Full-Day Trip from Tokyo

Shiroyama Park: A perfect slice of Chiba’s natural beauty and history

Famous all over Chiba as one of the best cherry blossom locations, Shiroyama Park wraps around the bas... (Read more)

Tateyama Castle: A lasting symbol of defense, and a reminder of an exciting past

Tateyama Castle stands high on a hill, peering down over the crucial port below, ready to warn of inva... (Read more)

Biwa Club: Roadside Respite

Established by local citizens in 1993 as a collective to promote local industry, Biwa Club has since b... (Read more)

Mt. Nokogiri | A High-rising Trek Through Japan’s History of Stonecraft

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

Sawara was once one of the major hubs of commerce along the network of waterways that led to Edo, the ... (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)

Iinuma Honke and Café: For the Love of Sake

An easy eleven-minute walk from JR Minami-Shisui Station, Iinuma Honke offers delights for all of your... (Read more)

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple: Convenient Serenity

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

Mt. Nokogiri

Come see Chiba from above at Mount Nokogiri. Centuries of systematic mining operations accentuated thi... (Read more)