2025 Ichikawa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Nagichan Ramen is a ramen shop located in front of Gyotoku Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. It's a so-called chan-style ramen shop, but it's open 24 hours a day most of the week, so you can use it from morning until late at night. As you'd expect from chan-style ramen, it uses flat Daruma Seimen noodles, the clear soup is a light soy sauce soup, the pork slices are cut thinly and have a soft texture, and the bamboo shoots are very thin, making it an orthodox Chinese noodle dish that you'll never get tired of. The noodles are generally a little on the soft side, so we recommend ordering them firmer depending on your preference. You can also get rice for free, so it's a great value for money shop. 🕰️Business hours Monday 8:00-23:00 Tuesday 8:00-0:00 Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 0:00-23:00 Address: 2-3-1 Gyotoku Ekimae, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0133 Recommended points: Great value for money and located in front of the station Average price: 1,000 yen Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 stars)

#0yentripJanuary2025 [Daikeien] 🕰️Business hours: 24:00~ 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 358 Omachi, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0801 💰Price per person: 0~ 💞Reasons for recommendation: Contrary to the name, it was a place with a very American feel🤍 There are many basketball courts where you can play freely♬ The lights are sparkling in seven colors and make your head feel light🫣 The kids' space was surprisingly well-organized and there were sofas so we could relax😊 However, it was quite crowded and we couldn't find a parking space right away‼︎

I went to the "i-Link Town Observatory" directly connected to Ichikawa Station on the JR Sobu Line ☺️ This is a hidden tourist spot in Ichikawa City that anyone can enter for free ✨ After leaving the station ticket gate, follow the signs from the south exit, and take the elevator straight to the 45th floor 👍 On the top floor, there is an open-air observation facility with safety netting, so it's safe even if you're with small children. You can get a good view of the Skytree and Mt. Tsukuba, and on a clear day, you can see Tokyo Tower and Mt. Fuji at the same time 😳 There is also a cafe space called "i-Link Information Corner," and the coffee you can drink while overlooking Ichikawa City was amazing. ☕️ On cold days, there is also a space where you can view the Skytree side from indoors without having to go up to the observation deck✨ It's a place you'll want to go for various occasions, such as a date to watch the night view, a change of pace with family and friends, or when you want to relax alone🌃 It's easily accessible, so it's a must-see for Chiba residents✨ 📍Address: 1-10-1 Ichikawa Minami, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0033 The Towers West, 45th floor 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-22:00 (closed on Mondays) Coffee shop: 12:00-17:30 #FreeTabiWinter #0YenTravel #ChibaTourism #IchikawaCity

Daikeien is an amusement park open 24 hours a day, offering fun for both adults and children. From game centers to batting cages and go-karts, there are a variety of activities available. The go-karts, in particular, were exhilarating with their sense of speed. The food court is also well-equipped, allowing you to enjoy a meal while taking a break from playing. It's the perfect spot to have a blast with friends, and people of all ages can find satisfaction here. The park is so vast that you can't explore it all in just half a day.

📍Atelier & Cafe Anne of Green Gables Officially licensed by A.G.G.L.A. of Canada, this is the first Anne of Green Gables cafe in Japan to obtain a master license for cafes in Japan! It's stylishly located in a residential area✨ The rose garden is very popular in May and October, and it's very popular to enjoy the cafe while looking at the roses on the terrace seats! The tea you drink from the original tea utensils painted in the atelier is delicious♡ There are only 14 seats in the store, so it's quite small. You should definitely make a reservation! ... Please check it out★ ＊＊＊Details＊＊＊ 📍Atelier & Cafe Anne of Green Gables Address: 3-1940 Onomachi, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture Access: 7 minutes walk from Ichikawa City Ono Station on the JR Musashino Line Opening hours: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday #AnneofGreenGables #ChibaGourmet #IchikawaOno #IchikawaOnoCafe #ChibaCafe #FriTabi

