The easiest way to get around Chita Peninsula is by car, but most major sights and attractions are accessible by a combination of trains and busses. Some sights are located on small islands just a bit of the coast, for which a short ferry ride is necessary. Travelers can catch a ferry at Morozaki Port. Click here to find the most up-to-date timetable for the ferry.

If you decide to rent a car, it it is best to rent a car ahead from one of the bigger destinations close by. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

Public transportation:

To get from Nagoya to Chita Peninsula by public transportation, travelers need to take the Meitetsu Line from Nagoya Station to Kowa Station or Utsumi Station, depending on your destination within the Chita Peninsula. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. From there, they will have to rely on busses to continue. For those interested in visiting the islands just of the coast, it takes about 30 minutes by bus from Utsumi station to Morozaki Port. From there, there is access to the islands by use of ferries. 

Nearest airport: 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Chubu Centrair International Airport. 

• by car: approximately 40 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 1 hour

Rental cars:

We recommend staying in Chita Peninsula for about one day. 
 

Beaches:
The swimming season on mainland Japan is usually between July and August. 

There is one famous festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festival, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

Shinojima Gion Festival

• July 11th  - Gion Festival and Fireworks

• July 12th  - Nojima Festival (Parade of Boats)

The nearest and most convenient airport is Chubu Centrair International Airport. 

• by car: approximately 40 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 1 hour

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