Want to Enjoy Cherry Blossoms Without Crowds of People? Visit Satsumori Park, in Isumi, Chiba

Isumi, located in the southeastern part of the Bōsō Peninsula, Chiba prefecture, may not be as well-known as other tourist areas in Japan. This time I will describe Satsumori Park, and Isumi city, that I visited in last spring.

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4/16/20252 min read

Isumi is a city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, located in the southeastern part of the Bōsō Peninsula. The city is renowned for its natural beauty, rich local culture and diverse tourist attractions.

A glance about Isumi

A glance about Satsumori Park

Satsumori Park, a small place, is still rarely visited by foreign tourists. For those who like nature, far from city noise, crowds of people, this place is perfect for you.
While traveling from Tokyo station, you will find an extraordinary natural views, especially when it is in spring on the Isumi Tetsudo line train, in a retro-inspired train, the train will pass through a tunnel of cherry blossom, as well as bright yellow rapeseed blosssom.

Access to Satsumori Park from Tokyo

When you arrive at Satsumori Park, after walking around enjoying the view of the cherry blossoms, you can have a picnic, enjoying some snacks and relaxing, enjoying the cherry blossom. No words to express a grateful for the splendor of the natural scenery.

From Tokyo station, take the Keiyo line train in the Kazusa-Ichinomiya direction, get off at Ohara station, change to the Isumi Tetsudo line train, get off at Kazusa-Nakagawa station. Walking for about 17 minutes (about 1.2 km) to the park.

Things to do in Satsumori Park

Tourist attractions around Isumi

After visited Satsumori Park, you can visit other places, exploring more deeply about the city of Isumi.

1. Taito Beach is popular for surfing, and Ohara Beach Resort is suitable for holidays with the family.
2. Part of the Isumi area is included in the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park, offering stunning natural views and habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.
3. Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Isumi is one of the 33 pilgrimage temples of the Bandō Sanjūsankasho, attracting tourists interested in history and spirituality. The location is not close to the train station, but it is easy if you come by car, etc.
4. The Ohara Hadaka Matsuri Festival is a large annual event that involves a parade of mikoshi (portable shrines) from various local shrines to pray for abundant harvests and seafood.
5. Enjoy Isumi local food such as seafood, Isei ebi shrimp, and also local vegetables.
6. You can also join several workshops such as rice planting, pottery making, or bamboo crafts, etc.

Access to Isumi city from Tokyo

Isumi is easy to reach from Tokyo via the JR Sotobō train line, getting off at Ohara station, making it an ideal destination for a day or weekend trip for travelers from central Tokyo.
With a combination of natural beauty, rich local culture and good accessibility, Isumi is one of the attractive tourist destinations in Chiba Prefecture.