Ubara Beach
Sawara Historical Townscape
Oyama Senmaida Terraced Rice Paddies
Isumi Railway
Forest Adventure, Chiba City
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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Which airport will you use coming to Tokyo?
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About Narita Airport
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Hotels near Narita: Make Narita your easy destination
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Narita to Tokyo: 3 ways to go
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Traveling around Chiba by train
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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.
For regular updates about Sawara, please check out our friends:
@little_edo_sawara
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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).
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A True Taste of Tradition While You Travel: Learn to Make Pressed Sushi near Narita Airport
The historic “Naritasan” temple district near Narita Airport has recently been gaining attention with travelers to Japan thanks to its classic Japanese atmosphere and convenient location. While you’ll certainly have a fulfilling time simply exploring the area, you can also try more immersive cultural experiences here with the Narita Monzen Terminal. We visited their headquarters in the historic Naritasan temple district to try out one of their programs: a Pressed Sushi Cooking Lesson.
Participants in this lesson are guided on a step-by-step process for making a pressed sushi dish by the Narita Monzen Terminal’s cooking teacher, Hirano-sensei. Accompanying the meal is miso soup and Japanese salad, which you’ll also help prepare, plus complimentary local sake and a traditional Japanese confectionery dessert.
Participating in the lesson ourselves gave us a chance to talk with Hirano-sensei about her background and her 14 years of teaching experience. We learned about how watching her grandmother cook as a child influenced her approach and how that helped her appreciate many aspects of Japanese culinary culture.
Not only do lesson participants get to enjoy a delicious Japanese homemade meal, you also get to witness and take part in the intricate processes and devotion that goes into creating one. If you’re interested in trying this experience yourself, please check out: @wabisabi_tour_japan
*The ingredients can be altered based on the participants’ dietary needs and restrictions.
Learn more about the historic “Naritasan” temple district here: (LINK IN BIO)
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/narita/
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A countryside inn near Narita Airport | Omikawa-tei
@omikawa_tei is an inn located on a traditional Japanese homestead, located just 20-minutes from Narita International Airport. The “-tei” suffix in Omikawa-tei means “residence” and that’s exactly what you’ll find here: A classic ‘kominka’ house and property for you and your party to have all to yourselves. Guests can also enjoy the ‘rotenburo` open-air bath perched up on the hillside behind the house, offering a view of the idyllic rural landscape below. While there are plenty of airport-area lodgings to choose from when you land or take off from Narita, if you’re looking for a stay immersed in the true Japanese countryside, look no further than Omikawa-tei!
More information:
https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/omikawatei/
(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 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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Ohara Hadaka Festival - September 23rd & 24th, 2024
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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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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📣 2024 Onjuku Ise Ebi Japanese Spiny Lobster Festival
・“BIG EVENT” this Sunday, September 8th and Sunday, October 6th
・JR Onjuku Station: Accessible in under 90 minutes by limited-express train from Tokyo Station
🦞 The season for Ise Ebi, Japanese spiny lobster, has come to Chiba’s Pacific coast! Restrictions put in place here to prevent the overfishing of Ise Ebi are lifted in August, and in the months that follow, Chiba becomes the home of a crustacean celebration!
📣 Coinciding with this season is the Ise Ebi Festival, held in the town of Onjuku in September and October, where visitors can casually sample many kinds of Ise Ebi dishes. Whether grilled on an open fire, served in miso soup, or as melt-in-your-mouth sashimi (see restaurant recommendation below) your taste buds will certainly thank you for taking the trip to Chiba to try Ise Ebi at its freshest!
🚆 Train Access: Onjuku Station - JR Sotobo Line. Less than 90 minutes from Tokyo Station via the Wakashio limited-express train.
⬇️ Where to enjoy Ise Ebi in Onjuku ⬇️
📍 Onjuku Ise Ebi Festival
・BIG EVENT: BBQ, Market, and more
Sunday, September 8 & Sunday, October 6; 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
・Weekend BBQ and Market:
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays from September 14 – October 27
10:00 AM until when the daily stock runs out
Location: Desert Moon Memorial Square, Onjuku
Google Maps Plus Code:
59M5+H3 Onjuku, Chiba
📍 Restaurant recommendation:
👉 Shiratorimaru
Open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Tuesdays
Google Maps Plus Code:
58MX+2V Onjuku, Chiba
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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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A special exhibit called the もののけの宴, or “A Gathering of the Supernatural Spirits,” is now on display at the Nokogiriyama Museum of Art until December 25, 2024. Do you recognize any of these ‘yokai’ Japanese supernatural spirits?
📍 @nokogiriyamaart
This museum is located at the base of Chiba’s Mt. Nokogiri, a popular Tokyo-area outdoor destination. Escape the Tokyo crowds and stop here in southern Chiba for a Mt. Nokogiri hike and visit to the museum this fall and early-winter. Train access: JR Hama-Kanaya Station.
This exhibit is on display through December 25, 2024, 10:00AM to 5:00PM at the Nokogiriyama Museum of Art. Closed Tuesdays or Wednesdays following a Tuesday holiday. Also closed November 23. Admission: Adults, 800 yen; JHS/HS students, 500 yen; ES aged children and younger, free.
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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 #NearTokyo #AroundTokyo #BeyondTokyo #Museum #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseFolklore
A rest stop in the middle of Tokyo Bay!
The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is a combination bridge and tunnel that links Chiba with the other side of Tokyo Bay. In the middle of the Aqua-Line – where the underground tunnel starting in Kawasaki City connects to the bridge that takes you into Chiba – you’ll find one of the world’s most unique rest stops: The Umihotaru PA, literally meaning the “Sea Firefly Parking Area.” Visitors here can enjoy the panoramic views 🌅, grab a bite to eat 🍛, and even do a little souvenir shopping 🛍️, so make sure to make time to stop by on your next Tokyo area road trip 🚗!
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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 #TokyoBay #AquaLine #Umihotaru
