They sell not only fish or marine products, but also sweets, flowers, and vegetables. The number of the shops seems to depend on the day of market. The staff is friendly and you can enjoy the vibe of local markets.

Katsuura Morning Market offers a charming, traditional atmosphere with a history spanning over 400 years. The market is best known for its local vegetables, dried fish, and specialties like warabimochi, which many visitors praise for its taste. While the market is lively on weekends and holidays, the number of stalls can be limited, especially on weekdays, and some visitors have found the selection smaller than expected. Fresh seafood is available but may sell out early, so arriving before 8 a.m. is recommended. Prices are not particularly cheap, but the quality of local products and the friendly interactions with vendors are highlights. Overall, it’s a pleasant spot for a stroll and sampling local flavors, though it may not meet high expectations for variety or bargains.

Amazing market. I used a JR train. The market was a bit far from Katsuura Station.I arrived at the market. I saw a lot of people and food stalls. I had already finished my breakfast. I walked around. I noticed that there were a couple of shrines and temples. I felt the history of Katsuura. The prices were a bit higher than I expected. I bought nothing. I wish I had been a hungry and rich man! LOL.

Lively at morning market Katsuura on the Cultural's Day. This is historical market place has been more than 300yrs..

People in western Japan say it's strange to grill and eat dried fish, but they don't know that drying concentrates the amino acids and enhances the flavor. I think there are dried foods available in Western Japan as well, but perhaps they are less common than in Eastern Japan.

Not many stalls because it's a weekday.

We went on a weekday so it was quite small but still very enjoyable. People were very nice and we bought locally pickled fish (delicious) and spaice coffee. Everyone was extremely nice and we had a great time.

You can see Marine creatures living in their natural habitat and great ocean views. It's not an elaborate sightseeing spot, but a good place to feel the nature of the coastal area in the countryside. You need to walk down the stairs on your legs because there is no elevator or escalator.

The location is beautiful and in terms of accessibility it will get 0 marks because the main attraction i.e. the undersea tower or park is not accessible at all. The main attraction is the undersea submarine park which 8 meter below water level. The problem is you have to go down using a spiral staircase. There is no lift or escalator that can help the people with disabilities. So for the disabled persons this place is not recommended. All other places except this location is accessible. It was a really sunny day when we visited the park. We went down but alas there is very few fishes that can be seen. The water was almost clear but we could not see enough fish. Bad luck for us. The ticket price was 650 yen/person. But we can see only the natural beauty of the location not fully enjoyed as we didn't see enough fish underwater. Another thing is that, the windows are not big enough, so sometimes it could really difficult to see underwater. Overall good experience but not what we were looking for.

Hijiki harvesting is a spring tradition in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, taking place during the low tide of the spring tide in March. Fishermen enter the rocky shores 磯with sickles and backpacks, working together to harvest hijiki before the tide comes in. Around the rocky shores near Katsuura Marine Park, vast hijiki colonies can be seen, and you can observe local fishermen and their families gathering the seaweed. 三月はひじき漁が見られる。

Do you want to see fish in the wild under the sea without getting wet? This is the place. It's like an inverted lighthouse beckoning marine life to come say hello as they feed by the portholes.

Fee ticket: 1000y Visibility 4m Don't expect too much if you think it's like an aquarium it's simple and 100% natural

When it’s sunny and the water is clear, your kids will love watching fish in the underwater tower. Entrance fee is a bit expensive but the scenery is wonderful!

Due to storm, Water was murky and low visibility. But it was something new ig.

It’s a nice beach! It was not crowded at all. We went in mid June so the water was too cold to swim since it was a cloudy day. That said it was so nice for tidepooling and climbing on the rocks. Saw lots of cool critters! I think if it had been a hot day the water temp wouldn’t have mattered.

The beach is nice but nothing special overall. Not super crowded even at the end of July but the water is very low and it's not allowed to go "far" from the beach swimming and I didn't like it

Beautiful beach! We went on mid of July weekend, even though wasn't crowded. The climate for swimming was perfect and the water was very clear. Had a great time with friends and family. 🤩 Still only 4 star because of the moss in the water here and there.

Very decent beach, clean and calm so perfect for people with kids. Came on last week of obon Sunday and it was absolutely rammed with people... Finding a space to put the tent was almost impossible. Parking was close at 1500 yen with shower. Took us 1hour and 30 mins to get here from Tokyo by car. Definitely recommended.

I was really disappointed with this beach. The water didn’t feel clean, there was a dead fish floating near where people were swimming, and the smell was awful. The public toilet was in terrible condition — overflowing trash, used sanitary products, and a muddy, dirty floor. It really ruined the experience. Not what I expected from one of Chiba’s "top" beaches!

One of my favorite beach beach near Tokyo. It is so nice beach and clear water! The color of water is amazing for sunny day!

Awesome beach in Katsuura Chiba. Not too many people when we visited on May 28, 2017 so we really spend some nice time in the clear waters and great view and a clean beach with good sand too. Loved it there. My only complaint would be the road to the beach was so confusing and not many SIGN BOARDS how to go to the beach so we had to do so many rounds of the same place again n again for about 30 mins... but anyways no regret as the place was simply awesome ! The best beach in kanto area for me till now.

A very curious lookout point with various paths to different end points. The start is through some tunnels and trails. The main lookout point is on rocks that has been carved by the waters, probably a long time ago. Spot the car ruin amongst the bamboo forest along the way, that looks pretty cool too.

From parking lots, you can walk to several viewpoints near the cliffs. It’s hard to go up and down with stylish footwear. The scenery is so nice that it’s worth visiting.

Unusual, unforgettable place!!! It really is heaven on earth! In any weather, regardless of day or night, cloudy or sunny, crazy wind or calm .... A wonderful place, fantastic in beauty, landscapes and energy. I am sure that everyone who arrives there will get great pleasure from the time spent!

It has beaches, hiking routes, and sceneries. Not bad.

This is a hiking place with good views.

A great walk with some stunning views. Take your time and enjoy the sea air😁

The view was amazing. It was the best choice to wrap up our trip, a calm surrender to the crimson horizon.

Small Nice Shrine ,Be prepared to climb Stairs.on top good view of Katsura beach

Tomi Misaki Shrine is a peaceful and powerful spiritual spot overlooking the ocean in Chōshi. The shrine stands on a hill with a stunning view of the Pacific, making it feel like a sacred place that connects heaven, earth, and the sea. This shrine is known for its strong protective energy, especially for safety, good fortune, and new beginnings. The bright red stairway leading up to the shrine is one of the most iconic photo spots in the area, symbolizing a path toward good luck and spiritual cleansing. With the sound of the waves, fresh ocean air, and the calm atmosphere of the shrine, the entire place feels deeply refreshing and spiritually uplifting. A must-visit power spot on the Chiba coastline.

You have to go up stone steps to get the shrine.

A small shrine up on the hill, accessible by steep stairs. Famous for the doll festival decoration on this staircase in early March.

The shrine itself is not exceptional but the journey toward it is. You have to climb up the stairs, which is pretty impressive, and then a long slope to walk up overseeing the city of Katsuura. The parking lot is 2 mins walk from the entrance but it’s difficult to tell as there is only minimum signal to guide the visitors, and it is located on the back of a very narrow street

Very beautiful and good place.

Great place for a short hike with a great view

I spent most of my time in japan okitsu beach.. Very calm and very peaceful.. not very dangerous. i like it..

Some areas murky but some area cleaner.. Public toilet available.

Wow such a great place yo visit in summer

Great place to recharce energy.