#0 yen trip Mama River Lantern Floating held in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture There is no custom of lantern floating in my hometown, so I was very happy to see it live! It was really beautiful...! 🌟 What is lantern floating?┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ A traditional Japanese custom of floating lanterns in the sea or river to mourn the dead and ancestors. 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸🏮 About Mama River Lantern Floating 🏮▶︎▶︎ Event summary It is held every year around the end of July! Prayers at 7pm? The event started, and then the lantern floating began 😌 It was possible to float a lantern down the river for 1,000 yen, but I gave up because I was told that I couldn't float it down the river myself 😭 ▶▶︎The atmosphere of Ichikawa Hozuki Market and the lantern floating had a strong local festival feel...! There were a lot of children and it was lively 🙌 At Tejina Reishindo, which is close to the Mama River, there were food stalls and other things, so you could get into the festival mood 🥰 There were no chairs or tables, and the dust was pretty intense, so if you want to eat food, you must secure a spot in advance...! People start lining up about 30 minutes before the lantern floating, so if you want to get a good spot, act early ◎ #Lantern floating #Ichikawa #Chiba sightseeing

#Tourist Spot Introducing some spots in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture! First, Katsushika Hachimangu Shrine, located north of Motoyawata. It's crowded with people even on holidays! Nikke Colton Plaza is a big shopping mall! There's food, apparel, and everything! It's perfect for hanging out with family and friends! If you're shopping in Ichikawa, this is the place to be! The Museum of Contemporary Industry and Ichikawa City Cultural Center are located on the south side of Motoyawata Station! They hold various events from time to time! With so many places to play around the station, you won't complain! It's also close to Urayasu, so if you're in the west of Chiba Prefecture, I recommend it! #Chiba#Motoyawata#Nikke Colton Plaza#Museum of Contemporary Industry#Ichikawa City Cultural Center#Urayasu#Ichikawa

I went to "Daikeien", one of the largest amusement parks in the Kanto region, located in Chiba Prefecture! ...

Katsushika Hachimangu Shrine was founded in the Heian period as the main shrine of Shimousa Province. The "Thousand Ginkgo Trees" towering to the right of the main hall are also designated as a national natural monument. In autumn, the sacred tree turns golden and is overwhelmingly beautiful. #Ginkgo #Gingko

"Ichikawa" is a yakitori restaurant that opened in Ichikawa in June. It's a small shop with five pairs of seats at the counter. It's an authentic and delicious restaurant that cooks the yakitori slowly and thoroughly over charcoal. #yakitori #gourmet #gourmettrip

Sanyukan A restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Ichikawa Station. The menu is a little limited, but the set meals are cheap, filling, and very delicious. It has a homey atmosphere, so once you go, you'll definitely want to come back! Address: 2-1-1 Ichikawa Minami, Ichikawa City, 272-0033 Opening hours: Weekdays 18:00-23:00 Saturdays 18:00-22:00 Closed: Sundays and holidays #Gourmet #Town's set meal restaurant

Address: 3-5-16 Minami-Yahata, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture Atmosphere/Facilities: The entrance is deep and elegant. Recommended point: Delicious duck dishes Average price: Lunch is around 1200 yen Budget per person: From 1000 yen Evaluation: The food is generally healthy and recommended for those on a diet (^^) #trip2022 #gourmet

I was lucky enough to see monkeys performing at Hokekyoji Temple, which I visited for my first visit of the year. There were food stalls lined up and the temple was crowded with people during New Year's. Hokekyoji Temple was founded in 1260 during the Kamakura period. It is the head temple of the Nichiren sect. Address: 2-10-1 Nakayama, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture #trip2022 #firstvisittoshrine

The zoo is not large, but it is very fun with a wide variety of animals, including capybaras, otters, and alpacas. The botanical garden is free, but the zoo costs 440 yen.

📅 Travel Itinerary Day 1: Walking around Tokyo From Okayama Airport to Haneda Airport, then to Gotanda, Shinagawa, and the surrounding Tokyo area. Day 2: Walking around Makuhari After staying in Makuhari Hongo for work, I took a bus to Haneda. It was a little more expensive than the train, but it was easier to sit down the whole time. 🏨 Accommodation Ichikawa Grand Hotel A 3-star hotel with excellent value for money. 🍴 Gourmet Spot Gibier Yakiniku Junpei I found this gibier yakiniku while walking around the area around the hotel. I had a steak bowl and deer and bear yakiniku style, and it was very delicious. Eating gibier dishes will make you feel energized, so try it! Open from 17:00 to 22:00 in the evening, closed on Tuesdays. 1-15 Mama, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0826

