Boso Peninsula

Boso Peninsula (房総半島), and its main city Tateyama (館山) are at the very South of Chiba prefecture. It attracts Tokyo residents who want to go to the beach.

Understand
Tateyama City Tourist Information Office has a multilingual guide site for the area.

Get in
The cheapest and easiest way to go is by Keikyu bus from Haneda Airport & Yokohama (about every 2 hours, schedule).

Express JR train from Tokyo costs ¥3,610 to Tateyama.

Get around
Trains don't go further south than Tateyama city. Even though most people go around by car, there is a bus service. Bicycle is also a great way to go around along the seaside.

Do

 * Surf anywhere on the Southwest coast
 * Scuba diving
 * Fishing. Get on a boat and bring home all the fish you can!

Buy
It can be surprisingly difficult to find a store, so bring sunscreen.

Eat

 * Sashimi and Japanese spiny lobster in Tateyama city