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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 gems, historic districts, local temples and shrines, seaside hot spring resorts, sandy beaches, and world-famous surf spots 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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About Narita Airport
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Two Spots to See the Cosmos in Chiba: Yodaura Cosmos Festival & Sakura Furusato Square Cosmos Festa
Cosmos are colorful flowers that bloom here in Chiba during the early months of autumn, and here we’d like to introduce our top-two recommended cosmos displays. If taking a break in the countryside outside Tokyo sounds like a great way to spend a warm September or October day, then we invite you to come check out the cosmos in Chiba!
📷 Slides 1 & 2 (courtesy of Katori City)
📍 Yodaura Cosmos Festival
September 16 – October 15
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Google Maps Plus Code: WG7V+9H Katori, Chiba
Access: A 5-minute walk from JR Junikyo Station
📷 Slides 3 & 4
📍 Sakura Furusato Square Cosmos Festa
October 7 – October 22
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Google Maps Plus Code: P6R2+7Q Sakura, Chiba
Access: About a 10-minute bus or taxi ride from Keisei-Sakura Station, or 30-minute walk from Keisei-Usui Station
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Enjoy kochia and the flowers of autumn at Country Farm Tokyo German Village!
Throughout much of the year, a variety of seasonal flowers and plants adorn the gardens and fields of Country Farm Tokyo German Village. In fact, the carefully planted and maintained displays here make this German-themed leisure and amusement park in Chiba one of the best spots for flower viewing around Tokyo!
For visitors this autumn, colorful displays of cockscomb, marigolds and mums await. However, the stars of the show are the green puff-ball kochia plants, which turn a deep crimson red around mid-October. See the information below to learn when you can enjoy each plant’s predicted peak season, and visit the following URL to learn more about this unique amusement park:
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/tokyo-german-village/
Slides 1 & 2
Kochia: Early September through early November
Their peak crimson colors are usually best enjoyed in mid-October
Slide 3
Cockscomb: Late September through late November
Slide 4
Marigolds: Early October through mid-November
Slide 5
Mums: Late-October through mid-November
*Photos from past years
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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
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Ohara Hadaka “Naked” Festival - September 23 & 24
Most traditional Japanese festivals, or “matsuri,” involve a degree of excitement, but the absolute spectacle that ensues at the Ohara Hadaka “Naked” Festival makes it one of Chiba’s most anticipated events of the year!
The festival is best known for a practice called “shiofumi,” where minimally-clothed participants feverishly carry portable shrines into the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Traditionally, this is meant as a way to pay respects to the sea, and to pray for bountiful crop and fish harvests.
The shiofumi is scheduled to take place around 2:30 PM on September 23. Then the festivities continue for the remainder of the weekend with crowds parading around the city, still transporting the “kami” gods in their portable shrines, as they pass by vendors selling food and drinks.
Location: Isumi City, Chiba
The shiofumi takes place at Ohara Beach:
Google Maps Plus Code: 7C62+72 Isumi, Chiba
Train access: JR Sotobo Line - Ohara Station
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🦞 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 as melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, grilled on an open fire, or in miso soup, your taste buds will certainly thank you for taking the trip to Chiba to try Ise Ebi at its freshest!
Where to enjoy Ise Ebi in Onjuku…
📍 Onjuku Ise Ebi Festival:
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays from September 16 - October 29
9:30 to around 13:30 (the daily stock is limited and may run out before 13:30)
Main event: Saturday, October 8th
Location: “Tsukinosabaku” Kinenkan Square
Google Maps Plus Code: 59M5+P4 Onjuku, Chiba
Restaurant recommendation:
📍 Shiratorimaru
Open daily 8:00 - 16:00
Google Maps Plus Code: 58MX+2V Onjuku, Chiba
🚆 Train Access: Onjuku Station - JR Sotobo Line. Less than 90 minutes from Tokyo Station via the Wakashio limited-express train.
