Futtsu

Futtsu sits on the southwest coast of the Boso Peninsula, where the shoreline meets the Uraga Channel at the southern tip of Tokyo Bay. The administrative area covers coastal flats, low hills and scattered settlements connected by local roads.

The community was established in 1889, gained town status in 1897, and expanded to its current form in 1971 through mergers with nearby areas. The region holds archaeological sites dating from the Japanese Paleolithic through the Jomon, Yayoi and Kofun periods.

The region contains numerous archaeological sites with artifacts from the Japanese Paleolithic period, including discoveries from Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun eras.

The city is served by local roads and a few main routes linking coastal points with inland areas. Schools and public facilities are distributed across the territory, serving residents in individual neighborhoods.

The municipal area hosts one of the largest facilities in the world generating electricity from liquefied natural gas. The plant benefits from its waterfront position, which allows direct delivery of fuel by tanker.

Location: Chiba Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Kimitsu, Kamogawa, Kyonan

Website: https://city.futtsu.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.30408,139.85703

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:35