Beautiful beaches

(Translated by Google) I go there once a year. It's like a swimming pool so it's great for families. The current is gentle so it's safe for small children. It's quiet so weekdays are the best. Parking is free and the toilets are clean. Showers are also free, but only with water. Please make sure to take your trash home with you. It's a shame that sometimes people just leave it there! (Original) 毎年一回は行きます。 プールみたいで家族で行くには最高です。 流れもゆるく小さい子供でも安心です。 空いているので、平日が狙い目ですね 駐車場も無料でトイレも綺麗です。 シャワーも水ですが無料です。 ゴミは必ず持って帰ってもらいたいですね たまにそのまま放置したままになっていたりするので残念ですね！

(Translated by Google) We parked at Okitsu Port Seaside Park and walked just under 5 minutes with our kids. My older child and mother were not very motivated. My third-grade daughter was scared of the ocean but was interested. We went as a group of four, including my energetic dad, and it was just right! There are no beach shops so the beach itself isn't crowded, and there are lifeguards on hand so you can play safely. We only went up to our knees, but the area for playing on the rocks and the area for swimming were clearly separated, making it easy to play. The fact that there is water taps and parking is free is a big plus. (Original) 興津港海浜公園に駐車して子供と徒歩５分弱？ やる気のない上の子と母。 海は怖いけど興味のある小3女子。 パワフルパパの4人で行きましたが、ちょうどいい！ 海の店はないから海水浴場自体混雑してないし、ライフセーバーがいるので安心して遊べますね。 膝までしか入りませんでしたが磯遊びスペース、海水浴スペースしっかり分かれていて遊びやすかったです。 水道があることと、駐車場が無料なのがポイント高い〜、

A family friendly beach with no big waves. Even on a weekend it’s not too crowded. Separate marked area for swimmers and surfers. Car parking is uniform ¥1000 per day and there is shop which let you have shower for ¥200 per person. Unlike bigger beaches there are no shops where you can rent floats beach, umbrellas etc.

Very cute beach in the small gulf, the waves are small and good to learn surfing, you have to paddle yourself around and will not get smacked down by the waves. There are shattered shells on the beach so the sand is of brighter color. There is a small white Torii for your selfies and can hike around to caves and rock tunnels, some are forbidden entry and still beautiful. There is a food toilet on the top of the stairs to the beach. Not many eateries around, Ubara is a very small town with limited public transport.

One of the most family-friendly Chiba beaches on the Pacific side with smaller waves (thus not so much for surfers), fine sand, clear water, and not too crowded even during a warm August Sunday. Our 3yo girl enjoyed it a lot. Plenty of parking for free around. Beside that don't expect many facilities and bring your own stuff.

Nice small beach, I is worth visiting if you are in Chiba or Tokyo, there is a parking place and the access is very convenient, also a shower is available until 4:00 pm. some times people bring fireworks at night.

Realy nice and amazing view in day time. I realy like uraba beach resorts chibaken.here is not more people so i prefer this place. Watter is realy clean and spacious place.i realy like this sea side.

The beach is quite nice with a small water area where children can play. You can also do surfing. The nearby road is a bit small to come by car, but it’s still possible.

The English translation of this place is a bit strange. It's not a resort, but it's a beach playground in Ubara. The view here is amazing, and the waves are perfect for surf beginner. Note: There's no public facilities here to wash so better come prepared with a large towel :)

Charming sea view park near to the fish market a must go if you around Katsuura

Beautiful spot for ocean views - an easy walk up to the viewpoint and a nice kids park before the stairs up. Parking available before you enter.

It's a beautiful, albeit small park on the cape. You have restrooms, a playground, and a lookout point to watch the waves and ships roll by. If you're feeling adventurous there's also a small path leading down to the shore where the fishermen go in low tide to fish. It's nice in the summer for hanging around and collecting larger, tougher shells.

Beautiful place. I so much love this is place.

Lovely small park. Easy to walk but with a few steps. The view at the top is very nice though.

Really nice and cozy park

Very beautiful sea and shore view but a park could be more wide for walkabouts.

(Translated by Google) 2025/05 I visited on Saturday around 11am. General admission is 200 yen Parking costs 200 yen. The exhibits are not very extensive, but if you visit before summer, you will be able to enjoy swimming, clam digging, and playing on the beach from a different perspective than usual. There were handouts prepared for each exhibit that looked useful, such as dangerous creatures, so I took them all, thinking I would put them in a file later lol 200 yen worth. I totally got them lol (Original) 2025/05 土曜日の11時頃訪問しました。 一般の入館料は200円で 駐車場が200円かかります。 展示のボリュームはありませんが 夏前に訪れると海水浴や潮干狩り、磯遊びがいつもと違った目線で楽しめるようになりそうな展示内容でした。 危ない生物など、展示ごとにためになりそうなプリントが用意されていたので、後でファイルに閉じようかと思って、全部もらって来ましたw 200円分。 完全にもと採りましたww

(Translated by Google) I visited on a weekday. The exhibits were divided into four sections. It wasn't very crowded, so I was able to take my time looking at stuffed specimens and specimens of fish and birds. The admission fee was 200 yen and the parking fee was 200 yen. (Original) 平日に訪問しました。4つのコーナーに分かれて展示されていました。それほど混んでいなかったので、魚類や鳥類などの剥製や標本などゆっくりと見れました。入館料200円駐車料金200円でした。

(Translated by Google) My first visit in a long time was to explore the "ultra deep sea". Even though the content is simple, it is so deep...as expected from the deep sea. If you are interested in the content, please visit the website. Now, regarding the content of the evaluation, the road to getting there is narrow. It's hard to pass each other in the small tunnel. Location...I wonder if something can be done about it. And even though it is so remote, there is a fee for parking. And it's time-based. It's probably due to various reasons since it's close to the sea, but I felt a little unsatisfied. It's a bit of a shame, since the exhibit is pretty good, with easy viewing and large skeletons. (Original) 久しぶりの訪問は『超深海』目当てです。地味な内容なのに、こんなにも深いなんて…さすが深海。内容が気になる方はwebでお願いします。さて評価内容ですが、たどり着くまでの道が細いです。小さなトンネルはすれ違いもままならないです。立地…なんとかならないのでしょうか。そしてそんなにも奥地なのに駐車場は有料です。しかも時間制。海に近いのでいろんな事情もあるのでしょうが、やや納得いかない感じでした。展示は見易く大型の骨格とかもありなかなか良いのに、少し残念です。

(Translated by Google) On my way from Ubara Station to Katsuura, after walking around Ubara Utopia, I stopped in half to cool off and take a toilet break. The admission fee is 200 yen, but I was grateful to be able to enter as I was over 65 years old. It was a small facility and the whole area seemed more geared towards families with children (elementary school students), but it was a place where you could get a good idea of ​​the structure and ecology of the ocean around Katsuura. I learned a lot while taking a break here as well. The underwater observatory tower was closed for the time being. What a shame. (Original) 鵜原駅から鵜原理想郷を周って勝浦に歩いて行く途中、目的の半分は体を冷やしトイレ休憩をするつもりで入館。 入館料200円のところ、65歳以上ロハということで有り難く入らせていただいた。 こぶりな施設で、どちらかというとこの地区一体が子連れ（小学生）向けという感じがしたが、勝浦周辺の海の構造や生態がよく分かる施設だった。オジイサンも一休みしつつ、勉強させていただきました。　なお、海中展望塔は当分おやすみでした。残念。

