Welcome to Chiba-Ken, Japan

The world is adorned with amazing towns and cities, and with great advancements it has becoming a global village at a very fast rate. This is because most people now have access to information on cities of the world. Sometimes you don’t need to travel to the city but can find very important information on the internet, books and magazines. This information usually is about the city’s culture and traditions, its history, geographical sites, politics, religion, lifestyle, languages, sports, social events and foods.

Chiba is a city in Japan and is among the most visited cities by tourists because of its beauty and scenery and it is near vicinity to Narita International airport. A large percentage of the occupants of the city are there for residential purposes although they are also factories these places includes the Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum, Chiba Prefectural Sekiyado-jo museum, Makuhari sesse, Chiba high technology hall, Ichihara elephant kingdom, Matsudo museum, Tojo historic park, Yatsu Higata, Carrefour, Satomi, and many more beautiful scenes that attracts visitors from outside and within Japan. Many locals use their Japanese cars to drive and get around Chiba.

For a city to be loved and have many visitors, then the modes of transport have to be fast, reliable, and easily accessible for fast movement from one point to the other. In Chiba the main spoken language is Japan, although they have English signs and guides to help visitors from outside Japan.

The main way of mode of transport is the train which plies the major routes in and out of the city. You can use a private car as it takes about 40 minutes from the capital Tokyo. Train is majorly used for commuting around Chiba and also to the main city of Tokyo and it takes about 32 minutes. In Chiba you there are taxis that you can use to move from one point to the other, the drivers are professionals and will guide you well especially if you are a visitor and don’t know your way around Chiba.

The Chiba Monorail will also move you around Chiba, and many visitors do visit Chiba to see the monorail as it is the longest monorail in the whole world that it found its way into the Guinness book. The volunteer guides will also show you around Chiba, explaining to you as a visitor the lifestyles and sceneries in that city, they also speak English and can communicate well with visitors from outside Chiba.

Chiba ken is place of importance because of its diversity in culture and attraction of places. There are several attractive places in Chiba ken. International tourist can board at Narita international airport in Japan. Later you can move towards a hotel for planning your trip.
Natural green lush can be felt in the fields of Kano. This is a farm with animals like cows, buffaloes, etc graze and can see birds like ducks, pigeon chicken, etc. Kids love this place because they can play in green lush with a calm environment.
The first visit should be planned to Nokogiri. This is a place of mountains and valleys where you can enjoy the peak scenery in morning and evening. You can see mountains like wallpapers in sides. Furthermore, you can enjoy the ferry ride and can walk through the ports of Kanaya. 360 degree view is possible in Nokogiri such that you can view the whole sky in the night time.
In Kisarazu city, a park lays called the Otayama Park. It is also a highest peak place in Chiba-ken. You can see Tokyo bay from this park. In spring season this park will be covered with cherry blossom. Half hours walk will rejuvenate your mind and body. That is the peculiarity of Otayama Park.
A historic castle which is years old can be seen at Kurui Kimitsu. This palace is ruled by several dynasties like Satomi, Mariya, Yoshitaka, etc. major parts of the city have turned to important places of the temple. Buddhist statue of Jigoku Nozoki can be seen there. Besides that, there are around 2000 statues lying in that palace.
Famous trade centre of Chiba-ken can be found at Sawara tours. Several places in the early period are kept as such as in this place. River Onogawa flowing through this area brings life and blood for the war fields in ancient time. This place is used as location for several movies.
Besides these places, there are several museums, parks and natural beauty that you can enjoy in Chiba-ken. So planning a trip to that place will come worthy.

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If you visit Japan for the first time, you have chances of coming through Narita Airport. You can have a quick guide to fundamental things like transportation, cash dealing and staying. This place is little different from western order but straight forward indeed.

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There are so many things to do in Chiba-ken! Take a look at just a few of these popular and breathtaking tourist attractions.

Mother Farm on Mt. Kano

Mt. Kano is the perfect setting for this running farm. Kids are always fascinated by cows, sheep, pigs, and horses here. The farm is huge with its lush green show grounds. The piggy race and sheep parade are amazing! There are also ducks, chicken and pigeons. The most wonderful aspect of this place is that you can buy some of the special products from the stalls. There are other attractions in this area too including bungee jumping, a maze, horse riding, ice cream, and fruit picking. From January to May the strawberry picking is great.

Mt. Nokogiri

Mt. Nokogiri is another wonderful attraction for family visits and vacations. It is a beautiful site to visit in the Minami-Boso area. The mountain looks like a saw from the sides, hence the name. The journey there is an exciting mix of ferry ride and short walks on the port Kanaya. The best time to enjoy the beautiful place is in the early morning and at sunset. You can see the stars and moon from the observatory that offers a 360 degree view. On a good day you can easily see all the way to Mt. Fuji and even the sea. There is a beautiful Buddhist Monastery at the mountain with great Buddha statue as well.

Kururi-Jo Castle

This well preserved historic castle is located in the area of Kururi Kimitsu. The palace has been inhabited by many of the ruling dynasties including the first Mariya Takeda, then Satomi Yoshitaka, and finally, it was home of Satomi. The gates and the different quarters of the palace are now turned into different sections and the best part of this is Nihon Ji temple. You can see the amazing Buddhist statues here and the Jigoku Nozoki has the best view in Japan. There are almost 2000 statues of Rakan, the Buddhist saint of this area, dating from the Edo period.

Sawara Tours

This area was a flourishing trade center in the Edo period. Many of the streets dating to that time still remain in the city of Sawara. The tour here is a trip back in time, life has stood still for almost 200 years here. Many of these parts have been the back drop to trade wars and the tides of time. The river Onogawa is the life and blood of this place. This area was populated with some of the original samurai , so many of the streets have been used in recent movies and dramas.

Ino Tadataka Museum

This grand museum is dedicated to the memory of the great man Ino Tadataka from the Edo period. He was first person to complete a survey of Japan. His survey and map were extremely detailed and you can see a copy of them (Dainihon Enchain Yochizenzu – Japan Coastline Survey Map) in the museum along side many antiquities from different periods.

Chiba is a prefecture in Japan that is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on three sides. With an oceanic mild climate, it is warm during winter, and is cool during summer. It is a place rich with nature that is well-kept, while in some parts, technology is instilled for easy access. There are five areas in this prefecture, which are the Bay area, Tokatsu area, Hokuso area, Kujukuri area, and Minami-Boso area. Each of these areas has plenty of things to do.

North-West of the prefecture are the Bay area and Tokatsu area. The Bay area is popular for events and amusement like Tokyo Disney Resort, which is an amusement park, and Makuhari Messe, which is a convention centre. There are events for everyone all year round, which makes this area a favorite for youngsters. In the Tokatsu area, there are many historical references like museums and libraries, as well as recreational activities to do at rivers, lakes, and green parks or plantations.

Moving on to North-East of the prefecture is the Hokuso area. This area has many shrines and temples, such as the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, which has housed many Buddha statues, visited by more than 10 million visitors per year. This area has also many memorial places that give visitors an idea of the history of Japan.

At the South-East of the prefecture is the Kujukuri area. This area is popular for the marine sports available throughout the coastline and beaches. Tourists can even try fishing on their own there.

Lastly, located at South-West of the prefecture is the Minami-Boso area. This area is rich with both flora and the fauna, with lots of farms and rare animals. Especially with the live performances of animals throughout the year, children enjoy being here. People who love agriculture would fall for this green paradise.

All in all, the Chiba prefecture is a sightseeing heaven for tourists who love to have a taste of the Japanese culture and history.