2025 Chiba Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

#MusicFestival #Tokyo #Chiba #summertravel #100 ways to travel Summer Sonic One of the largest music festivals in Japan Strong program lineup and convenient transportation Known as the most suitable music festival for novices to pursue overseas stars The performance lineup is mainly composed of well-known European and American artists, interspersed with big-name Japanese or Korean artists. Only here can you see the spectacle of the Mr.Children Gang’s grand finale to warm up the show. The headliners for 2023 are blur, Kendrick Lama & Liam (brother of Oasis), and the first show on the main stage is NewJeans!! (Oh my God, it smells so good) The Tokyo venue is at Seaside Makuhari Station (the same station as the Mitsui outlet, so supply is convenient). It can be reached on foot in ten minutes after exiting the station. The transportation is much more convenient than Fuji Rock. In terms of accommodation, you can stay at the Keiyo Line Extension Station, or you can stay in the center of Tokyo or just come to the venue for about an hour. When the venue is over, there are so many people heading towards Tokyo that it is often difficult to get on the train, so it is easier to go towards Soga. If you have enough budget and plan ahead, just stay nearby!! Seaside Makuhari Station is usually the venue for various large-scale exhibitions. There are many businesses and star-rated hotels in the surrounding area, but it is usually almost fully booked half a year before Summer Sonic. The venue is very large. The main stage is at the Marine Stage in Chiba Lode Marine. There will also be 3 stages in the indoor venue and 1 beach stage. All types of listeners can find the most suitable way to participate. You can lie down and stay on your favorite stage all day, or you can be a time management master and travel between stages. There is a shuttle bus between the main stage and the indoor area, but when there are many people, it may take more than half an hour to move between stages. Don't make the queue too full and the performances on both stages will be in vain~~ A little tip for laymen: If you want to get a good seat in the grandstand area of ​​the main stage to watch the Headliner, you can go and book a seat in the afternoon. Remember to sit on the right-hand side facing the stage. The stage is generally facing south and north. The right-hand side of the stage is on the west side so that you will not be directly hit by the setting sun. You will be exposed to the sun before you can wait till night~~ That’s about it, let’s experience the rest for ourselves

* The closest station to Marine Stadium, home of the Chiba Lotte Marines, is the South and North Exit Plazas of JR Kaihin Makuhari Station. From Friday, November 11, 2022 to Tuesday, January 31, 2023, the illuminations will be lit up as "Makuhari Illumination" and it's very sparkly😊 #KaihinMakuhari #Illumination #MakuhariIllumination #ChibaTrip #ChibaTourism

A hotel with amazing free services "Hiyori Hotel Maihama" This is the hotel with the best value for money in the Disney area☺️ The price is reasonable, but the service is amazing!! Even if you come back exhausted from Disney, you will be soothed by the safe service✨ Of course, you can just stay at the hotel👌 Since it is a baby-welcoming inn, there are plenty of rental items for children! There is also a free shuttle to Maihama Station, but reservations are required depending on the date, so please check the official website in advance before using it😊 🐭Hiyori Hotel Maihama @maihama.hiyori 2-25-8 Higashino, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, 279-0042 #ThemePark #Disney #PlayingToTheFullestAtThemePark

Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, has a retro streetscape along the river! There are various restaurants along the river, this time I went to "Wordsworth"! There are many kinds of pasta, pizza, salads, soups, a lot of delicious dishes!! I had "Spaghetti Gratin Tyrolean Style". There was a soft-boiled egg hidden under the cheese! It was very delicious◎ #ChibaGourmet #ChibaPrefecture #Sawara #RetroStreetStreet #Gourmet #GourmetTrip #Lunch

Introducing Sawara, a small Edo water town in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture! Sawara flourished as a transit point on the Tone River, and even today, the old streets along the river are filled with Edo atmosphere. It's about an hour and a half by car from the city center! It's the perfect place for a day trip or a weekend getaway! There are restaurants and shops along the river, and you can take a boat ride along the river. Katori Shrine is also nearby, so you can visit both! #retrotownscape #chiba #chibaprefecture #chibatrip #tourism #touristspots #greatviews