(Translated by Google) Located on the calm coast of Minami Boso, this museum is a place that seems to epitomize the charm of the ocean itself. Admission is a reasonable 200 yen for adults and free for those 65 and over, making it a great place to drop in casually. The museum is small, with exhibits only on the first floor, but that doesn't stop you from feeling the deep attention to detail that went into each and every exhibit. I was particularly impressed when I saw barnacle and fish models placed even in the dark corners under the rocks, realizing that this was created by people who truly love the ocean. The staff, who call the fish "these kids," also treat them with affection, and it felt worth visiting just to be able to talk to them. The exhibits mainly consist of stuffed animals and skeletal specimens, but there are also several species of live fish on display, making it feel like a small aquarium. There are also many impressive exhibits, such as real whale bones and stuffed birds, that are well worth seeing. The museum divides Chiba's oceans into four sections: Tokyo Bay, Uchibo, Sotobo, and Choshi. Visitors can systematically learn about ocean currents and the creatures that inhabit them. Special exhibitions are also held regularly, and when I visited, I was amazed by the exhibit of tiny shells. There's also a section where visitors can observe tiny shells that are difficult to see with the naked eye under a microscope, allowing them to experience previously unknown mysteries of the ocean. During the summer vacation, children's worksheets and craft workshops are also held, making it a great place to find topics for their independent research projects. Seeing the children diligently digging into their quiz forms, I realized this is a place where learning and fun come together. This museum is adjacent to Katsuura Underwater Park, so it's recommended to visit both. Stopping by before heading to the park will deepen your knowledge of marine life and allow you to enjoy the fish from the observation deck even more. Parking is ample, and while there's a fee, it's based on an hourly rate, making it convenient to access by car. The building is surrounded by nature, and there are many ways to spend your time, such as enjoying the view from the cool interior of the building or going outside to play on the rocks. This place is not just an exhibition facility, but a space where you can experience the beauty and wonder of the ocean with all five senses. It was a little inconvenient that you could only pay with cash, but it was a place that was more than worth it. (Original) 南房総の穏やかな海辺にあるこの博物館は、まるで海そのものの魅力を凝縮したかのような場所でした。入場料が大人200円、65歳以上は無料という手頃さで、気軽に立ち寄れるのが何よりの魅力です。 館内は1階のみの展示と、こぢんまりしていますが、その分、展示一つひとつに深いこだわりが感じられます。特に、岩の下の暗がりにまでフジツボや魚の模型が配置されているのを見た時は、本当に海を愛する人たちが作ったのだと感銘を受けました。職員の方も魚たちを「この子たち」と呼び、愛情を込めて接しているのが伝わってきて、その方とお話できるだけでも訪れる価値があると感じました。 展示内容は、剥製や骨格標本が中心ですが、生きた魚も数種類展示されていて、小さな水族館のようです。本物のクジラの骨や鳥の剥製など、迫力ある展示も多く、見ごたえ十分です。千葉の海を東京湾、内房、外房、銚子と４つのコーナーに分けて紹介していて、海流やそこに生息する生き物について体系的に学ぶことができます。 また、特別な企画展も定期的に開催されているようで、私が訪れた時は微小貝の展示に驚きました。肉眼では見えにくい小さな貝を顕微鏡で観察するコーナーもあり、今まで知らなかった海の不思議に触れることができました。 夏休み期間中は、子ども向けのワークシートや工作のワークショップも開催されていて、自由研究の題材探しにもぴったりです。クイズ用紙に真剣に取り組む子どもたちの姿を見て、ここは学びと楽しさが両立する場所だと感じました。 この博物館は、勝浦海中公園に隣接しており、両方を一緒に訪れるのがおすすめです。海中公園に行く前に立ち寄れば、海の生き物への知識が深まり、展望台から見る魚たちをより楽しむことができます。駐車場も広く、有料ですが時間制で安価なので、車でのアクセスも便利です。 建物の周りも自然豊かで、涼しい館内から景色を眺めたり、外に出て磯遊びをしたりと、様々な過ごし方ができます。この場所は、単なる展示施設ではなく、海の美しさや不思議を五感で感じられる、そんな空間でした。現金払いしかできないのが少し不便でしたが、それを上回る価値がある場所です。

(Translated by Google) We used a multi-story parking lot to go to the marine park. It's a nice building right below it. The entrance fee was cheap, so I went along with the flow. I had no expectations, but it was as expected (lol) (Original) 海中公園へ行くために立体駐車場を利用。 そのすぐ下にある立派な建物です。 入館料が安かったので流れで入ってみました。 期待はして無かったんですが予想どおりでした(笑)

(Translated by Google) There is a museum in the parking lot of Katsuura Marine Park. I entered the museum because the entrance fee was 200 yen. I learned a lot. (Original) かつうら海中公園の駐車場に博物館あり。 入場料が200円って事もあり入館しました。 勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) Stopped in on a random drive. I knew the story of the filial daughter Osen-san from a collection of folk tales I read when I was a child, but this was my first time visiting the place. The story of how she accepted the lynching of her cruel father by wearing her father's clothes on a dark and dangerous cliff path and fell down was truly pitiful, and I prayed silently at the monument that was erected there. . Then, in the Showa era, the three mother and daughter who had their two precious children killed by a brutal man in such a place, and who were also humiliated and killed themselves, were also pitiful in a different sense, and based on this, a haunted spot was created. People are making such a fuss that the DQN test of courage is being held at night, and it's being made into a spectacle just for fun. In that case, you should be satisfied with the abandoned love hotel just to the right of the entrance from the highway and turn back. (Original) ドライブの途中でふらりと立ち寄り。 孝女おせんさんの話は子供の頃読んだ昔話集で知っていたけど、現地には初めて訪れました。 住民へ冷酷な父親への私刑を、父親の服を纏い暗く危険な崖道で身代わりを甘んじて受けて転落していった彼女の話は本当に可哀想で、建立されている記念碑に黙祷しました。 そして、昭和の世になりそんな場所で鬼畜生に大事な子供2人を殺され、更に辱めを受けて自分も殺められた母娘3人もまた別の意味で哀れで、これを元に心霊スポットなどと騒がれ、DQN肝試しがわざわざ夜になってから面白半分に来て見世物にさせられてる…。 そういうのは、街道からの入口すぐ右の廃ラブホで満足して引き返すべき場所です。

(Translated by Google) Osen Koroshi Stretching 20 meters high and four kilometers wide, Osen Koroshi is home to several tragic tales. Osen, the only daughter of a powerful clan, was heartbroken by the burden her subjects faced daily due to the taxes they levied. Seeing her greedy father, she tried to persuade him, but he would not listen. One day, upon learning that her subjects were plotting to kill her father and waiting for an opportunity, Osen took her place and was thrown off a cliff into the nighttime sea by the subjects. The subjects did not realize until the next morning that it was Osen in her place. Grieving, the subjects apologized and erected a Jizo statue here as a memorial. Even her father, as expected, had a change of heart. [Excerpt from the local information board] More than Osen's tragic story or its haunted nature, I think this place is a great spot for scenic views. (Original) おせんころがし 高さ二十メートル、幅四キロメートルにもおよぶこの「おせんころがし」には、いくつかの悲話が残されています。 豪族の一人娘お仙は日ごろから年貢に苦しむ領民に心痛め、強欲な父を見かねて説得しましたが聞き入れてくれません。 ある日のこと、領民が父の殺害を計画し機会をうかがっているのを知ったお仙は、自ら父の身代わりとなり領民に断崖から夜の海へ投げこまれてしまいました。 領民たちは、それが身代わりのお仙であったことを翌朝まで知りませんでした。 悲嘆にくれる領民たちは、わびを入れ、ここに地蔵尊を建てて供養しました。 さすがの父も心を入れかえたということです。 【現地案内板より抜粋】 お仙の悲話よりも、心霊スポットよりも、絶景スポットとして良い場所だと思います。

