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01 Mother Farm 02 Shimizu Park 03 Park Rape blossoms: late February-late March Cherry blossom: late March-early April Cherry blossom: late March-early April Approx. 3.5 million rape blossoms This is one of the most popular spots in Enjoy the breathtaking contrast carpeting the entire hillside are a Chiba for cherry blossom viewing. You between the red Bentendo Hall and the seasonal feature of Mother Farm! can enjoy about 50 different kinds of pink blossoms, and the romantic 940-3 Tagura, cherry blossoms. atmosphere when light up at night. Approx. 30-40 minutes by direct bus from 906 Shimizu, Noda 1325-1 Takashi, Mobara Station South Exit (JR Uchibo Line) Approx. 10 minutes’ walk from Shimizu- Approx. 7 minutes by Kominato Bus (Feb.-Nov.) Weekdays 9:30-16:30 / kōen Station () from Mobara Station (JR Sotobo Line) Sat., Sun., national holiday 9:00-17:00 9:00-17:00 (Varies in winter) 24 hours (Dec.-Jan.) Weekdays 10:00-16:00 / Open 365 days Open 365 days Sat., Sun., national holiday 9:30-16:00 Several days in Dec. and Jan.

04 Sakura Castle Park 05 Naritasan Park 06 Sakura Furusato Square 07 Country Farm 08 Keisei Rose Garden Cherry blossom: late March-early April Cherry blossom: late March-early April Tulips: mid-late April Tokyo German Village Roses: May-June, October-November Official mascot“CHI-BA+KUN” The sight of the cherry blossoms at 350 someiyoshino and other varieties The Dutch windmill, the park’s symbol, Moss phlox: mid-late April Over 10,000 rose bushes bloom in the night (yozakura) from the neighboring of cherry trees blossom in this huge and the carpet of tulips make you feel huge 30,000 m2 garden. Enjoy the A spectacular sea of moss phlox! Ride National Museum of Japanese History park. as if you have stepped into the world of English Garden, French Garden and the Ferris wheel to enjoy the pink is so picturesque that it’s called anime. other different types of gardens. 1 Narita, Narita flowers as far as you can see. “Yozakura Folding Screen”. Approx. 15 minutes’ walk from Keisei 2714 Usuita, Sakura 755 Owadashinden, Yachiyo 419 Nagayoshi, Kanyu-Mubanchi, Jonaicho, Sakura () or Approx. 40 minutes’ walk from Keisei Approx. 15 minutes’ walk from Yachiyo- Approx. 30 minutes by bus from Though beside Tokyo, Approx. 20 minutes’ walk from (JR ) (Keisei Main Line) Midorigaoka Station (Toyo Rapid Railway) Sodegaura Station (JR Uchibo Line) Sakura Station (Keisei Main Line) 8:00-16:00 24 hours 10:00-17:00 (Varies depending on 9:30-17:00 Chiba enjoys a rich natural 24 hours Open 365 days Open 365 days season) Open 365 days Open 365 days Wed. except during rose season (May.-Jun., Oct.-Nov.) environment. A famous flower and fruit producing area, it offers many tourist attractions!

09 Suigo Sawara Park 10 Hondoji Temple 11 Dragon Farm 12 Sammu Naruto Strawberry 13 Ezawa Fruits Land Irises: late May-June Hydrangeas: June Strawberries: January-May Trust Association Blueberries: July-September Blueberries: June-August With workshops and iris-motif Nicknamed Hydrangea Temple, Strawberries: January-May All-you-can-eat blueberry picking with playground equipment, you can enjoy masses of hydrangeas and irises Pick strawberries from January to May no time limit! 19 strawberry farms are concentrated the park throughout the year. bloom along the paths every June! and blueberries from June to August. Savor the blessings of nature in the around Naruto, one of Kanto’s biggest You can also buy fruit to take home quiet, clear air. 1837-2 Ogishima, Katori 63 Hiraga, strawberry picking areas! Approx. 25 minutes by bus from Approx. 15 minutes’ walk from and handmade souvenirs. 3832 Mariyatsu, 305 Tsube, (Tourist (JR Narita Line) Kita-Kogane Station (JR Joban Line) Approx. 45 minutes’ walk from 1354 Oguracho, Wakaba-ku, Chiba information center) 9:00-16:30 (Varies during event 8:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30) Makuta Station (JR ) (Strawberries)/1458-3 Oguracho, Not far from Naruto Station (JR Sobu periods) Open 365 days 9:00-17:00 (late Jul.-mid Sep.) Wakaba-ku, Chiba (Blueberries) Main Line) Mon. (Check website) Approx. 20 minutes’ walk from Varies depending on farm Chishirodaikita Station (Chiba Monorail) Varies depending on season None scheduled