Located on the Boso Peninsula and selected as one of Japan's 100 Low Mountains, Mt. Nokogiri has been actively quarried since the Edo period as a source of high-quality stone. As a result, the exposed rock surface looks like a saw, which is why it is called that. In addition to the many hiking trails, the mountain also has a ropeway, making it a major tourist destination on the Boso Peninsula. 😋 The best part of this mountain is being able to witness the skills of the stonecutters of the time, and you'll be overwhelmed by the traces of the cut rocks that are up to 80 meters high. The view from the summit is amazing, and if you're lucky, you can even see Mt. Fuji! The most famous of these is the "Peek into Hell," and it's no exaggeration to say that I went there just to see this lol There are many other tourist spots, and it was a mountain full of charm. ⛰ Of all the mountains I've been to, this is by far the place I would recommend. #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip #SecretSummerResort #BreathtakingView

A school where you can stay with your friends, Chonan Nishi Elementary School, is an abandoned school in Chonan Town, Chiba Prefecture 🏫 A large field where sports days can be held, and accommodation rooms that were renovated from former classrooms! There is also a nostalgic library, music room, kitchen, and gymnasium! You're sure to have a good time reminiscing about those old days!! It is only available to one group per day, so you can enjoy the large school building all to yourself! Up to 84 people can use it! There is also a stylish cafe attached ☕️ #Chiba #AbandonedSchool #SpringEnjoyingTrip #TrainingCamp #ChonanTown

The streets of Sawara in Chiba Prefecture Full of historical atmosphere. Take a boat ride, learn about the history of Sawara from a guide, and eat sweet red bean soup at a long-established restaurant. Perfect for sightseeing!! As expected, Sawara is amazing. #Historic sites that make you feel the history

Happy Pancakes This is a famous pancake shop with 24 stores nationwide 🥞 I went to the Funabashi store! It's within a 5-minute walk from Funabashi Station and Keisei Funabashi Station. The store has about 45 seats, and on weekends, about 90% of the seats are filled from lunch to late afternoon. I had the seasonal fresh fruit pancakes, and I was able to taste a lot of fruit and pancakes at the same time, so I didn't get bored of it and it was great ✨️ My companion had the tiramisu pancakes, which were bittersweet and perfect for tiramisu lovers ☕ Address: 4-44-25 Honmachi, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, Rene Laila Tower Funabashi 2F Opening hours: Weekdays 10:30-19:30 (LO 18:45) Weekends and holidays 10:00-20:30 (LO 19:40) #Spring0yenTrip #HappyPancakes #Pancakes

Abura Kadabra Abura soba specialty restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Funabashi Station and Keisei Funabashi Station! There are 7 types of condiments on the table, so you can make your own abura soba with various flavors✨️ You can enjoy different flavors every time you go! I've been there twice and tried three types of abura soba: regular abura soba, back fat soba (I had a little of my companion's), and spicy abura soba. As the explanation on the table says, the abura soba has a stronger flavor than the back fat abura soba, and I preferred the regular one! 👍 The spicy abura soba was just the right amount of spicy for me, who doesn't particularly like spicy food, and I was able to mix it with the noodles and finish the soup🙆 Address: 4-41-29 Honmachi, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture #Spring0yentrip #Aburasoba #FunabashiGourmet #AburaKadabra #Funabashi #ChibaGourmet #Chiba

Red sea bream ramen Mengyo This is a red sea bream ramen specialty store located in Kotobashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo! This time I visited the Funabashi store. It is located inside Next Funabashi, directly connected to Keisei Funabashi Station. It was rumored that the soup was made only with sea bream and water, and when I drank the soup, it was definitely full of the flavor of sea bream, and it tasted like sea bream soup🐟 I wanted to eat the zosui set, but the zosui was sold out💦 Main store: Parkside Mansion, 2-8-8 Kotobashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Business hours / 11:00-21:00 Funabashi store: 1-5-1 Honmachi, Funabashi-shi, Chiba-ken, Next Funabashi 1F #Spring 0 yen trip #Tai ramen #Ramen #Mengyo #Japanese gourmet

