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!

© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025

© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025

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.

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© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025

© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025