⛩️ Shrine Introduction The shrine was established during the Kanpei era (889–898 AD). It was founded under the imperial order of Emperor Uda, enshrining the deity from Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine in Kyoto as the guardian shrine of Shimousa Province. The shrine has a rich history of reverence from notable figures such as Taira no Masakado, who made offerings, Minamoto no Yoritomo, who reconstructed it, Ota Dokan, who repaired it, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who donated land to the shrine. 🗺️ Highlights of the Grounds - The "Thousand-Year Ginkgo" tree to the right of the main shrine is a must-see. - The grounds feature many smaller shrines, including Itsukushima Shrine, which exudes a serene atmosphere, and Asama Shrine, where visitors can climb the Fujizuka mound. - The first torii gate is located right in front of a railway line, offering a unique view of passing trains. 💗 Visitor Impressions Katsushika Hachiman Shrine is said to be home to a "white snake" that has lived in the Thousand-Year Ginkgo tree since ancient times. You can also find snake statues 🐍 at Itsukushima Shrine! The shrine's original goshuincho (stamp book) features white snake designs, and the "White Snake Omikuji" fortune slips are highly recommended. The ceramic omikuji even feature the shrine's symbolic ginkgo design. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ 📌 Katsushika Hachiman Shrine 🗾 4-2-1 Yawata, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture 🚉 About a 10-minute walk from Motoyawata Station ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ Visit

This café is located just a 5-minute walk from JR Motoyawata Station. The first floor offers cakes and baked goods, while the second floor serves as an eat-in space where you can enjoy shaved ice and French toast. The second-floor space is also available for rental, making it a great spot for stylish parties☺️ While cakes are only available for takeout, every single one is absolutely delicious🥹✨ This time, I tried the bacon and egg French toast with a drink set🥤. Since rain was forecasted, the price was a special ¥1,000. The French toast was thoroughly soaked in egg batter, perfectly complemented by black maple syrup. The bacon and sunny-side-up egg were hearty and satisfying, making it a highly fulfilling dish🤤. I've found another great way to spend a relaxing day off☺️ 📍Location: 〒272-0023 Chiba Prefecture, Ichikawa City, Minami-Yawata 4-17-19, 1F 🕰️Business Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)

"Bandou Taro" where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food The restaurant is spacious and all the seats are like private rooms, so you can relax and enjoy your time! They sell alcohol that you can drink in the restaurant to take away, and they also have a great souvenir corner⭐︎ They have a wide variety of food menu items, including the rare amazake drink! You should especially try their popular stewed udon! 🕒11:00-21:00 🌏4-2202-2 Ono-cho, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba #EnjoyJapan #Chiba

3 minutes walk from Minami-Gyotoku Station 🚶♀️ Even on weekends, there weren't many people around the station, but this cafe was full of customers. There were men eating alone, two older men who happened to know each other and sat down next to each other and started talking, a group of moms, students, and people of all ages and genders gathered there, which was a rare sight for a cafe in the daytime 👀 And that's because it's a bar, and the older men probably came here for the drinks 🥃 I got a gift of some bonbon chocolate here and got hooked, so I had a friend bring me here 🎶 The bonbon chocolates were pretty low by the time we arrived! I ordered the chocolate parfait I had been longing for and a chocolate bonbon called Ananas Coco♡ "Ananas Coco" is a fruity milk chocolate based on pineapple and coconut with a hint of lime🍍🥥 The chocolate reminded me of Malibu pineapple💭 The chocolate parfait had the sweet and sour taste of strawberries added to it, and it was refreshing without being heavy🍓 The whipped cream on top was apparently a combination of white chocolate and tequila, but there was no unpleasant alcoholic taste, and even I, who don't like alcohol very much, was able to eat it♡ This bar seems to be selling tequila, so if you like alcohol, be sure to try the tequila! 📍Address: 4-6-1 Ainokawa, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0143 🕰️Business hours: 12:00-16:00, 18:00-00:00 (Saturdays and Sundays open 12:00-00:00/closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) #EnjoyJapan #Chiba #Ichikawa #Chocolate

Daikeien is a huge amusement complex located in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. It is about a 20-minute walk from Omachi Station, and an 18-minute walk to the bus stop if you take the bus, so it is recommended to go by car 🚗 Karaoke, game centers, batting centers, billiards, table tennis, go-karts, basketball, and various other activities are all in one place, so children and adults can play to their heart's content all day long. Many of the facilities are indoors, so you can enjoy it without worrying about the weather. This unique place with a retro atmosphere and lots of neon lights has a different atmosphere from other game centers 🎶 Admission is free. It is open 24 hours a day, so adults can come after work too! (Unless you have enough energy) Please note that there is a fee for each activity, such as go-karts and billiards! ⚠️ 📍Address: 358 Omachi, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0801 🕰️Business hours: Open 24 hours #0 yen travel #game center #Daikeien #Chiba #Chiba sightseeing

