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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📢 Current Update: Fall colors near Tokyo in Chiba
📍 Issa Soju Memorial Hall, Nagareyama City and Hondo-ji Temple, Matsudo City (location details below)
📱 Videos taken today: December 3, 2024
It was another beautiful fall day here in Chiba, so I hopped on a train and headed to see the autumn foliage in the cities of Nagareyama and Matsudo, which are both located close to Tokyo. Last week, it was the ginkgo leaves that were showing their peak autumn yellows, but now the maple leaves have joined the party and have started to display their colors too!
Location 1:
Issa Soju Memorial Hall, Nagareyama City
一茶双樹記念館 流山市
Google Maps Plus Code:
VV2W+38 Nagareyama, Chiba
About an 8-minute walk from Heiwadai Station on the Ryutetsu Nagareyama Line
Location 2: Hondo-ji Temple, Matsudo City
本土寺 松戸市
Google Maps Plus Code:
RWRH+39 Matsudo, Chiba
About a 10-minute walk from Kita-Kogane Station on the JR Joban Line
Tozen-ji Temple, Matsudo City
佛法山 東漸寺
Google Maps Plus Code: RWHH+HF Matsudo, Chiba
About a 10-minute walk from Kita-Kogane Station on the JR Joban Line
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems 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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Current Update: Fall colors in Ichikawa City, right next to Tokyo:
November 28, 2024
I went out today and explored a couple of temples and a shrine in Chiba’s Ichikawa City that are known for their beauty in fall, especially their yellow ginkgo trees. Some of the ginkgo leaves have reached their peak fall color, while others are still a bit green, so this weekend should be a great time to come see them for yourself!
Our 3 recommended ginkgo spots:
1) Katsushika Hachiman-gu Shrine
葛飾八幡宮
Ichikawa City, Chiba
About a 5-minute walk from Keisei-Yawata Station
Google Maps Plus Code:
PWFJ+MC Ichikawa, Chiba
2) Hokekyo-ji Temple
中山法華経寺
Ichikawa City, Chiba
About a 5-minute walk from Keisei-Nakayama Station
Google Maps Plus Code:
PWCX+8P Ichikawa, Chiba
3) Kokubun-ji, Shimousa Provincial Temple
下総国分寺
Ichikawa City, Chiba
About a 25-minute walk from Ichikawamama Station (Keisei)
Google Maps Plus Code:
PWV8+MJ Ichikawa, Chiba
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems 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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Bamboo forest in Chiba, Japan: Old Samurai Road Hiyodorizaka Slope, Sakura City, between Tokyo and Narita Airport.
Google Maps Plus Code: P68C+PV Sakura, Chiba
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Old Samurai Residences
Closed on Mondays or the Tuesday following a Monday holiday
Regular admission: 250 yen
Google Maps Plus Code: P68G+M2 Sakura, Chiba
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Boshuu-ya Soba Shop:
Open from 11:00-15:00 on Tue-Fri and 11:00-15:30 on weekends and holidays
Google Maps Plus Code: P69G+JV Sakura, Chiba
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Train Access: JR Sakura Station or Keisei-Sakura Station
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Opening scene photo credit: Crowds, Crowds, Crowds in Kyoto, photo modified to blur/cover faces. Creative Commons: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems 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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Scenes of Fall Foliage at Hondo-ji Temple, Matsudo City, Chiba
Expected Peak Colors: Late November to Early December
Hondo-ji Temple is a cultural treasure with over 740 years of history, and it`s one of our favorite spots for enjoying the beauty of fall in a classical Japanese setting. Found in the city of Matsudo, which borders Tokyo, Hondo-ji is a bit of a hidden gem. However, at about a 10-minute walk from Kita-Kogane Station on the JR Joban Line, it’s also an easily accessible destination. If you’re looking to take a quick day-trip from Tokyo during the fall foliage season, Hondo-ji Temple is our top recommendation!
Google Maps Plus Code: RWRH+39 Matsudo, Chiba
*Chiba Fall Foliage Information*
The height of the fall foliage season varies by region in Japan, and here in Chiba, next to Tokyo, the period of late November to early December is usually the best time to see the leaves showing their autumn colors. Please keep in mind that the status of the foliage will vary by location and is subject to the effects of recent weather conditions.