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3️⃣ Recommended Hiking Day-Trips Outside Tokyo | Chiba Hiking Guide
(Scroll down for details about each hike ⬇️)
If you’re looking to spend some time immersed in nature during your next trip to Tokyo, look no further than across the border in Chiba Prefecture! Sitting on the Boso Peninsula, Chiba offers plenty of options to enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, along with views of both Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The JR train lines run all around the peninsula, making Chiba an accessible destination for some quick day-trip hikes right outside Tokyo. If you want to spend a full day out of the city, consider staying the night and adding a seaside sunrise or sunset to your itinerary too!
Below are three recommended hikes in Chiba, and a link to our website where you can learn more detailed information about each hike:
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/hiking/
1️⃣ Slide 1: Ubara Utopia, Katsuura City
Difficulty: Casual
Length: 2.3 km loop
Access: An 8-minute walk from Ubara Station on the JR Sotobo Line
2️⃣ Slide 2: Mt. Nokogiri
Difficulty: Casual (cable car & hike) / Moderate (hiking only)
Length: Courses ranging from 1.85km to 3.85km
Access: The trailhead is located about a 10-minute walk from Hamakanaya Station on the JR Uchibo Line, and the Tokyo Bay Ferry terminal
3️⃣ Slide 3: Mt. Iyogatake
Difficulty: Mostly Moderate*
Length: 2km round-trip from the trailhead to the summit*
Access: The trailhead is located just behind the Heguri Hub, an outdoor activity complex which serves as a gateway to the southern Chiba area.
* ⚠️ This hike might be short, but the final climb up to the top of this mountain, known as the ‘Boso Matterhorn,’ might prove too difficult for some. The last section of the trail requires the use of ropes and chains in order to scale rocky surfaces, and wearing durable gloves is recommended. We also recommend you use extreme caution, as a recent accident here resulted in a fatality.
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edén | A Pacific paradise for all seasons, just 90 minutes from Tokyo ♨️🍹
Soak in a hot spring bath and enjoy a delicious meal crafted with local ingredients at edén, a spa and restaurant located along the Katsuura coast–an area accessible by train from Tokyo via the JR Sotobo Line.
The unisex spa is designed to be enjoyed in swimsuits, so all members of your party can relax here and enjoy the stunning ocean view together. The space features hot spring baths filled with mineral water that’s sourced from a local Chiba thermal spring, plus there is a heated outdoor terrace pool, sauna, and lounge area.
Downstairs you can feast at the restaurant, where the mission is to serve up as much local food as possible, helping you to immerse yourself in the culinary treats of the area. edén’s signature dishes are their paellas, which are made with locally caught seafood and Katsuura-harvested “Fusakogane,” an original brand of rice cultivated in Chiba.
For more information about edén, including the story of its connections to the broader Katsuura community, please check out:
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/eden/
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located right next to Tokyo. Chiba is mostly situated on the Boso Peninsula, and if you venture out beyond its bustling cityscapes, you’ll find yourself immersed in the stunning natural scenery of the Japanese countryside.
Fittingly, the prefecture’s name comprises the kanji characters meaning ‘thousand’ 千 and ‘leaf’ 葉, as the landscapes here are characterized by densely forested hills, charming rural communities, colorful flower fields, and idyllic cherry blossom viewing spots. Being surrounded by the sea on three sides–Tokyo Bay to the west and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and east–Chiba is also home to a beautiful coastline ready for you to explore.
Chiba`s extensive train and highway bus networks allow visitors to access its countless hidden gems: from sandy beaches, surf breaks, and seaside hot spring resorts, to terraced rice fields, local temples & shrines, and historic districts. Experience Japan’s culinary culture and enjoy fresh, locally-sourced food here too, as Chiba’s mild climate and unique geography have long made it a hub of agriculture and fishing.
If you’re ready to explore beyond the usual Tokyo tourist spots, please give us a follow for all our latest seasonal recommendations, or check out: visitchiba.jp
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If you’re looking to add a little variety to your Tokyo trip itinerary, consider a stop right next door in Chiba! Here you’ll be able to escape the typical crowded tourist spots and spend time exploring a more authentic side of Japan.
Please see the following 📌 pinned post for more info about Chiba, or check out: visitchiba.jp
