Sightseeing routes in Minamiboso area
Exploring the history of Tateyama and enjoying Boshu sushi

You can visit a bronze statue of Buddha nirvana of the largest scale in the world and historical temples. For the memento of trip, you can make glass works (glass beads) and frames at seaside atelier. In the town of sushi Tateyama, "Boshu sushi" will satisfy you. Sushi restaurants using local fish and Sanga-yaki are recommended. Please enjoy the nature of sea and mountains in Tateyama along popular walking course.

Joraku-san Mantoku-ji Temple (statue of Buddha nirvana)

■See　

A Buddha statue of Gandhara style having body length of 16m, height of 3.75m, and weight 30 t. The largest scale statue in the world as a bronze statue of Buddha nirvana.
※Closed on rainy days and bad weather days. Open from 9:00 to 16:00 Tel.: 0470-28-2013

Staying time

30 minutes

Charge

500 yen

Boshu sushi lunch

■Eat　

Tateyama has abundant catch of fresh seafood. Local residents have been eating sushi a lot since olden times, so there are many sushi restaurant offering sushi for reasonable price. Please enjoy eating sushi casually such as sushi of local fish. In addition to sushi, "Sanga-yaki" and "Namero" are also recommended.
※1000 yen to 3000 yen

Staying time

60 minutes

Charge

- yen

"Tonbo-dama (glass beads) making" at Tateyama Taiken Kobo

■Play　■Learn　■Experience　

Why don't you making an accessory or a cellphone strap using Tonbo-dama (glass beads) for a memento of the trip at seaside atelier having a view of the ocean. Frame making using seashells can also be tried. ※Reservation is required. Tel.: 0470-29-1811
※60 minutes or more, 2000 yen or more

Staying time

90 minutes

Charge

- yen

Gake Kannon (Daifuku-ji Temple)

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Founded by Gyogi in 717. The principal image is a statue of Magai Ju-ichi-men Kannon in Kannon-do Hall of beautiful vermilion-colored butai-zukuri architectural style. This temple has a full view of Tateyama bay.

Staying time

40 minutes

Charge

- yen

Observation of vargula hilgendorfii

■See　■Play　■Learn　■Experience　

Please enjoy observing fantastic blue lights lit by vargula hilgendorfii from Tateyama bay multipurpose sightseeing pier. Observation classes are held one to four times a month on Saturday night for free without reservation (please see homepage for schedule).

Staying time

30 minutes

Charge

- yen

Akayama underground trench (war remains)

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Notable war remains in Tateyama that used to function as a base having various facilities of old Japanese imperial military. Total length of this underground trench is 1.6 km. Guide is free on every first Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. ※Closed on the third Tuesday. Open from 10：00 to 16：00 in March to October, 10:00 to 15:00 in November to February.

Staying time

30 minutes

Charge

1,500 yen

Exploring Okino-shima, a desert island

■See　■Play　■Learn　■Experience　

A desert island the perimeter of which is about 1 km, having precious nature. You can enjoy strolling and eco-touring such as beachcombing. Please enjoy feeling splendid sea of Tateyama.
Contact for reservation: NPO corporation, Umibe-no-Kanteidan (Tel.:0470-24-7088)

Staying time

150 minutes

Charge

840 yen