Off the beaten path · Boso Peninsula, Chiba
Boso Peninsula Private Day Tour: Giant Buddha, Sea Cliffs and Canal Town
A giant stone Buddha most visitors never hear about, a cliff-edge viewpoint over Tokyo Bay and the canal streets of Little Edo Sawara, all in one relaxed private day.
Private · your group only◆9 hours◆Up to 4 guests◆Pickup included
Road-day snapshot
The Aqua-Line crossing is about an hour from central Tokyo. The ropeway and temple come first while the light is good; Sawara is the relaxed afternoon.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
Most visitors to Tokyo never make it to the Boso Peninsula, even though it is one of the closest genuine escapes from the city, just over an hour away across the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line. This private, door-to-door day takes you to the quiet Chiba coast and its canal towns with your own English-speaking driver-guide.
Ride the Nokogiriyama ropeway for sweeping views over Tokyo Bay, walk to Nihonji Temple and its 31-metre stone Buddha, larger than the famous one in Kamakura, and stand at the cliff-edge Jigoku Nozoki viewpoint. After lunch in the fishing town of Kanaya, stroll the Edo-period canal streets of Sawara, Little Edo, with an optional traditional boat ride.
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- Travellers who have already seen the main Tokyo sights
- Guests who want dramatic coast and quiet old towns without the crowds
- Small groups of up to four
Consider another option if
- You need space for more than four guests (see our other tours)
- Steep temple steps are a problem for someone in your group
Said plainly
The Nokogiriyama ropeway closes in strong wind; we then drive to the summit car park instead. The Sawara boat ride is optional, paid on the day and subject to availability.
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
Tokyo hotel pickup
Depart in a private, air-conditioned van and cross the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line.
Nokogiriyama Ropeway
Ride up for sweeping views over Tokyo Bay; Mt. Fuji on the horizon on clear days.
Nihonji Temple and the Great Buddha
Walk to the 31-metre stone-carved Buddha and the Jigoku Nozoki cliff viewpoint.
Lunch in Kanaya
Fishing-town lunch at your own expense; the local speciality is fried horse mackerel.
Sawara, Little Edo
Guided walk along the canal-side streets of Edo-period merchant houses.
Optional canal boat ride
Traditional sappa-bune boat through the canal, if you wish (extra fee, on the day).
Tokyo drop-off
Return to your accommodation.
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private air-conditioned van for your group only (max 4 guests)
- English-speaking driver-guide for the whole day
- Nokogiriyama ropeway ticket
- Nihonji Temple grounds admission
- Tokyo hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel, expressway and Aqua-Line tolls, parking
- Bottled water and child seat on request
Yours — paid on the day
- Lunch in Kanaya (fresh aji furai recommended)
- Optional Sawara sappa-bune canal boat ride
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or accommodation, anywhere in the 23 wards.
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 4 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Why is this tour limited to four guests?
The van and the ropeway timings work best for a small group. For five or six guests, choose one of our six-seat tours or ask us about a second vehicle.
Is the Buddha really bigger than the Kamakura one?
Yes. The Nihonji Buddha is about 31 metres tall, carved into the rock face; the Kamakura bronze Buddha is about 13 metres.
What if the ropeway is closed?
In strong wind the ropeway stops. We drive to the summit car park instead, so you still reach the temple and the viewpoint.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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