Minamiboso, Chiba

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Gallery & Cafe Funakata Soko

Gallery & Cafe Funakata Soko

A converted centuries old stone warehouse now houses a cozy gallery cafe where you can view the incredible landscapes of Minamiboso through the eyes and canvas of Kazuo Mizoguchi. Opened by his daughter Kaori, enjoy homemade drinks, sweets and bagels whilst relaxing and taking in the artworks of the award winning artist who moved to Minamiboso when he was 24 and fell in love with the natural beauty of the area.

A converted centuries old stone warehouse now houses a cozy gallery cafe where you can view the incredible landscapes of Minamiboso through the eyes and canvas of Kazuo Mizoguchi. Opened by his daughter Kaori, enjoy homemade drinks, sweets and bagels whilst relaxing and taking in the artworks of the award winning artist who moved to Minamiboso when he was 24 and fell in love with the natural beauty of the area.

© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025

© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025

No Reservation Required!
No Reservation Required!

Food & Drinks

Enjoy a variety of savoury options, small sweets & desserts and homemade hot and cold drinks.

Enjoy a variety of savoury options, small sweets & desserts and homemade hot and cold drinks.

Weather permitting, enjoy your food and drinks outside at the open-air tables.

Weather permitting, enjoy your food and drinks outside at the open-air tables.

Take a friend or take a book… either way this is the perfect spot for a warm chat or to unwind and relax for a little bit! Why not take a small souvenir home? Post cards of the art works are also available for sale!

Take a friend or take a book… either way this is the perfect spot for a warm chat or to unwind and relax for a little bit! Why not take a small souvenir home? Post cards of the art works are also available for sale!

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

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Closed
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10am to 5.30pm (L.O. 5pm)
10am to 5.30pm (L.O. 5pm)
10am to 5.30pm (L.O. 5pm)

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
10am to 5.30pm (L.O. 5pm)
10am to 5.30pm (L.O. 5pm)
10am to 5.30pm (L.O. 5pm)

16 March 12pm to 5:30pm
22, 23, 29, 30 March 11am to 5:30pm

Music Night on 22 March from 7pm to 9:30pm!

How to get there

How to get there

  • 12 minute walk from JR Nako Funakata Station

  • 2 minute walk from Funakata Minato Mae bus stop on Nitto Bus Tateyama City Line

  • 90 minute drive from Tokyo

  • Read our guides on Driving in Japan and Renting a Car in Japan for more information

  • 12 minute walk from JR Nako Funakata Station

  • 2 minute walk from Funakata Minato Mae bus stop on Nitto Bus Tateyama City Line

  • 90 minute drive from Tokyo

  • Read our guides on Driving in Japan and Renting a Car in Japan for more information

No Reservation Required!
No Reservation Required!
No Reservation Required!

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© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025

© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025