Minamiboso, Chiba
Tour
Mountain
Hike
Stone


We Guide: Nokogiriyama Tour
We Guide: Nokogiriyama Tour
A nature museum where faith and industry coexist.
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.
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!
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!
Perfect for a day trip or overnight trip from Tokyo!
Private Tour Around Nokogiriyama
All tours come with with an English speaking guide
Tours are private and allow for groups of up to 6
Weekday tours start from 9:20am and weekend tours start from 9:50am
Course 1 is 4-5 hours, Course 2 and 3 are 3-4 hours
Price ranges from ¥11,600 to ¥12,250 per person (refer to the courses below) and includes the fees for the ropeway and temple admission
All tours come with with an English speaking guide
Tours are private and allow for groups of up to 6
Weekday tours start from 9:20am and weekend tours start from 9:50am
Course 1 is 4-5 hours, Course 2 and 3 are 3-4 hours
Price ranges from ¥11,600 to ¥12,250 per person (refer to the courses below) and includes the fees for the ropeway and temple admission
Pick a course from below for your tour!
Pick a course from below for your tour!
Course 1: Explore mysteries of the mountain where faith and industry coexist!
Course 2: Explore the mysterious remains of the once flourishing stone quarry!
Course 3: Follow the 1,300-year history of Nihon-ji Temple
Course 1: Explore mysteries of the mountain where faith and industry coexist!
Course 2: Explore the mysterious remains of the once flourishing stone quarry!
Course 3: Follow the 1,300-year history of Nihon-ji Temple
Course 1: Explore mysteries of the mountain where faith and industry coexist!
Course 2: Explore the mysterious remains of the once flourishing stone quarry!
Course 3: Follow the 1,300-year history of Nihon-ji Temple
Please specify the course in the comments when booking
Please specify the course in the comments when booking
Perfect outdoor activity for families, groups of friends or couples!
Perfect outdoor activity for families, groups of friends or couples!
Other things to note:
Other things to note:
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
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


How to get there
How to get there
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 1Limited ExpressTateyama train departing from Shinjuku Station at 7:51am to Kazusa-Minato Station or Hota Station (click here for detailed information)
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 1Limited ExpressTateyama train departing from Shinjuku Station at 7:51am to Kazusa-Minato Station or Hota Station (click here for detailed information)
Please specify the course in the comments when booking
Please specify the course in the comments when booking
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.
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.