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Voykit pocket guide · Japan
Onjuku
御宿
Spend a half day on the beach; add an overnight if you want surf lessons or explore the statues.
Onjuku is a small fishing town on Chiba's Pacific coast, reachable from Tokyo in about 80 min by limited‑express train. Its main draw is the beach, surf spots and two coastal monuments. A few hours cover the beach and a quick visit to the statues; an extra night lets you surf or stay in a local inn.
- Country
- Japan
- Local name
- 御宿
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm sea, surf season)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold water, limited surf)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- JPY
- Money
- Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥5,000–7,000 excl. bed · Mid ¥7,000–10,000 excl. bed · High ¥10,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Data-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 100 V · 50 Hz east (Tokyo), 60 Hz west (Osaka) · Most sockets are two flat pins without earth; European and UK plugs need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers handle 100 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Ryokan: Optional: ¥1,000–3,000 in an envelope for the room attendant; never loose cash.; Private guide: Not expected; a small gift or a thank-you meal is more usual.; Hotel porter: No tip.
- Water
- Safe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet. Rural and old stations may have squat toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ¥300–500 |
| Sushi plate (incl. lobster) | ¥1,200–2,000 |
| Beach umbrella rental (hour) | ¥500–800 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ¥2,200–2,800 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NRT · Narita International Airport
- JR Sobu Line + limited‑express train to Onjuku, about 1 h 30 min (check)
Typical fares
- Tokyo → Onjuku (limited‑express)
- about ¥3,700, 80 min (JR Pass works)
- Surfboard rental (half‑day)
- ≈¥2,500
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
On foot along the main street from the station to the beach and monuments; local buses run a few times daily to nearby towns.
See and do
Known for
- Tsuki no Sabaku statue
- Mexico Commemorative Tower
- Surfing beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Katsuura | JR Sotobō Line, about 15 min north | ≈30 min total |
| Isumi | JR Sotobō Line, about 20 min south | ≈35 min total |
Sleep
- Umi no Hotel
- Beachfront inn; rooms only, no meals.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | すみませんsumimasen |
| Thank you | ありがとうございますarigatō gozaimasu |
| How much is it? | いくらですか？ikura desu ka |
| Where is the beach? | ビーチはどこですか？bīchi wa doko desu ka |
| Can I pay by card? | カードで払えますか？kādo de haraemasu ka |
| Where is the toilet? | トイレはどこですか？toire wa doko desu ka |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A small bow; a handshake if the other person offers; avoid: Hugs, back slaps, loud greetings
- Names: Family name plus -san; avoid: First names unless invited; adding -san to your own name
- Paying: Put money in the tray at the register; avoid: Tipping, or leaving loose cash for staff
- Trains: Queue at the floor marks, phone on silent, ask before reclining on the Shinkansen; avoid: Phone calls, eating on crowded commuter trains, blocking doors with bags
- Escalators: Stand on the side locals use — left in Tokyo, right in Osaka; stations now ask people to stand still on both; avoid: Stopping at the top or bottom
- Shoes: Off at the step-up entrance; toilet slippers only inside the toilet; avoid: Stepping on tatami in shoes or slippers
- Shrines: Rinse hands at the basin; bow twice, clap twice, bow once; avoid: Walking down the centre of the approach, which is for the deity
- Gifts: Offer and receive with both hands; bring a small omiyage for hosts; avoid: Sets of four; cash outside an envelope
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited‑express trains from Tokyo cost ¥3,700 (JR Pass valid) and take ~80 min; local trains are cheaper (¥1,890) but may need transfers.
- Peak summer weekends can fill beach inns; book ahead.
- Surf conditions are tame; beginners may need a rental shop.
Onjuku is generally safe; watch for occasional strong currents and keep valuables locked in accommodation.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Onjuku yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tsuki no Sabaku statue
- Mexico Commemorative Tower
- Surfing beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Keisei Bus – Tokyo to Onjuku: www.keiseibus.co.jp/kousoku/tokyo04.html
- Wikivoyage: Onjuku, revision 4849987 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4849987
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/onjuku). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.