(Translated by Google) The view is especially spectacular on sunny days. There is a large gravel entrance along the road where you can park your car. I drove a long way to see the sunrise, but I couldn't make it in time for the sunrise. However, the weather was close to clear, so we were able to see the ocean and the sun in refreshing orange and gray colors. On the way to the memorial tower, there is a branch road to the right, which leads to the ruins that used to be a lodging facility. It is dangerous in many ways, so we recommend that you stay away from it. Unfortunately, illegally dumped garbage is scattered around, not only degrading the landscape but also polluting the environment. I have contributed to the beautification to the extent that I can, but in terms of the whole, the amount is nothing short of trivial. This is an important nature and culture that is being lost, so we want to properly maintain and manage it. (Original) 晴天時が特に絶景です。道路沿いに大きな砂利の入口が開けており、車はそこに駐められます。 夜明を見ようと遠方から車を飛ばしましたが、日の出には間に合いませんでした。 しかしながら、天氣が快晴に近かったため、爽やかなオレンジとグレーに彩られた海景色や漣を見ることができました。 供養塔への道中、右への分岐路がありますが、そちらは宿泊施設だった廃墟へと通じています。色々な意味で危険ですので、近づかないことをおすすめします。 残念ながら、不法投棄のゴミが散乱しており、景観劣化は勿論のこと環境の汚染にも繋がってしまっています。私も可能な範囲で美化に貢献させていただきましたが、全体からすれば雀の涙にもならない分量です。 失われつつある大切な自然と文化なので、適切に維持管理をしていきたいところです。

(Translated by Google) It is a place where the story of a daughter who was thrown off a cliff and died in the place of her father, who once earned the resentment of the residents as a greedy feudal lord, is told. A memorial tower has been erected. Although it is a place with a sad story behind it, the view of the sea that can be seen from the top of the cliff is wonderful. You can only hear the sound of the sea and the wind, so it might be nice when you're tired of the hustle and bustle of the city. There are some places on the cliffs that don't have fences, so it can be dangerous if you are conscious of the appearance and do something reckless. These days, there are a lot of people who go to great lengths to post on SNS, so I hope no accidents happen. It's hard to find the location, but there's a green hotel sign just before the tunnel, so it's easy to find if you use that as a landmark. A narrow road leads to a wide open space. Monkeys and muntjac may appear along the way, so you should be careful. It looks like the hotel is closed. (Original) 嘗て強欲な領主として住民から恨みを買っていた父親の代わりに、崖から落とされて亡くなった娘の話しが伝わる場所です。供養塔が建てられています。 悲話が残る地ですが、崖の上から見渡せる海の景観は素晴らしいです。潮騒と風の音しか聞こえないので、都会の喧騒に疲れた時には良いかもしれません。 崖には柵の無い場所も有るので、映えを意識して無茶をすると危ないです。最近はSNSにアップする為に無茶をする人が多いですから、事故が起きない事を願います。 場所が分かりづらいですが、トンネルの手前に緑色のホテルの看板が有るので、それを目印にすると分かりやすいです。広い空地の先に細い道が続いています。途中に猿やキョンが出没する事が有るので、注意した方が良いでしょうね。ホテルは閉業しているみたいです。

(Translated by Google) Osen, the only daughter of a wealthy family, was deeply saddened by the people of the territory who had been suffering from annual tax payments, and she could not bear to see her greedy father, so she tried to persuade him, but he would not listen. One day, when Osen learned that the people of the territory were planning to kill his father and was waiting for an opportunity, he took his father's place and was thrown by the people from a cliff into the night sea. The people did not know until the next morning that it was a substitute fairy. The grieving residents expressed their apologies, built a Jizo statue here, and held a memorial service. As expected, my father has also had a change of heart. ----- If you head to this memorial tower from Yukikawa Island Station, your sightseeing will be over very quickly. ``Osenkorogashi'', which is said to be one of the most difficult areas in Boso, is also off-limits to this area. I would like to propose a plan to approach from Awa-Kominato Station. The Osenkorogashi on the Kominato side is still in use today and is paved with asphalt. The path is in the middle of a steep cliff, so it's very impressive, and the view of the Pacific Ocean from here is magnificent. However, be careful of falling rocks, be careful of traffic, and you can see how the bridge is being repaired repeatedly after it collapses, making it a very thrilling experience. Another possible risk is encountering wild monkeys. If they become threatening, stay calm and retreat. If you head east on this course, you can see what appears to be a passageway on the Yukikawa Island side. That's dangerous. Too narrow. It's going to be locked down... (Original) 豪族の一人娘お仙はひごろから年貢に苦しむ領民に心痛め、強欲な父を見かねて説得しましたが聞き入れてくれません。 ある日のこと、領民が父の殺害を計画し機会をうかがっているのを知ったお仙は、自ら父の身代わりとなり領民に断崖から夜の海へ投げ込まれてしまいました。 領民たちは、それが身代わりのお仙であったことを翌朝まで知りませんでした。 悲嘆にくれる領民たちは、わびを入れ、ここに地蔵尊を建てて供養しました。 さすがの父も心を入れかえたということです。 ----- 行川アイランド駅からこの供養塔へ向かうと、いともあっさりと観光が終わってしまう。房総の難所といわれた「おせんころがし」も、このエリアは立ち入りはできない。 私としては安房小湊駅からアプローチするプランを提案したい。小湊側のおせんころがしは現在も現役で、アスファルトで舗装されている。 切りたった崖のど真ん中に道があるため非常に迫力があり、ここから見る太平洋が雄大だ。 ただし、落石注意、車の往来に注意、崩落しては修繕を繰り返している様子が見て取れ、とってもスリリングな体験になる。その他にありうるリスクは、野生の猿に遭遇すること。彼らが威嚇してくるようなら落ち着いて撤退しよう。 このコースの東へ向かうと、行川アイランド側の通路らしきものが見れる。こりゃ危険だ。狭すぎる。封鎖されるわけだわ...

(Translated by Google) It's a spectacular view when the weather is nice, but there's a memorial monument so I can't really be happy about it. I feel sad when I read the contents of Osenkorogashi's story. (Original) 天気のいい時は絶景だけど、供養碑があるから素直に喜べないかな おせんころがしの話しの内容を書いてあるのを読むとなんか切なくなる

(Translated by Google) This is a stone monument with a sad history. The view from the cliff was beautiful, but it's unbearable to think that it was dropped from here. We saw a monkey crossing the street along the way, so be careful of wild animals. You can also see an abandoned hotel along the way. (Original) 悲しい歴史を持つ石碑です。 崖から見える景色はとても良かったですが、ここから落とされたのか…と思うといたたまれない気持ちになります。 道中、横切る猿を見かけたので、野生動物には注意です。途中で廃墟になったホテルも見られます。

(Translated by Google) On January 1st, I saw the New Year's sunrise, saw the morning market, and stopped by to see if there was a nearby tourist attraction... It's very small, and it's really a small temple right in the neighborhood. There is really no need to visit this place. (Original) 1월 1일에 새해 일출을 보고, 아침시장을 보고, 겸사겸사 근처 관광지 볼만한 데 있나 해서 들렀는데... 매우 규모가 작고, 정말 딱 동네에 있는 작은 절이다. 굳이 찾아갈 필요는 정말정말 없는 곳이다.

