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

#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

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

This time, we're introducing a cafe located in Chiba! The strawberry parfait here was incredibly delicious and left a lasting impression! The cafe's atmosphere was also great, with a simple and clean interior design. When strawberry season comes around, it's wonderful to try strawberry parfaits at various places, isn't it? Be sure to check it out! Cafe Tento Address: SS Ogawa Building 2F, 1-7-15 Hanazono, Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture Business Hours: Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM; Closed on Sundays

#TokyoAttractions My dears, we found a treasure! There is a coffee shop in Chiba that is absolutely amazing. I was completely conquered after checking in! It takes about an hour to drive from Chiba Station. Although it is a bit far, it is definitely worth it! As soon as I entered the store, I was amazed by the beautiful scenery in front of me. Any photo I took would turn out well, and the atmosphere was perfect! Whether you are taking photos and chatting with your besties, or enjoying quiet time alone, this is a great choice. In this store full of design, enjoying the pleasure brought by delicious food and coffee is really a great feeling! If you plan to visit Chiba or go shopping around Tokyo, be sure to add this store to your bucket list! Believe me, once you go there, you won’t want to leave and you’ll fall in love with it!

Blue Bayou Restaurant A stylish restaurant located in Adventureland at Tokyo Disneyland✨️ This is a table service restaurant where cast members bring the course meal to your seat🍴 It is located in the same facility as the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, so you can enjoy a meal in style while seeing off guests aboard the Pirates of the Caribbean😂 It is a fairly high-end restaurant in the park, perfect for couples or married couples on special occasions! The course menu changes with each season, so be sure to check it out! 👍 The food was also of a quality that you can't get at a regular amusement park, and was incredibly delicious😋 Features: ・Hypoallergen menu store ・Alcohol served ・Children's menu store #0yentrip #BlueBayouRestaurant #TokyoDisneyland #TokyoDisneyResort

Located about a 3-minute walk from Urayasu Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, "qui" is a warm cafe and deli that is rooted in the local community, as its name means "here" in Italian. The interior of the store, where white tiles and the warmth of wood harmonize, has a bright and open atmosphere, and visitors are warmly welcomed.   During lunch time (11:00-14:30), you can enjoy handmade pasta, lasagna, panini, and more, made by a chef who trained in Italy. The pasta, which is made with plenty of egg yolk, is characterized by its rich aroma and crispness, and the menu, which changes depending on the season and what is in stock, offers new discoveries no matter how many times you visit.  The store's showcase is lined with deli items such as homemade focaccia, quiche, and pate, and there is also a wide selection of takeout options. In particular, sweets such as Basque cheesecake and "Kimi Pudding" are excellent gifts that are appreciated.   During dinner time on Fridays and Saturdays (17:30-21:30), the restaurant also serves authentic Italian cuisine with wine, creating a casual yet special experience. "qui" is a relaxing space that can be used for a variety of occasions, such as lunch, coffee, a quick drink, and dinner. If you are in Urayasu, be sure to stop by.  #Spring0yenTravel

Uodon-ya next Funabashi A seafood bowl restaurant boasting the largest variety of products in Japan, grand opening on the 1st floor of the station building "next Funabashi" at Keisei Funabashi Station🐟 You can drop in on your way back from a trip by train✨️ The number of products is said to be more than 140,000 in total! Everything in the store is self-service, you take the food you receive at the counter to your seat yourself, and clean up after yourself. The cheapest low rise bowl is 690 yen on the official website, but it was 730 yen at this store! It might be a city price⚠️ The taste is worth the price, and it's convenient for eating delicious seafood bowls easily! That's how I felt👍 Address: 1-5-1 Honmachi, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, Next Funabashi 1F #Spring0yentrip #Funabashifood #Chibafood

Yucatan Base Camp Grill This restaurant is located near the excavation site in the Lost River Delta in Tokyo DisneySea✨️ The interior of the restaurant matches the atmosphere of the Lost River Delta, and has a slightly ominous atmosphere💀 But the restaurant is wide open, so it doesn't feel scary! There are many seats, so you can sit back and eat👍 You can also enjoy the very popular "Little Green Bun" here😋 Service type: Counter service Number of seats: Approximately 680 seats Features: ・Stores selling low-allergen menus ・Stores serving alcohol ・Stores selling children's menus #Spring0yentrip #TokyoDisneySea #YucatanBaseCampGrill #tds

