Mt. Nokogiri
鋸山35°10′ N 139°50′ EMountain¥1,200, about CAD 11 or USD 7.60 (October 2026 rates)1.5 hours
Mt. Nokogiri suits anyone who wants a short climb by ropeway to a cliff-edge view over Tokyo Bay, and its trade-off is a temple circuit of steep stone steps that takes about an hour and a half.
Road closure
Landslides close part of Route 127 between Kanaya and Hota on the Boso coast
Typhoon No. 25 brought landslides that closed part of National Route 127 between Hama-Kanaya and Hota in autumn 2026, along with prefectural road 182. Nihon-ji asks drivers heading to Nokogiriyama to come in from the Kyonan-Hota interchange. The Pacific Cycling Road follows Route 127 here, so riders take the detour until the road reopens.
Checked 2026-10-11 · nihonji.jp
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Access
Nihon-ji's grounds are paved and full of steps. Wheelchair users can reach the Great Buddha plaza from the car park at the Daibutsu entrance with help.
Nokogiriyama rises behind Hama-Kanaya on the Tokyo Bay side of Boso. Quarrymen cut Boshu building stone here, and the old cutting faces still show about 30 minutes' walk from the top station. The ropeway climbs in about four minutes, with cars every 15 minutes or as often as every five when it gets busy. A stone-cutting display in the summit restaurant shows the tools.
Nihon-ji spreads over the southern slope. The temple says the monk Gyoki founded it in 725 by imperial order, and the walk takes in the Great Buddha of Yakushi Nyorai, the 1,500 arhat statues, the Hyakushaku Kannon and the ledge called Jigoku Nozoki, whose name means a peek into hell. Allow about 90 minutes for the circuit, and wear shoes with grip for the stairs.
The Tokyo Wan Ferry from Kurihama lands at Kanaya, below the mountain, and takes bikes. In autumn 2026 the coast road south from Kanaya to Hota was closed by landslides, so check the road before you plan a ride round the cape from here.
Worth knowing
- Pay the Nihon-ji entry fee separately from the ropeway.
- Keep your temple ticket if you leave and come back in by another entrance.
Quick answers about Mt. Nokogiriよくある質問
How much does the Mt. Nokogiri ropeway cost?
The ropeway costs ¥650 one way or ¥1,200 return for an adult. Entry to Nihon-ji on the mountain costs ¥700 more.
How long does it take to see Nihon-ji on Mt. Nokogiri?
The temple suggests about an hour and a half to walk the circuit, which includes long flights of steps.
What are the opening hours of Mt. Nokogiri?
Mt. Nokogiri keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.
When is the best time to visit Mt. Nokogiri?
Mt. Nokogiri: A clear winter morning, when the view across the Uraga Channel reaches Mt. Fuji. The ropeway's first car leaves at 9:00.
Can you get to Mt. Nokogiri by bike?
The ropeway's lower station is eight minutes on foot from JR Hama-Kanaya Station. In autumn 2026 typhoon damage closed Route 127 south of Hama-Kanaya toward Hota.
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