Article 01 · Day trip/detour route
A day trip from Tokyo to Kisarazu via the Aqua-Line: cross Tokyo Bay by bus for a lunch of local clams
There is no need to rent a car for sightseeing. Take an express bus from Tokyo Station and enjoy a meal in a city across the ocean. A small trip to Kisarazu without too much planning.
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If you have a little free time one morning during your Tokyo trip, why not head across the bay for lunch instead of looking for another museum or shopping complex?
The destination is Kisarazu in Chiba prefecture. You can cross the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line without renting a car by using the express bus departing from the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station. The plan after arriving is to eat clams or grilled seafood and walk to the port. That alone is a reason to spend the day. [1]
From under the sea to above the sea
On this journey, you can also enjoy the time spent on the road.
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is a road that connects the submarine tunnel on the Kawasaki side and the offshore bridge on the Kisarazu side. The tunnel is about 10 kilometers long and the bridge is about 5 kilometers long. If you head towards Kisarazu from the Tokyo area, the scenery will open up at the end of a long tunnel, and you will continue directly above the sea. [2]
While looking out the window, imagine your location: ``I'm below Tokyo Bay'' or ``I'm on the ocean from here.'' Just a little knowledge of road construction can turn an ordinary highway bus into a vehicle you've always wanted to ride.
However, this line bound for Kisarazu Station does not stop at Umihotaru. This is not a journey where you get off at Umihotaru and take a break, but rather a journey where you can enjoy the view from the train window as you travel along the Aqua-Line. [1]
At Tokyo Station, go underground to Yaesu
The platform is on the 2nd basement floor of the Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal. According to Nitto Kotsu's information, bus stop number 11 is for Kisarazu. Please mark your destination as "Kisarazu Station West Exit". This is a different location from "Kisarazu Kaneda Bus Terminal". [1]
Reservations are not required for this route. It's best to arrive a little early, including the time it takes to find a boarding spot, and to have enough time to switch to the next flight if it's full. Be sure to save "Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu" on your map before you depart so you don't have to go to the above-ground bus stop at Tokyo Station. [1]
When you arrive at Kisarazu, first decide on lunch.
On days when you want to sit down and enjoy Kisarazu-style cuisine, head to Takaraya, which is about a 3-minute walk from the west exit of the station. This Japanese restaurant was founded in 1897, and serves meals centered on clam dishes. [3][4]
If it's your first time, ``Clam Gozen'' is an easy-to-understand entry point. A meal where you choose a main dish such as fried clams or kushiage, and enjoy it with clam rice and miso soup. You can discover a way to eat sea ingredients that is different from sashimi and sushi. [5][4]
What you want to think about here is to go back and forth between the main dish, rice, and soup, rather than adding a luxurious dish. Even if it's just the same clams, if you talk about which dishes you're interested in while choosing, lunch itself becomes the topic of your trip.
On days when you want to add an experience to your meal, choose Kaisenchaya Ikiikitei near the port. This is a self-service restaurant where you choose your own seafood and grill it at your seat. It's about a 15 minute walk from the west exit of the station, so you can combine it with a walk to the port. [6]
Enjoy a meal at Takaraya or grill time at Ikiikitei. Rather than visiting both, we recommend choosing one depending on your mood that day.
After dinner, walk to the port
Our destination for the afternoon was Toriizaki Seaside Park. This is a park on the shore of Kisarazu, located at the foot of the red Nakanoshima Ohashi Bridge. On days when you have lunch in front of the station, you can take a post-meal walk along the way. [7]
Look at the sea and rest for a while. If you can't walk enough, take a walk around the area a little more. Now that you're here, you don't have to look for the next big facility.
For those of you who used to move minute by minute in Tokyo, try leaving an hour without any plans. Some trips are memorable not just for what you saw, but also for how you spent your time.
On a day when you don't have to rush home
This course basically involves leaving Tokyo in the morning, having an early lunch, and walking back through the port in the afternoon. As a guide, you should plan on spending about 6 to 8 hours sightseeing from and to Tokyo.
Takaraya is open until 1:30pm on weekdays. It will be easier to assemble if you head to the beach after eating, rather than taking a long walk first. The return express bus may be delayed due to road conditions, so it is not suitable for days when you have a last-minute connection to a night flight or Shinkansen. [3][1]
Cross Tokyo Bay by bus, eat clams, and walk along the port.
Even if you don't have to visit many far-flung landmarks, your day in Japan will look a little different if you have a different ride and a meal.
Visit notes
Departure point: Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. Begin exploring from the west exit of Kisarazu Station.
Estimated travel time: 6 to 8 hours from and to Tokyo. This is an editorial guideline that includes walking, dining, and waiting time.
Amount of walking: Walking around the station and port. Does not include long hikes.
Transportation fee: Tokyo Yaesu - Kisarazu Station West Exit: 1,500 yen one-way for adults, 3,000 yen round trip. Meals are charged separately. [1]
Meal guide: Takaraya's "Clam Gozen" is the official lunch menu and costs 2,400 yen (tax included). If you choose this, the total cost for the round trip bus and lunch is 5,400 yen. Drinks and additional orders are sold separately. [5]
Order of action: Tokyo → Kisarazu → Lunch (Takaraya or Ikiikitei) → Toriizaki Seaside Park → Kisarazu → Tokyo.
This is an editorial guide based on official store/facility information and tourist information. This is not a record of the author's visits and actual meals. Hours, prices, operations and menus are subject to change. Please check the official information on usage dates.
Sources
Document confirmation date (written in manuscript): September 29, 2026. Please check official information for business and transportation information before visiting.
- Nitto Kotsu｜Kisarazu-Tokyo Line/Timetable, Fares, Platforms
- Umihotaru Official｜About Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
- Takaraya Official｜Store Information/Business Hours
- Chiba sightseeing guide｜Takaraya
- Takaraya Official｜Meal Menu
- Kosei Fisheries Official｜Kaisen Chaya Ikiikitei
- Chiba Sightseeing Navigation｜Toriizaki Seaside Park