(Translated by Google) Used on 2025.3.2. Approximately 600 dolls were enshrined in conjunction with Katsuura's famous Big Doll's Festival. I also took a walk around the grounds, and it had a nice calm atmosphere. (Original) 2025.3.2利用しました。 勝浦名物ビッグひな祭りに併せて、約600体のお雛様が鎮座していました。 境内も散策しました、落ち着いた雰囲気が良い感じです。

(Translated by Google) I visited in search of the works of the first Nami no Ihachi. I happened to come across the wife of the head priest as she was returning from an outing, and was able to see the transoms inside the main hall. Many Ihachi works remain in Kamogawa City and Isumi City, but they are rare in Katsuura. This temple was founded by Uemura Yasutada during the Keicho era (1596-1615). Each of Ihachi's works has a sign saying it was made in 1805. Katsuura's Hinamatsuri 🎎 is famous for the Big Hinamatsuri displayed on the stone steps of Tomisaki Shrine, but it seems that Kakuoji Temple also displays a large Hinadan. Most tourists come for Katsuura's morning market, Big Hinamatsuri, and Katsuura Tantanmen, but I would also recommend going to see Nami no Ihachi's sculptures. (Original) 初代波の伊八作品を求めて訪問。 ちょうど御住職の奥様？が外出から戻られたところに遭遇し、本堂内の欄間を拝見できました。 鴨川市やいすみ市に多く伊八作品は残されていますが、勝浦は珍しいですね。 こちらのお寺さんは慶長年間(1596〜1615)植村泰忠の開基とのこと。 伊八の作品にはそれぞれ1805年作と貼ってありました。 勝浦のひなまつり🎎と言えば、遠見岬神社の石段に飾られるビッグひなまつりが有名ですが、こちらの覚翁寺さんにも大きなひな壇が飾られるようです。 殆どの観光客は勝浦の朝市やビッグひなまつり、勝浦タンタン麺がお目当てでしょうが、是非波の伊八の彫刻も見に行かれたらいかがでしょう。

(Translated by Google) Demizuyama Zenpukuin Kakuoji Temple. A Jodo sect temple. The principal image is the Amida Sanzon. One of the venues for the Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri. I think it would be good to take a photo after visiting. (Original) 出水山善福院覚翁寺。浄土宗の寺院。 御本尊は阿弥陀三尊。 かつうらビックひな祭りの会場の一つ。御参りしてからお写真が良いかと思います。

(Translated by Google) During the Big Doll's Festival, a hina stage is set up in front of the Sanmon gate and about 600 hina dolls are displayed. The precincts are also beautifully maintained. It is located exactly between Tomisaki Shrine and Kyuste, so it is convenient for stopping by on the way. (Original) ビッグひな祭りの時期には山門前にひな壇が設置されて約600体の雛人形が展示されます。境内も綺麗に整備されています。ちょうど遠見岬神社とキュステの中間に位置しますので、途中で立ち寄るのに便利です。

(Translated by Google) I visited Katsuura Big Doll's Festival. A large hinadan is displayed in front of the entrance gate. The bell hall is quite impressive and the carvings are good. (Original) 勝浦ビッグひな祭りで伺いました。 参門の前に大きな雛壇が飾られています。 鐘撞堂が結構立派で彫り物が良いです。

