Spring Destinations

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)

Local Parks for Cherry Blossom Viewing

Every spring, people gather in parks across Japan as the sakura, cherry trees, burst into pink and whi... (Read more)

The treasured Kawazu-zakura trees lead the bloom in early Spring

The cherry blossom bloom is one of the most celebrated times of the year in Japan, and it starts earli... (Read more)

Unique Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots

The beauty of sakura, cherry trees, is enhanced by the fleetingness of their blooms; usually just abou... (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)

Boso Adventure Tours

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

Heguri Hub: Discover the Chiba Countryside

Many people associate Chiba Prefecture with being Tokyo’s neighbor, absorbing so much metropolitan spr... (Read more)

Mt. Nokogiri: Hiking Trail Guide

The coastline views and historic sites on offer at Mt. Nokogiri (Nokogiriyama) make it one of the most... (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)

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)