Kanto / 関東

Chiba

千葉県

Just across Tokyo Bay — yet a world apart. Chiba’s ancient cedar forest, hilltop temples, surfable Pacific coast and world-famous theme park make it Tokyo’s most rewarding day trip.

🌸 Best Season: March–May, Sept–Nov
✈️ Access: Narita Express / Sobu Line from Tokyo (30–60 min)
🗣️ Language: Japanese / 日本語
💴 Currency: ¥ JPY

Chiba Prefecture wraps around Tokyo Bay and stretches south to the Boso Peninsula’s rugged Pacific coastline. It’s home to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple — one of Japan’s most visited Buddhist sites — and the sprawling flower fields of Hitachi Seaside Park are just over the border. Chiba’s own Nokogiriyama (Saw Mountain) and Kujukuri Beach draw nature-seekers, while Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea sit officially within Urayasu city.

東京湾を囲む千葉県は、成田山新勝寺・房総の海・九十九里浜・のこぎり山と多彩な魅力を持つ県。東京ディズニーリゾートが立地することでも知られ、国内外から多くの旅行者が訪れます。

Recommended Omiyage

おすすめおみやげ 5選

Naritasan Ninniku Sembei

Naritasan Ninniku Sembei

成田山にんにくせんべい

Extra-crispy garlic rice crackers sold along Naritasan’s historic approach street

Cracker ¥600–900 Naritasan
Boso Honey Cake

Boso Honey Cake

房総はちみつケーキ

Moist honey sponge cake made with Boso Peninsula flower honey

Cake ¥900–1,400 Local Honey
Iwashi Ichiyaboshi
Seafood

Iwashi Ichiyaboshi

いわし一夜干し

Overnight-dried sardines from Kujukuri coast — crispy, salty and deeply savory

Dried Fish ¥600–1,000 Kujukuri
Naritasan Kuzu Mochi

Naritasan Kuzu Mochi

成田山くずもち

Arrowroot jelly cakes with sweet black-sugar syrup and kinako powder

Traditional ¥500–800 Temple Town
Chiba Peanut Butter
Confection

Chiba Peanut Butter

千葉ピーナッツバター

Additive-free artisan peanut butter from Japan’s top groundnut-producing prefecture

Spread ¥600–1,000 Local

Must-Visit Spots

おすすめスポット 5選

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

成田山新勝寺

One of Japan’s most visited temples, with a sprawling complex and historic townscape

Buddhist Always Free
Nokogiriyama

Nokogiriyama

鋸山

Dramatic cliff-side mountain with giant Buddha carvings and panoramic Tokyo Bay views

Nature 9–17 ¥700 ropeway
Kujukuri Beach

Kujukuri Beach

九十九里浜

Japan’s longest stretch of Pacific beach — popular for surfing and seaside drives

Beach Always Free
Makuhari Seaside Park

Makuhari Seaside Park

幕張海浜公園

Coastal park famous for spring nemophila and autumn cosmos flowers

Park Always Free
Chiba City Zoological Park
Heritage

Chiba City Zoological Park

千葉市動物公園

Family-friendly zoo home to snow leopards, red pandas and a renowned bird garden

Zoo 9:30–16:30 ¥700

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit Tokyo Disneyland from central Tokyo?

Yes — Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are in Urayasu, Chiba, about 15 minutes from Tokyo Station on the JR Keiyo Line to Maihama Station.

東京ディズニーリゾートは千葉県浦安市。JR京葉線で東京駅から約15分、舞浜駅下車。

How long does it take to reach Naritasan from Tokyo?

About 1 hour from Tokyo Station via Narita Line or Keiseikukou Line. A shuttle bus from Narita Airport takes just 10 minutes.

東京駅から成田線・京成線で約1時間。成田空港からはバスで約10分。

What seafood should I try in Chiba?

Kujukuri sardines (いわし), Choshi soy-marinated fish, and fresh Isumi surf clams (はまぐり) are local specialties. The Choshi fish market is excellent for breakfast sushi.

九十九里のいわし・銚子のサバ・いすみのはまぐりが有名。銚子漁港の朝市も必訪。

Travel Tip

If visiting Naritasan, allow 2–3 hours to walk the 800m temple approach (Omotesando), browse traditional craft shops, and explore the temple’s multiple halls and gardens. Combine with a quick stop at Narita Airport for international snacks.

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