Learn more at: https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/fall-foliage-guide/
(LINK IN BIO)
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems 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 #Nature #Fall #Autumn #Matsudo #松戸市 #JapaneseTemple #Fall #Foliage #Autumn
Scenes of Fall Foliage at Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple and Naritasan Park, Narita City, Chiba
Expected Peak Colors: Late November to Early December
Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple and the adjacent Naritasan Park are part of the “Naritasan” historic district, conveniently located near Narita International Airport, just one train station away via JR Narita Station or Keisei Narita Station. Once you get off the train, you can reach the temple complex in about 15 minutes by taking a stroll down the historic Omotesando temple road which is lined with traditional shops and restaurants.
With its proximity to Narita Airport, the “Naritasan” historic district is a great destination for the start or end of your Japan trip, as many travelers choose to stay a night before diving into Tokyo, while others stop by to make one last travel memory before their departing flights. If you happen to be passing through Narita in the next few weeks, you’ll also be able to enjoy the natural beauty of autumn in Japan here at Naritasan Park!
*Chiba Fall Foliage Information*
The height of the fall foliage season varies by region in Japan, and here in Chiba, next to Tokyo, the period of late November to early December is usually the best time to see the leaves showing their autumn colors. Please keep in mind that the status of the foliage will vary by location and is subject to the effects of recent weather conditions.
Learn more at: https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/fall-foliage-guide/
(LINK IN BIO)
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems 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 #Narita #NaritaAirport #Naritasan #Nature #Fall #Autumn
Kominka Tanaka is a luxury inn located on a renovated traditional Japanese homestead. You’ll find Kominka Tanaka in the countryside outside Tokyo in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture. For those interested in booking a stay here, we recommend that you refer your travel agent or guide to https://www.kominkatanaka.com/
Access:
Closest train station: JR Sotobo Line, Taito Station.
Pick up and drop off available from JR Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station. It takes about one hour from Tokyo Station to JR Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station via the Wakashio limited-express train.
For guests coming by car, it takes approx. 90 minutes from Tokyo. Google Maps Plus Code: 89FJ+MC Isumi, Chiba
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems 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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Kinoene Omoya | An authentic dining and sake experience near Narita Airport
You’ll find the restaurant Kinoene Omoya on the grounds of Iinuma Honke, one of Chiba’s most storied sake breweries, located just 20 minutes from Narita International Airport. The Iinuma family founded Iinuma Honke over four centuries ago, and continue to own and operate the brewery to this day here in the town of Shisui. The newly renovated building that houses the restaurant is thought to be over 300 years old, and once served as the residence for multiple generations of Iinuma family members. The restaurant’s namesake comes from Kinoene, the brewery’s flagship sake brand, and the Japanese word ‘omoya,’ meaning the main building of a traditional Japanese estate. The dining experience on offer here at Kinoene Omoya combines this deep connection to sake with centuries of tradition, creating an authentic and original way to enjoy the best of the Japanese culinary world and seasonal cuisine while you’re en route to or from Narita Airport.
To learn more, please check out:
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/kinoene-omoya/
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Instagram: @kinoene_omoya
Pictured:
(Photos 1–8) From our visit in November 2023 featuring the Ritto, or the “onset of winter,” course menu. Photos by @benjaminbeech
(Photo 9) Kinoene sake, provided by Iinuma Honke Brewery @kinoene_sake
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems 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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Are you visiting Tokyo this winter and wondering where you can explore scenic locations outside the city? If so, check out Chiba, Tokyo’s next-door neighbor! Chiba is located on a peninsula, and the surrounding seas keep the temperatures here relatively mild, even in the depths of winter. This means if you have an upcoming trip to Tokyo, you can make Chiba your destination for spending time outdoors and discovering the scenic side of Japan. See more about the locations shown in this video below, and check out visitchiba.jp for more trip inspiration:
Location names in order of appearance in video:
① Byobugaura Sea Cliffs, Choshi
② Mt. Nokogiri
③ Sawara Historic Townscape
④ Tateyama Castle
⑤ Ubara Beach
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems 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 #NearTokyo #AroundTokyo #BeyondTokyo #Nature #Scenic
