History

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)

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)

Suigo Sawara Float Museum

Sawara is a town that lives for festivals, having extravagant ones year-round. Most notably the Sawara... (Read more)

Tenzen | Hidden Forest Estate of Gourmet Delights

What might you find if you took the winding forest roads deep into the hills of Chiba? One of the most... (Read more)

Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy | Appreciate a subtle art

Nestled in the back of Naritasan Park, this museum brings you into Japan’s culture of artistic w... (Read more)

Wakamatsu Honten | A classic hotel in Narita’s historical district

Take a walk from either JR Narita Station or Keisei Narita Station through one of the most pleasantly ... (Read more)

Nabedana Sake: Narita Shop & Kozaki Brewery

Throughout the world you’ll find different foods and drinks that claim a deep cultural significance in... (Read more)

Tateyama Trip | Two days in Chiba’s coastal getaway

The city of Tateyama is found on the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula where Tokyo Bay opens up into ... (Read more) While our first day in Tateyama had us exploring the city by train, bike and on foot, our second day h... (Read more)

Chiba City | Explore the local gems of urban Chiba

Many weekend vacationers visit Chiba for either seaside leisure, or for the natural beauty found at on... (Read more)

Mt. Nokogiri | A High-rising Spiritual Journey 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)

The forested Ninja Village of Minami Boso

The ninja is an internationally famous cultural icon from Japan, idolized as the stealthy, fast, and m... (Read more)

Centuries of Celebrations: The Yaegaki Shrine Gion Festival

Matsuri, traditional Japanese festivals, are a window into the soul of the country and its people. Ori... (Read more)

Sakura City: A hidden gem in central Chiba

Sakura City is rich with history, and much of it comes from their warrior past, as Sakura was at one p... (Read more)

Experience the monk lifestyle at Seicho-ji Temple

There are many branches of Buddhism that have made their way into Japan, and also many that have begun... (Read more)

Architecture of all kinds in Chiba

Japan is known for its densely packed cities which bring together many unique architectural designs. H... (Read more)

Traditional Festivals in Chiba | Celebrate in more ways than one

Matsuri, traditional Japanese festivals, were originally held as a sacred means of honoring the gods. ... (Read more)

Unique Photo Spots in Chiba

Most travel itineraries include a blend of food, culture and fun, and a visit to Tokyo provides a good... (Read more)

National Museum of Japanese History: Take a trip through the far east, far back in time

This museum goes back to the beginning of what we know as Japanese culture and history, covers all the... (Read more)

Explore your interest in airplanes while in Narita

Many will find themselves touching down at Narita International Airport at the start of an exciting Ja... (Read more)

Sakura City Museum of Art | A vanguard of art in the center of Chiba

Sakura City is well known for its warrior past, being the former headquarters of the Sakura clan of sa... (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)

Close in distance, but far back in time: A trip to Katori City

Treated to both the sights and sounds of old Japan, we spent a night and two splendid days in the city... (Read more)

Japanese Gardens: Where Culture and Nature Come Together

Japanese gardens have long been revered as places to find peace and serenity in nature. A visit to one... (Read more)

Classic architecture on an intimate scale

Skyscrapers and clusters of modern buildings are what you’ll be treated to upon arriving in Toky... (Read more)

Urayasu City Folk Museum | A hidden historical gem

The city of Urayasu is known around the world for being the home of Tokyo Disney Resort, but this city... (Read more)

Cruising through Choshi on the Choshi Electric Railway

Sticking to the primary travel routes of Japan, it’s easy to start thinking that all trains are ... (Read more)

Nakadai Seisakusho: Preserving Tradition Through Craftsmanship

Matsuri, traditional Japanese festivals, have long served an important role in strengthening communal ... (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)

Nagareyama Honcho, a subtle piece of history to Tokyo’s northeast

Nagareyama is in close proximity to Tokyo, and was historically an important location for trade. Its p... (Read more)

Nagareyama Honcho, classic charm and modern enjoyment

Nagareyama was a bustling area in the 1800’s that became famous for being the birthplace of “shi... (Read more)

Ryutetsu Nagareyama Line: A trip to Japan’s past on a classic rail

The high-speed bullet trains of Japan are a shining model of what happens when you follow through dili... (Read more)

Boso Adventure Tours

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

Free Guided Tour – Neighborhood Walk in Chiba

Chiba City, the capital of Chiba Prefecture, celebrated its 100-year anniversary of becoming an incorp... (Read more)

Seasonal blooms at iconic “Flower Temples” in Chiba

Famous temples known affectionately as “flower temples” can be found throughout Chiba Prefecture... (Read more)

Kasamori-Kannon Temple: A one of a kind design, in a one of a kind place

Japan is dotted with both shrines (jinja or jingu) and temples (o-tera, or designated with suffix R... (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)

Katsuura City: The Best of Chiba’s Coastal Culture in One Place

Katsuura, a city along the Pacific Ocean, has long been a popular seaside getaway for Tokyo’s city inh... (Read more)

Cycling the Surf Coast of Ichinomiya, the first Olympic surfing venue in history

The coastline of Ichinomiya in Chiba has long been inhabited for its mild climate, and culinary blessi... (Read more)

Kamogawa Trip | Seaside Sights, Historic Temples & Terraced Rice Fields

Kamogawa City is located along the southern end of Chiba’s Pacific coast, an area known for its stunni... (Read more)

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel : Make Old Town Sawara your Home for a Trip

The Sawara area of Katori City on the northern edge of Chiba Prefecture was a key hub in Japan’s... (Read more)

Katori Shrine: A living and beautiful piece of ancient Japan

Among the oldest and largest shrines in Japan, Katori Shrine is an important site in Shinto lore. Alon... (Read more)

Lighthouses of Chiba

Chiba Prefecture occupies the Boso Peninsula, which is situated between Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocea... (Read more)

Kanaya – The Gateway to Mt. Nokogiri

What to do around Kanaya, the port district at the base of Mt. Nokogiri The Kanaya District of Futtsu ... (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)

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)

The Former Tokita House: Slip into Yesteryear

An easy twelve-minute walk away from Mimomi Station (on the Keisei Line) lies a lovely oasis of Japane... (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)

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 Near Narita Airport

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)

Create unforgettable memories in Narita: Experience wearing kimono and try savory unagi!

Wearing “kimono” (Japanese traditional dress) or “yukata” (casual summer kimon... (Read more)

Ichinomiya: The Surfing Town Selected as the Venue for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020!

Tsurigasaki Beach, located at the southern end of Chiba’s Kujukuri coast in the town of Ichinomiya, wa... (Read more)