{"id":1108,"date":"2026-06-14T12:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T03:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/?page_id=1108"},"modified":"2026-06-14T12:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T03:56:34","slug":"model-course-3-chiba-boso-peninsula-long-tour-for-riders-who-want-more-adventure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/model-course-3-chiba-boso-peninsula-long-tour-for-riders-who-want-more-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Model Course #3 \u2014 Chiba Boso Peninsula Long Tour (For Riders Who Want More Adventure)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- WordPress Blog Post: Chiba Boso Peninsula Long Tour -->\n<!-- Paste into WordPress \"Custom HTML\" block -->\n\n<style>\n.rt-tour-wrap {\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\n  max-width: 860px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.8;\n}\n.rt-hero-badge {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 24px;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  background: #f4f4f4;\n  border-left: 4px solid #e05c00;\n  padding: 16px 20px;\n  border-radius: 4px;\n  margin: 24px 0;\n}\n.rt-badge-item { font-size: 15px; 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}\nfunction rtCloseLightboxCB(){ document.getElementById('rtLightboxCB').classList.remove('open'); }\nfunction rtShiftImageCB(d){ rtCICB=(rtCICB+d+rtCGCB.length)%rtCGCB.length; document.getElementById('rtLightboxImgCB').src=rtCGCB[rtCICB]; }\ndocument.getElementById('rtLightboxCB').addEventListener('click',function(e){ if(e.target===this) rtCloseLightboxCB(); });\n<\/script>\n\n<div class=\"rt-tour-wrap\">\n\n  <p><em>Model Course #3 \u2014 Chiba Boso Peninsula Long Tour (For Riders Who Want More Adventure)<\/em><\/p>\n\n  <p>The moment the ferry horn echoes across the bay, you&#8217;ll know this is going to be a day to remember. The <strong>Chiba Boso Peninsula Long Tour<\/strong> takes you out of Kanagawa entirely \u2014 across Tokyo Bay by ferry, around the wild southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, and back over the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line via the famous Umi-Hotaru rest stop.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Starting and ending at RIDE TOURISM in Shonan, this is the longest and most adventurous of our model courses \u2014 a full loop combining a sea crossing, coastal flower roads, a historic lighthouse, and a heavy dose of expressway riding. If you&#8217;ve already done Izu &amp; Hakone and Tanzawa &amp; Miyagase and you&#8217;re hungry for something bigger, this is the one.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"rt-hero-badge\">\n    <div class=\"rt-badge-item\"><strong>Distance<\/strong>~250\u2013300 km<\/div>\n    <div class=\"rt-badge-item\"><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 Long Distance (Intermediate\u2013Advanced)<\/div>\n    <div class=\"rt-badge-item\"><strong>Duration<\/strong>8\u20139 Hours<\/div>\n    <div class=\"rt-badge-item\"><strong>Style<\/strong>Round Loop \ud83c\udfcd\ufe0f\u26f4\ufe0f via Ferry &amp; Aqua-Line<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"rt-price-box\">\n    <h3>\ud83d\udccb Details &amp; Pricing<\/h3>\n    <p>This guided tour starts and ends at <strong>RIDE TOURISM (Shonan)<\/strong> \u2014 out across Tokyo Bay by ferry, around the Boso Peninsula, and back via the Aqua-Line.<\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>1-day motorcycle rental + guided tour: <strong>+\u00a530,000<\/strong> on top of your rental rate<\/li>\n      <li>Additional rider joining the tour: <strong>+\u00a520,000<\/strong> per person<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Highway tolls, ferry fare, and fuel are all included<\/strong> in the tour price<\/li>\n      <li>Adventure or Advanced Class recommended for comfort over this distance \u2014 Standard Class is possible for confident riders<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p class=\"rt-price-note\">* Lunch and other personal expenses are not included.<br>* Estimated duration: 8\u20139 hours including the ferry crossing and sightseeing stops.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"rt-notice-box\">\n    <h3>\u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes Before You Ride<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>This route isn&#8217;t technically difficult, but it&#8217;s long<\/strong> \u2014 heavy use of expressways (Aqua-Line, Boso area roads) and a full day in the saddle. Recommended for riders comfortable with extended highway riding.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Best season: Spring &amp; Autumn.<\/strong> Avoid summer weekends \u2014 the Boso coast and Aqua-Line get crowded and hot.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Wind protection is essential on the ferry deck<\/strong> \u2014 Tokyo Bay can be breezy even on warm days.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Fuel up before Kanaya<\/strong> \u2014 gas stations become sparse once you&#8217;re on the peninsula.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>On weekends, arrive at the ferry terminal 30\u201345 minutes early<\/strong> \u2014 sailings can fill up.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr>\n\n  <!-- ===== START: RIDE TOURISM ===== -->\n  <div class=\"rt-stop\">\n    <h2>\ud83c\udfcd\ufe0f Start \u2014 RIDE TOURISM (Shonan)<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"rt-stop-meta\">\n      <span>\ud83d\udccd Tsujido, Fujisawa<\/span>\n      <span class=\"highlight\">\ud83d\ude80 Departure Point<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <p>The day begins at <strong>RIDE TOURISM<\/strong> in Shonan. We&#8217;ll brief you on the route, check your bike is ready for a long day of highway and coastal riding, and send you off heading south toward Kurihama \u2014 the gateway to a completely different side of Japan.