Minamiboso
Chiba
Tour
Mountain
Hike
Stone
A nature museum where faith and industry coexist.
Explore the ancient ruins of this former stone cutting region that flourished during the Edo and Showa period. Take in the sheer walls, the remains of the stone quarry, caves and the nearby Nihon-ji Temple.
Your English speaking tour guide will lead you through this vast region and tell you all about the area, the history and the stories that these incredible stones would tell you if they could talk!
Perfect for a day trip or overnight trip from Tokyo!
Private Tour Around Nokogiriyama
Pick a course from below for your tour!
Perfect outdoor activity for families, groups of friends or couples!
Basic to intermediate fitness level is required as there are many steps near the Nihon-ji Temple
Bring walking sticks or hiking sticks if you require additional support
Lunch is not included so please bring lunch, snacks and water
Wear hiking shoes or sneakers with grip that are suitable for hiking
Bring a backpack to store all your belongings as you may need your hands to navigate through certain areas
Depending on the weather and season, bring a raincoat, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
The meeting point is Hama-Kanaya Station (Course 1 &2) or Hota Station (Course 3)
The easiest way to get here is by car which takes 1-1.5 hours from Tokyo and parking is available here
Read our guides on Driving in Japan and Renting a Car in Japan for more information
On weekays: take the Tokyo Eki JR Kosoku Bus Noriba from Tokyo Station departing at 7:20am from Platform 7, change at Kazusa Minato Eki mae and take the train from Kazusa-Minato Station to Hama-Kanaya Station or Hota Station (click here for detailed information)
On weekends: take the JR Shinjyuku Sazanami 1 Limited Express Tateyama train departing from Shinjuku Station at 7:51am to Kazusa-Minato Station or Hota Station (click here for detailed information)
Cancellations made within 48 hours before the tour will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee. In the event of bad weather, you will be notified by 1pm the day before to reschedule or to cancel and receive a full refund.
