2025 Katsuura Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

I went to Ochanoma Guesthouse in Kenkatsuura, Chiba! It's about a 15-minute walk from Kazusa-Okitsu Station, and the sea stretches out in front of you! It's a renovated old house, so it feels like grandma's house. It's great value for money, with a one-night stay and two meals for under 5,000 yen! For dinner, we had bonito and tuna caught in Katsuura. #Chiba #Katsuura #ValueHotel #QuintessaCampaign

At "Kakui" in Katsuura, I had a set meal of boiled golden-eyed snapper and local fish sashimi. If I go to Katsuura, I definitely want to visit this restaurant again. The menu is rich, but many items sell out depending on the supply situation and time of day, so it's best to come with the intention of deciding on the menu on the spot. Free parking is available, and it's convenient that you can use electronic money. Address: 17 Kushihama, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture Atmosphere/Facilities: Relax in a box seat with a view of the sea Recommended points: Enjoy fisherman's cuisine made with fresh seafood caught in Katsuura. The main course and the small bowl of salted fish are excellent. Average price: 1,500 to 2,500 yen Budget per person: Lunch is around 2,000 yen Rating: ★★★ (If you want to relax, weekdays are recommended!) #QuintessaCampaign #Gourmet #Katsuura

If you go down the spiral staircase to a depth of 8m, you will come to an observation area where you can see the ocean in 360 degrees. You can enjoy the fish in a slightly different way than you would at an aquarium. ■Location 174 Yoshio, Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture ■Opening hours 9:00-17:00 (reception until 16:30) ■Admission fee Adults 980 yen *Discounts available depending on the transparency of the ocean #QuintessaCampaign #Katsuura #Chiba

"Pikaichi Ramen" in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture This is a restaurant where you can eat Katsuura tantanmen, a popular B-class gourmet dish😊 You can adjust the spiciness of tantanmen, so even those who don't like spicy food can eat it😋 A drive to Katsuura is recommended on a hot day. When you head towards Onjuku Dam, the cool air feels good even in summer. Please visit while you're driving. #SummerShortTrip #JapanGenkiProject2021 #Chiba #Katsuura #Gourmet #SummerShortTrip#GourmetTrip #SummerResortYouWantToKeepItSecret

This is Okitsu Beach in Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture. Is the sea in Chiba really this beautiful? It's a crystal clear and beautiful sea🌊 The waves are calm and the sand is wide, so even children can enjoy it👶🏻 ※ Not open in 2021. ☹️ - info - 🚃 3 minutes walk from JR Kazusa Okitsu Station 🚘 Parking available #Chiba #Chiba Prefecture #Breathtaking view #Breathtaking view of the seaside #Ocean #Beach #Summer vacation trip #Breathtaking view

Moriya Coast, a 10-minute walk from Kazusa-Okitsu Station on the JR Sotobo Line, is famous for its crystal clear water. There is also a parking lot, so you can go by car. On Oshima Island offshore, there is a red torii gate, which is also the symbol of Moriya Coast. You can walk across to Oshima Island at low tide during spring tides, so it might be a good idea to go at that time! There are many beaches with calm waves in the surrounding area, such as Ubara Coast and Okitsu Coast, so why not try looking for a spot that suits your taste? #Chiba #Seaside #Seasideview #Beach #Swimmingbeach

There is a small station called Kazusaokitsu Station on the south side of Katsuura City in the south of Chiba Prefecture. LEAF HOUSE is about a 15-minute walk from there. The wooden building has a warm brown interior, and it's the kind of place you'll want to relax in forever. I ordered the seasonal vegetable curry. This curry uses plenty of summer vegetables, and has a strong flavor that makes you want to eat more and more rice. The summer vegetables are colorful, and they add a nice touch to the dish. There are many tourist spots in the area, such as Moriya Beach, which is famous for its clear water, and Kamogawa Sea World, which is a little further south. In the summer, be sure to visit the southern part of Chiba and enjoy yourself! #JapanTravel #Chiba #ChibaTourism #Katsuura

