Nana Field Road 2026 in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture runs through Sunday, March 8, 2026. Feel spring in a field of four million rapeseed flowers. Stay at a partner hotel in Kamogawa City to receive a free flower-picking ticket (10 stems). It takes about two hours from Tokyo Station by train, express bus, or car. It is an 18-minute walk from Awa-Kamogawa Station.

The illumination event “Yoritomo Cherry Blossoms and Bamboo Lights” has begun at Sakuma Dam Hanami Hiroba. The glow of the bamboo lanterns is truly magical. The bamboo lanterns were handmade by the Hotagawa Yoritomo-zakura no Sato-zukuri Jikkou Iinkai (Hotagawa River Yoritomo Cherry Blossom Village Development Committee), a group of local volunteers, and we hope you will come see them. On the 21st, the committee and our association will jointly run a sweet sake stall from 3:30 PM after the lighting ceremony, so please drop by. It gets especially cold after dusk, so be sure to dress warmly. The illumination runs until March 14th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Come and visit Otaki in spring.

From February 7th to March 14th, Yoritomo Cherry Blossom and bamboo light displays will begin at Sakuma Dam Lake. The bamboo lights cast a magical glow over the Yoritomo Cherry Blossom. We hope many people will come to see it. On the opening day, February 7th, a sweet sake stall is scheduled to open around 3:00 PM.

Kyonan Town announced the blooming of the Yoritomo cherry on January 20. Having received Kawazu cherry trees from Kawazu Town, Kyonan Town calls them "Yoritomo cherry" in honor of the historical episode in which Minamoto no Yoritomo, defeated in battle, is said to have landed at Ryugashima Coast and planned his comeback. You can enjoy daffodils well into this month, so you can admire daffodils and Kawazu cherry blossoms together. From Saturday, February 7, the Hotagawa River–Yoritomo Cherry Village Development Committee will place bamboo lanterns along the Daffodil Lane at Sakuma Dam Park and illuminate them at night. The floral relay continues, so everyone, please come and visit. #Kyonan Town#Boso Peninsula#Yoritomo cherry#bamboo lanterns#Yoritomo cherry#Kawazu cherry#Daffodils and Kawazu cherry duet

Snow fell on the Boso Peninsula last night, and even in the snow the ume (plum) blossoms have started to bloom.

The narcissus in Kyonan is now approaching its peak bloom. Narcissus have been placed inside Hoba Station and Awakatsuyama Station on the JR Uchibo Line to welcome visitors to Kyonan. For updates on the narcissus blooming status, please check the Instagram account maintained by the Kyonan Town Office, Regional Promotion Division (@kyonan_life). The weather has turned cold all at once. Wishing everyone a happy New Year. #Chiba Prefecture #Kyonan Town #Boso Peninsula #Hoba Station #Hota Coast #Suisen-no-Sato #Ezuki Narcissus Road #Sakuma Dam #Okuzure Narcissus Village

The "Tanada no Akari" rice terrace lights at Daisen Senmaida in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture can be seen until January 12, 2026. (Every day from sunset until around 8:00 p.m.) They are not flashy, but they are soothing.

Gurutto Daffodil Stamp Rally is now underway. A QR stamp rally is currently taking place in Kyonan Town. There are seven stamps placed around the town. Participants who collect all of them will receive a small gift. Guests staying overnight will receive a gift after collecting one stamp. If you collect stamps from 30 participating shops around town and submit your entry, you will receive an original tote bag on the spot (first 200 people). As a second chance, a lottery will award local specialties and other prizes. Small gifts are distributed at Michi-no-Eki Kyonan Information Center (closed December 31 and January 1), Hota Station Tourist Information Center (closed December 31 and January 1), and Michi-no-Eki Hota Elementary School. The event runs until February 1. Entry sheets are available at Hota Station Tourist Information Center and Awakatsuyama Station Tourist Information Center.

[Daffodil Festival Begins] The Daffodil Festival runs from December 6 through February 1 of next year. In Kyonan Town, one of Japan’s three major daffodil sites, you can enjoy abundant daffodils mainly along Ezuki Narcissus Road and at Okukuzure Narcissus Field from mid-December to the end of January. During the festival, we will hold the Gurutto Daffodil QR Stamp Rally, a photo contest, the Daffodil Marche, a Game Meat Marche, and more, so please join us. #Chiba Prefecture#Kyonan Town#Boso Peninsula#One of Japan’s Three Major Daffodil Sites#Gurutto Daffodil QR Stamp Rally#Daffodil Marche#Ezuki Narcissus Road#Okukuzure Narcissus Field

The days have grown noticeably shorter lately, and along the streets of Otaki’s castle town, charming watering cans are lit along the road edges. Also, from Friday, November 21 through Monday, November 24, floral hand-wash displays will be on view.

