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Ubara Risokyo (Ubara Utopia)

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A celebrated 2.3-kilometer coastal walking paradise in Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park. In the Taisho era, literary figures and artists including Hakushu Kitahara were so enchanted by its mysterious tunnels, pine-covered cliffs, and sapphire coves that they named it 'Utopia' (Risokyo).

Best time
All year
Entry
Freesource
Parking
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Ubara Risokyo (Ubara Utopia) — 250906 Ubara Utopia Katsuura Chiba pref Japan14s3.jpg
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Weather for your date

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21°C

Partly cloudy

💧 4% rain chance · wind 10 km/h

Hourly forecast

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☁️22°💧 7%
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🌤️24°💧 7%

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Directions to Ubara Risokyo (Ubara Utopia)

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When to see this place

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Hand-Dug Tunnels and Sun-Dappled Ocean Trails

Year-round coastal blooming flowers and invigorating sea breezes; breathtaking clear blue ocean waters on sunny days.

Suitability

Stroller: Accessible

Nursing room: Not available

Noise level: quiet

Kids: Check terrain, weather and local accessibility before visiting.

Rules

Fire: no fire

Water access: ocean

Drones: permit required

Nearby places

Within 30 km, closest first.

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Katsuura Lighthouse

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Katsuura Morning Market

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Osenkorogashi Cliffs

Steep sea cliffs about 20 metres high on the Boso coast between Katsuura and Kamogawa, named after a tragic local legend.

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Osawa Cliffs

Sheer sea cliffs on the Boso coast near Osenkorogashi between Katsuura and Kamogawa, seen from National Route 128.

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Kobentenjima, Kominato

One of the two small Benten islands beside the Tainoura promenade in Kominato, Kamogawa. The rocky islets, shrine landscape and protected sea form a compact coastal walk near Tanjoji Temple.

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Miiri Coast

A quiet rocky coastline in Kamogawa with tide pools beside National Route 128.

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Ohazuki Coast

A secluded, cliff-backed cove in Onjuku known for sea stacks and dramatic coastal light. It is a scenic photography stop rather than a managed swimming beach; access and footing can be hazardous when waves are high.

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Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-15

  • 1. Ubara Risokyo (Ubara Utopia) — 250906 Ubara Utopia Katsuura Chiba pref Japan14s3.jpg · 663highland · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0