Katsuura City, located in the south of Chiba Prefecture, faces the Pacific Ocean and is a place rich in the bounty of the sea. Banzai Cafe is a cafe with a spectacular view of the sea. The area around Ubara Beach, a popular beach among surfers, has no tall buildings, so you can see the ocean stretching out in 180 degrees. The cafe's menu has everything from hearty dishes like curry and gapao rice to desserts and sweets. I ordered a summer strawberry shake this time. It's a summer-only menu item, and the vanilla shake with plenty of strawberries is perfect for hot days. If you visit Katsuura, be sure to stop by Banzai Cafe. #JapanTravelGuide #Katsuura #Chiba

#springitinerary Katsuura Fish Market in Wakayama Prefecture was an exhilarating experience! As one of Japan's largest tuna markets, it was a thrill to witness the bustling auction floor. Fresh tuna galore, with each one carefully labeled and handled with precision. Watching the tuna being craned off boats and sorted for sale was fascinating. The market's energy was palpable, and I appreciated the behind-the-scenes look at Japan's tuna industry. A must-visit for seafood enthusiasts and anyone interested in witnessing the inner workings of a major fish market. Freshness and excitement guaranteed!

An aquarium in the sea. The clarity and the fishes were different depending on the day, and it was a strange feeling to see them, but it was very beautiful and soothing. I had some large luggage, but they were able to leave it at the reception. I don't usually have many opportunities to see the sea, so I've never seen such a beautiful sea, and I was mesmerized by its beauty. I've been looking at it for a long time and I never got bored. It was interesting because the fishes were different depending on where you look, and the way it looked was different. The cliffs outside were also impressive and cool.

#EnjoyJapan Let's go looking for sea glass and shells during Golden Week!! Introducing some great hidden spots✨✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spots📍Iwa Beach ✤Address: Iwa, Manazuru-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture✤Access: Manazuru Station▶︎7-minute walk✤Parking: None✤Cost: Free✤Recommended points: Toilets and showers available✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Moriya Beach ✤Address: Moriya, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture✤Access: Kazusa-Okitsu Station▶︎8 minutes on foot✤Parking: Paid parking available✤Cost: FreeRecommended points: There are rocky areas so you can enjoy playing on the beach⚠Caution: It is dangerous to walk barefoot on the rocks so sandals are a must ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Tawangmai Beach ✤Address: 1212 Tadara, Tomiura-cho, Minamiboso-shi, Chiba Prefecture✤Access: 5 minutes from Futtsu-Tateyama Road, Tomiura ICAccess: JR Uchibo Line "Tomiura Station"▶︎40 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxiParking: "Omisaki Natural Park" has free parking※A short walk from the parking lot to the beach✤Cost: Free✤Recommended points: The right back of the beach is recommended✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Tomyodo Beach✤Address: 6-1 Nishiuraga, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture✤Opening hours: 24 hours✤Cost: Free✤Parking: Tomyodo Green Parking Lot (Nishiuraga, Yokosuka-shi) ※First 30 minutes Free✤Recommended points: You can bring your own BBQ⚠Caution: The roads are very narrow so slow down and drive safely✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #Summary of recommended spots #Beachcombing #Seagrass #Kanagawa #Chiba #GoldenWeek

This vacation villa was renovated from a house with over 100 years of history. It retains the charm of traditional Japanese architecture while being equipped with modern facilities such as a private sauna and swimming pool, providing travelers with a secluded space to relax and rejuvenate. The experience provided by RICKA KATSURA includes relaxing in a private sauna in a bamboo grove, enjoying the natural blessings of Katsuura, and enjoying high-quality sleep in the silence of the night and under the starry sky. In addition, RICKA KATSURA also offers a variety of activities, such as freely cooking fresh ingredients purchased in the villa's kitchen or outdoor barbecue area, and enjoying paid private chef services. A fire pit is located in the center of the facility, where travelers can enjoy a bonfire while watching the stars in the clear night sky. To ensure high-quality sleep, all bedrooms are equipped with comfortable "NELL" mattresses. RICKA KATSURA's design concept is "Happiness Tuning," which means tuning the body and mind in a bamboo forest and providing a beautiful time in harmony with nature. The facilities include multiple buildings, such as the main building, accommodation building, sauna building, and swimming pool, each with its own unique charm and function.