March, 2017 http://japan-chiba-guide.com N a Narita, a Town on the Rise r it as Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Naritasan Omotesando Street an O m Approx. 15 minutes on JR Narita Line ot from Narita International Airport esa ndo St. Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes on JR Sobu Line (Rapid Service) from Tokyo

3 Nagomi no Yoneya Sohonten Nagomi no Yoneya is a long-established Japanese confectionery, Keisei Narita Sta. Statue of Central a kabuki well stocked with traditional delicacies. The shop’s delicacy such actor Omotesando is a street which is about 800 meters long that connects Exit as the one using peanuts, the Chiba’s specialty, is perfect for gifts. Narita Station to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. The street is lined with

long-established Japanese-style inns, restaurants and Skytown Narita cafés, as well as souvenir shops that Cultural Art Center East exude the spirit of the Edo era. Exit JR Narita Sta. Area with many izakaya Keisei Main Line Bus terminal (Japanese-style taverns), Narita City Tourist 1 Ginjo Dry (¥1,247 for a 720 ml serving everything from yakiniku Information Office Chomeisen Sake Factory Store bottle) is the best-selling sake Bayashi This is a factory store run by the Japanese sake brewery for its refreshing taste. (barbecue) to seafood. Narita Dream located in Sando street. The store stocks a wide Bizen-Omachi (¥2,201 for a Narita Edokko Sushi Dairy Farm selection of sake directly brought from the brewery and 720 ml bottle) is a famous, 7-Eleven JR Narita The Peanut-Monaka (¥1,080 for an 8-piece visitors can sample them in the store. “Chomeisen,” the award-winning sake. Line 1 Chomeisen Sake Factory Store Okinawa Fusion Dining box) is a confection filled with a sweet name of the local sake, means “source of long life.” —BELIEVE Nankurunaisa bean jam with peanut compote. NaritasanNarita Omotesando Kadan Street Flower Shop Takizawa Honten 2 Yaki-dango 4 Goto Dangoya (¥450 for 3 skewers of dango) Shimoda Koseido Sweets shop popular for its dango (sweet rice Yamada dumplings) made by hand after taking the Panchaya Cutlery Shop Stone statue Area leading up to the shrine customer’s order. The shop has been in the business This is a Japanese-style bakery and café of a monkey for 172 years. Enjoy the sweet tastes of Japan in a that prides itself on its freshly baked rolls. Ebisu lined with shops where you shop with the same atmosphere as long ago. The Lunch of the Day (¥615), which 2 Shimoda Antique Shop can buy souvenirs or have a includes four types of bread with a side, Koseido is popular with visitors from overseas. Panchaya Fudo snack.

