Ubara Beach
Sawara Historical Townscape
Oyama Senmaida Terraced Rice Paddies
Isumi Railway
Forest Adventure, Chiba City
Next to Tokyo & Home of Narita Airport
Visit Chiba is the official sightseeing, tourism, and tourist attraction information website of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Chiba is the home of Narita International Airport and is conveniently located next to Tokyo on a peninsula along Japan’s Pacific coast. Chiba's extensive train and highway bus networks allow visitors to access the rich nature, hidden countryside gems, historic districts, local temples and shrines, seaside hot spring resorts, and world-famous surf breaks found here near Tokyo. Experience Japanese food culture and enjoy fresh seafood too, as Chiba’s mild climate and unique geography make it a hub of agriculture and fishing. We hope to see you soon!
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📣 2024 Onjuku Ise Ebi Japanese Spiny Lobster Festival
・“BIG EVENT” this Sunday, September 8th and Sunday, October 6th
・JR Onjuku Station: Accessible in under 90 minutes by limited-express train from Tokyo Station
🦞 The season for Ise Ebi, Japanese spiny lobster, has come to Chiba’s Pacific coast! Restrictions put in place here to prevent the overfishing of Ise Ebi are lifted in August, and in the months that follow, Chiba becomes the home of a crustacean celebration!
📣 Coinciding with this season is the Ise Ebi Festival, held in the town of Onjuku in September and October, where visitors can casually sample many kinds of Ise Ebi dishes. Whether grilled on an open fire, served in miso soup, or as melt-in-your-mouth sashimi (see restaurant recommendation below) your taste buds will certainly thank you for taking the trip to Chiba to try Ise Ebi at its freshest!
🚆 Train Access: Onjuku Station - JR Sotobo Line. Less than 90 minutes from Tokyo Station via the Wakashio limited-express train.
⬇️ Where to enjoy Ise Ebi in Onjuku ⬇️
📍 Onjuku Ise Ebi Festival
・BIG EVENT: BBQ, Market, and more
Sunday, September 8 & Sunday, October 6; 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
・Weekend BBQ and Market:
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays from September 14 – October 27
10:00 AM until when the daily stock runs out
Location: Desert Moon Memorial Square, Onjuku
Google Maps Plus Code:
59M5+H3 Onjuku, Chiba
📍 Restaurant recommendation:
👉 Shiratorimaru
Open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Tuesdays
Google Maps Plus Code:
58MX+2V Onjuku, Chiba
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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A special exhibit called the もののけの宴, or “A Gathering of the Supernatural Spirits,” is now on display at the Nokogiriyama Museum of Art until December 25, 2024. Do you recognize any of these ‘yokai’ Japanese supernatural spirits?
📍 @nokogiriyamaart
This museum is located at the base of Chiba’s Mt. Nokogiri, a popular Tokyo-area outdoor destination. Escape the Tokyo crowds and stop here in southern Chiba for a Mt. Nokogiri hike and visit to the museum this fall and early-winter. Train access: JR Hama-Kanaya Station.
This exhibit is on display through December 25, 2024, 10:00AM to 5:00PM at the Nokogiriyama Museum of Art. Closed Tuesdays or Wednesdays following a Tuesday holiday. Also closed November 23. Admission: Adults, 800 yen; JHS/HS students, 500 yen; ES aged children and younger, free.
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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A rest stop in the middle of Tokyo Bay!
The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is a combination bridge and tunnel that links Chiba with the other side of Tokyo Bay. In the middle of the Aqua-Line – where the underground tunnel starting in Kawasaki City connects to the bridge that takes you into Chiba – you’ll find one of the world’s most unique rest stops: The Umihotaru PA, literally meaning the “Sea Firefly Parking Area.” Visitors here can enjoy the panoramic views 🌅, grab a bite to eat 🍛, and even do a little souvenir shopping 🛍️, so make sure to make time to stop by on your next Tokyo area road trip 🚗!
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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Q: What’s my advice for visitors to Tokyo looking for an adventure off the beaten path?
A: Check out the nearby Chiba coastline!
Here you’ll find countless hidden gems, like local temples and shrines, historic monuments, and stunning scenery right beside the Pacific Ocean. Some spots are more accessible than others, so please always exercise caution when exploring. Below are the six locations that appear in this video, with Google Maps Plus Codes:
① Opening clip:
Iizuna Shrine 飯縄神社
69FW+VH Isumi, Chiba
② Red seaside temple with jizo statues:
Iwafunejizoson 岩船地蔵尊
695V+25 Isumi, Chiba
③ Cliffside View Point:
伝説 七十五座漂着の地
692R+9C Isumi, Chiba
⚠️ Simply enjoy the view, do NOT try to climb down the cliff!
