[Kanto Touring Spot] [Chiba Prefecture] Bike trip to Sotobo Kuroshio Line! A solo trip on a Harley along a road with a spectacular view of the deep blue sea and horizon
Hello, this is _hiroyuki.ta. This time, I toured by motorcycle from central Tokyo to the Sotobo Kuroshio Line in Chiba Prefecture. The Sotobo Kuroshio Line is National Route 128 that runs north-south on the Pacific side of the Boso Peninsula, and is a scenic road where you can enjoy views of the deep blue sea and horizon. In this article, we will introduce what kind of road the Sotobo Kuroshio Line is, what route we took, what kind of highlights there are, and where the bike parking lot is. We will provide you with information on how to enjoy exhilarating motorcycle touring on the Sotobo Kuroshio Line.
The Sotobo Kuroshio Line is the common name for National Route 128, which connects Tateyama City in Chiba Prefecture to Kamogawa City. This road runs along the coast facing the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, you can see the blue ocean and the horizon while feeling the sea breeze. The color and expression of the sea changes depending on the season and time, but you can always enjoy the beautiful scenery. Additionally, along this road, there are many shops and restaurants selling specialty products such as seafood and agricultural products, hot spring facilities, and tourist spots. The Sotobo Kuroshio Line is an attractive road that you can not only run on, but also stop and enjoy.
This time I went on a motorcycle tour from central Tokyo to the Sotobo Kuroshio Line. My favorite car is a Harley-Davidson FLSB Sport Glide. This bike is a cruiser with a powerful engine and comfortable suspension. You can enjoy stable driving on a variety of road surfaces such as highways and mountain roads.
The starting point is Suitengumae. From here, cross the Sumida River Ohashi Bridge and enter the Shuto Expressway Route 9 Fukagawa Line. Transfer from Shuto Expressway No. 9 Fukagawa Line to Shuto Expressway Wangan Line and head towards Tokyo Bay Aqua Line. The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is an expressway that crosses Tokyo Bay and consists of an approximately 15km undersea tunnel and a 10km bridge. In the undersea tunnel, you can also stop by the observation facility “Umihotaru” located approximately 60 meters underground. Umihotaru has restaurants, shops, and an observation deck. From the observation deck, you can see Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji.
From the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line, transfer to the Tateyama Expressway and head towards Tateyama City. Tateyama City is a port town located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula. From here, enter National Route 128, which is the starting point of the Sotobo Kuroshio Line. National Route 128 runs approximately 60km from Tateyama City to Kamogawa City. This road runs along the coast, so you can see the sea all the way. The color of the sea changes from blue to green to purple. The horizon can also appear straight or curved. The sea breeze also blows comfortably. The Sotobo Kuroshio Line is a bike touring road where you can truly become one with the sea.
Highlights of the Sotobo Kuroshio Line
There are many things to see while riding along the Sotobo Kuroshio Line. Among them, we will introduce some particularly recommended spots.
This roadside station is located at the midpoint of the Sotobo Kuroshio Line. Here, we sell specialty products such as Boshu Hijiki'',Kujira no Tare”, and “Nagasa Rice”. The restaurant also offers set meals and rice bowls made with local seafood and agricultural products. Outdoors, there is also a footbath using Kamogawa Onsen Nagisa no Yu, a tidal pool on an artificial rock, a dog run, and a park. You can take a break here and enjoy the sea view and hot springs⁴.
It is an island located a little far from the Sotobo Kuroshio line. This island is known for the legends of Minamoto no Yoritomo and Saint Nichiren. Minamoto no Yoritomo stopped by this island on his way to hunt down the Heike clan. Saint Nichiren is said to have preached the Lotus Sutra on this island. This island has steep cliffs and caves. You can also collect shells and coral on the coast. You can reach this island by ferry⁵.
Sotobo Kuroshio Line motorcycle parking lot
There are several motorcycle parking lots along the Sotobo Kuroshio Line. Among them, we will introduce some of the most useful ones.
There are several motorcycle parking lots along the Sotobo Kuroshio Line. Among them, we will introduce some of the most useful ones.
Roadside Station Kamogawa Ocean Park
This is the roadside station I introduced earlier, but there is also a motorcycle parking lot here.
This is a roadside station near the starting point of the Sotobo Kuroshio Line. There is also a motorcycle parking lot here. There is space for 20 cars.
Summary
The Sotobo Kuroshio Line is a bike touring road where you can become one with the sea. The color and expression of the sea changes depending on the season and time, but you can always enjoy the beautiful scenery. Additionally, there are many specialty products, restaurants, hot springs, and sightseeing spots along this road. In order to enjoy exhilarating motorcycle touring on the Sotobo Kuroshio Line, it is a good idea to research the route, attractions, motorcycle parking, etc. in advance. Feel the sea, the wind, and your bike on the Sotobo Kuroshio Line.
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[Kanto Touring Spot] [Chiba Prefecture] Bike trip to Sotobo Kuroshio Line! A solo trip on a Harley along a road with a spectacular view of the deep blue sea and horizon