(Translated by Google) Kakuoji Temple 1297 Izumi, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture 299-5235 The date of our visit was February 24, 2023, the first day of the 2023 Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri, which will be held for the first time in four years from February 24, 2023 (Friday) to March 3, 2023 (Friday). 600 Hina dolls were displayed on a special Hina platform. It was very vivid and left an impression on me. Regarding the origin of Kakuo-ji Temple itself, it is written as follows in "History Walk ⑫ Chiba Prefecture History Walk", Yamakawa Shoten, pages 253-254, so I will quote it here. After seeing the hina dolls, I thought it would be a good idea to take a walk inside the temple and learn about the history of Katsuura City. Walk southeast from Katsuura Station, cross National Route 128 at the Katsuura City Tona intersection, and walk about 1km to Kakuoji Temple (Jodo sect) next to the city library. This temple is a famous temple built within Katsuura Castle by the Uemura clan during the Keicho era (1596-1615). Later, when Yasukatsu Uemura died in 1634, it was moved to its current location and named after Yasukatsu's childhood name, Kakuomaru. The grounds include the graves of the Uemura clan, the Hokyointo pagoda, and the sculpture of Takeshi Ihachiro Nobuyoshi, known as the Ihachi of Waves. Additionally, the ``Uemura Tosa no Kami Hudasho,'' which relates to the origin of the morning market in Katsuura, remains. According to this document, all sales that were taking place in other areas of the castle town at the time were prohibited, and only allowed in Negoya, a town in Katsuura castle town. The morning market has continued for about 400 years. Today, it is considered one of Japan's three major morning markets, along with Noto Wajima (Ishikawa Prefecture) and Hite Takayama (Gifu Prefecture). Approximately 70 stalls are lined up on Shitamachi-dori during the first half of the month and on Nakamachi-dori during the second half from around 6 a.m. until noon, every day except Wednesdays. Furthermore, I will transcribe the information boards and other things I photographed to the extent that I can read them. Guide to Jodo sect Izumi Sankeoji Temple [Original text] "Sanmon side information board" Tozan, Keicho, Juroku, Kazusa Province, Isumi/Kori, the lord of the castle, Uemura Tosa no Kuni. Emura Tokinokami) Minamoto no Ason, Yasutada Kou's founder, Nishite Uemura family's rekisebodaisho, Jodo sect Kuoji Temple [Modern translation] This temple was founded in the 16th year of the Keicho era by Yasutada, the lord of Katsuura Castle in Isumi District, Kazusa Province, and Yasutada, a retainer of Tosa no Kami, Minamoto no Asahi, and is the family place of successive generations of the Uemura family. Jodo sect Kakuoji Temple [Translation/commentary] Keicho 16, 1611. Keicho is the name of the earliest era of the Edo period, after the Battle of Sekigahara (1600), before the Osaka Winter Siege (1614) and the Summer Siege (1615). Yasutada Uemura, a descendant of the Toki clan, a direct line of the Mino-Genji clan, was a descendant of the Toki clan, a direct line of the Mino-Genji clan, and later became the Yakushi betto of Horai-ji Temple, which he called Anyo-in. A hero of Nansou who led monk soldiers to join Tokugawa Ieyasu in the Battle of Gahara, later returned to secular life and became a vassal of Ieyasu, and occupied Tateyama when Ieyasu moved to Kanto (1590). In preparation for the Satomi clan, he was assigned as a hatamoto in Katsuura (3,000 koku) along with Tadakatsu Honda (100,000 koku), one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa, who was assigned to Otaki. At that time, he concentrated the markets that were held in each village at Negoya (Katsuura) as a daily market, and since then started the Katsuura Morning Market, which boasts a 400-year tradition. After that, it continued as Yasho (added to 9,000 koku - Yasutomo - Tadatomo (ranked as a feudal lord with 11,000 koku) - Shōcho - Tsunetomo. Kakuo-ji Temple is the family temple of successive generations. The ``Ko Uemura Ode Monument'' (composed by Atsushi Shioya) on the left as you enter the main gate of this temple is detailed.The translation is listed below for your reference. "Shotokuhi Monument" [Translation] Legend: We tried to make the expression easy to understand while making use of the original text. Order of the Second Rank, 1st Class, Duke, Tokugawa Family (Iesato), Large Frame The Uemura clan originates from the Toki clan in Mino. During the Entoku era, his distant ancestor Mochimasu Toki moved his residence to Kamimura-go, Totomi Province, and took the surname Kamimura from that place name. He later changed his name to Uemura and moved to Mikawa, where he became a subordinate of the local ruling family, Nagachika Matsudaira. That child, Ujiyoshi, had three children, and when they became adults, their names were Aki and Yasumoto. Both of them were loyal to their two lords, Kiyoyasu and Hirotada. Taisho Sakyo lost his parents at a young age, so he was raised by his cousin, the head priest of Horai-ji Temple, and became a pharmacist. In the 3rd year of Genki, he took part in the battle between Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu and Takeda Shingen at Mikatagahara with his monk soldiers and achieved great results, gaining a territory of 3,000 kan in Haibara District, Totomi Province, and returning to secular life, calling himself Tosakami Yasutada. Later, when Prince Ieyasu opened the Edo period, Yasutada was given the land of Kazusa Katsuura. In his later years, he shaved his head again and called himself Niihoin. His son, Yasukatsu, was brave and served in the army at Sekigahara and Osaka in winter and summer, achieving great military success. Yasutomo, Tadatomo, and Masatomo (Makitomo continued, and the number was increased until it became a daimyo with 10,000 koku. Seicho's son, Tsunetomo, was implicated in the sins of his relatives, The castle land was confiscated, but the shogunate recognized the achievements of the generations and continued the family name with Tsunetomo's son, Hikitomo, as the hatamoto.His descendants inherited the name and ushered in the new government of the Meiji era. Originally, Katsuura was a seaside village, and the people made a living by fishing. This was exactly the case when Yasutada was sealed in this area. We repaired the castle walls, set up markets, cleared wastelands, promoted industry, changed the boundaries of rice fields, and used this as an opportunity for development and promotion. Yasukatsu also inherited his father's compassion, worked to educate the people, and built a temple. This is the current Kakuoji Temple on Mt. Shusui. Chozaburo Uemura, a descendant of the Uemura clan, invested his fortune in renovating this temple, which had been left unrepaired for a long time. During the 150 years that the Uemura clan ruled Katsuura, good government was practiced, and people still revere their virtues. For this reason, the funds were donated competitively, and the mission was accomplished in no time. Volunteers recently conspired to erect a stone monument and asked me to draft an inscription to commemorate this enduring virtue. I have decided to write down, unwritten, that the legacy of the Uemura family has deeply touched people's hearts, and that the nostalgic gratitude of the local people will never go away. It says, The hill of Kakuo is blue and blue, and the sea of ​​Naruka is bright and colorful. Ah, Mr. Uemura, the one hundred and fifty-fifth generation of conquering the one side of this world, the 155th generation of the people, the rich people, the wisdom, the light, the abundance of sweets, the bereaved love, the blessings, and the rich monuments of virtue. Written by Atsushi Shioya, Professor, Tokyo Imperial University, Junior Fourth Rank, Third Class, Doctor of Literature Gakushuin Assistant Professor, Seventh Rank, Seventh Rank, Written by Ryo Okubo Katsuura Town, Koichiro Iwakama, respectfully carved Katsuura City designated tangible cultural property Uemura heirloom seal pagoda 1297 Izumi, Katsuura City Designated on August 1, 1975 Yasutada Uemura was given 3000 koku by Tokugawa Ieyasu in the 18th year of the Tensho era and was sealed as the lord of Katsuura Castle. Yasukatsu, Yasutomo, Tadatomo, and Shotomo conducted good governance in Katsuura for over 160 years (from 1885 to 4th year of Kan'en), and their territory amounted to 10,000 koku. Kakuo-ji, a family temple, was founded by the third generation Yasutomo in the 11th year of the Kan'ei era, and there is a tomb tower for five generations in the precincts. (snip) It is engraved with this and is an excellent piece of stonework art from the early to mid-Edo period. March 31, 1992 Katsuura City Board of Education (Original) 覚翁寺 〒299-5235 千葉県勝浦市出水1297 訪問日は2023年2月24日、2023年2月24日(金)～3月3日(金)開催される4年ぶり開催の「2023 かつうらビッグひな祭り」の初日です。特設雛壇に600体のひな人形が飾られていました。とても鮮やかで、印象に残りました。 覚翁寺自体の由来については「歴史散歩⑫千葉県の歴史散歩」山川書店のP253～254に以下のように記述されているので、引用させていただきます。 雛人形を見たなら、ぜひ寺院内も散策すると、勝浦市の歴史みたいなものがわかりいいのではないかと思いました。 勝浦駅から南東へ歩き、勝浦市墨名(とな)交差点で国道128号線を横切り1kmほどいくと、市立図書館の横の覚翁寺(浄土宗)へでる。この寺は慶長年間(1596～1615)に、植村氏によって勝浦城内に創建された名刹(めいさつ)である。その後、1634(寛永11)年に植村泰勝(やすかつ)が死去した際、現在地に移され、泰勝の幼名覚翁丸にちなんで命名された。境内には、植村氏歴代の墓や宝篋印塔(ほうきょういんとう)、波の伊八といわれた武志伊八郎信由の彫刻が残されている。 また、勝浦の朝市の発祥にまつわる「植村土佐守布達書」が残されている。この文書によれば、当時城下の他地区で行われていた売買をすべて禁止し、勝浦城下の根古屋(ねごや)でのみ許可した。朝市はこれ以後約400年間続いている。現在では、能登輪島(石川県)・飛禪高山(岐阜県)と並び、日本三大朝市の1つに数えられている。毎週水曜日以外、月の前半は下町通りに、後半は仲町通りで朝6時ごろから昼まで、約70の露店が並ぶ。 さらに案内板など写真撮影してきたものについて、読み取れた範囲で文字起こししておきます。 浄土宗 出水山覺翁寺ご案内 【原文】 「山門脇案内板」 當山(とうざん)ハ慶長〔けいちょう)拾六年(じゅうろくねん)上総国〔かずさのくに)夷隅(いすみ)/郡(こおり)當城主(とうじょうしゅ)植村土佐守(うえむらときのかみ)源朝臣(みなもとのあそん)泰忠公(やすただこう)ノ開基(かいき)ニシテ植村家(うえむらけ)歴世菩提所(れきせぼだいしょ)ナリ　浄土宗 覺翁寺 【現代訳】 本寺院は、慶長十六年、上総国夷隅郡勝浦城主植村土佐守源朝臣泰忠公の創建になるもので、植村家歴代の菩提所である。　浄土宗 覚翁寺 【訳注・解説】 慶長十六年一六一一年。慶長は江戸時代最初期の年号で、関ヶ原の戦い(慶長五(一六〇〇年)の後、大阪冬の陣(慶長十九(一六一四)年)夏の陣(元和元(一六一五)年)の前。 植村土佐守源朝臣泰忠公　植村泰忠は美濃源氏の嫡流　土岐氏の末裔で、長じて鳳来寺の薬師別当となり安養院と号したが、元亀三(一五七三)年、三方ヶ原の戦いに僧兵を率いて徳川家康に加勢、のち還俗して家康の家臣となり、家康の関東移封(天正十八(一五九〇)年)に際し、館山に割拠する南総の雄 里見氏への備えとして、大多喜に配された徳川四天王の一人、本多忠勝(十万石)とともに、勝浦(三千石)に配された旗本。当時、各集落ごとに開かれていた市を根小屋(勝浦)に集中させて日々市とし、以降四百年の伝統を誇る勝浦の朝市を始めるなど、城下の整備拡張や領内の発展に努め、その経営に腐心した。以後、泰勝(九千石に加増－泰朝－忠朝(一万一千石で諸侯に列す)－正朝－恒朝と続いた。覚翁寺はその累代の菩提寺。なお、当寺山門を入り、前方左手にある「植村公頌徳碑」(塩谷温撰文)が詳しい。以下、参考までにその訳文を掲げる。 「植村公頌徳碑(しょうとくひ)」 【訳文】 凡例:原文を生かしつつ、わかりやすい表現に努めた。 正二位勲一等 公爵 徳川家達(いえさと)豪額(てんがく) 植村氏の出自は、美濃の土岐(とき)氏である。遠い祖先の土岐持益(もちます)が延徳年間に居館を遠江(とおとうみ)国上村郷に移し、その地名に因(ちな)んで上村を姓とした。のちに植村と改め、三河に移住し、その地の豪族松平長親(ながちか)公の配下となった。その子、氏義(うじよし)に三人の子があり、成人して明季といい、泰職(やすもと)といった。ともに清康、広忠の二代の主君に忠節を尽した。泰職左京は幼くして父母を喪(うしな)い、そのため従祖父(じゅうそふ)である鳳来寺の教円に養育され、薬師別当となった。元亀三年、僧兵を引き連れ、三方ヶ原で行なわれた徳川家康公と武田信玄との戦いに参戦して功を上げ、遠江国榛原(はいばら)郡に三千貫の領地を得、還俗(げんぞく)して土佐守泰忠と称した。のちに家康公の江戸開幕に際し、泰忠は上総勝浦の地を与えられた。晩年、また剃髪し二位法印と名乗った。子息の泰勝は、剛勇で関ヶ原や大阪冬夏の二陣に従軍し、戦功を上げた。泰朝(やすとも)ー忠朝(ただとも)ー正朝(まきともと続き、加増されてついに一万石の大名となった。正朝ノ子、恒朝(つねとも)は親族の罪に連座し、城地を没収された。しかし幕府は、累代の勲労を認め、恒朝の子、寿朝(ひきとも)を旗本として家名を存続させた。その子孫が世襲して明治の新政を迎えた。 そもそも勝浦は海辺の村で、人びとは漁撈によって生計を立てていた。泰忠がこの地に封ぜられた頃はまさにそうであった。城郭を修理し、市場を設け、荒れ地を開き、産業を振興し、蛋烟の境を変え、発展振興の契機とした。泰膳(やすかつ)もまた父の憐憫の情を受け継ぎ、住民の教化に務め、伽藍(がらん)を建立(こんりゅう)した。今の出水山(しゅっすいさん)覚翁寺(かくおうじ)がそれである。長いあいだ補修されないまま放置されていたこの寺を、植村氏の末裔である植村澄三郎(ちょうざぶろう)は財を投じて改修した。植村氏が勝浦を統治した百五十年は、善政がしかれ、人びとは今もその遺徳を追慕して止まない。このためその費用は競って献納され、時をおかずに成就した。近時有志が石碑建立を相謀り、この不朽の遺徳を頌える碑文の起草を私に求めた。私は謹んで植村氏累代の積が、深く人びとの心に響き、そして郷人の懐旧の恩が篤(あつ)く離れないことを不文ながら記すことにした。銘じて曰く、 覚翁の丘　鬱乎(うっこ)蒼蒼(そうそう)とし　鳴鹿(なるか)の海 森焉(しんえん) 茫茫(ぼうぼう)たり 嗟(ああ)植村氏 此の一方を鎮(おさ)む 一百五十五世克(よ)く昌(さか)え 恤民(じゅつみん)憮士(ぶし)し　思有り光有り　甘裳(かんとう)の沢(たく) 遺愛(いあい)流芳(りゅうほう) 豊碑(ほうひ)徳を記す 東京帝国大学教授 従四位勲三等 文学博士 塩谷温(しおのやおん)撰文 学習院助教授 正七位勲七等　大久保亮 書 勝浦町 岩鎌孝一郎　謹んで刻む 勝浦市指定有形文化財 植村家宝篋印塔(ほうきょういんとう) 勝浦市出水一二九七 昭和五十八年八月一日指定 植村泰忠は、天正十八年、徳川家康より三千石を賜わり勝浦城主に封ぜられる。泰勝、泰朝、忠朝、正朝と一六〇余年(天正十八年から寛延四年)にわたり勝浦に善政を行い、領地一万石となる。 菩提寺覚翁寺は、寛永十一年に三代泰朝が創建し境内に五代の墓塔がある。 (中略) と刻され、江戸時代の前期から中期のもので石造美術として優秀な作である。 平成四年三月三十一日 勝浦市教育委員会

