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Next to Tokyo & Home of Narita Airport
Visit Chiba is the official sightseeing, tourism, and tourist attraction information website of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Chiba is the home of Narita International Airport and is conveniently located next to Tokyo on a peninsula along Japan’s Pacific coast. Chiba's extensive train and highway bus networks allow visitors to access the rich nature, hidden countryside gems, historic districts, local temples and shrines, seaside hot spring resorts, and world-famous surf breaks found here near Tokyo. Experience Japanese food culture and enjoy fresh seafood too, as Chiba’s mild climate and unique geography make it a hub of agriculture and fishing. We hope to see you soon!
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Here at Takabe Jinja, Japan’s only shrine dedicated to the God of Cooking, this Knife Ceremony, or Hōchōshiki, takes place three times per year. Last May, we witnessed Chef Hakushin Nagashima prepare a sea bream while adhering to this centuries-old ritual’s golden rule: he never touches the sacred fish with his hands, not even once. Since the hands are considered impure, the chef employs carefully choreographed maneuvers as to only touch the fish with a knife and chopsticks.
This ritual originated in the 9th century imperial court, but the history of how this shrine came to honor the god of cooking is said to date back 1,800 years, long drawing aspiring chefs and food makers to its hallowed grounds.
The ceremony is held every year on May 17, October 17, and November 23, so you still have two more chances to see it this year.
Location:
Takabe Shrine 高家神社
164 Chikuracho Minamiasai, Minamiboso, Chiba
千葉県南房総市千倉町南朝夷１６４
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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The Sawara Grand Festival Returns for its Fall Encore: October 10, 11 ＆ 12
An event so nice it has to be held twice, the semi-annual Sawara Grand Festival takes place in both July and October, with the fall edition being perhaps the grandest affair on the Chiba festival calendar. If you’re in the Tokyo or Narita areas this upcoming October 10 – 12, you can come witness the festivities by taking a trip to JR Sawara Station. Visitors can come by train via the JR Narita Line or by highway bus from the Yaesu Bus Terminal at Tokyo Station.
This festival has taken place for over 300 years here in the historic district of Sawara, and its roots date back to Sawara’s heyday as a thriving transport hub during the Edo period. The proceedings are most known for massive wooden floats, called ‘dashi,’ which make their way through the streets transporting sculptures of famous figures in Japanese history and folklore: samurai generals, gods and goddesses, animals, and more. Traditional music and dance performances add to the atmosphere here, helping earn this festival UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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Suzusen is celebrating 100 years of making Maiwai, a regional Japanese craft from Chiba Prefecture. Thanks to fourth-generation artisan Riki-san, we can learn about the history of Maiwai and appreciate these works up close. Maiwai are jackets which are made using a textile dyeing art, and were once given by owners of fishing boats to their crew as a sort of bonus after a season of plentiful catches. At one time there were about 50 Maiwai dyeing studios here in Chiba, but now only a couple remain in operation. Please see Suzusen’s Instagram for info about their handcrafted goods and workshops: @suzusen1925
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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Ohara Hadaka Festival - September 23rd & 24th, 2025
Main ‘Shiofumi’ Event: September 23, 2:30 PM at Ohara Beach
The Ohara Hadaka Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year here in Chiba, best known for a practice called ‘shiofumi’ where participants rush into the ocean carrying ‘mikoshi’ portable shrines. Traditionally, the shiofumi was meant as a way to pay respects to the sea, and to pray for bountiful crops and fish harvests. This heritage lives on today as a beloved celebration of the local coastal culture.
The shiofumi is scheduled to take place around 2:30 PM on September 23. Then the festivities continue for the remainder of the two-day festival, with crowds parading around the city, still transporting the `kami` gods in their portable shrines. If you’re looking for an only-in-Japan experience, come on down to Chiba’s Pacific coast to see this stunning spectacle in person!
