Fall Destinations

A Shopper’s Paradise Just Beyond Tokyo | A Guide to Chiba’s 6 Premier Shopping Centers

People travel from all over the world to shop in Tokyo, but savvy shoppers will tell you that if you t... (Read more)

KURKKU FIELDS | A Vanguard of Sustainable Living

Just about 90 minutes from central Tokyo is a place known as Kurkku Fields where we can get in touch w... (Read more)

Kamogawakan | A Hot Spring Hotel and Oceanside Escape

Exploring beyond Tokyo and staying at a local hot spring hotel will help you discover deeper and more ... (Read more)

3 Places to Enjoy Fall Foliage: Late November & Early December, 2023

The height of the fall foliage season varies by region in Japan, and Chiba offers one of the last chan... (Read more)

Experiencing a festival like the locals

I had the opportunity to partake in the Sawara Grand Festival. The festival has a history of over 300 ... (Read more)

Sawara Grand Festival

Sawara has been given the name “Edo-Masari” meaning superior to Edo, the former name of Tokyo. The loc... (Read more)

Keisei Rose Garden | A Bountiful Bloom of Beauty

Every year in the spring and fall, the Keisei Rose Garden in Chiba’s Yachiyo City comes to life with a... (Read more)

edén | Relax and dine in a local slice of paradise

If you’re looking to discover the true character of Japan, it helps to understand that much of t... (Read more)

What to do around Narita Airport | Visit Chiba Guide

Even if you’re a first-time visitor to Japan, you can plan your travel itinerary like a pro by doing a... (Read more)

Chiba City | Explore the local gems of urban Chiba

Chiba’s coastlines and countryside beckon most weekend vacationers from neighboring Tokyo, but the urb... (Read more)

Mt. Nokogiri | A High-rising Spiritual Journey

Just across the bay from Tokyo, you’ll find a mountain ridge with a peculiar shape. It looks to ... (Read more)

Sakura Mushroom Farm | Mushroom harvesting and barbecue

A very popular activity in the agricultural regions of Japan is picking your own fruits at local orcha... (Read more)

Country Farm Ponpoko Village: Come pick and eat organic veggies

Ponpoko Village (Ponpoko Mura in Japanese) is nestled in the sprawling farmlands of Kisarazu City in C... (Read more)

Recommended Hiking Trails in Chiba

If you’re looking to spend some time immersed in nature during your next trip to Tokyo, look no furthe... (Read more)

Boso no Mura | Travel to a day in the life of Japan’s past

Tourist locations often lean heavily on Japan’s “warrior” and “artistic”... (Read more)

Lake Kameyama Adventure: A casual trip to walk, boat, and admire nature

A lesser-known destination, but a fun place for casual freshwater activities, views of seasonal colors... (Read more)

Myo-on-in Temple, a modest temple with much to teach

In the forested hills beneath Tateyama Castle sits a Buddhist temple comfortably nestled in a quiet su... (Read more)

Boso Adventure Tours

Although northwestern Chiba shares a border with Tokyo, the southern end of the prefecture sits a worl... (Read more)

Country Farm Tokyo German Village: a park with fun-filled exploration for all ages

This leisure and amusement park spans over a huge area of rolling hills located just about a 30-minute... (Read more) The illuminations aren’t the only colorful display to be found here. Throughout much of the year... (Read more)

A train journey through the Chiba countryside

A trip of discovery for those both new and familiar with Chiba, the Kominato Railway and Isumi Railway... (Read more)

Kawanoya: A quiet river retreat in an expansive valley

The Yoro Valley has Yado inns scattered along its river network, located between Yorokeikoku Station, ... (Read more)

Yoro Valley: Come explore the reaches of central Chiba

Japan’s mountains attract adventurers from all over, but let’s not forget that along with ... (Read more)

Mt. Nokogiri: Hiking Trail Guide

The coastal views and historic sites at Mt. Nokogiri (also called Nokogiriyama) make it one of the mos... (Read more)

Explore the Local Side of Kanaya on Your Mt. Nokogiri Trip

This is the Visit Chiba guide to the charming port district of Kanaya, which is found at the base of C... (Read more)

Matsudo City: Sample Day Trip Itinerary

Matsudo City is located right along Chiba’s border with Tokyo, making it a great day trip destin... (Read more)

Funabashi H.C. Andersen Park: A Flowery Tribute

In 2015, Trip Advisor rated Funabashi H.C. Andersen Park as the third most popular theme park in Japan... (Read more)

Sawara: Riverside Timeslip

Located just 30 minutes from Narita International Airport, Sawara is a quaint town which has retained ... (Read more)

Hiyodori-zaka Slope and Old Samurai Residences: Walk in the Footsteps of Samurai

Hiyodori-zaka Slope and the nearby Old Samurai Residences, located in Chiba’s Sakura City, provi... (Read more)

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple: Convenient Serenity Near Narita Airport

You can find Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple just 8.5 kilometers from Narita Airport, an accessible destin... (Read more)