Hakata Tempura Yamaya Chapeau Funabashi This is a Hakata Tempura specialty store run by "Yamaya," famous for its mentaiko! In the past, there were only a few stores, and one of them was in Funabashi ✨️ (probably the second store) Currently, there are about seven stores, and they are steadily expanding their influence 💪 They bring out freshly fried tempura in real time, like a course meal, and it was super delicious to eat piping hot tempura 😋 Of course, you can eat as much mentaiko as you want 😍 Address: 3rd floor, Chapeau Funabashi, 7-1-1 Honmachi, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture #Spring0yentrip #Yamaya #Yamayalunch #Funabashigourmet #ChibaPrefecture

Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden This is a zoological and botanical garden operated by Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture✨️ This time, we mainly visited the zoo, but the admission fee was 440 yen for adults, and it was great to be able to interact with pigs and guinea pigs! In the "Nakayoshi Room" on the 3rd floor of the Rest House, you can interact with micro pigs, but the size of the pigs was much larger than in the official photo🐖 We also encountered an alpaca walking, and it was very cute, dressed up and quiet even when surrounded by people🥰 Address: Zoo → 284-1 Omachi, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture Ornamental Botanical Garden → 213-11 Omachi, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture #Spring 0 yen trip #Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden #Ichikawa City #Chiba Prefecture

Yanagi Sushi Co., Ltd. A long-established sushi restaurant with a large parking lot, about a 10-minute walk from Funabashi-Hoden Station. 🍣 We called in with a group of six adults on the day without a reservation, but the chef and his apprentice warmly welcomed us. 🙆 The counter and table seats in the restaurant are very clean and neat, and in a good way, it doesn't feel like an old restaurant. ✨️ We enjoyed sushi at a leisurely pace in a semi-private room! I think you can order for about 2,000 to 4,000 yen per person! Address: 2-300 Kamiyama-cho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba #Spring0yentrip #YanagiSushi #SushiGourmet #FunabashiGourmet #ChibaGourmet

Ganso Sushi Narita Airport Terminal 2 Branch As soon as I arrived at Narita Airport, I wanted to eat sushi, so I went to this conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Narita Airport Terminal 2🍣 I later found out that they also have one in Haneda Airport Terminal 2, so it might be the first sushi restaurant you see when you come to Japan😂 Prices are divided by plate color! There are sushi dishes for around 150 yen, so it's reasonable! A slightly more luxurious dish was about 600 yen. The taste was also worth the price👍 Address: 1-1 Furugome, Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, Narita International Airport Terminal 2, 4F #Spring 0 yen trip #Narita Airport #Narita International Airport #Narita Airport gourmet #Sushi #Chiba

There is a Hawaiian restaurant on the 2nd floor of Ikspiari, at the foot of Disney Resort 🏝️ The main store is in Hawaii, and it is a famous restaurant that has won the gold award of the "Hale Aina Award Best Breakfast Award" for 11 consecutive years from 2013 to 2024! I went there for lunch, but the size is too big for breakfast, and if you are not careful, you will get full if you eat fruit or pancakes 😋 (I had pancakes and an acai bowl, but for most people, one of them is enough...!) Price: Each dish is about 2000 to 3000 yen! How to get there: As soon as you enter Ikspiari from Maihama Station, take the stairs or elevator in front of McDonald's to the 2nd floor 🛗 Address: 1-4 Maihama, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, Ikspiari 2F Traders Passage #Spring0yentrip #CafeKaila #Ikspiari #MaihamaCafe #HawaiianCuisine

