Enjoy the mountains and the sea in Chiba! Sawtooth Mountain and Tokyo Bay Ferry in Hamakanaya, recommended spots

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Kyokozan Laputa Wall

What is Hamakanaya?

Located south of Futtsu City in Chiba Prefecture and facing Tokyo Bay, Hamakanaya is famous as the departure and arrival point for the Tokyo Bay Ferry. You want to go to the sea, but you also want to go to the mountains. Here in Hamakanaya, such a luxurious dream can come true!

In this article, we will introduce some of the recommended spots in Hamakanaya.

Kyokozan, Japan's largest Buddha and Hell's Peephole

Sawtooth Mountain Ropeway
Sawtooth Mountain is 329 meters high and is a low mountain for beginners, as it takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes one way to reach the summit. As the name suggests, the ridge is shaped like the teeth of a saw. The only ropeway in Chiba Prefecture also runs through the mountain, connecting the foot station to the summit station in about 4 minutes. Once off the top station, there is a museum and an observatory, and the observatory is a popular spot from which visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay.
Jigoku-nozoki (peering into hell)
Sculpture of the Great Buddha
One of the most famous spots on Mt! If you go to the top of the jutting rock, you can see the view as if you are floating in the air. From the observatory, you can see Tokyo Bay, the Boso Peninsula, Mt. The view is especially spectacular during the autumn foliage season! It is a thrilling experience, just like peering into hell.

Jigoku Ice Cream", a specialty of Mt.

Jigoku Ice Cream
The store sells a specialty of Mt. Sawara, "Jigoku Iced Cream," which is a mineral-rich black vanilla ice cream with bamboo charcoal added to the standard vanilla milk, which will soak into your body after a hard day's walk.

Excellent Seafood Hamayaki "Maruhama

Hamayaki
All fresh seafood dishes served in an area facing the Pacific Ocean and blessed by the richness of the sea are exquisite! Among such restaurants, Maruhama, located near the ferry terminal connecting Tokyo Bay and Kanaya Port, allows you to enjoy the beach yaki while feeling the ocean close at hand.
Entering the black building towering over Kanaya Port, you will find an open space with high ceilings. The smell of the sea softly spreads to your nose, and the sound of bachi-bachi (bees) grilling seafood from the tables whets your appetite.

Kaisen-don (seafood rice bowl)
Hamayaki (beach roasting)
In addition to shellfish such as turban shells, scallops, and oysters (limited time only) and shrimp, there are deep-fried foods such as Kanaya's specialty fried horse mackerel, prepared foods, seafood bowls and seafood ramen that you can make yourself. The menu is full of variety! Even if you don't like seafood, you can eat all you can eat meat, curry, and desserts for 90 minutes, which is like a dream come true.

Please note that numbered tickets are distributed from 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays due to the restaurant's great popularity!

Natural hot spring "Umibeno-yu" for a relaxing day trip

Seaside Hot Spring
After filling your stomach, how about a relaxing hot spring bath where you can heal from the fatigue of your trip? Here at "Natural Hot Springs: Umibe-no-Yu," you can stay overnight or enjoy a day trip to the hot springs. Towels and other necessities are also available for purchase, so you can use the hot spring without any necessities.

Of course, you can also enjoy ramen noodles and other snacks here, so don't worry if you get hungry...and if the weather is nice, you may even be able to see Mt.
Mt. Fuji in the distance

Enjoy the sea on the Tokyo Bay Ferry

Tokyo Bay Ferry
If you take the Tokyo Bay Ferry departing from Kanaya Port, you will arrive at Kurihama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture in about 40 minutes. Cars can also board the ferry, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Kanagawa Prefecture after arriving at Kurihama!

The scenery varies depending on the time of day you board the ferry, so we recommend taking a round-trip cruise.

The Fish" for souvenirs

Exterior view of The Fish
Souvenirs are an indispensable part of any trip. The Fish" is the place to buy souvenirs from Minami-Boso! We have a wide variety of souvenirs, from classic sweets to sake, seafood, and more. You are sure to find your favorite souvenirs, such as loquat products, peanut products, rape blossoms, lobster products, and toys with unique characters such as Chii-ba-kun! The facility also has a restaurant, which is very popular for its abundant menu of Japanese and Western dishes and 180-degree view of the ocean.
The Fish Souvenir Corner
The Fish's baumkuchen workshop, Miwatei, offers handmade sweets such as baumkuchen and steamed buns that have won the highest gold medal. By sticking to high-quality ingredients from the prefecture, the sweets are loved by many people as locally produced for local consumption, and are famous as an auspicious gift for companies in and around Chiba Prefecture as well as a souvenir of Minami-Boso.

In particular, "Kyokoyama Baumkuchen," made with the finest ingredients from Chiba Prefecture, is one of the most popular souvenirs. Please pick one up when you visit.
Kyokosan Baumkuchen

Enjoy Nature and Food in Hamakanaya

View from the Fish
How was it? We introduced some recommended spots to enjoy food and hot springs in the natural beauty of Hamakanaya. Hamakanaya is a great place for a day trip from the Tokyo metropolitan area. Why not visit Hamakanaya on your next vacation?

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