Nokogiriyama Museum of Art
Exhibits works on the theme of "Kanaya, town of stone and art", with community-based special exhibitions held from time to time.
Awa Onsen | Oyado Hiruta
Sightseeing
Kyonan, the town south of Mt. Nokogiri
Kyonan
Katsuyama, the castle town, and Hota, the port town
Kyonan was formed in 1959 by joining the castle town of Katsuyama and the port town of Hota; its name means "the town south of Mt. Nokogiri". It lies at the gateway to Minamiboso and has two fishing ports, Katsuyama and Hota, where fresh fish and shellfish are landed every morning.
Minamoto no Yoritomo, defeated in battle by the Taira clan, is said to have landed here to rebuild his forces. The Yoritomo Festival is held every October, and the Yoritomo cherry blossoms are at their best from February to March.
Mt. Nokogiri
Mt. Nokogiri, the origin of the town's name
Mt. Nokogiri rises on the border of Futtsu City and Kyonan Town, at the western end of the Kiyosumi mountains. Its steep, saw-toothed ridge has long been a landmark for ships entering Tokyo Bay. Commanding a view over the sea of Minamiboso, the mountain can be reached by ropeway or by car.
The Great Buddha of Nihonji, the largest seated stone Buddha in Japan, and Jigoku Nozoki ("Hell Peek") are well worth seeing.
Nokogiriyama Ropeway
The ropeway takes you easily to the 329.5 m summit, where the Jusshu Ichiran-dai lookout offers a 360-degree view.
Regular hours: 9:00–17:00 (16 February to 15 November)
Winter: 9:00–16:00 (16 November to 15 February)
*Extended hours in summer
[Access] about 20 min by car from the inn
[More] Nokogiriyama Ropeway official site
Flower Calendar
A town in bloom
With its mild climate, Kyonan is known as a town where flowers bloom all year round. Japanese daffodils begin flowering in December, followed by the Yoritomo cherry (Kawazu cherry) and, in spring, the Somei-Yoshino cherry.
- From DecemberJapanese daffodils
- February–MarchYoritomo cherry (Kawazu cherry)
- SpringSomei-Yoshino cherry
- Until mid-DecemberAutumn colours on Momiji Road
Highlights
Places to visit
Misaki, a café of music and coffee
True to its name, this café stands on a cape at the foot of Mt. Nokogiri and was the model for the film "Fushigi na Misaki no Monogatari". Coffee time with a wide view of the sea, in a retro atmosphere, is pure bliss.
Michi-no-Eki Furari Tomiyama
A roadside station lined with local specialities, farm produce and seasonal flavours. It also serves as the highway bus stop "Highway Oasis Furari"; if you arrive by bus, we will pick you up there (from 14:30, prior reservation required).
Michi-no-Eki Hota Shogakko
The former Hota Elementary School, converted into a roadside station after it closed. The buildings keep the atmosphere of a school and house a farmers' market, lodgings, restaurants and more.
Oyama Senmaida rice terraces
The terraced rice paddies closest to Tokyo, still farmed today amid a nostalgic countryside landscape. Enjoy the scenery of each season: rice planting with the wind over the fields, the golden harvest, red spider lilies in bloom. In autumn the torch-lit "Night Festival of the Terraces" and the illuminated "Lights of the Terraces" are held.
Strawberry picking
Enjoyable over a long season from January to early May. There are many strawberry farms near the inn.
Okuzure Suisenkyo daffodil village
Some 10 million daffodils blooming across the hillside are a spectacular sight.
Suisen Road (Daffodil Road)
From late December to January, hundreds of thousands of daffodils bloom on the slopes along the road.
Momiji Road
Prefectural Route 182 is lined with autumn foliage for about 10 km, hence the nickname "Momiji Road". The latest autumn colours in the Kanto region can be enjoyed until around mid-December.
Tokyo-Wan Ferry (Kanaya Port)
The Tokyo-Wan Ferry links Kurihama Port in Yokosuka with Kanaya Port in 40 minutes, recommended both as transport and as sightseeing. Departures roughly once an hour except at night. A sea crossing makes a lovely change of pace.
Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu
A large outlet mall on the Tokyo Bay coast gathering domestic and international brands. A popular spot for fashion, food and entertainment.
