Guided Experience
A tour with a local!
Minamiboso, Chiba
5 hours
Min 2, Max 8
Unlock Japan's Coastal Traditions & Flavours Only 90 Minutes From Tokyo
What you can expect
An English speaking guide will lead you through Minamiboso by car
Visit a local temple on a cliff wall and enjoy views of Tateyama Bay
Walk through an old fishing village and quiet beach
Enjoy lunch in a private room of a restaurant operated by a fishmonger in town
Choose from 2 cultural activities from the list below
Cultural activities
You can choose 2 cultural activities as part of your tour:
Visit an island sea cove & beach combing at Okinoshima
Make your own incense at a local temple
Calligraphy at a local temple
Short nature trek - mini pilgrimage journey at a local temple
Location & how to get there
The meeting point is at the Biwa Club Cafe
The easiest way to get here is by car which takes 1-1.5 hours from Tokyo and parking is available
Read our guides on Driving in Japan and Renting a Car in Japan for more information
From Tokyo Station:
Take the Tokyo Eki JR Kosoku Bus Noriba at 8:20am from Platform 7 arriving at Tomiura Biwa Club at 9:57am and walk across the road to the Biwa Club Cafe (click here for detailed information)
Description
Looking for a day trip from Tokyo? Want to get out of the city and into nature?
Minamiboso is the perfect place for you to visit! Located only 90 minutes away from Tokyo, you'll be treated to beautiful mountain ranges, ocean views and incredible cultural experiences.
Join the LocalLife&Culture team as they take you on a tour around the peninsula, learn about the rich history of the area, participate in local activities and cultural experiences and taste the local food!
Other things to note
If you have selected nature trekking as one of your cultural activities, please wear hiking shoes or sneakers with grip that are suitable for hiking
Request form
Fill out the booking request form and we will confirm availability for your selected dates. Once confirmed, a secure payment link will be emailed to you for payment within 48 hours. Bookings are not confirmed until payment is made. Please note that submitting the booking form is not a confirmation of booking.
LocalLife&Culture also offers customisable 2 day 1 night tours! Try out rice farming (season permitting), sea activities, mountain cultural experiences and more! If you are interested, please specify in the additional information in the form below!
FAQs
Other things to note:
If you have selected nature trekking as one of your cultural activities, please wear hiking shoes or sneakers with grip that are suitable for hiking
About LocalLife&Culture
LocalLife&Culture was started by husband and wife team Yuiko and Yui
Yuiko graduated from a university in Texas before moving to Tokyo for work and then to the Tateyama area during covid to find a better work life balance
She has developed summer-time study abroad programs in the Minamiboso area to showcase not just Japanese culture, but Minamiboso to foreigners
Yuiko is also a certified guide for the Mt. Nokogiriyama tours which you can find out more info here!
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