Tokyo Disneyland A theme park with over 40 years of history that continues to evolve even now🏰 I've been going there since I was a child, and it's always fun no matter how many times I go!! 🙌 Here are some tips for first-time visitors that you should know🙋 1. Aim for the off-season The off-season is summer☀️ and winter❄️ However, I think there are many people who want to enjoy seasonal events, so if you're taking a vacation, I recommend a weekday, Wednesday! 2. If possible, stay from before the park opens until just before closing It's well-known that the waiting times for attractions are short right after the park opens, but in fact, the waiting times are often short just before closing👍 3. Don't forget to get a pass🎫 In particular, remember to get a Priority Pass, which you can get for free, and get it as soon as you enter the park! The signal may be better if you are a little further away from the crowded gates 📱📶 4. Make reservations or order from your mobile phone If you can make reservations at a restaurant, make reservations one month before you enter, and if they have mobile ordering, use the app at the time to specify the time on your mobile order 🕒 This alone will make it much easier to get around! #Spring0yentrip #TokyoDisneyland #TokyoDisneyResort #UrayasuCity #ChibaPrefecture

I spent a day at Tokyo DisneySea, the ocean of adventure and imagination 🌊🌍 The Fantasy Springs area, which was newly opened last year, was previously only available to those who had a standby pass or DPA, but from April 1, 2025, you can now line up without a pass 🙌 My top recommendation is: ・Attraction: Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey❄️ ・Show: Believe! ~Sea of ​​Dreams~🎆 Both can only be experienced here, so be sure to check them out at least once! 👀 #Spring0yentrip #TokyoDisneySea #TokyoDisneyResort #UrayasuCity #ChibaPrefecture

At Owashi Shrine in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, you can see the largest phallic god in Japan! 👀 When you climb the stairs to the shrine, you will first see Tamoyu Daimyojin, which enshrines a giant phallic statue, at the front of the shrine grounds. This god is said to grant blessings such as bountiful harvests, matchmaking, fertility, safe childbirth, and marital harmony. You can get two types of goshuin stamps: "Owashi Shrine" and "Tamoyu Shrine"! If you enjoy collecting goshuin stamps, be sure to stop by. Address: 3620 Yasujiki, Sakaemachi, Inba-gun, Chiba Prefecture #Spring0yenTrip #ChibaPrefecture #InzaiCity #OwashiShrine #TamoyuDaimyojin

#Spring0yentrip I went strawberry picking at Furuwaya Farm in Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture! It's easily accessible from Tokyo, and you can just drop in by train. It's a small farm with a homey atmosphere, and I enjoyed picking strawberries at my own pace. On this day, I was able to compare four varieties of strawberries: Yayoihime, Kahorino, Benihoppe, and Starlight. Each has a different taste, aroma, and texture, so you can enjoy each one carefully. All varieties are fully ripe and sweet, and have a glossy appearance. The sweet and sour taste of Benihoppe is especially addictive! The strawberries grow low, so you have to bend down to pick them. It's recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The greenhouse has a quiet and calm atmosphere. After receiving a brief explanation at the reception, you can pick and eat them freely without any staff escorts. The best thing about it is that you can enjoy it at your own pace without any hesitation. By the way, condensed milk was not provided, but there was no information on whether it was OK to bring it, so if you are concerned, it might be a good idea to inquire in advance. It was sweet and delicious enough as it was, so I was very satisfied even without condensed milk. How to get there: ・About 15 minutes on foot from Kamagaya Station on the Tobu Urban Park Line ・There is a parking lot, so you can come by car It was a place where you could enjoy plenty of seasonal strawberries and spend a peaceful time. It was not flashy, but the relaxing atmosphere was comfortable. It was a simple farm that I would like to visit again!

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During our trip to Chiba, Tokyo, we stayed at a very cheap hotel. Not only was the location convenient and the weather comfortable, but we also received the warmest hospitality from our family, which really made our trip comfortable and enjoyable. Whether we were shopping or taking photos, we had a very relaxing and comfortable vacation. Even though my mom was in a wheelchair, we didn’t feel any inconvenience. It was a really great experience!

