Outdoor Recreation

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)

2023 Chiba Summer Beach Guide: Katsuura and Onjuku

The neighboring beach towns of Katsuura and Onjuku on Chiba’s Pacific coast can be reached from Tokyo ... (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)

Chikura Orange Center | Orange-Picking Adventure in the Hills of Chiba

Mikan oranges, also known as “satsuma” oranges, are among the most abundant fruits of winter in Japan.... (Read more)

Awa Kamogawa Station | Kamogawa Beach Town Rental Bicycles

You’ll hear it from us, and you’ll hear it from other travelers, but one of the best ways to get aroun... (Read more)

The Farm | Stay, Eat, and Play in Chiba’s great outdoors

Deep in the hills of Chiba is a glamping getaway, complete with everything you need to simulate countr... (Read more)

UMI to YAMA | Paddle along the Katsuyama Coastline

You’ve surely heard of paddleboarding by now, but have you tried it? Japan is full of lakes, riv... (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)

85 Club | Ride the wind on the Chiba side of Tokyo Bay

Chiba Prefecture can be found next to Tokyo on a massive peninsula just across Tokyo Bay. Seafood, wid... (Read more)

Forest Adventure Chiba | Climb, zip, and slide through the trees!

A jaunt through Chiba will never put you too far from an amazing park to spend your day at. Izumi Natu... (Read more)

Choshi Kayaks: An Ocean Adventure

The sea shapes much of Japan’s character and charm, and few places represent this influence better tha... (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)

SURFCO: Surf the sand dunes near the beaches of southern Chiba!

Right down near the southern tip of Chiba, Tateyama City is a top destination for everything ocean-rel... (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 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 Pacific Getaway at Splash Guest House

You’ll find Splash Guest House along the sandy shores of Hebara Beach, located in Katsuura, a ci... (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)

Rental Bicycles in Choshi City

Choshi City occupies the northeastern corner of Chiba Prefecture’s Pacific coast, and has long b... (Read more)

Makuhari “New City” Local Guide

Sleek and modern, Makuhari New City (part of Chiba City) is bustling with action. The area is known fo... (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)