B.B.BASE

B.B.BASE

A new way to travel—— hybrid adventure by rail and bicycle

Features

Train travel with your bicycle

As the name may suggest, B.B.BASE was designed as a mobile base for cyclists eager to explore Boso. Get ready for an incredible ride, both on the tracks and on your bicycle!

Lots of space to store your bicycle—no disassembly required!

Hop on board and place your bike on the rack—traveling with your bike has never been easier!
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Plenty of room for you and your gear.

The six-car train is equipped with 99 seats.
The spacious interior makes it easy to move around with all your gear.

Riding B.B.BASE

Station area guide

B.B.BASE Gate

Ryōgoku Station: Board the train with your bicycle

The boarding platform is located at the back of the station.
B.B.BASE departs from the rarely used track 3 of Ryōgoku Station, with a special entrance located on the north side.
After arriving at the station, take the west exit at the roundabout, then proceed to the end of the passage to the right. Signs directing you to the entrance are posted throughout.

Guidance signage
B.B.BASE Gate

Easy access to track 3, no stairs required.

Station access

Passengers with bicycles (not disassembled)

Access via B.B.BASE Gate (Ryōgoku, Tateyama, Kazusa-Ichinomiya, Katsuura, Awa-Kamogawa, Chōshi)

Smart cards (Suica and other IC cards)

  • ① Tap your card at an automatic ticket gate before continuing to the B.B.BASE Gate*
  • ② Enter at（see ★ below) the B.B.BASE gate
  • *The B.B.BASE Gate is not equipped with a chip reader, so you must scan your card at an automatic ticket gate in advance.

Paper tickets

  • ① Notify staff at the B.B.BASE Gate (see ★ below) 
  • ② Enter through the B.B.BASE Gate

Ryōgoku Station (West Exit)

Tateyama Station (East Exit)

Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station (West Exit)

Katsuura Station (South Exit)

Awa-Kamogawa Station

Chōshi Station

Stations accessible from the ticket gate (Hon-Chiba, Higashi-Chiba, Kisarazu, Takeoka, Sakura, Matsuo, Higata, Sawara, Itako, Kashima-Jingu)

Please arrive at the meeting spot (see ★ below) at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. 
Staff will assist you with admission to the station.

Higashi-Chiba Station

Higata Station

Hon-Chiba Station

Kisarazu Station

Takeoka Station

Matsuo Station

Sakura Station

Itako Station

Kashimajingū Station

Passengers with a disassembled bicycle (in a bag) or traveling without a bicycle

Enter through the regular ticket gates.

Kururi Line Saikuru Train passengers

Purchase precautions

  • ・When purchasing a reserved seat ticket through JR-EAST Train Reservation or a reserved seat ticket vending machine, select "B.B.BASE Mt. Kano (Kururi)" for the train name, destination "Kisarazu Station".
    The reserved seat ticket will indicate "BBB Mt. Kano Kururi" for the train name and "Boarding Station→Kisarazu" for the section.
    • *B.B.BASE Mt. Kano tickets are not eligible to board the Saikuru Train. The ticket must be for "B.B.BASE Mt. Kano (Kururi)". Make sure to make the correct selection at time of purchase.
  • ・Smart cards (Suica and other IC cards) are not valid for the Kururi Line. Purchase a ticket from the boarding station to Kururi Station in advance.

Boarding precautions

  • ・The Saikuru Train is available only to passengers who board the B.B.BASE Mt. Kano train with a reserved seat ticket that indicates "BBB Mt. Kano Kururi" for the train name.
    Tickets that indicate "B.B.BASE Mt. Kano" (without Kururi) for the train name are not valid for boarding the Saikuru Train.
  • ・Transfer required at Kisarazu Station. Present your reserved seat ticket for "BBB Mt. Kano Kururi" to the attendant when you board the Saikuru Train.

Routes & Timetables

B.B.BASE route map
Trains Routes
B.B.BASE Uchibo (Outbound) Ryogoku - Wadaura
B.B.BASE Uchibo (Inbound) Tateyama - Ryogoku
B.B.BASE Mt. Kano (Outbound) Ryogoku - Kimitsu
B.B.BASE Mt. Kano (Inbound) Takeoka - Ryogoku
B.B.BASE Saikuru Train (Outbound) Ryogoku - Kisarazu
B.B.BASE Saikuru Train (Inbound) Takeoka - Ryogoku
B.B.BASE Sotobo (Outbound) Ryogoku - Awa-Kamogawa
B.B.BASE Sotobo (Inbound) Awa-Kamogawa - Ryogoku
B.B.BASE Sakura/Choshi (Outbound) Ryogoku - Choshi
B.B.BASE Sakura/Choshi (Inbound) Choshi - Ryogoku
B.B.BASE Sawara/Kashima (Outbound) Ryogoku - Kashima-Jingu
B.B.BASE Sawara/Kashima (Inbound) Kashima-Jingu - Ryogoku
Timetables & Calendar
(English Only)

Tickets & Reservations

Both a basic fare ticket (or pass) and a reserved seat ticket are required to board.

B.B.BASE is reserved seats only (non-smoking). Advance purchase required.