Location: Isumi City, Chiba
The shiofumi takes place at Ohara Beach
Google Maps Plus Code:
7C62+72 Isumi, Chiba
Train access: Ohara Station, JR Sotobo Line
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✈️ Our Recommended Narita Airport Area Hotel🏮@waqoo_naritasan
WAQOO Naritasan Monzen offers convenient access to Narita International Airport while providing a more enriching experience than typical airport hotels. Opened in 2022, WAQOO Naritasan Monzen is one among a carefully curated collection of just four hotels in all of Japan, each positioned near sacred temples and dedicated to connecting guests to Japan`s cultural heritage. What distinguishes WAQOO Naritasan Monzen is its deep connection to traditional kabuki theater and the nearby historic Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple.
The rooms blend Japanese aesthetics with modern comfort; paper lanterns, natural wood finishes, and carefully chosen seasonal decorations create an atmosphere that feels both authentic and welcoming. Attention to detail extends throughout the property, with seasonal decor and design choices that clearly serve a purpose rather than simply filling space. The meals, both dinner and breakfast, are also exceptional, utilizing local ingredients in a refined Kyoto-style tasting menu.
To learn more about the experience on offer here, please check out:
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/kabuki-themed-waqoo-hotel-narita/
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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Haraoka Pier, Haraoka Beach, Minamiboso City, Chiba
Access: A 10-minute walk from JR Tomiura Station
You’ll find the Boso Peninsula’s most picturesque pier extending toward the sea from a quiet beach that’s located just beyond the typical Tokyo-area tourist trail. This part of Chiba is accessible by train on the JR Uchibo Line, and is known for offering seaside views of where Tokyo Bay opens up into the Pacific Ocean.
On clear days at Haraoka Pier, you can see Mt. Fuji in the distance across the sea, a scene that tends to get even more stunning around sunset when the colors of the evening sky outline the mountain’s silhouette on the horizon. This spot has provided the setting for numerous photographs, commercials and films, and although it may be a humble destination, it tends to keep a special place in the hearts of those who visit.
Google Maps Plus Code: 2RVJ+HQ Minamiboso, Chiba
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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Lunch at Kinoene Omoya | A Culinary Gem near Narita Airport
If you’re looking to make the most of your last meal in Japan before your departing flight, Kinoene Omoya is our top recommendation, being just a 20-minute drive from Narita International Airport. The restaurant is found at one of Chiba’s most storied sake breweries, Iinuma Honke, which was founded over four centuries ago, creating an authentic and original way to enjoy the best of Japanese cuisine.
On past trips we visited for dinner, but this time we went to try out the lunchtime menu so we could introduce it to you. We got the ¥3960 lunch served in a Hida Shunkei lacquered bento box, which includes a variety of seasonal ingredients. Our visit was in June, so the early-summer selection was featured. Of course, we also ordered a glass of delicious Kinoene sake.
The renovated building that houses the restaurant is thought to be over 300 years old, and once served as the residence for multiple generations of Iinuma family members. The restaurant’s namesake comes from Kinoene, the brewery’s flagship sake brand, and the Japanese word ‘omoya,’ meaning the main building of a traditional Japanese estate.
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
#Chiba #ChibaPrefecture #VisitChiba #ChibaJapan #千葉 #千葉県 #NearTokyo #Japan #VisitJapan #Travel #Trip #Dining #Sake #JapaneseCuisine #JapaneseFood
There’s a place in Japan named “Utopia” and it’s one of my favorite hidden gems outside Tokyo. Ubara Utopia, or Ubara Risokyo in Japanese, got its name in the early 1900s when it was branded as an area for vacation homes. Today, visitors can trek the short Ubara Utopia hiking trail, and enjoy these stunning ocean views. The walking course starts from JR Ubara Station, making it an accessible day-trip destination. Would you take the trip from Tokyo to Utopia?
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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its hidden gems on your next trip to Japan. More information about what to see and do here can be found at visitchiba.jp (link in bio).
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