Summer Destinations

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)

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)

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)

Where to Enjoy Flower Blooms After Cherry Blossom Season

The cherry blossom season is symbolic of Japanese springtime beauty, but in our changing world, it can... (Read more)

Takatakiko Glamping Resort | Laid-Back Lakeside Glamping in Chiba

We have yet another option for “glamping” here in Chiba, and this one is nicely positioned... (Read more)

Resort style camping in Chiba, Japan: “Glamping”

While you have everything you need for an urban vacation in Tokyo, you’d do well to step out of ... (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)

Chiba’s Inage Seaside Park | A day on the coast, and much more than a beach

Japan has a skillful way of reserving large spaces of their limited land for parks and recreation. Som... (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)

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)

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)

Enjoy Seafood in Choshi – Fresh from Chiba’s Top Port!

Fishing ports small and large dot the coastlines of Japan, all working hard each morning to deliver ca... (Read more)

Boso Adventure Tours

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

The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line Expressway makes Chiba travel a breeze

Chiba, the place where you’ll likely be touching down if traveling to Japan, is located right ne... (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)

The Four Best Locations for Stargazing in Chiba!

The Boso Peninsula, which is situated between Tokyo and the Pacific Ocean, comprises most of Chiba Pre... (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)

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)

Hattori Hydrangea House: The Fruits of Chiba’s Beauty

The living, breathing vegetation of nature comes in many forms. Out in the wilderness, we can apprecia... (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)

Lighthouses of Chiba

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

Ayame Park: The World of Water Flowers

Complex river systems are the veins coursing through Japan, providing transport, leisure, and the wate... (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)

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)

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)