(Translated by Google) They responded in a kind and courteous manner. (Original) 親切丁寧な対応をしてくれました。

(Translated by Google) It was empty even though it was Saturday. So I don't know if there are tourist commemorative stamps or not. Well, at first glance it didn't seem like it was there. There are a lot of pamphlets available. (Original) 土曜日なのに無人だった。なので観光記念スタンプの有無は分からず。 まぁ、ざっと見たところ無さそうだったけど。 パンフレット類は豊富ですね。

(Translated by Google) They were very friendly and free, but Rakuten had more information and I was able to find accommodation online. The information on Ohara's morning market was good. It was certainly bigger than my hometown Katsuura. (Original) フレンドリー無料なのにとっても親切、ですが楽天の方が情報はあり、宿はネットでとれました。大原の朝市情報はよかったです。地元勝浦より確かに盛大でした

(Translated by Google) If you are sightseeing in Katsuura for the first time, I think you should stop by here. The store staff are also kind 😀 It's convenient because it's in front of Katsuura station 🎵 (Original) 初めて勝浦に観光する人は、ここに立ち寄った方が良いかと思います。 店員さんも優しいです😀 勝浦駅前にあるので便利ですよ🎵

(Translated by Google) There is a small information center and restrooms. (Original) こじんまりとした案内所、トイレ有ります。

(Translated by Google) There is a toilet. It's a little sad that the Domdom near the station is no longer there. (Original) トイレあり。駅そばのドムドムがなくなったのはちょっと寂しい。

(Translated by Google) They responded kindly and politely. (Original) 親切丁寧に対応してくれました。

Lovely view from the place. We couldn't enter coz of covid-19. But we enjoyed the view around

Closed but pretty

Good view

(Translated by Google) I heard that the lighthouse is open on the second and fourth Sundays, so I decided to check it out. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the nearby parking lot to directly below the lighthouse, but the weather was great that day, so it was well worth the walk - the lighthouse is truly magnificent♪ Also, as expected, Katsuura doesn't experience scorching hot days! Along the way, it was hot in the sun, but as soon as I stepped into the shade, I felt an immediate coolness. Next time, I'd like to visit on Lighthouse Day. (Original) 第２、4日曜日が開門していると伺ったので足を運んでみました。 灯台の真下まで近隣の駐車場から10数分歩きますが、当日は天気も良く歩いた甲斐があり、とても素晴らしい灯台でした♪ あと、流石猛暑日のない勝浦！道中、日向は暑いですが木陰に入ると一気に涼しさを感じました。 次は、灯台の日に訪れたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) This is Katsuura Lighthouse in Kawazu, Katsuura City. Unfortunately, you can't enter the premises, but it is open to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, and on nearby holidays such as November 1st (Lighthouse Memorial Day). That said, there is no parking lot here. There isn't much traffic, so it is possible to park as shown in the photo, but it will be difficult on days when it is open to the public. I think it's about a 10-15 minute walk from the Kangunzuka parking lot. In any case, it's a place with a spectacular view. Katsuura has many things to see, such as the fishing port, the morning market, the B-grade gourmet food Katsuura Tantanmen, and the Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri, but this place is not very well known, but why not visit it? It's not crowded, so I think it's a hidden gem. (Original) 勝浦市川津にある勝浦灯台です。 残念ながら敷地内には入れませんが、毎月第2と第4日曜日、11月1日(灯台記念日)の近くの休日には一般開放しています。 とは言っても、ここには駐車場がありません。 あまり車通りがないので、写真のように停めることは可能ですが一般開放日には難しいでしょう。 官軍塚の駐車場に車を停めて歩けば10〜15分程度だと思います。 とにかく絶景な場所です。 勝浦というと、漁港や朝市、B級グルメの勝浦タンタンメン、勝浦ビッグひなまつりなど見所は多いですが、ココもメジャーではありませんが足を運んでみてはいかがでしょうか。 混雑していないので穴場だと思います。