[~Café Dubois~] This was originally a shop near Keisei Onikoshi Station, but it has since relocated and reopened in front of Motoyawata Station✨ It's a small cafe with few seats, but you can enjoy a wide range of high-quality meals, including galettes, crepes, bread, and cakes. This time, we visited at lunchtime. In the kitchen, a French chef carefully baked each piece, making for a wonderful lunch. Reservations are not taken on weekends, so you may have to queue for 30 to 60 minutes, but if you're looking for an authentic taste, it's worth a visit! ✨ Takeout orders are handled quickly, so it's a good place to stop by ◎ The staff were warm and very kind ☺️ The menu is also extensive, so I'd definitely like to visit again 🍴 📍Address: 2-16-22 Yahata, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0021 🕰️Business hours: ⚫︎Closed on Mondays (If open on Monday (holiday), closed the following Tuesday.) ⚫︎Wednesday-Sunday Open 10:30-Close 19:00 (Galette lunch) 10:45-15:00 (Crepes) Until 18:00 (Baked goods & drinks) Until 18:30 ⚫︎Tuesday Open 10:30-Close 17:00 Takeout & cafe only Last order 16:30 (*Galettes/crepes closed) #0 yen trip

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

Beautiful Sakura Petals

🇯🇵【Chiba Prefecture】Famous for its Senbon Ginkgo trees!! Katsushika Hachiman Shrine (^^) It is said that it was built at the end of the 9th century by inviting Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine in Kyoto (^^) A bell tower has been placed on the grounds as a remnant of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism! (^^)To the right of the main hall stands the sacred tree "Senbon Ginkgo", a large tree designated as a national natural monument! (^^)! The autumn leaves of the ginkgo trees are the best! Please go and see it (^^)!! ! ! ! 【Location】 4-2-1 Yahata, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture 【Access】 5 minutes on foot from Motoyawata Station #0 yen trip February 2025

#JapanFlightEvent Toyoko Inn Hotel Breakfast! The food here is really great value for money! 🏨 The location is good, and the room was clean and comfortable. Thanks to the free breakfast and side dishes, I was able to start my day with a full stomach. If you're looking for a comfortable place to rest while traveling, I recommend it! 🌟 #Toyoko Inn Hotel #ValueForMoneyHotel #TravelAccommodation #ComfortableAccommodation

#January Travel Support Event The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Ebisu Tower both have free observation decks, but there is a free observation deck operated by the city in Chiba Ichikawa. The cafe inside is also cheap, with all menu items costing 200 yen.

"Steak Ishii" is a steakhouse loved by locals, and the interior is decorated with many signs, and it seems to be a popular restaurant among celebrities. ✨ What is especially recommended is the high quality of the meat and how it is cooked. The steaks are carefully cooked after the order is placed, juicy and tender, and the flavor of the meat spreads with every bite. Lunch is very popular because you can eat high-quality steaks at an affordable price. I was able to get a seat without lining up around 12 o'clock on a Thursday, but it seemed to be constantly full. 💡 Another nice point is that coffee is included after the meal. ❣️ Dinner is a bit expensive, so it's perfect for special occasions or when you want to enjoy a little luxury. If you want to enjoy authentic steak dishes, this is a restaurant worth visiting. 📍Address: 1-7 Gyotoku Ekimae, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0133 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:30, 17:00-20:30 Closed on Tuesdays 💰Price per person: 1200 yen (lunch) #0 yen trip January 2025

Have you ever seen an amusement center like this? ✨ "Daikeien" in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture is truly a secret base for adults🤩 The founder's hobby is to display many vehicles and parts, and collect figures, creating a unique neon atmosphere from noon. All kinds of games are here✨ Of course there is UFO catcher, but there is also a batting center, basketball court, darts, billiards, karaoke, medal games and slots The most popular game is the go-kart, which runs 10 laps in one race🚗 Enjoy with family, friends and dates Daikeien is a popular spot where anyone can return to their childhood❣️ 📍Address: 358 Omachi, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0801 🕰️Business hours: Open 24 hours #0 yen trip January 2025