Unagi bread (¥615) is stuffed with eel, Narita’s specialty, Chinese Restaurant coated with traditional sauce. Junka Nagomi no Yoneya 3 Sohonten Self-catering accommodation Goto Dangoya 4 BACKPACKERS FUJI BACKPACKERS 5 Hayashida no Osenbei FUJI Naritasan This is a long-established shop that sells Yakushido Hall about 30 kinds of senbei (rice crackers). Area with many shops Handmade senbei are made with time and serving eel dishes, the 8 effort from Japanese rice, taking as long as Hayashida no Fujikura Shoten Naritasan specialty. 5 3 to 4 months to make. Osenbei A general store that sells 6 Miyoshiya crafts and household items Large Grilled Eel on Rice (¥3,100) is Narita Dream Dairy Farm 7 KAWATOYO that are made in Japan from a culinary delight made by soaking Honten natural materials. eel in the restaurant’s secret lightly About 3,000 items crafted sweet sauce and grilling it to a fluffy 8 Floats for the Narita from bamboo, wood, rattan, and soft texture. Gift Shop Fujikura Shoten Gion Festival are on and other natural materials CowCow display here are available at reasonable Narita Tourist Pavilion prices. Natural gourds (priced from ¥540) Nabedana are considered lucky charms that Hibiyaki (¥645 for a bagful, Onoya Ryokan repel evil spirits. or ¥100 each) are rice Somon Gate crackers baked until golden (main gate) brown and then flavored 6 Miyoshiya with a special soy sauce. This is a sweets shop set up at the back of a souvenir shop featuring Japanese-style sweets. You can relax Naritasan Shinshoji and enjoy powdered green tea and sweets in a Japanese-style setting with a bamboo grove and pond. Temple : Tourist information center

Cream Anmitsu and Matcha Set (¥1,150) Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Naritasan Shinshoji is a temple with over 1,000 7 years of history since its founding. Each year, KAWATOYO Honten approximately 10 million people visit the temple and Kawatoyo is one of the most popular visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes of flowers eel shops on Omotesando Street. and colored leaves in the park located within the Carefully-selected, high-quality eel temple grounds. are freshly prepared, steamed, and served grilled. N a Narita, a Town on the Rise r it as Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Naritasan Omotesando Street an O m Approx. 15 minutes on JR Narita Line ot from Narita International Airport esa ndo St. Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes on JR Sobu Line (Rapid Service) from Tokyo

3 Nagomi no Yoneya Sohonten Nagomi no Yoneya is a long-established Japanese confectionery, Keisei Narita Sta. Statue of Central a kabuki well stocked with traditional delicacies. The shop’s delicacy such actor Omotesando is a street which is about 800 meters long that connects Exit as the one using peanuts, the Chiba’s specialty, is perfect for gifts. Narita Station to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. The street is lined with

long-established Japanese-style inns, restaurants and Skytown Narita cafés, as well as souvenir shops that Cultural Art Center East exude the spirit of the Edo era. Exit JR Narita Sta. Area with many izakaya Keisei Main Line Bus terminal (Japanese-style taverns), Narita City Tourist 1 Ginjo Dry (¥1,247 for a 720 ml serving everything from yakiniku Information Office Chomeisen Sake Factory Store bottle) is the best-selling sake Ramen Bayashi This is a factory store run by the Japanese sake brewery for its refreshing taste. (barbecue) to seafood. Narita Dream located in Sando street. The store stocks a wide Bizen-Omachi (¥2,201 for a Narita Edokko Sushi Dairy Farm selection of sake directly brought from the brewery and 720 ml bottle) is a famous, 7-Eleven JR Narita The Peanut-Monaka (¥1,080 for an 8-piece visitors can sample them in the store. “Chomeisen,” the award-winning sake. Line 1 Chomeisen Sake Factory Store Okinawa Fusion Dining box) is a confection filled with a sweet name of the local sake, means “source of long life.” —BELIEVE Nankurunaisa bean jam with peanut compote. NaritasanNarita Omotesando Kadan Street Flower Shop Takizawa Honten 2 Yaki-dango 4 Goto Dangoya (¥450 for 3 skewers of dango) Shimoda Koseido Sweets shop popular for its dango (sweet rice Yamada dumplings) made by hand after taking the Panchaya Cutlery Shop Stone statue Area leading up to the shrine customer’s order. The shop has been in the business This is a Japanese-style bakery and café of a monkey for 172 years. Enjoy the sweet tastes of Japan in a that prides itself on its freshly baked rolls. Ebisu lined with shops where you shop with the same atmosphere as long ago. The Lunch of the Day (¥615), which 2 Shimoda Antique Shop can buy souvenirs or have a includes four types of bread with a side, Koseido is popular with visitors from overseas. Panchaya Fudo snack.

