On the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, about two hours from Tokyo by car, sits one of the most unusual value propositions in Japanese travel: a hilltop ocean-view resort where IT industry workers can stay for ¥6,600 per person, including a full multi-course kaiseki dinner and breakfast.
This guide covers how to use the Toslove Tateyama Luana IT-Kenpo resort, how to pair it with Kamogawa SeaWorld, and everything practical you need to plan the trip.
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What is Toslove Tateyama Luana?
Toslove Tateyama Luana is a resort directly operated by the Kanto IT Software Health Insurance Society (関東ITソフトウェア健康保険組合, commonly called IT-Kenpo). It is a welfare benefit facility for employees of IT companies enrolled in this particular health insurance society.
| Operator | Kanto IT Software Health Insurance Society (IT-Kenpo) |
| Address | 833-1 Sunomiya, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Member rate | ¥6,600 / person / night (2 meals included) |
| Non-member rate | ¥13,200 / person / night (2 meals included) |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Phone | 0470-29-7000 |
Facilities
- Hilltop resort overlooking Tateyama Bay and the Pacific Ocean
- Japanese-modern wooden guest rooms (capacity 4–8 per room)
- Large communal bath with open-air section and sauna
- Full kaiseki dinner using fresh local seafood from Tateyama Bay
- Estetics room (aromatherapy treatments)
- Karaoke room, recreation room, indoor pool
Who Can Use It?
The IT-Kenpo resort is not open to the general public at member rates. To access the ¥6,600 rate, you need to:
- Work at an IT company covered by IT-Kenpo
- Be enrolled in IT-Kenpo as a member (or as a dependent of a member)
Non-members can also book, but at the standard rate of ¥13,200/person/night (still competitive for a resort of this quality with meals included).
How to Book (Members)
- Log in to the IT-Kenpo official website
- Navigate to “Welfare Facilities” → “Availability Check”
- Search by preferred dates and select an available slot
- Submit reservation request → receive confirmation email
- Check in on the day
Note: This facility is popular, especially on weekends and holidays. Weekday stays and Saturday-check-in are easier to secure. Book as early as possible.
Access
By Car (Recommended)
| From | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Expressway → Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line → Tateyama Expressway → Tomiura IC → ~30 min | ~2–2.5 hours |
| Yokohama | Via Aqua-Line | ~2 hours |
Having a car also makes it easy to continue to Kamogawa SeaWorld the next day (about 40 min from Toslove Luana).
By Train + Shuttle Bus
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| JR Uchibo Line | Tokyo (Shinagawa) → Tateyama Station, ~1h50m (Limited Express Sazanami) |
| Highway bus | Tokyo Station / Shinjuku → Tateyama Station, ~2–2.5 hours |
| Resort shuttle | Tateyama Station West Exit → Toslove Luana, ~20 min (reservation required) |
2-Day Model Itinerary
Day 1
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Depart Tokyo (via Aqua-Line) |
| 11:00 | Lunch near Kisarazu (service area or local restaurant) |
| 12:30 | Stop at Horaiji Tomiyama Roadside Station (local produce, souvenirs) |
| 15:00 | Check in at Toslove Tateyama Luana |
| 15:30 | Large communal bath (open-air hot spring section) |
| 18:00 | Kaiseki dinner (multi-course, fresh local Tateyama Bay seafood) |
| Evening | Balcony views of the Pacific and lighthouse |
Day 2
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | Breakfast (included) |
| 11:00 | Check out |
| 11:30 | Drive to Kamogawa SeaWorld (~40 min) |
| 12:30 | Enter Kamogawa SeaWorld, lunch inside |
| 13:30 | Orca Live show (front row = bring raincoat) |
| 15:00 | Aquarium areas (sea turtles, tropical fish) |
| 16:00 | Start return journey |
| 18:00 | Arrive back in Tokyo (estimate) |
Cost Breakdown (Per Person, 2 Days / 1 Night)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (1 night, 2 meals — IT-Kenpo member) | ¥6,600 |
| Return fuel + expressway toll (split between passengers) | ~¥4,000–6,000 (halved if 2 people) |
| Kamogawa SeaWorld admission | ¥3,500–4,000 |
| Lunch + snacks | ~¥1,500–2,500 |
| Souvenirs | ~¥1,000–3,000 |
| Total (per person, estimate) | ~¥17,000–22,000 |
Non-members: accommodation becomes ¥13,200, bringing the total to approximately ¥23,000–29,000.
Kamogawa SeaWorld: How to Get the Most Out of It
The Orca Show (Orca Live)
The main draw at Kamogawa SeaWorld is the Orca Live — the orca performance. A few things to know:
- Front row seats: you will get wet. The splash zone is real. Raincoats are available for rental, but bringing your own is more reliable.
- Front row advantage: Close enough to feel the water displacement when the orca moves. The scale of the animal is only apparent from this distance.
- If you want to stay dry: Sit from row 5 onward.
- Arrive 30 minutes early to secure a good seat for the show time you want.
Admission
| Category | Price (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥3,500–4,000 |
| Children (middle school and under) | ¥2,000–2,500 |
| Age 3 and under | Free |
Buying tickets online in advance may be slightly cheaper.
What to See
- Orca Live — the flagship show, the reason most people come
- Walrus Show (Waldo) — surprisingly entertaining
- Dolphin Show
- Turtles area — sea turtles that make eye contact with you through the glass
- Tropical fish and coral reef exhibits
FAQ
Q: Can people who aren’t in IT-Kenpo use the resort?
A: Yes — at the non-member rate of ¥13,200/person/night including 2 meals. Availability is usually less constrained for non-members since priority goes to members first.
Q: How far is Tateyama from Kamogawa SeaWorld?
A: About 40 minutes by car. You can also travel by local bus, but a car makes the day significantly more flexible.
Q: What is October weather like in Tateyama / Kamogawa?
A: Mild and comfortable — one of the best times to visit. The coast has a sea breeze, so a light jacket is useful. After getting splashed at the orca show, bring a change of clothes.
Q: Is the resort accessible by public transportation?
A: Yes — limited express train to Tateyama Station, then the resort’s shuttle bus (reservation required). Having a car is more convenient for combining with Kamogawa SeaWorld.
Summary
If you’re enrolled in IT-Kenpo (or know someone who is), Toslove Tateyama Luana is one of the most underused employee benefits in Japanese IT. A full kaiseki dinner with fresh local seafood, an ocean-view hilltop room, communal hot spring bath — for ¥6,600 per person including meals. The equivalent experience at a comparable commercial resort would cost ¥20,000–30,000.
Combine it with Kamogawa SeaWorld on day two and you have a complete two-day itinerary that punches well above its price.
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