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This is a wildlife protection area and a migratory point for many species
of wild birds. The park has a picnic area, museum, walking courses and
observation towers. The forest is one of Japan`s designated 100 best forests.
TEL (0470)28-0166
There are many hands-on tourism activities to enjoy in Tateyama City such
as; beach combing, diving, Umihotaru (sea-firefly) observation, fixed net
fishing experience, dairy farming experiences, and historical battle site
tours.
Hands-on Experience Center
TEL (0470)22-2544
This is a small nocturnal creature that lives in the sea and is around
3mm in size. It reacts to physical stimulus by emitting a fantastic luminous
"marine blue" glow. Living in the beautiful sea, the sea firefly (Umihotaru) is symbolic of
protecting the natural environment in the Tateyama Bay. Umihotaru observation
tours are held in Tateyama Bay periodically.
The Reclining Buddha in Tateyama was built in 1982.
This statue is 16-meters long, 3.75 meters high, and weighs 30 tonnes. This particular statue is made of bronze, and is one of the largest Reclining Buddha statue's in the world. One can also enjoy the wonderful view of the surrounding fields, greenery, and the Pacific Ocean from the garden next to the statue.
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The Flower Line is a beautiful coastline road that runs along Heisaura beach in the southwest of Tateyama. Colorful marigold and rape blossoms grow along the road, which has been officially designated as one of Japan's 100 best roads. Every year in January, the Flower Line also serves as the course for the Wakashio Marathon.
*Link: Wakashio Marathon
Tateyama has a fairly mild climate year round. As a result, the area produces
a variety of colorful flowers for which the region is famous. January to
April is the season of Poppies and Stocks, which are available for picking
at flower picking gardens. From January to the beginning of May, Tateyama
is also a wonderful place to enjoy strawberry picking. Flower and strawberry
picking are two of the main spring tourist attractions in the southern Boso area.
Tateyama Strawberry picking Center
JA Awa Tateno Office
TEL (0470) 22-3466
Tateyama Tourist Strawberry Center
Toyofusa branch Office TEL (0470) 22-4717
Aburi branch Office TEL (0470) 23-1025
This bell is 107.5 cm in height and 62.1cm in circumference.
This famous bell is a important designated cultural asset.
This festival
is held annually in the Mona district from the 19th to the 21st
of February. During the festival period, people make piles of around 90 Taros (a potato with thick hairy skin, sometimes called albi) to use as an offering to dedicate to the gods. Participants make prayers for healthy crops and excellent health throughout the year during this festival. Even nationally, the ceremonies involved in this festival are unique.
This large cave was formed naturally from coastal erosion. Through tectonic movements, the current height above the ground is around 25 meters. There is a shrine
inside the cave dedicated to the sea god, which is frequented by local fishermen.
Like Natagiri Cave, this cave is located 25 meters above the ground, and was formed naturally through coastal erosion.
This cave was used as a tomb around the end of the Jomon era (4000 years ago) and also 1500 years ago (Tumulus era).
More than 12 dugout wooden boats from the Tumulus era have been discovered in this cave. It appears that these boats were used as coffins.
Shiroyama Park: Controllable Live Camera
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Castle Park is one of the city¡Çs most important attractions. The site of the current castle was the final stronghold of the 9th and 10th generations of the Satomi clan of feudal lords who ruled the southern Chiba area (Awa) from here around 400 years ago. The city rebuilt the location into Castle Park (Shiroyama Koen). Located in the park is the restored castle that contains a branch museum, several walking paths, a peacock aviary, and the main city museum.
There is a wonderful view of Tateyama bay and the surrounding areas from the top of the park.
In the park grounds there are many flowering trees such as camellia, Japanese plum, and cherry blossom trees.
Azaleas, Camellias and other flowers add a pleasant accent to the many walking paths as they blossom in turn throughout the seasons. The current castle has been reconstructed on the top of the 66m high Castle Park.
The view of Mt Fuji from Castle Park has been designated officially as "One of the Kanto Regions Best 100 Views of Mount Fuji".
The trip from Narita International Airport to Tateyama takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours by car or 2.5 hours by train.
By train, get on the Narita line at Narita Airport station and ride
until Chiba station. At Chiba station, transfer to the Uchibo line and ride until Soga station.Transfer to the express train from here to Tateyama station.
By car, it is convenient to use the toll expressway connecting Narita
and Kimitsu. From Kimitsu take national route 127 south to Tateyama.
