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Umihotaru Parking Area

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Umihotaru Parking Area

Take in spectacular views and savor local cuisine at this romantic parking area floating on Tokyo Bay!

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Supervised by :  Trans-Tokyo Bay Highway Corporation

Umihotaru Parking Area floats midway along the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, which connects central Tokyo with Chiba Prefecture’s Boso Peninsula. Built on a 650-meter-long artificial island, its scale goes far beyond what you might expect from a highway rest area. It offers 360-degree panoramic views, dishes made with local ingredients, and an extensive selection of shops. From evening into night, the sun setting over the horizon and the city lights shimmering across the water create a romantic atmosphere, making it a popular date spot.

Highlights

  • A parking area floating on Tokyo Bay.
  • Offers 360-degree panoramic views.
  • Serves a variety of local specialties.
  • Features an extensive selection of shops.

Photos

  • Take in dramatic views that make you feel as if you are floating on the sea

    Take in dramatic views that make you feel as if you are floating on the sea

  • Umihotaru Parking Area, built on a 650-meter-long artificial island

    Umihotaru Parking Area, built on a 650-meter-long artificial island

  • The observation deck on the Kawasaki side, where the sea breeze feels refreshing

    The observation deck on the Kawasaki side, where the sea breeze feels refreshing

  • Local specialties are also available inside the facility. Seafood chirashi sushi (Kisarazu-An, 5th Floor)

    Local specialties are also available inside the facility. Seafood chirashi sushi (Kisarazu-An, 5th Floor)

  • The popular foot bath is a relaxing place to take in the panoramic view

    The popular foot bath is a relaxing place to take in the panoramic view

  • Uminaka Plaza, 4th Floor

    Uminaka Plaza, 4th Floor

  • Fisherman’s Rice Bowl (Cheeba Don, 5th Floor)

    Fisherman’s Rice Bowl (Cheeba Don, 5th Floor)

  • Foot Bath, 4th Floor

    Foot Bath, 4th Floor

  • Kisarazu-side deck

    Kisarazu-side deck

Reviews

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  • 林木森
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    Personally, I think this is the best spot in Tokyo to enjoy the ocean view.
    See you next year!!!

  • 黃秋燕
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    This is my go-to hidden spot every time I visit Tokyo.
    No crowds, so you can quietly watch the sunset or sunrise and listen to the sound of the sea. 😀

  • Rise
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    The sunrise I saw at Umihotaru was truly unforgettable! This artificial island looks just like an aircraft carrier. You can eat, shop, and relax here, and the 'Grand Ocean View Corridor' gives you a 360-degree view of the sea! I heard the sunset is beautiful too, but I didn't have enough time to see it this trip. I caught the sunrise this time—next time, I'll come back for the sunset.

  • 呂欣欣
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    Besides being a place to park and rest, there are also restaurants and souvenir shops. You can watch the sunset over Tokyo Bay, and even see planes landing in the distance.

  • 黃翊芬
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    Built on an artificial island out at sea, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Tokyo Bay from here. There are also plenty of restaurants with tasty food.

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Details

Name in Japanese
海ほたるパーキングエリア
Postal Code
292-0071
Address
Nakajima, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture
Phone
0438-41-7401
Admission
Free
Closed on
Open year-round
Hours
Open 24 hours
Access
(1) About 31 minutes by bus bound for Kawasaki from Bus Bay 7 at the East Exit of Kisarazu Station on the JR Uchibo Line
(2) About 44 minutes by bus bound for Kisarazu Station from Bus Bay 22 at the East Exit of Kawasaki Station on the JR Tokaido, Ueno-Tokyo, Nambu, Keihin-Tohoku, and Negishi lines
(3) About 10 minutes from Ukishima IC toward Kisarazu on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
(4) About 5 minutes from Kaneda IC toward Kawasaki on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa