Overview
Kisarazu sits on the western edge of the Boso Peninsula, best known as the eastern terminus of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line bridge-tunnel crossing to Kawasaki. The city itself is small, but draws drama fans who visit locations from the 2005 TBS series Kisarazu Cat's Eye, and shellfish gatherers who come for the clams at low tide.
Day Trips · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Activities
Shellfish gathering at Kisarazu Kaigan costs ¥1,200 adults (¥600 children), best mid-March through August. Shojoji temple and Kimisarazu Tower in Odayama Park are the main sights.
Connectivity
Standard Japanese mobile carriers (NTT Docomo, au, SoftBank) provide 4G coverage throughout the city. Convenience stores and the outlet mall have free WiFi.
Food
Local specialties are short-neck clams (asari), loquat fruit (biwa), and peanuts. The port area has casual eateries; Mitsui Outlet Park has chain restaurants.
Transport
JR Kisarazu Station is on the Uchibo Line (50 min from Chiba, ¥730). The Kururi Line terminates here, running inland east. The Aqua-Line toll crossing to Kawasaki costs around ¥2,300.