Unagi bread (¥615) is stuffed with eel, Narita’s specialty, Chinese Restaurant coated with traditional sauce. Junka Nagomi no Yoneya 3 Sohonten Self-catering accommodation Goto Dangoya 4 BACKPACKERS FUJI BACKPACKERS 5 Hayashida no Osenbei FUJI Naritasan This is a long-established shop that sells Yakushido Hall about 30 kinds of senbei (rice crackers). Area with many shops Handmade senbei are made with time and serving eel dishes, the 8 effort from Japanese rice, taking as long as Hayashida no Fujikura Shoten Naritasan specialty. 5 3 to 4 months to make. Osenbei A general store that sells 6 Miyoshiya crafts and household items Large Grilled Eel on Rice (¥3,100) is Narita Dream Dairy Farm 7 KAWATOYO that are made in Japan from a culinary delight made by soaking Honten natural materials. eel in the restaurant’s secret lightly About 3,000 items crafted sweet sauce and grilling it to a fluffy 8 Floats for the Narita from bamboo, wood, rattan, and soft texture. Gift Shop Fujikura Shoten Gion Festival are on and other natural materials CowCow display here are available at reasonable Narita Tourist Pavilion prices. Natural gourds (priced from ¥540) Nabedana are considered lucky charms that Hibiyaki (¥645 for a bagful, Onoya Ryokan repel evil spirits. or ¥100 each) are rice Somon Gate crackers baked until golden (main gate) brown and then flavored 6 Miyoshiya with a special soy sauce. This is a sweets shop set up at the back of a souvenir shop featuring Japanese-style sweets. You can relax Naritasan Shinshoji and enjoy powdered green tea and sweets in a Japanese-style setting with a bamboo grove and pond. Temple : Tourist information center

