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.