Yoro Valley, which spans Otaki and Ichihara, is famous for its autumn colors. The best viewing season typically runs from late November to early December.

The Daisen Senmaida selected as a "One of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan" is illuminated by 10,000 trees LED lights. Enjoy the autumn and Winter traditions of The Boso peninsula Kamogawa. The lights change from orange, blue, green, and purple every 15 minutes to create a fantastic atmosphere and entertain those who visit. event period 2025 (Reiwa 7) Saturday, October 25 to Monday, January 12 2026 (Reiwa 8) Held in time: 17:00~20:00 (about 3 hours after sunset) Location: 540 Hiratsuka, Kamogawa City, Daisen Senmaida Light up of rice terraces with 10,000 LED lights 　　　4 color switching: orange→ blue→ green→ purple It switches every 15 minutes. Participation fee: Free Organizer: Rice Terrace Night Festival Executive Committee Daisen Senmaida was certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water as "Connecting Terraced Rice Heritage ~Pride of Hometown to the Future~" in the 4th year of Reiwa.

The Thank You Chiba Free Pass, a free-ride ticket, is now on sale. For two consecutive days, this great-value ticket lets you ride JR lines within Chiba Prefecture, certain private railways, route buses, and ferries as much as you like. Presenting the free pass allows you to borrow Kyonan Town Tourism Association rental bicycles for free. Please contact the tourist information centers in front of Yasu Station and in front of Awa-Katsuyama Station. Take this opportunity to enjoy a trip by train and bicycle. The valid periods are two terms from September 1 to October 30 and from January 4 to February 27. #Kyonan Town#Thank You Chiba Free Pass#Yasu Station#Awa-Katsuyama Station#rental bicycles#trip by train and bicycle#Chiba Prefecture#Boso Peninsula

The 51st Otaki Castle Festival will be held again this year over two days on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12. On the 11th, an opening night festival will take place on Otaki Jokamachi Street from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and on the 12th the main festival will run at Otaki Castle and the B&G Baseball Field from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The opening night will feature art candles and performances of local hayashi music and traditional dances, while the main festival will include a procession of warriors from Otaki Castle to the B&G Baseball Field and a market. https://www.kankouotaki.com/event.html...

The Super Summer Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament, originally scheduled for August 10, has been postponed to August 13. Details are as follows. Date and time: Wednesday, August 13. Yasuda Beach opens at 10:30 a.m. Katsuyama Beach opens at 11:30 a.m. We have many prizes, so please join us.

The Former Merchants' Archive has reopened as Koedo Trip-kan, where visitors can experience "making," "tasting," and "learning." Alongside exhibits about Otaki's merchant history and culture from its days as a castle town, the facility offers simple craft workshops and a café corner. Please stop by when you explore the castle town. https://koedotrip.studio.site//

Tokyo Bay's largest 2-shakudama Fireworks over the water! The 10th Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival will be held in! The Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival, which started in 2015 (Heisei 27) with the idea of "Holding in a fireworks festival by the hands of citizens", reached its 10th milestone this year through the collaboration of Citizens and Futtsu City. This year, we plan to launch about 5,000 more missiles than last year. Implementation will also feature laser beams, sound effects, and Fireworks over the water, the largest 2-shaku ball in Tokyo Bay. On the south side of Cape Futtsu, which juts out into Tokyo Bay, Futtsu Beaches is all open for free viewing. Pull a seat on the spacious Coast and enjoy it leisurely with your family or groups. If you look at it a little farther away from the tournament headquarters, you can see the fireworks, fireworks over the water, and laser beams overlapping, so it is recommended! Enjoy the fireworks while being blown by the cool sea breeze of Tokyo Bay. 【Tournament Name】 "Promotion of Construction of Tokyo Bay Exit Road" The 10th Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival 【Held in】 Saturday, July 26, 2025 (Reiwa 7) Cancelled due to stormy weather [Time] 15:00~Start of sales in the food and beverage sales Zone 17:00~ Pre-Events, karaoke competition, etc. 19:00~Opening Ceremony 19:15~20:15~Fireworks launch [Viewing location] Futtsu Beaches [Launch] 5,000 rounds Effects of laser beams, etc. Tokyo Bay's largest 2-shakudama Fireworks over the water 【Organizer】 Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival Executive Committee [Co-organizer] Futtsu City, Futtsu Tourism Association, Futtsu City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kisarazu Corporation Association [Sponsorship] Futtsu City Council [Transportation] Nearest Train Station JR Uchibo Line Aobori Station Temporary Train Aohori Station 21:10 depart (Kisarazu Station Outbound)　 【Shuttle Bus】 JR Aobori Station ~ Venue (Futtsu Beaches) Fare: 300 yen one way for elementary school students and older Depart from Aohori Station 16:00~19:00 Departure 19:00~22:00 【Cars】 1,500 vehicles (Use Chiba Prefecture Futtsu Park and Futtsu Coast Siohigari Field) * Use is expected to be crowded, so we recommend using public transportation and Shuttle Bus. 【Inquiry】 Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival Secretariat (Futtsu City Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) 0439-80-1291

Hydrangeas at Mamawara (photographed on July 10) They are now at their peak bloom. https://www.kankouotaki.com/mamembara.html...