Cream Anmitsu and Matcha Set (¥1,150) Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Naritasan Shinshoji is a temple with over 1,000 7 years of history since its founding. Each year, KAWATOYO Honten approximately 10 million people visit the temple and Kawatoyo is one of the most popular visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes of flowers eel shops on Omotesando Street. and colored leaves in the park located within the Carefully-selected, high-quality eel temple grounds. are freshly prepared, steamed, and served grilled. F You will find Guinness here! u Shopping Paradise n a b a C sh h i ib St a S Listed in the 1 at ta ion tion Guinness World Records! The Daiso Approx. 40 minutes on JR Sobu Line (Rapid Service) from Tokyo The area around the station has much to offer, including Giga Within a 10-minute walk radius from the station, Approx. 25 minutes on JR Sobu Line department stores and electronics retail stores. You’ll Kitchen goods, stationery, sundries… (Rapid Service) from Tokyo Approx. 50 minutes on JR Narita Line Everything for only ¥100. you’ll find everything from discount stores to from Narita International Airport find everything from made-in-Japan, high-quality items With 6 floors and 1 basement, it has the department stores and shopping malls. At the to home appliances, all around one station. The monorail, best selection of goods in Japan! classic shopping arcade, you can also enjoy true on which you can enjoy the townscape while on the move, Japanese scenery. is also a charm of the area. 1 SOGO CHIBA 2 The largest department store in Chiba consists of two buildings, a main Don Quijote building that offers gourmet food and Funabashi Minamiguchi fashion from the world’s luxury brands, A variety of goods from snacks and daily and the annex 2 Chiba Monorail necessities, to cosplay outfits. The perfect Its operating length is the world’s general discount store for selecting souvenirs! longest at 15.2 km! 8 The longest suspended monorail recorded in the Guinness World Chiba Monorail 3 Naka-dori Shopping Organic KAPPOU SURUGA Records Street in Funabashi Enjoy Japanese cuisine, such as fresh Ito-Yokado Funabashi seafood dishes, hot pot dishes, and course 3 A spot where you can see and feel meals, made from seasonal ingredients. Chiba the real atmosphere of Funabashi Muslim Friendly dishes are also available! (C-One) A Japanese classic shopping Experience the authentic taste here! arcade with rows of izakayas and affordable restaurants JR When the pork bone broth and special fresh noodles come together and the Chiba Toyoko Inn Chiba-eki “secret sauce” is added, 4 Chiba City Tourist Higashi-guchi Monorail Funabashi LoFt Information Center Sakaecho Sta. the result is an JR Chiba Sta. Carries a wide variety of Japan-made stationery and miscellaneous JR West Exit exquisite taste! JR North Exit 2 goods. Cosmetics and handy goods are also worth checking out! Chiba Monorail JR East Exit Hotel Sun City Chiba Tobu Noda Line Tobu Department Store Keiyo Bank Funabashi Main Branch Chiba Tobu Funabashi Sta. Washington Hotel 7 Chiba Monorail Chiba Sta. JR Sobu Main Line NTT East IPPUDO Chiba 6 Yodobashi Camera Chiba Store 8 JR Funabashi Sta. The where the Keisei Chiba Sta. 6 SEIBU Funabashi Toyoko Inn JR South Exit smooth-like-silk pork bone Chiba Ekimae 4 Isomaru Suisan Chinese soup and staff that show 1 SOGO CHIBA Chiba Ekimae Main Building thoughtful attention to detail Restaurant 7 Funabashi FACE will bring a smile to your face McDonald’s 4 Funabashi LoFt 5 Aurora Mall Dairen Store Junnu Matsumoto Kiyoshi TEPCO Funabashi’s famous B-grade (2F/4F) gourmet food (reasonably priced everyday dishes)! You’ll get hooked Kani-Shogun on the special sauce ramen that uses 7 IPPUDO a soup based on Worcestershire Lexus 5 Chiba sauce along with pork, chicken, and Chiba Chuo JR Sotobo Line Keisei GAYA GAYA Honten vegetables 5 8 (B1F) Funabashi Sta. Organic KAPPOU SURUGA BIC CAMERA Keisei Chiba Line 1 The Daiso Giga Funabashi : Tourist 3 Keisei Main Funabashi Station Store information ICHIRAN Chiba Line Matsumoto Kiyoshi Carries a large selection of electronic goods, center (C-One) 4 Isomaru Suisan including home appliances, electric beauty 2 Don Quijote Funabashi appliances, and cameras, offered at good 5 Minamiguchi (1F/2F) Chiba Ekimae TSUTAYA bargain prices Hot Cake Club / Italian Dining An izakaya open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 3 Funabashi Nakadori GAYA GAYA Honten The kaisen-don topped Street Funabashi Prefecture The pancakes with a lavish use of fruits made from Diligent Labors and Citizen Center with a nearly the recipe directly passed on from Manso Fruits overflowing Parlor, the famous store in Kanda, is popular 8 Chinese Restaurant amount of fresh 7 Funabashi FACE Dairen 6 Yodobashi Camera Chiba Store seafood is Fashion, miscellaneous goods, home appliances, cafes, popular restaurants and more. Commercial complex from Offers Japan’s latest home appliances at floors B1F to 4F, where you can shop and dine reasonable prices, as well as an extensive array of games and toys

