Kamogawakan

8.9

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.9/10, based on 311 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Wakamatsu Honten	9.4/10	1,372
🥈 2nd	Kappō Ryokan Kiyoto	9.0/10	195
🥉 3rd	鵜原館 -Ubarakan-	9.1/10	86
4th	旅館かわな -Ryokan Kawana-	8.9/10	1,452
5th	Kamogawakan Current ryokan	8.9/10	311
6th	Uminoniwa	9.0/10	63
7th	Hanashibuki	8.7/10	180
8th	黒潮の宿臨海荘 -Kuroshio no yado Rinkaisou-	8.6/10	241
9th	Spa&Resort Kujukuri Taiyou-no-sato	8.6/10	22
10th	Tenryuso	8.4/10	53
11th	Toriizaki Club Sushi Auberge	8.4/10	37
12th	Choshi Grand Hotel	8.3/10	218
13th	Ichishuku Ikkei Isshōen, Ichihara Chiba	8.3/10	42
14th	Minshuku Kazu	8.3/10	20
15th	Kameyama Onsen Hotel	8.1/10	127
16th	Chikurakan	8.1/10	82
17th	Yado Nakaya	7.8/10	11
18th	Kamogawa Grand Hotel	7.9/10	661
19th	Masugataya Ryokan	7.7/10	20
20th	Tabist Daibou Ichihara Mens Only	7.0/10	17
21st	Awa Resort Ryokan Rinkai Garyū	7.3/10	43
22nd	Hotel New Otani	5.9/10	101
23rd	Nangoku Hotel	3.7/10	773

Check-in from 2:30 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Sea Views Garden Setting Hot Spring Town Station Access Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

296-0043 Chiba, Kamogawa, Nishi-cho 1179, Japan

Staff 9,2/10

Facilities 8,8/10

Cleanliness 8,6/10

Comfort 8,6/10

Value for money 8,2/10

Location 9,1/10

Oceanfront SettingFaces the Pacific in Kamogawa, giving the stay a breezy seaside resort feel.

Near Sea WorldVery close to Kamogawa Sea World, making sightseeing easy for families and couples.

Onsen Bath ChoiceKnown for varied hot spring baths, including open-air options in some rooms.

Traditional RoomsStrong ryokan feel with many Japanese-style rooms and a calm classic atmosphere.

Easy Tokyo AccessReachable from Tokyo in about two hours by train or highway bus.

Free ParkingLarge free parking area adds convenience for road trips around the Boso coast.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsSea access and the ryokan’s baths are the main driver. One night works for check-in, dinner, evening bath, sleep, breakfast, and Sea World or a coastal stop. Two nights only make sense if you want slow onsen time plus one nearby outing by car or bus.

Trip-planning verdict: Good for a polished 1-2 night coastal ryokan stay near Kamogawa Sea World, but weak as a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Not a long baseKamogawa is pleasant but not dense enough for many full sightseeing days without driving.

Transport is decent, not urbanAwa-Kamogawa Station needs a shuttle or short ride; this is not a step-out station ryokan.

Pick room type carefullySome upgraded rooms have in-room semi-open-air hot spring baths, but not all rooms do.

MAIWAI (on-site)

on-site

Live dining with Japanese and Western dishes using Minami-Boso seasonal ingredients.

Yoshidaya (on-site)

on-site

Private dining venue for seasonal kaiseki-style courses.

Restaurant Ocean (nearby)

nearby3 min walk

Kamogawa Sea World restaurant, handy for a casual meal near the ryokan.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive by JR to Awa-Kamogawa Station and continue by taxi or local bus, especially if carrying luggage. If flying into the Tokyo area, Haneda Airport is usually the more practical airport than Narita for reaching Kamogawa.