<\/p>\n    <iframe class=\"rt-map\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=RIDE+TOURISM+%E6%B9%98%E5%8D%97%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AB&amp;z=16&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ===== STOP 1: Tokyo Bay Ferry ===== -->\n  <div class=\"rt-stop\">\n    <h2>\u26f4\ufe0f Stop 1 \u2014 Tokyo Bay Ferry (Kurihama \u2192 Kanaya)<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"rt-stop-meta\">\n      <span>\ud83d\udccd Kurihama Port \u2192 Kanaya Port<\/span>\n      <span class=\"highlight\">\ud83d\uddfb Mt. Fuji views possible<\/span>\n      <span>\u23f1 40 min crossing<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-gallery cols-2\" id=\"cb1\" style=\"grid-template-columns:1fr;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/model_image_chiba01.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Bay Ferry\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb1,0)\">\n    <\/div>\n    <script>window.cb1=[\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/model_image_chiba01.jpg\"];<\/script>\n\n    <p>Board at <strong>Kurihama Port<\/strong> and cruise across Tokyo Bay to Kanaya in just 40 minutes. Stand out on the open deck and feel the sea breeze \u2014 Mt. Fuji may even greet you on clear days. Bikes are handled by the ferry staff, so you can simply relax and enjoy the ride across the water before the riding resumes.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-fare-box\">\n      <div class=\"fare-title\">\ud83c\udfab Fare (one way \u00b7 includes passenger fee)<\/div>\n      <div>\ud83c\udfcd\ufe0f 750cc and above: <strong>\u00a53,400<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div>\ud83d\udef5 Under 750cc: <strong>\u00a52,900<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div>\ud83d\udefa Under 125cc: <strong>\u00a52,500<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\">\u23f1 40 min \uff5c \ud83d\udcb3 Cards OK \uff5c Max 24 bikes\/sailing<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"rt-tip\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Note:<\/strong> Ferry fare is included in the guided tour price \u2014 no need to worry about tickets on the day.<\/div>\n    <iframe class=\"rt-map\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=\u4e45\u91cc\u6d5c\u6e2f+\u6771\u4eac\u6e7e\u30d5\u30a7\u30ea\u30fc&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ===== STOP 2: Nokogiriyama (Optional) ===== -->\n  <div class=\"rt-stop\">\n    <h2>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Stop 2 \u2014 Nokogiriyama \/ Mt. Nokogiri (Optional)<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"rt-stop-meta\">\n      <span>\ud83d\udccd Near Kanaya Port<\/span>\n      <span class=\"optional\">Optional<\/span>\n      <span>\ud83d\udea1 Ropeway available<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-gallery cols-2\" id=\"cb2\" style=\"grid-template-columns:1fr;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/model_image_chiba02.jpg\" alt=\"Nokogiriyama\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb2,0)\">\n    <\/div>\n    <script>window.cb2=[\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/model_image_chiba02.jpg\"];<\/script>\n\n    <p>Just minutes from Kanaya Port, <strong>Nokogiriyama<\/strong> greets you with dramatic stone cliffs carved by centuries of quarrying. Take the ropeway up for a bird&#8217;s-eye view of Tokyo Bay, or challenge the famous &#8220;Hell&#8217;s Peephole&#8221; \u2014 a terrifying cliff-edge lookout that&#8217;ll make your heart race as much as the ride itself.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-fare-box\">\n      <div class=\"fare-title\">\ud83c\udfab Admission<\/div>\n      <div>\ud83d\udea1 Ropeway: Adult round-trip <strong>\u00a51,200<\/strong> \/ one-way <strong>\u00a5650<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div>\u26e9\ufe0f Nihon-ji Temple admission: Adult <strong>\u00a5700<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\">\ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f Bike parking: <strong>Free<\/strong><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"rt-tip\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Tip:<\/strong> This stop is optional \u2014 given the length of this tour, it can be skipped to keep on schedule, or kept in as a highlight if you&#8217;re moving efficiently.<\/div>\n    <iframe class=\"rt-map\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=\u92f8\u5c71+\u65e5\u672c\u5bfa&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ===== STOP 3: Boso Flower Line ===== -->\n  <div class=\"rt-stop\">\n    <h2>\ud83c\udf38 Stop 3 \u2014 Boso Flower Line<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"rt-stop-meta\">\n      <span>\ud83d\udccd Minamiboso \u2192 Tateyama<\/span>\n      <span class=\"highlight\">\ud83c\udfc6 One of Japan&#8217;s Top 100 Roads<\/span>\n      <span>\ud83c\udf38 Best in Spring<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>Roll south along the coast toward Tateyama on the <strong>Boso Flower Line<\/strong> \u2014 a 46km coastal route selected as one of Japan&#8217;s Top 100 Roads. Both sides of the road are lined with wildflowers, especially golden fields of rapeseed in spring. On a clear day, you can spot the Izu Islands floating out in the Pacific.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-fare-box\">\n      <div>\ud83c\udfab Admission: <strong>Free<\/strong> (public road)<\/div>\n      <div>\ud83d\udccd Minamiboso \u2013 Tateyama \uff5c \ud83c\udf38 Best in Spring (March\u2013May)<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <iframe class=\"rt-map\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=\u623f\u7dcf\u30d5\u30e9\u30ef\u30fc\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3&amp;z=12&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ===== STOP 4: Cape Nojima Lighthouse ===== -->\n  <div class=\"rt-stop\">\n    <h2>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Stop 4 \u2014 Cape Nojima Lighthouse<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"rt-stop-meta\">\n      <span>\ud83d\udccd Southern tip of Boso Peninsula<\/span>\n      <span class=\"highlight\">\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Built in 1866<\/span>\n      <span>\ud83c\udf0a Pacific Ocean views<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-gallery cols-3\" id=\"cb4\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_050153743.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Nojima Lighthouse view\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb4,0)\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_050703285.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Nojima Lighthouse coastline\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb4,1)\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_050829511.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Nojima Lighthouse rocks\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb4,2)\">\n    <\/div>\n    <script>window.cb4=[\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_050153743.jpg\",\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_050703285.jpg\",\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_050829511.jpg\"];<\/script>\n\n    <p>At the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula stands the <strong>Nojima Lighthouse<\/strong>, one of Japan&#8217;s oldest Western-style lighthouses, built in 1866. The rocks below are dramatic, the wind is wild, and the views stretch endlessly across the Pacific. A perfect spot to feel small in the best possible way.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-fare-box\">\n      <div class=\"fare-title\">\ud83c\udfab Admission<\/div>\n      <div>\ud83d\uddfc Lighthouse climbing: <strong>\u00a5300<\/strong> (donation, ages 13+)<\/div>\n      <div>\ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f Parking: <strong>Free<\/strong><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <iframe class=\"rt-map\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=\u91ce\u5cf6\u57fc\u706f\u53f0&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ===== STOP 5: Futtsu Cape ===== -->\n  <div class=\"rt-stop\">\n    <h2>\ud83d\uddfc Stop 5 \u2014 Futtsu Cape &amp; Meiji Centennial Tower<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"rt-stop-meta\">\n      <span>\ud83d\udccd Futtsu, Chiba<\/span>\n      <span class=\"highlight\">\ud83d\uddfb 360\u00b0 views incl. Mt. Fuji &amp; Yokohama<\/span>\n      <span>\ud83c\udd93 Free entry<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-gallery cols-2\" id=\"cb5\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/model_image_chiba03.jpg\" alt=\"Futtsu Cape Tower\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb5,0)\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_073806564.jpg\" alt=\"Futtsu Cape view\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb5,1)\">\n    <\/div>\n    <script>window.cb5=[\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/model_image_chiba03.jpg\",\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_073806564.jpg\"];<\/script>\n\n    <p>A striking pyramid-shaped observation tower modeled after a five-leaf pine. From the top, enjoy a 360\u00b0 panorama of Tokyo Bay, Mt. Fuji, and even Yokohama on clear days. The cape juts into the bay like a crane&#8217;s beak \u2014 a truly unique landscape and a great photo spot.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-fare-box\">\n      <div>\ud83c\udfab Admission: <strong>Free<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div>\ud83d\udd50 Open 24hrs \uff5c \ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f Parking: Free<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <iframe class=\"rt-map\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=\u5bcc\u6d25\u516c\u5712+\u660e\u6cbb\u767e\u5e74\u8a18\u5ff5\u5854&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ===== STOP 6: Umi-Hotaru ===== -->\n  <div class=\"rt-stop\">\n    <h2>\ud83c\udf09 Stop 6 \u2014 Umi-Hotaru PA (Sea Firefly)<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"rt-stop-meta\">\n      <span>\ud83d\udccd Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line<\/span>\n      <span class=\"highlight\">\ud83c\udf05 Best at sunset<\/span>\n      <span>\ud83e\uddb6 Free foot bath<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"rt-gallery cols-3\" id=\"cb6\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/top_carousel08.jpg\" alt=\"Umi-Hotaru\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb6,0)\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_084442086.jpg\" alt=\"Umi-Hotaru view\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb6,1)\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_091439893.jpg\" alt=\"Umi-Hotaru sunset\" onclick=\"rtOpenLightboxCB(window.cb6,2)\">\n    <\/div>\n    <script>window.cb6=[\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/top_carousel08.jpg\",\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_084442086.jpg\",\"https:\/\/ride-tourism.bike\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20260403_091439893.jpg\"];<\/script>\n\n    <p>Heading back via the <strong>Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line<\/strong>, don&#8217;t miss a stop at Umi-Hotaru \u2014 a rest area built on an artificial island in the middle of Tokyo Bay. The 360\u00b0 panoramic views are breathtaking, especially at sunset. 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