Kamogawa

Kamogawa is a city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, located on the southern part of the Bōsō Peninsula along the Pacific Ocean. The municipality includes coastal plains and inland hills, with a landscape that varies from beaches to wooded areas.

Historically a collection of fishing villages, Kamogawa developed in the modern era through municipal mergers that formed the present city.

The economy combines traditional fishing and agriculture with growing tourism, driven by coastal scenery, seafood culture, and marine attractions.

A major tourist draw is Kamogawa Sea World, a large marine park and aquarium that features marine shows and sea life exhibitions along the coast.

In addition to the aquarium, the area offers beaches, nature trails, and local markets that showcase regional seafood and produce.

Kamogawa is accessible by rail and road, with JR East lines linking it to central Chiba and the Tokyo metropolitan area and highway routes serving the coast.

The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters, and the area receives substantial rainfall most seasons.

The city has tens of thousands of residents, and the city government administers local services, education, and cultural activities.