(Translated by Google) There was an open event at the lighthouse, and we were able to see the lens up close. The lens, which bears the scars of war, will soon be gone as it is replaced by LED. (Original) 灯台開放イベントが行われていて、レンズを真近で見ることができました。戦争の傷跡のあるレンズも、間もなくＬＥＤ化によりなくなってしまうそうです。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by here on a weekday morning in August 2025. When I visited Katsuura Morning Market, the store I wanted to visit was closed, so I bought a takeout bento from a bento shop. I found this place on Google Maps, looking for a place to eat it with a view. Although the road was narrow in some places along the way, I arrived. The lighthouse was fenced off and there was no parking available, so I parked on the side of the road, ate my bento, and headed back. It's about a 30m walk from the road to the lighthouse, and along the way I got a beautiful view of the ocean. (Original) 2025年8月の平日の朝にこちらに立ち寄りました。 勝浦の朝市に来た時に、目当ての店舗が休店で 弁当屋さんでテイクアウトの弁当を購入したため、 景色が見える場所で頂こうと、Googleマップでこちらを見つけました。 途中、道が細い場所がありつつも到着しましたが、 灯台は柵で閉まっている上に、駐車できる場所もないため 道路の路肩に停めて弁当を頂いて引き上げました。 道路から灯台までは30m程度歩きますが、 途中で海が綺麗に見えました。

(Translated by Google) Taking starry sky photos is easier here than at Cape Yawata, also in Katsuura City. While Cape Yawata requires a long walk in pitch darkness from the parking lot to the observation deck, this spot is just a short walk from the parking lot. Even if you're planning on staying longer, the toilets are close by, so the round trip isn't too tiring. Of course, there are no streetlights at the observation deck, so you'll need a headlamp. (We recommend one with both red and white lights.) Because Katsuura is cool, like Cape Yawata, clouds often gather, so when you go, keep an eye on the SCW. If that doesn't work, you can also move to Isumi's Meoto Iwa Rocks, which aren't too far away. (Original) 星景写真を撮るには、同じ勝浦市の八幡岬よりハードルが低いです。 八幡岬の場合駐車場から展望台まで真っ暗な中をかなりの距離を歩かなければなりませんが、ここは駐車場から歩いてすぐです。 長く粘る時もトイレまですぐなので往復しても苦になりません。 もちろん展望台には外灯は無いので、ヘッドライトは必要です。（赤・白両方点く物がおすすめ） 勝浦は涼しいため、八幡岬同様雲が湧くことが多いので、行くときはSCW見ながらダメならいすみの夫婦岩まで移動しても大して遠くありません。

(Translated by Google) Kangunzuka Observatory is a hidden gem offering panoramic views of Katsuura and the Pacific Ocean. It's located on a small hill, so you'll need to climb a few stairs and slopes, but the view beyond is incredibly refreshing. The panoramic view of the port town and blue ocean at once was a sight worth climbing! The observation deck itself isn't a large facility, with a simple design and few tourists. Its charm lies in the quiet and relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy the view. It was particularly striking to see the changing appearance of the townscape and ocean depending on the light shining in at morning and evening. Historically, it's also known as the "Kangunzuka" (Imperial Army Tomb), a site associated with the Boshin War. It's a great place to experience not only the scenery but also the weight of history. If you take a short trip here between sightseeing in Katsuura, it's a great place to experience the town from a different perspective. (Original) 官軍塚展望台は、勝浦の町と太平洋を一望できる穴場的なビュースポットです。小高い場所にあるので、少し階段や坂を登る必要はありますが、その先に広がる景色はとても爽快。港町と青い海が一度に見渡せて「登ってよかった！」と思える眺めでした。 展望台自体は大きな施設ではなく、シンプルな造りで観光客も少なめ。そのぶん静かで落ち着いて景色を楽しめるのが魅力です。特に朝や夕方の光の差し込み方によって、町並みと海の表情が変わるのが印象的でした。 歴史的には戊辰戦争に関連する「官軍塚」として知られる場所でもあり、景色だけでなく歴史の重みを感じられるのもポイント。勝浦観光の合間に少し足を延ばすと、違った視点から町を味わえるスポットだと思います。

(Translated by Google) On the night of January 3, 1869, an American steamship carrying Kumamoto clan samurai was wrecked in a storm off the coast of Kawazu, Katsuura, resulting in the loss of over 200 lives. During the Boshin War, which ran from 1868 to 1869, Enomoto Takeaki, vice-governor of the navy of the former shogunate, made a final stand against the government army in Hakodate, Hokkaido. was. The Tsugaru domain, which was ordered to be suppressed by the Meiji Restoration government, could not be easily subdued, and requested reinforcements from the lord of Kumamoto, who was the brother of the lord of Tsugaru, and 350 people from the Kumamoto domain, led by Kuroemon Terao, I headed to Hokkaido by boat. However, due to this accident off the coast of Kawazu, Katsuura, they were unable to reach Hokkaido. Kangunzuka is the place where the local people of Kawazu who rescued the victims buried and held memorial services for the victims. A mound and a monument are erected. The view from Kangunzuka is spectacular. (Original) 明治2年(1869)1月3日夜、勝浦川津沖で熊本藩士の乗る米国汽船が暴風雨に遭い難破し、200余人の犠牲者を出した事故がありました。 慶応4年(1868)から明治2年(1869)に至る戊申の役で、旧幕府の海軍副総督榎本武揚(えのもとたけあき)は、北海道の函館で官軍に最後の抵抗をしていた。維新政府から鎮圧を命じられた津軽藩は、容易に平定することができず、津軽藩主の実兄である熊本藩主に援軍の要請をし、熊本藩から寺尾九郎右衛門を長とする350人が船で北海道に向かいました。しかし、勝浦川津沖でこの事故に遭い、北海道へは、たどり着くことができませんでした。 官軍塚は、この遭難事故の救助に当たった地元川津の人々が遭難者を埋葬供養した場所です。塚と記念碑が建っています。 官軍塚からの眺望は絶景です。

(Translated by Google) As reported on the news and variety shows, Katsuura was cooler than other areas. On that day (July 24, 2024), it was 38°C in Mobara, but it was 29°C here in Katsuura. (Original) ニュースやワイドショーで放送している通り、勝浦は他のエリアより涼しい場所でした。 当日(2024年7月24日)、茂原は38℃でしたが、ここ勝浦は29℃でした。

(Translated by Google) It was very hard to walk there from the town below💦 Climbing and climbing... I felt like I was exhausted😵💨😅 I was soaked in sweat... To get to the observation deck, there are stairs on either the parking lot entrance or the toilet side, so you have to climb up there again... And then there's the observation deck. The wind was lukewarm, but it felt good‼ ️ (Original) 下の街から歩いて行くには、とても大変💦 登って、登って…はぁ～😵💨ってな感じでした😅 めっちゃ汗だくになりました…。 展望台に行くには、駐車場の出入口側かトイレ側に階段があるので、そこをまた登り… そうすると、展望台。 風が生ぬるかったですが、気持ち良かったです‼️

(Translated by Google) At the end of the Boshin War, a military ship from the Kumamoto domain was wrecked off the coast of Katsuura Kawazu on its way to Hakodate Goryokaku, and this is the place where the dead were buried. There is a large parking lot. (Original) 戊辰戦争の末期、函館五稜郭に向かう熊本藩の軍用船が、勝浦川津沖で難破した際の死者を埋葬供養した場所。駐車場が広い。

(Translated by Google) You can enjoy a spectacular view by simply climbing a few steps. There are no benches or anything like that, so you probably won't be able to stay there for very long, but if you're visiting Katsuura on a nice day, it's definitely worth a visit. (Original) 少々の階段を登るだけで絶景が楽しめます。 ベンチなどが用意されているわけではないので滞在時間はそんなに長くはならないかと思いますが、天気の良い日に勝浦方面を訪れるタイミングがあるのなら足を向けて損はないはずです。