6 SEIBU Funabashi Kaori-no-minato on 8F of the department store conveniently located in front of the station stocks a variety of goods ranging from Japanese incense and scent bags to Buddhist objects and rosaries. F You will find Guinness here! u Shopping Paradise n a b a C sh h i ib St a S Listed in the 1 at ta ion tion Guinness World Records! The Daiso Approx. 40 minutes on JR Sobu Line (Rapid Service) from Tokyo The area around the station has much to offer, including Giga Funabashi Within a 10-minute walk radius from the station, Approx. 25 minutes on JR Sobu Line department stores and electronics retail stores. You’ll Kitchen goods, stationery, sundries… (Rapid Service) from Tokyo Approx. 50 minutes on JR Narita Line Everything for only ¥100. you’ll find everything from discount stores to from Narita International Airport find everything from made-in-Japan, high-quality items With 6 floors and 1 basement, it has the department stores and shopping malls. At the to home appliances, all around one station. The monorail, best selection of goods in Japan! classic shopping arcade, you can also enjoy true on which you can enjoy the townscape while on the move, Japanese scenery. is also a charm of the area. 1 SOGO CHIBA 2 The largest department store in Chiba consists of two buildings, a main Don Quijote building that offers gourmet food and Funabashi Minamiguchi fashion from the world’s luxury brands, A variety of goods from snacks and daily and the annex 2 Chiba Monorail necessities, to cosplay outfits. The perfect Its operating length is the world’s general discount store for selecting souvenirs! longest at 15.2 km! 8 The longest suspended monorail recorded in the Guinness World Chiba Monorail 3 Naka-dori Shopping Organic KAPPOU SURUGA Records Street in Funabashi Enjoy Japanese cuisine, such as fresh Ito-Yokado Funabashi seafood dishes, hot pot dishes, and course 3 A spot where you can see and feel meals, made from seasonal ingredients. ICHIRAN Chiba the real atmosphere of Funabashi Muslim Friendly dishes are also available! (C-One) A Japanese classic shopping Experience the authentic taste here! arcade with rows of izakayas and affordable restaurants JR Sobu Main Line When the pork bone broth and special fresh noodles come together and the Chiba Toyoko Inn Chiba-eki “secret sauce” is added, 4 Chiba City Tourist Higashi-guchi Monorail Funabashi LoFt Information Center Sakaecho Sta. the result is an JR Chiba Sta. Carries a wide variety of Japan-made stationery and miscellaneous JR West Exit exquisite taste! JR North Exit 2 goods. Cosmetics and handy goods are also worth checking out! Chiba Monorail JR East Exit Hotel Sun City Chiba Tobu Noda Line Tobu Department Store Keiyo Bank Funabashi Main Branch Chiba Tobu Funabashi Sta. Washington Hotel 7 Chiba Monorail Chiba Sta. JR Sobu Main Line NTT East IPPUDO Chiba 6 Yodobashi Camera Chiba Store 8 JR Funabashi Sta. The ramen shop where the Keisei Chiba Sta. 6 SEIBU Funabashi Toyoko Inn JR South Exit smooth-like-silk pork bone Chiba Ekimae 4 Isomaru Suisan Chinese soup and staff that show 1 SOGO CHIBA Chiba Ekimae Main Building thoughtful attention to detail Restaurant 7 Funabashi FACE will bring a smile to your face McDonald’s 4 Funabashi LoFt 5 BIC CAMERA Aurora Mall Dairen Funabashi Station Store Junnu Matsumoto Kiyoshi TEPCO Funabashi’s famous B-grade (2F/4F) gourmet food (reasonably priced everyday dishes)! You’ll get hooked Kani-Shogun on the special sauce ramen that uses 7 IPPUDO a soup based on Worcestershire Lexus 5 Chiba sauce along with pork, chicken, and Chiba Chuo JR Sotobo Line Keisei GAYA GAYA Honten vegetables 5 8 (B1F) Funabashi Sta. Organic KAPPOU SURUGA BIC CAMERA Keisei Chiba Line 1 The Daiso Giga Funabashi : Tourist 3 Keisei Main Funabashi Station Store information ICHIRAN Chiba Line Matsumoto Kiyoshi Carries a large selection of electronic goods, center (C-One) 4 Isomaru Suisan including home appliances, electric beauty 2 Don Quijote Funabashi appliances, and cameras, offered at good 5 Minamiguchi (1F/2F) Chiba Ekimae TSUTAYA bargain prices Hot Cake Club / Italian Dining An izakaya open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 3 Funabashi Nakadori GAYA GAYA Honten The kaisen-don topped Street Funabashi Prefecture The pancakes with a lavish use of fruits made from Diligent Labors and Citizen Center with a nearly the recipe directly passed on from Manso Fruits overflowing Parlor, the famous store in Kanda, is popular 8 Chinese Restaurant amount of fresh 7 Funabashi FACE Dairen 6 Yodobashi Camera Chiba Store seafood is Fashion, miscellaneous goods, home appliances, cafes, popular restaurants and more. Commercial complex from Offers Japan’s latest home appliances at floors B1F to 4F, where you can shop and dine reasonable prices, as well as an extensive array of games and toys

6 SEIBU Funabashi Kaori-no-minato on 8F of the department store conveniently located in front of the station stocks a variety of goods ranging from Japanese incense and scent bags to Buddhist objects and rosaries.