Option 1: Purchase a basic fare ticket and reserved seat ticket

Basic Fare Ticket

Reserved Seat Ticket

  • Purchase online Basic Fare Ticket icon Reserved Seat Ticket icon

    1. Go to the  JR-EAST Train Reservation website (opens in a new window)   and click "Purchase tickets".

    2. Click  "Joyful Trains" in the "Ride Joyful Trains" section.

    3. Select a train.

    4. Choose the car, seat type (Green Car, box seats, etc.) and route.​​

    5. Click "Reserve Now" to proceed to the reservation details.

    6. Enter the date of travel, departure and arrival stations, and the number of adults and children, and click "Reserve Now".

    7. Choose from the available train times, check the box by the train, then click "Select".

      To choose a different time, select "Previous train" or "Next train" to view time for the trains before and after that currently selected.

    8. Confirm purchase details, and if correct, click "Buy Tickets" to proceed to the purchase screen.

    9. A JR-EAST Train Reservation account is required for purchase.

Option 2: Purchase a pass and reserve a seat

JR EAST PASS

Reserved Seat Ticket
(No Charge)

Holders of a rail pass issued by JR EAST (JAPAN RAIL PASS, JR EAST PASS, etc.) valid for within the service area can reserve a seat free of additional charges.

Seats can be reserved at a ticket office or online.

  • 1. Purchasing a JR EAST PASS JR EAST PASS icon

    Purchase a pass valid for the Joyful Train you wish to ride on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website or at a ticket office in Japan.
    See the "How to Buy a Pass" page for more information on purchase and pickup.

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  • 2. Reserving a seat (reserved seat ticket) for pass holders​ Reserved Seat Ticket icon

    Terms and Conditions of Use

    1. about B.B.BASE

    • ・Bicycles can be mounted on racks when traveling on B.B.BASE. Disassembly (folding for folding bicycles) is not required.
    • ・Passengers are responsible for ensuring bicycles are mounted securely in accordance with the instruction manual.
    • ・Rack capacity is limited.
    • ・JR is not responsible for any damage caused by mounting bicycles on the rack.
    • ・Arrive early to ensure enough time to mount your bicycle.
    • ・When boarding or disembarking from B.B.BASE, please mount and remove your bicycle from the bike rack as quickly as possible.
    • ・JR is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, theft, loss, misplacement, or damages that occur during travel.
    • ・Passengers cycle at their own risk. Please obey all traffic rules.
    • ・Do not cycle after consuming alcohol.
    • ・Passengers are responsible for their own bicycles and baggage.
      Domestic travel and personal belonging insurance are recommended in case of emergency.
      ・Wear a helmet and gloves for safety, and pack an air pump, spare tube and tools in case of a flat tire.
    • ・Use the West Exit at Ryōgoku Station.
    • ・Refrain from servicing your bicycle while on board to ensure safety.
    • ・Even if you intend to use the bicycle rack when traveling on B.B.BASE, please bring a bag to store your bicycle.
    • ・Refrain from assembling your bicycle on board due to the shaking motion of the train.
    • ・Refrain from riding your bicycle in the station, on the platform or on the train.

    2. About the bike racks

    • ・Use caution to avoid getting your hands or fingers caught when using the racks.
    • ・The rear wheel, including the stand, should be in a suspended position.
    • ・Bicycles with front/rear mudguards, a stand that surrounds the rear wheel, block tread tires, and bicycles with three or more tires cannot be rack mounted. In addition, some folding bicycles, bicycles that have been customized and other bicycles of certain shapes cannot be mounted. Any such bicycles must be disassembled (folded if a folding bicycle) and stored in a bicycle storage bag before boarding.

    Additional notes

    • ・Passengers are responsible for carrying their bicycles, including up and down stairs.
    • ・Bicycles with front/rear mudguards, a stand that surrounds the rear wheel, block tread tires, and bicycles with three or more tires cannot be rack mounted. In addition, some folding bicycles, bicycles that have been customized and other bicycles of certain shapes cannot be mounted. Any such bicycles must be disassembled (folded if a folding bicycle) and stored in a bicycle storage bag before boarding.
    Rack Mounting Method
    (Japanese only) PDF opens in a new window

    3. About bringing your bicycle on the train (*)

    When traveling on JR trains other than B.B.BASE, bicycles must be disassembled (folded if a folding bicycle) and stored completely in a bicycle storage bag before boarding. Passengers are allowed two carry-on items with combined dimensions not exceeding 250 cm (up to 2 m in length) and a weight not exceeding 30 kg. Items may be refused if they cause inconvenience to other passengers or due to crowding on the train. For more information, refer to "Passenger Operating Regulations, Chapter 10, Article 308, Free Personal Effects" (Japanese only) on the JR East website. Policy may differ on transportation not operated by JR East; please confirm with the provider directly.

    • *Train travel with a bicycle generally requires disassembly and storage in a bicycle storage bag.

    Both a basic fare ticket and reserved seat ticket are required for the section to be traveled. Advance purchase required. Reserved seat tickets are available on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website and at JR ticket offices (Midori-no-Madoguchi) and reserved seat ticket vending machines at major stations.

JR EAST PASS icon

Recommended passes for riding B.B.BASE

Holders of any of the following rail passes who are traveling in the applicable service area can ride free of additional charges.
Reserved seat ticket required in advance.Reserve for free at any sales location or on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website.

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