Isumi Trip Overview
Enjoy the morning harbor, the nature of the sea and mountains and finally a hot spring! This tour is in Isumi, a port town, 1hr 30mins from Tokyo. We will start the morning at “Ohara Market” held every Sunday. You can enjoy the lively Japanese market atmosphere. You can buy seafood and BBQ it on the spot! Taste as much fresh seafood as you can!
Next, enjoy the scenary of the entire Blue Pacific Ocean, and Japanese Satoyama from the local “Isumi Railway.” There is no doubt you will be breath taken by the scenary.
Finally, a dark black hot spring in the next town. Why don’t you experience the ultimate healing journey in Isumi?
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Isumi, Japan
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
Explore Isumi Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Isumi, Chiba, Japan
Enjoy the morning harbor, the nature of the sea and mountains and finally a hot spring! This tour is in Isumi, a port town, 1hr 30mins from Tokyo. We will start the morning at “Ohara Market” held every Sunday. You can enjoy the lively Japanese market atmosphere. You can buy seafood and BBQ it on the spot! Taste as much fresh seafood as you can!
Next, enjoy the scenary of the entire Blue Pacific Ocean, and Japanese Satoyama from the local “Isumi Railway.” There is no doubt you will be breath taken by the scenary.
Finally, a dark black hot spring in the next town. Why don’t you experience the ultimate healing journey in Isumi?
Stop At: Ohara Port, 11574 Ohara, Isumi, Chiba 298-0004, Japan
Ohara Gyoko: Fresh seafood, vegetables and food from Isumi all gathered in Ohara fishing port. Not only is it delicious but also a reasonable price. You can see the liveliness of a Japanese port but you can also taste seafood purchased barbecqued on the spot.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Obamahachiman Shrine, 10439 Ōhara, Isumi, Chiba 298-0004, Japan
The view from the shrine on the hilltop is superb! The atmosphere is like a resort, blue seas and blue skies. This is the No.1 scenic spot of the town, where you can also admire the many boats and lighthouses in the harbor.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Japan, 〒298-0003 Chiba, Isumi, Fukahori, １８８５−７ 匠のひものがんこおやじ
Ganko Oyaji: Observe how Ohara’s speciality, ‘himono’ (dried fish) is made. You can see the fish being carefull handled by human hands. It is characterised by the seasoning, each store has a different seasoning and there are unique types depending on the area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Japan, 〒298-0001 若山 大原海岸
Hirauira Kaigan: It is a blue and beautiful southern coast. It is popular in the summer for people who enjoy swimming and surfing on the beach. Enjoy the blue sky and blue sea!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 大原駅（いすみ鉄道）, Ohara, Isumi, Chiba 298-0004, Japan
Isumitetsudo: Board a one-man yellow train and enjoy the mountain scenary and the idyllic rural scenary. In spring the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Many people come to visit, just to take a ride on this train.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Onjuku no Yu Kurhaus, 2143-2 Hama, Onjuku-machi, Isumi-gun 299-5107 Chiba Prefecture
It is a natural hot spring with slimy black water. This silminess is said to be second in the country. There are 7 types of hot springs including utaseyu and bakomushi. Although it’s not a tourist destination, there’s a great unique spa experience awaiting here.
Duration: 40 minutes