Katsuura Morning Market in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's three major morning markets, boasting a history of over 400 years. It is a lively market lined with fresh local seafood, seasonal vegetables, and handmade processed products. It is held every morning from around 6:30 to around 11:00, and is crowded with locals and tourists. One of the attractions is the warm exchanges you can have with locals and learn how to cook ingredients. The "Katsuura Asaichi Share Marche" is held on the second and fourth Sundays of every month, adding to the fun. Katsuura Morning Market, where history and humanity live on, will provide visitors with a heartwarming experience. 🕰️Business hours: 6:30-11:00 (closed on Wednesdays) 📍Address: 319 Hamakatsuura, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, 299-5233

At Kanemasa Shokudo in Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, you can get a large set meal with 15 thick slices of locally caught tuna for only 1,300 yen! The thickness and softness of the tuna was impressive... I could tell right away that it was very fresh tuna!! The set meal also came with a generous serving of rice and clam soup, so I was very satisfied! There were many locals there, and we lined up for about 30 minutes that day. Kanemasa Shokudo is so delicious and popular that people line up, so if you're in the Katsuura area of ​​Chiba Prefecture, be sure to stop by! 🕰️Business hours: 10:30-13:30 (closed on Tuesdays) 📍Address: 73 Sugito, Katsuura, Chiba 299-5205 💰Price per person: From 1,000 yen

📍Ubara Utopia Ubara, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture 《Access》 About a 14-minute walk from the Ubara Station exit ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ A classic ria coast eroded by rough waves As you walk, you will come across Cape Myojin, Cape Hakuho, and Cape Kedo Many writers and artists have visited these places due to their complex natural formations, and have left behind numerous works. The most open and spectacular 360-degree view can be enjoyed from the Twilight Hill. There is nothing blocking the view, so it is spacious and very pleasant. There are tables and chairs on the top of the hill, so you can take a break here while looking at the view. #Chiba #Katsuura #Ubara Utopia #Beautiful view spot #Panorama #Ria coast #Spring 0 yen trip

📍Ubara Utopia Ubara, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture 《Access》 About a 14-minute walk from the Ubara Station exit ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ Go through the tunnel and follow the course lined with trees and you will arrive at your first destination, "Taoyame-daira". A complex formation of rocks eroded by the sea breeze A monument of the Bell of Happiness placed on a cliff A popular spot for taking SNS photos. The sound of the Bell of Happiness resonates throughout the area. If you walk to the tip of the cape, you can see all the way to the horizon, and on New Year's Day many people gather here to watch the first sunrise over the Pacific Ocean and ring the bell of happiness. #Chiba #Katsuura #Ubara Utopia #Bell #Beautiful view spot #Photogenic spot #Spring 0 yen trip

📍Ubara Utopia Ubara, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture 《Access》 About a 14-minute walk from the Ubara Station exit ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ We headed for "Ubara Utopia" on the first day, but the navigation system was wrong, so we tried again on the second day! ! On the way to Katsuura Underwater Park, we found a sign and a parking lot. There is a free parking lot that can accommodate about 10 cars and a toilet. It takes about an hour to hike around the 2,300m hiking trail At the entrance to the hiking trail, there is the long-established Ubara Ryokan, which has been in business for over 100 years. There is a dimly lit hand-carved tunnel just inside the entrance. After passing through one, another one appears... it's a little scary... After passing through there, you go through a tunnel of trees like a jungle. It makes you feel like you're an explorer... #Chiba #Katsuura #Ubara Utopia #Bell #Beautiful view spot #Photogenic spot #Spring 0 yen trip #Hiking #Exploration #Tunnel

