From beach activities and mountainous trekking to historic villages, Disney resorts and outlet shopping, Chiba has something for all
Adjacent to Tokyo, Chiba is best known for being home to Japan’s two Disney parks, but the area overflows with natural beauty both inland and by the sea. Stretching 66 kilometers along Chiba’s coast is Kujukuri Beach, Japan’s longest stretch of sandy coastline, ideal for watersports. Deeper inland are a number of spacious parks and towering Mt. Nokogiri, with its “Hell Peek Point.” Chiba also has Japan’s main international airport, Narita, making it the country’s first entry point for most travelers.
How to Get There
Chiba is easily accessible via the JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station. You can also reach Chiba using the JR Sobu Line from various stations in the capital. Narita International Airport, Japan’s main international airport, is located in the prefecture.
The JR Sobu Line travels through several of Tokyo’s main stations, including Shinjuku, Tokyo and Akihabara. From Chiba Station, you can access many prefectural sights via the local train network. The Keiyo Line, which stretches around the bay, connects Tokyo to Chiba’s main urban attractions such as the Disney resorts and the Makuhari Messe exhibition center. You can use the Japan Rail Pass for JR train lines.
Don’t Miss
• Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, the latter of which is unique to Japan
• Swimming, windsurfing, diving and more at Chiba’s beaches
• Traveling back in time at the historic town of Sawara
• Soaking up the beauty of Shinshoji Temple and Naritasan Park in Narita