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Approx. 30 minutes on JR Narita Inoh Tadataka Museum Approx. 15 minutes on JR Narita Line Line from Narita Tadataka Inoh created the first map of Japan using 1 or Keisei Line from Narita Adopting the culture of Edo, surveying techniques. The museum exhibits valuable Once a prosperous castle town, materials including actual maps and survey instruments JR Sakura Station Tourist 1 the town developed its own water transportation. of the time as well as various maps of the world. Information Center Sakura has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Feel the good old atmosphere as you walk along streets As well as sightseeing information of Its many spectacular viewpoints include Sunset Hills near Suigo Sawara Tourist lined with shops dating from the Edo period. Sakura, you can rent a bicycle to get round Lake Inbanuma and the windmill at Sakura Furusato Square. Information Center the city easily. Run by the Tourism Association, the Tourist Information Center in front of the station has a café area and rental 2 Sakura Furusato Square Government Offices bicycles. The park has an enormous Dutch windmill. 3 The fields around the windmill are carpeted with Sawara Central seasonal flowers such as tulips and sunflowers. Library North Exit Former Tadataka Inba Tega Prefectural Natural Park Inoh Residence Inbanuma Sunset Hills 3 Sakura Castle Park Katori Civic Gymnasium This valuable historic building dates The park is located on the site of Sakura back over 200 years to the Edo JR Sawara Castle. The rich historical heritage period. It is said that the main Station Lake Inbanuma includes the castle tower ruins and dry residential part was designed by Totokuji moat. The natural surroundings are South Exit Tadataka himself. Temple Police box Iino Kannon symbolized by the 400-year-old 7-Eleven Fufu Mokkoku, a pair of Takahashi Sakura Furusato 2 Fruit Farm Japanese ternstroemia trees. Square 1 Suigo Sawara Tourist Information Center Marche Kashima 8 Seirei Sakura Tsukamoto Citizen Hospital Drugstore Sakurai Farm Nakamuraya Shouten Sanno Shrine Narita Line Rakuga This old store is registered as a 8 Awanouta Café Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property. Kakyoan Matsukawa Ryokan Kaikoku

Kashima Entsuji Temple River With a history of over 150 years, Sakura Ramen 7-Eleven Ono River Ichiranso today it sells Japanese arts and crafts. Suwa Shrine Otorii Yamatoya (Great Gate) Sakura Ebara Shida Store Ichirizuka Yamazaki Post Office Public Hall Ryushoji Temple Sakura Country Yamano To preserve the townscape, this Club Atago Inari Shrine Hospital Keisei Main Line traditional house was converted into the LAWSON Kashimaen Tourist Information Center. Kappo Shokudo North Exit Sawara Sekido Post Office Okematsu Shokudo Events such as dressing in kimono are Keisei Sakura Station held to pass on Japanese culture. National Museum of Keisei Sakura Station Gusto Japanese History Ceremony Hall Sakura Fire Department South Exit Kakurai Branch Office Sakura City Hall Sakura City Jigenji Temple Tourist Information 3 Sakura Castle Park 1 Chiba Hoyo High School 5 Tourism Association Center Shojo Botanical Garden of Sakura Yagisei Shoten Dashi Kaikan 8 6 (Float Hall) Everyday Life Ichirizuka Baba Sake Brewery Zourokumochi Sawara Koboriya 7 Kimuraya Kaminakacho 7 4 Chiyohuku Post Office Save On 5 Tsukamoto 8 Nakamuraya Shouten Abumo Seiyu Sakura Art Museum Sakura Koseien The restaurant serves traditional Japanese haute cuisine made Hospital Toraya Kashiho Samurai Houses with prime ingredients. Note the reproduced sukiya-zukuri (tea Inageya Supermarket Chiyohuku Sawara Visitor Center ceremony house) style architecture from the Edo period. 7 Kogo Liquor Store 6 Former Hotta Daishoin Residence 2 Inoh Tadataka Museum Uedaya Aramonoten Temple 7 Sakura Police COCO’S 4 Toyohashi Bridge 3 Former Tadataka Inoh Residence Station (Ja Ja Bridge) Zourokumochi Suginoya Honjin North Exit Ristorante Casa Alberata Koedo Sawara Sightseeing Boat Landing Stage Kimuraya The flagship zourokumochi, tortoise shell-shaped JR Sakura Station bean-jam-filled wafers, are popular for bringing luck! Sobu Main Line The old Japanese-style confectionery shop maintains South Exit traditional flavors.