#cherryblossom25 🌸Coming This February: The early-blooming Kawazu Cherry Blossoms of Chiba! You may have recently seen the sakura forecasts which predict March as the best time to see cherry blossoms around Tokyo. What you won’t see in those official predictions though are the peaks of early-blooming varieties of sakura, including the bright pink Kawazu cherry blossoms of Chiba. Kawazu cherry trees can be found in various local parks throughout the prefecture, but if you want to enjoy seeing hundreds of them all at once, then you’ll want to come to Sakuma Dam Shinsui Park in the hills of southern Chiba. The Kawazu cherry trees at Sakuma Dam Shinsui Park are known locally as “Yoritomo Sakura,” and a month-long festival takes place during their bloom; scheduled for February 10 – March 10. If you’re planning to visit, we recommend coming by car, but if the train is your only option, Sakuma Dam Shinsui Park is about a 15-minute taxi ride from JR Hota Station. If you just can’t take any more of winter, or the crowds of Tokyo (or both), head on over to Chiba and get an early start on spring! #VisitChiba

10 minutes walk from Narita Airport (visible from the airport) 3-star hotel, friendly and clean Above all, it is close to the airport and easy to get around with the shuttle service There are many shuttles that go to Terminal 2, but there are no restaurants or major attractions nearby Still, the advantages cover the disadvantages

I would like to introduce the airport lounge "I.A.S.S SUPERIOR LOUNGE Kiwa -NOA-" that I often use when departing from Narita International Airport Terminal 1. I like the Japanese style, and the interior is designed to allow you to enjoy Japan until the very end! This lounge also serves food and alcohol. You can order food at the counter and take snacks freely in buffet style! When traveling short distances or using LCC, there is no in-flight meal, so I always eat at this lounge before going. 🛫Spot name: I.A.S.S SUPERIOR LOUNGE Kiwa -NOA- 📍Location: Narita International Airport Terminal 1, Central Building 3F ※After security check (international flights) 🕰️Business hours: 7:30-21:00 (last reception time 20:40) 💳Affiliated cards: ※Please check the official website. #Airport #Airport lounge #Spring 0 yen trip

#celebrateit If you’re looking for a relaxing café with a stylish yet cozy atmosphere, iijima Coffee in Hanamigawa, Chiba is a great choice. The interior is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to unwind with a good drink and dessert. I ordered their Gateau Chocolat and a cup of tea, and both were fantastic! The cake was rich, moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor, while the tea was fragrant and soothing—a perfect pairing. This café is ideal for anyone who loves a quiet and refined coffee shop experience. Why I Recommend iijima Coffee: ✔ Cozy and stylish ambiance – A perfect place to relax, whether you’re alone or with friends. ✔ Delicious desserts and drinks – The Gateau Chocolat is a must-try for chocolate lovers! 📍 1617-7 Kashiwaicho, Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba, Japan #Chiba #Japan #Café #iijimaCoffee

#0yentripFebruary2025 🕰️Business hours: 17:00-00:00 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: 2-5-1 Hiyoshidai, Tomisato City, Chiba Prefecture, 286-0201 💰Price per person: 1000-2000 yen 💞Reasons for recommendation: Satisfied with everything. After all, you want to spend a certain amount on delicious food, but it's not ridiculously expensive. I'm so happy to find an izakaya like this. Boiled vegetables, sashimi, shamo chicken hotpot, and then rice porridge - everything is delicious ~😋 Recommended.

#0yentravelFebruary2025 🕰️Business hours: 0845-1630 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: 371 Makino, Shibayama-cho, Sanbu-gun, Chiba 289-1621 💰Price per person: up to 1000 yen 💞Reason for recommendation: I've known about it for a while but I've never been able to go, so I decided to go😁 It's a small cream puff, so it's easy to eat. And the price is easy on the wallet. The sweetness of the cream overflowing from the soft skin was exquisite. It's been a while since I've had Hirota's cream puffs. It's easy to buy and good for munching on✨