Mt. Nokogiri Hiking Trail and Nihon-ji Temple

Mount Nokogiri, on Chiba Prefecture's Boso Peninsula, is known for its stone production. Nokogiri, meaning "sawtooth," gets its name from the tooth-like sharp rock surface where the stone is quarried. Mount Nokogiri can be enjoyed as a day trip from central Tokyo, as it’s close to a train station, with a ropeway and a road up the mountainside. There are also many safe climbing trails for beginners. No matter your age or physical limits, there’s plenty to enjoy here. With a sharply rising cliff, Jigoku Nozoki ("peer into hell") offers a spectacular view of the Boso Peninsula. Guided hiking tours to Japanese temples and other sites are also available.