Awa-Kamogawa Stationstation
2.3 kmYokosuka, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japanabout 20–30 min on foot, depending on route and luggageabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 10–20 min by local bus or short taxi transfer
This is the main rail gateway for the ryokan and the most useful station for most guests. A taxi is the easiest final leg if you have luggage.
Awa-Amatsu Stationstation
3.0 kmAmatsu, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japannot ideal on footabout 10–15 min by taxiusually slower than using Awa-Kamogawa Station
A secondary JR option from the north, but generally less convenient than Awa-Kamogawa for most arrivals.
Awa-Kominato Stationstation
7.4 kmKominato, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japannot practicalabout 20–30 min by taxibest checked locally
Mainly useful for regional touring on the Sotobo Line rather than as the primary arrival station for the ryokan.
Kamogawa Sea World Bus Stopbus
250 mNear Kamogawa Sea World, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japanabout 3–8 minabout 3–5 min by taxibest checked locally
Useful if you arrive by local or highway bus serving the Sea World area. It is one of the closest practical bus stops to the ryokan.
Haneda Airportairport
57 kmOta, Tokyo, Japanroughly 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr 30 min by car, traffic dependentoften around 2.5–4 hr via rail and/or bus connections
Usually the most practical airport for Kamogawa because it is closer to the Boso Peninsula side of the Tokyo area. Good choice if you want the simplest overall airport approach.
Narita International Airportairport
77 kmNarita, Chiba, Japanroughly 2–3 hr by car, traffic dependentoften around 3–4.5 hr with transfers
Useful if flight options are better, but it is usually less convenient than Haneda for this ryokan. Expect a longer onward transfer.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent access to Kamogawa Sea WorldThe ryokan is only a short walk from Kamogawa Sea World, which makes it especially convenient for families and travelers planning a marine-park visit without relying much on transport.
Two distinct hot spring experiencesThis property stands out for offering both its main public hot spring baths and a separate rooftop hot spring pool experience, giving guests more variety than a standard ryokan onsen stay.
Wide range of room stylesYou can choose from classic Japanese rooms to more updated Japanese-Western rooms, including options with semi-open-air or open-air baths, which helps match different budgets and trip styles.
Strong seafood-focused dining appealKamogawakan emphasizes seasonal ingredients from Minamiboso and Kamogawa, so it is a particularly attractive choice for travelers who want a ryokan meal centered on local coastal produce and fresh seafood.
Resort feel without losing ryokan characterThe mix of pine grove surroundings, sea proximity, private dining options, and renovated facilities gives it a more complete resort atmosphere while still keeping a recognizably traditional ryokan base.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not every room has a full ocean viewSome room descriptions indicate views through or above the pine grove rather than fully open seafront panoramas, so sea-view expectations should be set carefully when booking.
More polished than intimateWith many rooms and sizeable common facilities, it can feel more like a full-service hot spring hotel than a small, deeply personal ryokan with highly individualized atmosphere.
Best meals may require careful plan selectionThe property actively offers flexible dining styles rather than a single traditional in-room kaiseki format for everyone, so guests wanting a fixed classic half-board ryokan routine should check the exact package closely.
Location suits sightseeing more than isolationIts convenient setting near a major attraction is practical, but travelers looking for a secluded mountain or countryside ryokan hideaway may find the environment less tranquil than a remote onsen destination.
Some premium features are room-dependentThe most memorable experiences, such as in-room baths or newer upgraded room types, are not standard across all categories, so value can vary quite a bit depending on what you reserve.

Current position: 5th out of 23 ryokans in Chiba.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Wakamatsu Honten	9.4/10	1,372
🥈 2nd	Kappō Ryokan Kiyoto	9.0/10	195
🥉 3rd	鵜原館 -Ubarakan-	9.1/10	86
4th	旅館かわな -Ryokan Kawana-	8.9/10	1,452
5th	Kamogawakan Current ryokan	8.9/10	311
6th	Uminoniwa	9.0/10	63
7th	Hanashibuki	8.7/10	180
8th	黒潮の宿臨海荘 -Kuroshio no yado Rinkaisou-	8.6/10	241
9th	Spa&Resort Kujukuri Taiyou-no-sato	8.6/10	22
10th	Tenryuso	8.4/10	53
11th	Toriizaki Club Sushi Auberge	8.4/10	37