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B.B.Base – A New Train for Cyclists Traveling to the Boso Peninsula

March 27, 2018

JR East now run a special weekend train for cyclists traveling from Tokyo to the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture.

B.B.Base – A New Train for Cyclists

B.B.Base – A New Train for Cyclists

Named the B.B.Base, or Boso Bicycle Base, the new train is fitted with space-saving upright bike racks, so that cyclists can easily board and stow their bicycles. On most trains in Japan cyclists must fold or dismantle their bicycles when boarding a train, but as the following video shows taking your bicycle on board the B.B.Base is totally hassle-free.

The B.B.Base runs from JR Ryogoku Station in Tokyo every Saturday and Sunday and has six carriages with both seating and bike racks for 99 passengers. All seats have electronic power outlets so passengers can literally recharge their batteries.

The train’s exterior is painted urban grey with bicycle motifs

The train’s exterior is painted “urban” grey with bicycle motifs

The Boso Peninsula is famous for its mild weather, sandy beaches, seasonal flower displays and scenic views. It is a perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts in need of fresh weekend excursions. JR East offer four alternative courses to different areas of the Boso Peninsula which run on different weekends. These four courses are as follows:

The Uchibo Course to Tateyama or Wadaura stations.

Nagisanoeki Tateyama

Nagisanoeki Tateyama

The Sotobo Course to Katsuura Station.

Onjuku Beach: a 30 minute cycle ride from Katsuura Station

Onjuku Beach: a 30 minute cycle ride from Katsuura Station

The Sawara Course to Sawara Station.

Traditional buildings in Sawara

Traditional buildings in Sawara

The Choshi Course to Choshi Station.

Inubosaki Lighthouse is a famous location in Choshi City

Inubosaki Lighthouse is a famous location in Choshi City

All of these courses must be reserved at least 5 days in advance. JR East’s official B.B.Base website has information on recommended cycle routes for each of these courses, but unfortunately at the present time all information including schedules and booking details are only given in Japanese. Booking can be done through the B.B.Base website, but if you can’t read Japanese you may need to get a friend or travel agent to help you.

JR East’s B.B.Base train

JR East’s B.B.Base train

Article by Michael Lambe. Photos by JR East. All rights reserved.

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