Essentials
Z mini super is the closest store to the cottage (15-minute walk). Cross the bridge (the one that can be seen from the kitchen deck), keep going straight, it's on the right 3-minutes walk from the bridge. It has most of the stuff you might need, but closes at 7pm. If you need more, Tous is a 10-minute drive from the cottage.
トウズ成東店
4578 MotosukaZ mini super is the closest store to the cottage (15-minute walk). Cross the bridge (the one that can be seen from the kitchen deck), keep going straight, it's on the right 3-minutes walk from the bridge. It has most of the stuff you might need, but closes at 7pm. If you need more, Tous is a 10-minute drive from the cottage.
Food Scene
Great little place for lunch (5-minute drive). I recommend trying their 'iwashi-don' set (deep fried sardines on rice). Super-yum!
Reasonably priced local produce and souvenirs sold at the store. Great ice cream at the stand!
Good selection of local gourmet offered outside on weekends. http://www.oraihasunuma.com/
Road Station Orai Hasunuma
4826 HasunumahaGreat little place for lunch (5-minute drive). I recommend trying their 'iwashi-don' set (deep fried sardines on rice). Super-yum!
Reasonably priced local produce and souvenirs sold at the store. Great ice cream at the stand!
Good selection of local gourmet offered outside on weekends. http://www.oraihasunuma.com/
The Sunshine Stables are a great for lunch + horse riding!
http://sunshine-st.com/
乗馬クラブ サンシャインステーブルス
5610 SakudaThe Sunshine Stables are a great for lunch + horse riding!
http://sunshine-st.com/
やわらぎ
2368-1 KidoNice little "Japanized Western Restaurant" a 5-minute walk along the river bank.
Kukukuri Herb Garden is a delightful and popular spot for lunch, coffee, tea and snacks, and to wander around. (15-minute drive.)
https://www.herb-cool.com/
Katakai, 4477
Kukukuri Herb Garden is a delightful and popular spot for lunch, coffee, tea and snacks, and to wander around. (15-minute drive.)
https://www.herb-cool.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Hasunuma park Children's Square
4207-13 HasunumahaGood fun for families with kids (5-minute drive).
Very popular swimming pool complex (open 7/7 ~ 9/17). Only 5~6 minutes drive from the cottage.
http://watergarden.hasunuma.co.jp/
Hasunuma Water Garden
368-1 HasunumahoVery popular swimming pool complex (open 7/7 ~ 9/17). Only 5~6 minutes drive from the cottage.
http://watergarden.hasunuma.co.jp/
Katagai gyokou is a fishing port, but the best surf spot in the area is a short drive away! (Look for the surfer's cars lined up against the sea wall.)
Katagai gyokou station
KozekiKatagai gyokou is a fishing port, but the best surf spot in the area is a short drive away! (Look for the surfer's cars lined up against the sea wall.)
Very good indoor pool facilities for families, couples and serious swimmers! (15-min drive from the cottage.)
Kokuminshukusha Sunrise Kujukuri
4908 真亀Very good indoor pool facilities for families, couples and serious swimmers! (15-min drive from the cottage.)
If fishing is your thing, perhaps a visit to the "Fishing Pond" would be fun!
http://xn--nbk4em1stb5747d2j8b.com/
九十九里海釣センター
663-5 HosoyashikiIf fishing is your thing, perhaps a visit to the "Fishing Pond" would be fun!
http://xn--nbk4em1stb5747d2j8b.com/
Parks & Nature
Hasunuma park Children's Square
4207-13 Hasunumahahttp://www.hasunuma.co.jp/
Pleasant beach, decent surf, good fishing, bathroom facilities, etc. (15-minute drive from the cottage.) http://maruchiba.jp/sys/data/index/page/id/6713/
Yakata Beach
Pleasant beach, decent surf, good fishing, bathroom facilities, etc. (15-minute drive from the cottage.) http://maruchiba.jp/sys/data/index/page/id/6713/
Pleasant beach, good surf, fishing, bathroom facilities, etc. (15-minute drive from the cottage.) http://www.city.sammu.lg.jp/soshiki/14/seamotosuka.html
Motosuka beaches
Pleasant beach, good surf, fishing, bathroom facilities, etc. (15-minute drive from the cottage.) http://www.city.sammu.lg.jp/soshiki/14/seamotosuka.html
Shopping
(有)ゴキタ食品
Excellent tofu shop. (Just a few minutes drive from the cottage).