District, where festival floats and Mikoshi (portable shrines) parade through the streets of Tateyama. [ Tateyama Kanko Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display ] Every year in August, about 10,000 fireworks are set off near the Hojo coast. Underwater fireworks and oversized starmines color the summer night sky of Tateyama. ■ Specialty products of Tateyama City [ Boshu Fans ] Boshu fans, one of Japan's Three Greatest Fans along with Kyo-Uchiwa in Kyoto and Marugame Fan in Shikoku, were selected as traditional crafts designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the first time in Chiba Prefecture in 2003. The tradition handed down from the Meiji era has been passed down to the present day. ■ Enjoy sightseeing in Tateyama City The rape blossoms that stretch along the beautiful coastline of the Tateyama City, the tranquility of the historic shrines and temples, and the charm of the local Specialty Products continue to captivate those who visit. The scenery changes with the seasons, so you can feel new discoveries and excitement no matter when you visit at any time of the year. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide you with recommended information about Tateyama City, so please enjoy it!

How do you do! This is the Kyonan Town Tourism Association. Located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture Awa County Kyonan Town is a city rich in nature that continues to attract visit people. With a population of around 6,300 (as of 2024), the town is a blend of history and natural beauty. With the opening of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line and the Higashi-Kanto Expressway Tateyama Line, it can be accessed from the city center in about 80 minutes by car, so you can enjoy it even on a day trip. This COOL JAPAN VIDEOS account will introduce sightseeing spots and recommended information in Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town, so thank you. ◆History of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town◆ Kyonan Town was created in 1959 by the merger of Katsuyama Town and Yasuda Town. The origin of the name of the town is "Kyonan Town" because it is located south of Mount Nokogiri. ◆ Introduction of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town sightseeing spots ◆ ◇Mount Nokogiri Mount Nokogiri, a scenic spot designated by Chiba Prefecture, is a tourist spot that represents Kyonan Town. As the name suggests, the rock walls resemble the shape of a saw. From near the summit, which can be climbed in about 3 minutes by ropeway, you can overlook Mt. Fuji, Miura Peninsula, and Izu Peninsula over Tokyo Bay. There are many attractions such as the Great Buddha of Nokogiriyama Nihonji Temple, One Thousand Five Hundred Arhats, and Nippon-ji Temple. ◇Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall Opened in 1985, the Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall is a memorial hall that exhibits the works of Hishikawa Moronobu, a Ukiyoe artist of the Edo period. Through these exquisite works, you can feel the depth of Japanese art culture. ◇Sakuma Dam Lake Shinsui Park The 2.4-kilometer walking path surrounding the dam is home to about 2,200 cherry trees, including Yoritomo cherry blossoms, Yae cherry blossoms, and Yoshino cherry blossoms, making it one of the most popular cherry blossom spots on the Boso Peninsula. ◇Okuzure Suisenkyo Cultivation of about 60 million daffodils are used at the foot of the mountain and on the banks. ◇Daikokuyama Observatory The castle-shaped observatory at the top of Mt. Daikoku is overlooking the Katsuyama Fishing Port, and if the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town Roadside Station Information ◆ ◇Roadside Station Hoda Elementary School It is a rare Roadside Station in Japan where an Closed School elementary school has been reborn. In addition to selling specialty products, there are also cafeterias and lodging facilities where you can eat nostalgic school lunch menus. ◇Roadside Station Kyonan It is a roadside station facing Tokyo Bay and is also popular as a beautiful spot for sunset. The Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall is adjacent to it. ◆Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town Events & festival◆ ◇ Daffodil Festival Kyonan Town is one of Japan's three major colonies of daffodils, and every year from early December, the Daffodil Festival is held at the venues of "Ezuki Daffodil Road", "Sakuma Dam Park", and "Okuzure Suisenkyo". You can enjoy the beauty of the daffodils in full bloom even in the cold of winter, and the carpet of daffodils that spreads all over is a spectacular view. ◆ Recommended points of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town ◆ Kyonan Town is known for the beautiful scenery of Kawazu cherry blossoms (Yoritomo cherry blossoms), and you can feel the arrival of Spring in the early blooming cherry blossoms this season. There are plenty of hotels and hot spring facilities, so please relax after enjoying the great nature of Kyonan Town. Make the best memories in this town along the beautiful coastline! We will send out recommended information about Kyonan Town, so please follow us.

November 2023. Noshimazaki Lighthouse in Minamiboso. The waves breaking on the shore were spectacular. It was windy.