📍Katsuura Underwater Park Observation Tower Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ The underwater observation room, reached by a spiral staircase, is 8m deep and you can see over 90 species of sea creatures, including fish and shellfish, including stonefish. You can see fish floating and being carried away by the tide, movements that you can't see at an aquarium. From the bridge over the sea leading to the observation tower, you can get a panoramic view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean where the Kuroshio Current and Oyashio Current meet. #Chiba #Katsuura #Underwater Observation Tower #Underwater Park #Fish #Sea #Spring 0 Yen Trip

📍Katsuura Underwater Park Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ You pay the entrance fee at the entrance to Katsuura Underwater Park To get to the observation tower towering over the sea, you go through a tunnel and cross a bridge over the sea ahead. From the bridge, you can see a magnificent view of the rocks eroded by the waves, the sky, the waves, and the marine blue seabed. As you go along, you can feel the openness of being surrounded by nature and the sea close by. The journey to the observation tower is full of excitement. Opening hours 9:00-17:00 Admission fee Adults (high school students and above) 980 yen Middle school students (elementary and junior high school students) - 480 yen Children (children aged 4 and above) - 220 yen #Chiba #Katsuura #Katsuura Underwater Park #Sea #Undersea #Marine blue #Observation tower #Spring 0 yen trip

📍Chiba Prefectural Museum of Natural History, Marine Museum 123 Yoshio, Katsuura, Chiba Opening hours 9:00-16:30 Closed on Mondays [Admission fee] [General] 200 yen [High school and university students] 100 yen ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ It is made up of four themes: "Boso's Sea," "Various Forms of the Sea," "Nature Surrounding the Museum," and "Playing with the Sea." Dioramas that recreate the sea, beaches, and tidal flats of Boso They are changed with the seasons, so you can experience the nature of the Boso sea. My favorite is the sea slug. I was fascinated by their movements and watched them for a while. The giant jellyfish was also surprising! #Chiba #Katsuura #Museum #Spring 0 yen trip #Boso

📍edén (Katsuura Underwater Park Stay-type Tourist Facility) 272 Yoshio, Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, Katsuura Underwater Park Opening hours 10:00-18:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ A hot spring spa complex aiming to be a "paradise like no other" on the grounds of Katsuura Underwater Park It has often appeared in the media. The hot spring spa overlooks the Katsuura sea, and there is a Mediterranean restaurant and a shop selling Chiba specialties. A unisex bathing suit spa on the second floor where you can enjoy natural hot springs and saunas while looking out at the sea Families and couples can enjoy it. The best thing about this place is the infinity hot spring, which is modeled after the cliffs of Katsuura's ria coastline, and lets you feel one with the sea!! The bicarbonate soda spring has the effect of removing dead skin cells. There is a lounge space outside. You can also enjoy self-loyly in the sauna using sauna fragrances. #Chiba #Katsuura #Spa #Katsuura Undersea Park #Restaurant #Sauna #Loyly #Spring 0 yen trip

📍Ubara Beach Ubara, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture 《Access》 About 8 minutes walk from the Ubara Station exit ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ I was heading to Ubara Ideal, but the place I was guided to by NAVI was wrong, and I ended up on the beach. Then...I discovered a white torii gate on the beach!! After doing some research, I found out that Ubara Beach was the end of the hiking course of "Ubara Ideal". This is apparently the first torii gate of Yasaka Shrine, and the way it stands, splashing with the waves, was very powerful and majestic. #Chiba #Katsuura #Ubara Utopia #Ubara Beach #Torii #Sea #Photogenic Spots #Spring 0 Yen Trip

Although the Kumano Kodo Trail is steep, it was snowing along the way. After walking through the snow, you will see spring scenery. It's like walking into a mountain and passing through four seasons. We chose to stay in Nachikatsuura that day. It is a small fishing village with the freshest tuna. The local cats are all fat. I guess the cats’ stomachs are full of baby fish😝