Snuggly Duckling Located in Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, this restaurant is themed on the bar of the rowdy characters from "Tangled." Personally, it's one of my favorite places in the new area because it's good value for money, and I stop by here frequently whenever I go to Disneyland. In particular, the "Rapunzel's Magical Milk Tea," which is only available at this restaurant, has a unique, moderate sweetness despite being a milk tea, and I love sweet juices. The Dream Burger is thick and filling! 🍔 The shrimp burger is also full of shrimp, and is also filling. Menu: ・Duckling Dream Burger 900 yen ・Duckling Dream Cheese Burger 950 yen ・Fried Shrimp Burger 950 yen There are also many other Rapunzel-themed foods! Note⚠️: Currently only accepting orders through Disney Mobile Order! Don't forget to order through the mobile app! #Spring 0 yen trip #Tokyo Disney Sea #Fantasy Springs #Tangled #Rapunzel

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park This park is located in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, and has been loved by locals for many years. 🛝 You can enter for free and enjoy many plants! 🪴 This time, I only saw Sakurayama and the exhibition greenhouse, but there are various other facilities such as the following! ・Shirayuri Falls ・Aquatic Botanical Garden ・Hakusentei ・Japanese Garden ・Museum ・Shop In spring, there are many people who come to see the cherry blossoms! However, perhaps because it is in an area that is a little difficult to get to, I was able to enjoy the cherry blossoms leisurely without having to find a place to see them even during the day. 🌸 Address: 2005-2 Fuse, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Mondays (next day if Monday is a public holiday) New Year's holiday (December 28th-January 4th) Admission fee: Free ✨️ Parking fee: Free ✨️ #Spring 0 yen trip #Akebonoyama Agricultural Park #Kashiwa City #Chiba Prefecture #Cherry Blossom Viewing

DAISO Giga Funabashi Store The largest DAISO store, with the entire building from the 1st to 6th floors being DAISO, is located right in front of Funabashi Station! Unlike other DAISOs in the area, the inside has a wide selection of products✨️ I think there is probably nothing you can't buy from DAISO...! One thing to note is that there is no parking⚠️ Since it's in front of the station, most people probably come by train or bicycle rather than by car. Also, all the cash registers are self-service, so the turnover is good, but sometimes there are lines, so you have to walk through the winding shelves to get to the cash register! 🚶 Address: 1-6-3 Honmachi, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Business hours: 10:00-21:00 Access: 1 minute walk from Keisei Funabashi Station #Spring0yenTrip

Marumiya Catering & Dining This restaurant is located in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture and serves mainly seafood dishes. 🍣 The second floor of the restaurant seems to be their home, and they have a pet cat and a pet dog who sometimes come to visit customers. 🐕🐈 The sushi, sashimi, and grilled fish are all delicious! 🐟 I've been there many times. 🥰 The only drawback is that it's hard to get there without a car, and it's not in a tourist area...! However, it seems to be a restaurant that has been loved by locals for a long time, and I'd like to go again. 👍 Address: 855-9 Nakane, Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture #Spring0yentrip #InzaiCity #ChibaPrefecture #ChibaGourmet #Sushi #Seafood

Chiba Prefectural Boso Village This is an outdoor museum in Sakaemachi, Chiba Prefecture, where you can learn about history while experiencing various things! There are various activities, and since it is run by the prefecture, they are all very cheap, so it is a perfect place to take children for a little fun👦 There are many facilities inside the museum, such as the following! ・Merchant Townscape ・Samurai Residences ・Farmhouses ・Watermill ・Rural Kabuki Stage ・Fudoki-no-Oka Museum ・Cultural Asset Buildings ・Ancient Tombs There are also other restaurants and shops, and the monaka ice cream in the photo was only 100 yen🍨 It was fun to have many experiences that you can't have at ordinary commercial facilities! 👍 #Spring0YenTrip #Chiba #ChibaTourism #BosoVillage

