Chiba Prefecture

Scenes of Fall Foliage at Hondo-ji Temple, Matsudo City, Chiba
Expected Peak Colors: Late November to Early December

Hondo-ji Temple is a cultural treasure with over 740 years of history, and it`s one of our favorite spots for enjoying the beauty of fall in a classical Japanese setting. Found in the city of Matsudo, which borders Tokyo, Hondo-ji is a bit of a hidden gem. However, at about a 10-minute walk from Kita-Kogane Station on the JR Joban Line, it’s also an easily accessible destination. If you’re looking to take a quick day-trip from Tokyo during the fall foliage season, Hondo-ji Temple is our top recommendation!

Google Maps Plus Code: RWRH+39 Matsudo, Chiba

*Chiba Fall Foliage Information*
The height of the fall foliage season varies by region in Japan, and here in Chiba, next to Tokyo, the period of late November to early December is usually the best time to see the leaves showing their autumn colors. Please keep in mind that the status of the foliage will vary by location and is subject to the effects of recent weather conditions.
Learn more at: https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/fall-foliage-guide/
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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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Scenes of Fall Foliage at Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple and Naritasan Park, Narita City, Chiba
Expected Peak Colors: Late November to Early December

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple and the adjacent Naritasan Park are part of the “Naritasan” historic district, conveniently located near Narita International Airport, just one train station away via JR Narita Station or Keisei Narita Station. Once you get off the train, you can reach the temple complex in about 15 minutes by taking a stroll down the historic Omotesando temple road which is lined with traditional shops and restaurants.

With its proximity to Narita Airport, the “Naritasan” historic district is a great destination for the start or end of your Japan trip, as many travelers choose to stay a night before diving into Tokyo, while others stop by to make one last travel memory before their departing flights. If you happen to be passing through Narita in the next few weeks, you’ll also be able to enjoy the natural beauty of autumn in Japan here at Naritasan Park!

*Chiba Fall Foliage Information*
The height of the fall foliage season varies by region in Japan, and here in Chiba, next to Tokyo, the period of late November to early December is usually the best time to see the leaves showing their autumn colors. Please keep in mind that the status of the foliage will vary by location and is subject to the effects of recent weather conditions.
Learn more at: https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/fall-foliage-guide/
(LINK IN BIO)
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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 #千葉 #ChibaPrefecture #千葉県 #Japan #Japon #VisitChiba #VisitJapan #ChibaJapan #Travel #Trip #Narita #NaritaAirport #Naritasan #Nature #Fall #Autumn

Kinoene Omoya | An authentic dining and sake experience near Narita Airport

You’ll find the restaurant Kinoene Omoya on the grounds of Iinuma Honke, one of Chiba’s most storied sake breweries, located just 20 minutes from Narita International Airport. The Iinuma family founded Iinuma Honke over four centuries ago, and continue to own and operate the brewery to this day here in the town of Shisui. The newly 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. The dining experience on offer here at Kinoene Omoya combines this deep connection to sake with centuries of tradition, creating an authentic and original way to enjoy the best of the Japanese culinary world and seasonal cuisine while you’re en route to or from Narita Airport.

To learn more, please check out:
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/kinoene-omoya/
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Instagram: @kinoene_omoya

Pictured:
(Photos 1–8) From our visit in November 2023 featuring the Ritto, or the “onset of winter,” course menu. Photos by @benjaminbeech
(Photo 9) Kinoene sake, provided by Iinuma Honke Brewery @kinoene_sake
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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 11, 12 & 13

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 11 – 13, 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 charm 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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ART KIMONO Experience in Historic Narita

Narita City’s historic district is located under a ten-minute train ride from Narita International Airport, making a stop here a great way to start or end your Japan trip. The main draw is the Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple (or “Naritasan” for short) complex, a site with over 1,000 years of history. In an effort to offer visitors a unique way to explore the Naritasan area, the Narita Monzen Terminal conducts a one-of-a-kind ART KIMONO tour.

Participants in this tour can don colorful ART KIMONO designed by Yusuke Shimura, a contemporary artist based in Tokyo and New York, and a native son of the Narita area. Each kimono exhibits its own original design and the collection features a variety of colorful motifs, many representing odes to the Narita area.

Our ART KIMONO experience began by taking a pick of our favorite designs, then the professional dresser Yuu-sensei helped us get fitted and dressed in our selected kimono. With the dressing completed, it was time to hit the town, as we headed to the shop-lined Omotesando temple road, and then through the gates of Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple.

As we walked around the centuries-old grounds in our ART KIMONO, we weren’t just immersed in the surrounding beauty of the traditional architecture and natural spaces, we became part of the mosaic itself. If you’re interested in experiencing the historic “Naritasan” temple area in this unique way, please check out: @wabisabi_tour_japan

Learn more about the historic “Naritasan” temple district here: (LINK IN BIO)
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/narita/

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Chiba Prefecture, the home of Narita International Airport, is conveniently located next to Tokyo. Explore Chiba and discover its charm 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 #千葉 #ChibaPrefecture #千葉県 #Japan #Japon #VisitChiba #VisitJapan #ChibaJapan #Travel #Trip #JapanTrip #JapanTravel #TravelJapan #DiscoverJapan #ExploreJapan #NearTokyo #AroundTokyo #BeyondTokyo #Narita #Kimono #ArtKimono #Naritasan