A City in Japan All Dolled Up: Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri 🌸 2025 Dates: February 22 – March 3 🎎 Main Display: Tomisaki Shrine, Katsuura Every year on March 3rd, the Hina Matsuri, or Doll Festival, is celebrated all over Japan. On this occasion, also known as Girls’ Day, families display ornately decorated dolls as an expression of hope for the healthy growth of girls. Some localities, like Chiba’s Katsuura City, hold community-wide events. During the festival period (February 22 – March 3) you’ll find spots all around town that are beautifully decorated with Hina Dolls, with the main attraction being the 1,800 Hina Dolls that adorn the steep staircase leading up to Tomisaki Shrine. It’s a stunning sight you won’t want to miss if you’re in the Tokyo area during this time. Here’s how to get here by train from Tokyo: 🚉 Tomisaki Shrine is about a 10-minute walk from JR Katsuura Station. JR Katsuura Station can be reached from Tokyo Station in about 90-minutes by a limited-express Wakashio train.

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A shrine with a spectacular view near the sea in Katsuura City ⛩ Introducing "Tomisaki Shrine" famous for the "Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri"!! Don't miss the New Year's limited paper cutout goshuin stamp!! It's a little pricey at 1,500 yen, but it's very nice✨ The stairs are steep, but the spectacular view at the top is a reward that only those who make the effort to climb can enjoy✨ ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼Fortune telling✼There are "Kinjo Fortune Telling" for women in the shape of alfonsino and "Katsuo Fortune Telling" for men in the shape of bonito, so try your luck🐟 Be sure to visit the very nice "Tomisaki Shrine"- ̗̀ ☺︎☺︎☺︎ ̖́- ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Information on places to visit📍Tomisaki Shrine✤Address: 1 Hamakatsuura, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture✤Seal stamp hours: 8:00-16:00✤Seal stamp: 500 yen and up✤Recommendation: The view is spectacular✨The view of the sea from the torii gate on the way back from the main hall is spectacular🌈ᵕ̈*⚠︎Note: The closing time of the gift shop is listed as 17:00 on the website, so be careful💡⠜-Access information-🚗Parking available 10 spaces🚃Katsuura Station 10 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #0yentravelJanuary2025

"If you go to Katsuura, you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the many local attractions while spending time at a leisurely pace! ( ˶ ᷇ 𖥦 ᷆ ˵ )" ① 📍 Tomisaki Shrine ・The stone steps leading to the torii gate and the lanterns give you a unique feel of a Japanese shrine. ・If you climb the stone steps, you'll see the shrine grounds overlooking Katsuura city! ②~③ 📍Spice Coffee House ・You can drink delicious coffee made with carefully selected beans ・I was personally interested in the beans from Pu'er, which is famous for its Pu'er tea ・In addition to coffee, they also have matcha latte, roasted green tea latte, chai, etc., so I recommend taking it out and drinking it on the beach ⑤~⑦ 📍Katsuura Central Beach ・There is a torii gate at this beach, making it a great photo spot ・Especially at sunset, the combination of torii gate, sea, and sunset is a spectacular sight ⑧~⑩ 📍Keyaki Restaurant ・A restaurant where you can eat Katsuura's local gourmet dish, "Katsuura Tantanmen" ・Katsuura Tantanmen was very delicious with the moderate spiciness of chili oil and the sweetness of onions ・In addition to Katsuura Tantanmen, you should also try "Namero"! It is a local dish from Chiba Prefecture that is made by mixing fresh fish and seasonings such as green onions like mince! The key is to add vinegar at the end. "Katsuura has a Japanese-style townscape, the sea, delicious food, and there are few tourists, so it's recommended for those who want to relax! Please visit once (*´﹀`*)" *Please be careful of the train on the way back!!! There are few trains. #Tokyo suburbs #tokyotrip #sea #beach #winter trip #sunset #shrine #chiba #local cuisine #localguides #japan #japanlover

#0yentripnovember Harvest Katsuura is a members-only hotel on a hill. It opened over 40 years ago, but the rooms have been fully renovated and are very clean! The view is great, and you can see the pool and the sea from the balcony. Katsuura is famous for being cool in the summer, so I recommend staying there in the summer.