④ Ohazuki Coast
大波月海岸
59HF+Q5 Onjuku, Chiba
⚠️ The cave shown in this video is only exposed at low tide, and the rock surfaces around it can be extremely unstable and slippery. Never visit this location alone and never walk on wet surfaces where waves can reach at any moment. The ocean currents can be extremely strong, and you should never swim outside designated areas or put yourself at risk of falling into the ocean. If you are unsure where it is safe or not to enter, always err on the side of caution. There’s a trail that leads you from the road to the sea through a grassy area, and we recommend not straying from that trail.
⑤ Memorial tower and statue:
Mexico Memorial Park メキシコ記念公園
59J9+J6 Onjuku, Chiba
⑥ Onjuku Beach and Desert Moon Memorial Statue:
御宿町 中央海水浴場
59M3+3X Onjuku, Chiba
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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⛩️ Three Torii Gates by the Sea in Chiba 🌊
Torii, the sacred gates associated with Shinto shrines, are the perfect subject for your “only in Japan” trip photo. Some travelers are satisfied with taking their torii pics at the same famous Tokyo shrines as everyone else, but others seek out a more original backdrop. Chiba’s Boso Peninsula offers you a chance to photograph a torii in front of the open Pacific Ocean, and if that sounds like the Tokyo-area summer adventure you’re looking for, come check out one of our top-three recommended seaside torii photo spots. For those without access to a car, we recommend the white torii at Ubara Beach as our top-spot for coming by train.
1️⃣ Yasaka Shrine Ichi-no-torii, Ubara Beach, Katsuura City
八坂神社一の鳥居 鵜原海水浴場 勝浦市
👉 Train access: 10-minute walk from JR Ubara Station
💁♀️ Area Guide: https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/katsuura-city/
2️⃣ Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach, Ichinomiya Town
釣ヶ崎海岸 一宮町
👉 Home of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic surfing event
💁♀️ Area Guide: https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/ichinomiya-surfing/
3️⃣ Sunosaki Shrine Ichi-no-torii AKA Hama-no-torii, Tateyama City
洲崎神社一の鳥居（浜の鳥居）館山市
👉 On clear evenings, catch a glimpse of the sun setting behind Mt. Fuji too
💁♀️ Area Guide: https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/tateyama-trip/
🌐 To access the above URLs, tap the visitchiba.jp link in our bio, then tap the menu button in the top-right corner of the page to search.
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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Yesterday we went to check out the Yaegaki Shrine Gion Festival in Sosa City. Each of the city’s neighborhoods paraded through the streets carrying their own ‘mikoshi’ portable shrines, accompanied by traditional ‘ohayashi’ musical performers leading the way. The festivities also include ‘mizu-kake’ where onlookers drench the festival participants with water, making this a rather refreshing celebration, despite the dreaded Tokyo-area summer heat.
A visit to Sosa to see this spectacle surely makes for a one-of-a-kind travel experience and a unique chance to get a glimpse at the festive spirit of Japan and its people. The festival takes place every year on August 4 & 5, with the main festivities taking place on day-two. It’s accessible by train via JR Yokaichiba Station on the Sobu Main Line.
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm on your next trip to Japan.
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We recently spent a night in the countryside near Narita Airport, and the summertime scenery felt like something straight out of an anime. We’ll be posting more about our experience at the Omikawa-tei inn soon, along with other trip ideas near Narita Airport, but for now we just wanted to share these simply lovely summer shots.
📍Filmed at and around:
Omikawa-tei 大三川邸
@omikawa_tei
Tako Town 多古町 Chiba 千葉県
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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A Stunning Summer Scene at Mother Farm
From July to the end of September, about 20,000 Momoiro Toiki, a type of petunia, create a beautiful pink carpet on the hillsides of Mother Farm. That’s not all you’ll find here at this ranch-style theme park in the hills of central Chiba though, as you and your family can also enjoy interacting with animals in a beautiful and expansive natural setting. Visitors also flock here for a taste of local dairy products, including this limited summertime item: a petunia-inspired soft serve ice cream dish! Come if you can this summer to get a taste, or visit any time of year to see the seasonal sights and meet the animal friends that await here at Mother Farm!
📍Mother Farm マザー牧場
Google Maps Plus Code:
6WXR+67 Futtsu, Chiba
English Location information:
https://www.visitchiba.jp/spot/mother-farm/
Mother Farm website (auto-translation option available):
https://www.motherfarm.co.jp/
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
#Chiba #千葉 #ChibaPrefecture #千葉県 #Japan #Japon #VisitChiba #VisitJapan #ChibaJapan #Travel #Trip #JapanTrip #JapanTravel #TravelJapan #DiscoverJapan #ExploreJapan #NearTokyo #AroundTokyo #BeyondTokyo #Flowers #Summer #Petunia #Farm
