Chiba is easily accessible from Tokyo, with many historic towns and activities rich in nature, as well as plenty of shopping and dining spots including outlet malls and local cuisine. The photogenic sights will leave you with a host of memories and experiences.
Chiba
Located near Narita Airport, Shinshoji Temple has a long-standing history of over 1,000 years. In addition to visiting for worship, you can experience the "goma" fire ritual and "shakyo" sutra copying meditation. The temple is also famous as a place for increasing your luck, and elaborate events such as festivals and the Setsubun spring celebration are held every year.
Old-fashioned warehouses and clay storehouses preserve the historic townscape of Sawara, where you can enjoy boat tours and explore the picturesque streets. At the annual festivals, lavishly engraved floats and large dolls parade around the town.
The expansive horseback riding park features four arenas of varying sizes and three paddocks. The open facility is a wonderful environment to enjoy horseback riding while feeling the four seasons. There is also an outlet mall nearby that you can add to your trip.
In the winter, the expansive park is illuminated with 3 million lightbulbs, immersing visitors in a fantastic world of light. Blossoms of seasonal flowers and various attractions make this park a great all-day adventure.
This is a fantastic sight made famous by social media. In the early mornings of March and September, a beautiful heart-shaped reflection can be seen on the water surface as the morning sun shines into the cave.
Enjoy playing with adorable small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs, in addition to outdoor activities including zip lining and glamping. A tractor train tour around the grounds lets you fully enjoy the experience of being on a farm.
Easily accessible by ropeway, Mount Nokogiri offers a sweeping panorama of the Boso Peninsula. Don't miss the "Peep Into Hell," an exhilarating viewing spot on the mountaintop. Along the trail, encounter a massive stone Buddha image, which is the largest monolithic Buddha statue in Japan.
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