RENT & RIDE JAPANKazusa & Uchibo — Mt. Nokogiri and Hota Area

Tokyo Bay Ferry to Mt. Nokogiri & the Uchibo Coast

Cross to Kanaya from Kurihama on the Tokyo Bay Ferry, take in Mt. Nokogiri's cliffs and the Uchibo coastline, feast on fisherman's cuisine at Hota port, then ride Route 127 back north — a full-day seaside loop.

CoastCulture & History

DISTANCE: 180 km
DURATION: 11 h
LEVEL: Intermediate

DIST180 kmTIME11 hLVLIntermediateSEASONSpring / AutumnIN SEASON!CoastCulture & History

Start from TASHILOG GARAGE in Hachioji and shortcut across Tokyo Bay by sea for an exhilarating one-day ride. Board the Tokyo Bay Ferry at Kurihama and cross to Kanaya in Chiba with your bike in about 40 minutes. Standing on deck in the sea breeze is a highlight unique to this route.

Highlights

Tokyo Bay Ferry: A sea shortcut linking Kurihama and Kanaya in roughly 40 minutes, motorcycles welcome aboard.
Mt. Nokogiri & Nihon-ji Temple: The vertigo-inducing "Hell Lookout" projecting over a sheer cliff, plus one of Japan's largest stone Buddhas carved into the rock.
Hota Fishery Co-op "Banya": Generous, freshly landed fisherman's cuisine at a co-op-run diner.
The Uchibo coastline: Sweeping Tokyo Bay views along Route 127 (the Uchibo Nagisa Line).

Riding Notes

Ferry timetables vary by season, so check the official site for the latest departures for both crossings before you set off. Nihon-ji Temple has limited visiting hours, so head there promptly after arriving in Kanaya.

ROUTE MAP

Itinerary

1
START
Tashilog Garage
Start point. Head from Hachioji toward Route 16 and the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road, aiming for Kurihama Port.
TIPS
Leave early to catch a morning ferry. Fill up before departure so you're not rushed on the Kanaya side.
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SPOT~40 min
Kurihama Port (Tokyo Bay Ferry Terminal)
Kurihama Port in Yokosuka, Kanagawa. Board the Tokyo Bay Ferry here to cross to Kanaya in Chiba.
TIPS
The crossing takes about 40 minutes one way. Timetables vary by season, so confirm the latest schedule on the official site. Line up early with your bike.
Photo: Yamaguchi Yoshiaki from Japan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0
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SPOT~15 min
Kanaya Port (Tokyo Bay Ferry Terminal)
Arrive at Kanaya Port in Futtsu, Chiba. The Mt. Nokogiri and Uchibo coastal ride begins here.
TIPS
Souvenir shops and eateries cluster around the port. The Nokogiriyama Ropeway base station is within walking distance.
Photo: Twilight2640 at Japanese Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0
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VIEW~90 min
Mt. Nokogiri — Nihon-ji Temple (Hell Lookout)
A famed temple spread across the southern slope of 329 m Mt. Nokogiri, home to the cliff-edge "Hell Lookout" and one of Japan's largest stone Buddhas.
HISTORY
Nihon-ji is said to have been founded in 725 by the monk Gyoki under an imperial vow from Emperor Shomu, making it one of the oldest imperial prayer temples in the Kanto region. Its vast grounds hold a giant rock-carved Buddha, the Hyakushaku Kannon, and 1,500 stone rakan figures.
TIPS
Visiting hours end in the late afternoon with an early last entry. The toll mountain road or ropeway makes access easy. Walking the whole site takes about two hours with many stairs, so wear comfortable shoes.
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FOOD~60 min
Hota Fishery Co-op "Banya" (Main Building)
A fishery-co-op-run diner at Hota port in Kyonan Town, famous for hearty fisherman's dishes made with freshly landed local fish.
TIPS
The menu is rich in seafood such as sashimi platters and the fisherman's donburi. The main building opens 9:30–17:45 (LO 17:00) on weekdays and 9:30–19:30 (LO 18:45) on weekends/holidays, open year-round (please confirm the latest). The annex above the port lets you dine with a sea view.
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VIEW~20 min
Uchibo Nagisa Line (Route 127, Hota to Kazusa-Minato)
Route 127 heading north along the Uchibo coastline — a refreshing seaside cruising stretch with Tokyo Bay views.
TIPS
On clear days you can spot the Miura Peninsula and even Mt. Fuji across the water. Pull over at seaside parking spots to enjoy the view.
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VIEW~20 min
Kazusa-Minato Port Seaside Park
A seaside park at Kazusa-Minato in Futtsu — an ideal Tokyo Bay viewpoint for a break on the northbound return leg.
TIPS
Take a breather by the open shore with the sea breeze. From here continue north on Route 127 and head back to the garage via the Kisarazu area.
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GOAL
Tashilog Garage
Return. Head back to Hachioji from the Kisarazu area via the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line or the Tateyama/Ken-O expressways.