Ebi Soba Maruha A 5-minute walk from Keisei Funabashi Station on the Keisei Main Line, this is a restaurant where you can eat shrimp soba✨️ I went there twice, once for lunch and once for dinner, and had the shrimp soba and the thick shrimp soba🍜 The one with the lighter soup color is the regular shrimp soba, and the one with the darker soup color is the thick shrimp soba🦐 You can see the difference in the photos! The regular shrimp soba is rich and delicious, but if you want to feel the stronger shrimp flavor, I recommend choosing the thick one👍 Address: 1-10-7 Honmachi, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Menu ・Ebi Soba 900 yen ・Thick shrimp soba 1000 yen #Spring 0 yen trip #Ebi Soba #Ramen #Ramen tour #Funabashi gourmet

Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall Located in Tokyo Disneyland, this is the castle of the Queen of Hearts, which appears in the Disney movie "Alice in Wonderland" 🏰 "Unbirthday cakes" have been sold here for a long time, and there are also a variety of other menu items, from main dishes of meat and fish to seasonal limited items! 🥩 "Unbirthday cakes" can actually be made into "birthday cakes," so be sure to try them on special occasions 🎂🍰 Area: Fantasyland Service type: Buffeteria service (put your favorite dishes on a tray and pay at the register) Number of seats: Approximately 500 seats Features: ・Store selling low-allergen menus ・Store selling children's menus #Spring 0 yen trip #Queen of Hearts #Banquet Hall #Tokyo Disneyland

Third Generation Ramen Shop Maruha Kiwami Funabashi Branch This ramen shop is located right in front of Keisei Funabashi Station and serves the standard Tori Paitan Ramen! 🍜 We tried two types: Tori Paitan and Tanrei Madai Soba ✨️ All are reasonably priced at under 1100 yen per bowl, and on weekdays, rice is always free during lunch time! 🍚 My personal recommendation is Tori Paitan 🐔 The rich soup made with Chiba Prefecture brand chicken is rich, but easy to eat and delicious! Address: 1-32-3 Honmachi, Funabashi, Chiba Access: 1 minute walk from Keisei Funabashi Station (West Exit) on the Keisei Main Line 62m from Keisei Funabashi Station Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00-24:00 Sunday 11:00-20:00 Budget: Up to 1000 yen #Spring 0 yen trip #Ramen #Funabashi #Funabashi gourmet #Chiba gourmet

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel This is a Disney hotel located directly in front of Tokyo Disneyland! The interior is luxurious in the Victorian style, but Disney fantasy is woven throughout, creating a unique world🏰 I stayed in the "Disney Alice in Wonderland Room"! It can accommodate up to four people and has two twin beds✌️ The furniture and interior are inspired by the world of the Disney movie "Alice in Wonderland," with character motifs and the characters themselves depicted in the small designs of the furniture🎨 It was a lively room, and a special experience that is unique to a Disney hotel! ✨️ Also, with the "Happy Entry" benefit for hotel guests, you can play at Disneyland and DisneySea before the normal opening hours🎠 Address: 29-1 Maihama, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture Access: 8 minutes walk from Maihama Station (South Exit) on the JR Keiyo Line and Musashino Line Check-in: 15:00 - 24:00 Check-out: 12:00 #Spring 0 Yen Trip #TokyoDisneylandHotel #AliceInWonderland #TokyoDisneyland #DisneyHotel #TokyoDisneyResort #UrayasuCity #ChibaPrefecture

#Spring0yenTrip "In spring, Otayama Park is transformed into a famous cherry blossom spot! The cherry blossoms in full bloom spread all over the place, creating a landscape that looks like a painting. This is a recommended spot for those who want to take pictures of a slightly different landscape than others, as you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in a quiet environment. 🌷 It's a great time to walk through the park dyed in pink, take your time taking photos, and relax under the cherry blossoms! Travel Tips The nearest station is "Ota Station". There is a parking lot, so it is convenient to access by car. It tends to get crowded on weekends, so we recommend visiting early in the morning or on weekdays.

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