Kyonan Town Tourism Association held a sea prayer festival at Katsuyama Beach on July 3. Twenty-one people attended, including association officers, Mayor Harukazu Shiraishi, the assembly chair, school officials, police, and fire department personnel. After a Shinto prayer offered by kannushi Yasuyuki Kanaoka, participants prayed for safety at sea. This year, Kyonan Town will open bathing beaches at five coasts: Hota, Katsuyama, Ookuzure, Kisugahama, and Motona. The season runs from July 26 to August 17. Lifeguards will be posted at each bathing beach during that period, so please take all necessary safety precautions and enjoy swimming. Notice: Barbecues on the beaches are prohibited. #Kyonan Town#Sea Prayer Festival#Bathing Beaches Open#Hota Beach#Katsuyama Beach#Ookuzure Beach#Kisugahama Beach#Motona Beach

Hydrangeas on the Mamawara Plateau (photographed on July 3) They are coloring up nicely. You can enjoy them until around mid-July. https://www.kankouotaki.com/mamembara.html...

Hydrangeas of Mamawara Plateau Myohosenji Temple on Mamawara Plateau is famed for about 20,000 hydrangeas within its precincts. Their peak season typically runs from early to mid July each year. The photo was taken on June 27, and you can see the flowers beginning to color. Some nearby roads are closed and traffic restrictions apply. The mountain roads are narrow and winding, so please drive with care. Also, leeches inhabit the temple grounds, so pay attention to your clothing. https://www.kankouotaki.com/mamembara.html...

June 15 — All-You-Can-Pack Vegetables This popular packing event at Roadside Station Green Farm Tateyama draws huge crowds! How many kilograms can you pack? Date and time: Sunday, June 15 Starts at 10:00 (ends when stock runs out) Time limit: 1 minute Participation fee: 1 bag 500 yen (tax included) * Residents of Chiba Prefecture receive a 100-yen discount! Please present a document that verifies your address (driver’s license, etc.). https://greenfarm-tateyama.com//

The Merchant Records Museum on Shokamachi Street will be closed for renovations from June 1 through July 26. It is scheduled to reopen on July 27. After the renovation, the museum plans to add hands-on bamboo craft and torn-paper collage (chigiri-e) workshops and a teahouse.

Fresh green leaves are dazzling to the eye this season. The walking paths in Yoro Gorge are open for strolling except for some closed sections, but they may be fully closed after heavy rain. Please check before you go. https://www.kankouotaki.com//

Daikokuyama is a small hill about a five-minute walk from Awa-Katsuyama Station. Visitors to the tourist information center sometimes ask, "What is that hill? Can you climb it?" Yes, you can climb it! A fit adult can reach the summit in about 15 minutes, so it’s a great hike to recommend to many people. That said, the slope is steep, so we recommend wearing trekking shoes. I climbed it this time using Nordic walking poles, which made it very easy. (Nordic walking poles are available for rent at the tourist information center for 500 yen per day.) The Katsuyama area is known as the birthplace of Boso whaling, and whaling was especially active here during the Edo period. Daikokuyama served as a lookout point for spotting whales. Soon after you start up the trail you’ll come to the grave of Daigo Shinbee I, the founder of Boso whaling. Watch your head for overhead wires along the way if you are tall. There are benches on the lookout, so you can rest and take in the superb views. One visitor even praised the town below as "a charming, picture-book kind of place." Please give it a try and climb it at least once.

Notice: Yasuda Elementary School GW Festa 2025 From May 3rd to 5th, an event at Roadside Station Yasuda Elementary School offers hands-on activities such as hiking, rice planting, and carp streamer (koinobori) making. Participants in rice planting receive half-price admission to Banya no Yu. There is also a charcoal-kiln building experience in the Egatsu district, known for the Egatsu daffodil (suisen) Road, so please check the flyer. The event is organized by the Kyonan Watch Team. Come and enjoy Kyonan this Golden Week. #Kyonan Town#Roadside Station Yasuda Elementary School#Banya no Yu#Charcoal-kiln building experience#Rice planting experience#Koinobori making

View of Otaki Castle from Mikuchibashi (April 8)

These are the cherry blossoms along the Isumi River promenade (April 5).

Today marks the start of the new fiscal year. It’s rainy and cold, but the Somei Yoshino cherry trees in Kyonan Town are in full bloom. The first photo was taken at Lake Sakuma Dam, and the second at Adachi Ward Kyonan Nature House. You can enjoy the cherry blossoms well through this week, so please come and visit.