6 Sightseeing boat ride 4 Toyohashi Bridge (Ja Ja Bridge) 6 Former Hotta Residence 5 Tsukamoto Art Museum 4 Samurai Houses Take a traditional boat trip round the town of Sawara 5 The bridge ranks among the 100 Soundscapes of The pure Japanese-style residence was built in early Meiji using The unique museum showcases Japanese swords. The three former residences show how guided by the boatman and feel like you have Japan. Its nickname, Ja Ja Bridge, comes from the traditional techniques while introducing Western construction methods. The exhibits are changed regularly from the collection of over samurai lived at the time. stepped back in time to the Edo period. Dashi Kaikan sound of the water falling from the bridge. The famous Sakura Garden is designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty. 600 swords and scabbards. You can actually go inside and see valuable (Float Hall) materials and furnishings. The museum showcases Sawara’s festival culture which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. You can see the impressive floats and dolls close up.

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Approx. 30 minutes on JR Narita Inoh Tadataka Museum Approx. 15 minutes on JR Narita Line Line from Narita Tadataka Inoh created the first map of Japan using 1 or Keisei Line from Narita Adopting the culture of Edo, surveying techniques. The museum exhibits valuable Once a prosperous castle town, materials including actual maps and survey instruments JR Sakura Station Tourist 1 the town developed its own water transportation. of the time as well as various maps of the world. Information Center Sakura has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Feel the good old atmosphere as you walk along streets As well as sightseeing information of Its many spectacular viewpoints include Sunset Hills near Suigo Sawara Tourist lined with shops dating from the Edo period. Sakura, you can rent a bicycle to get round Lake Inbanuma and the windmill at Sakura Furusato Square. Information Center the city easily. Run by the Tourism Association, the Tourist Information Center in front of the station has a café area and rental 2 Sakura Furusato Square Government Offices bicycles. The park has an enormous Dutch windmill. 3 The fields around the windmill are carpeted with Sawara Central seasonal flowers such as tulips and sunflowers. Library North Exit Former Tadataka Inba Tega Prefectural Natural Park Inoh Residence Inbanuma Sunset Hills 3 Sakura Castle Park Katori Civic Gymnasium This valuable historic building dates The park is located on the site of Sakura back over 200 years to the Edo JR Sawara Castle. The rich historical heritage period. It is said that the main Station Lake Inbanuma includes the castle tower ruins and dry residential part was designed by Totokuji moat. The natural surroundings are South Exit Tadataka himself. Temple Police box Iino Kannon symbolized by the 400-year-old 7-Eleven Fufu Mokkoku, a pair of Takahashi Sakura Furusato 2 Fruit Farm Japanese ternstroemia trees. Square 1 Suigo Sawara Tourist Information Center Marche Kashima 8 Seirei Sakura Tsukamoto Citizen Hospital Drugstore Sakurai Farm Nakamuraya Shouten Sanno Shrine Narita Line Rakuga This old store is registered as a 8 Awanouta Café Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property. Kakyoan Matsukawa Ryokan Kaikoku

Kashima Entsuji Temple River With a history of over 150 years, Sakura Ramen 7-Eleven Ono River Ichiranso today it sells Japanese arts and crafts. Suwa Shrine Otorii Yamatoya (Great Gate) Sakura Ebara Shida Store Ichirizuka Yamazaki Post Office Public Hall Ryushoji Temple Sakura Country Yamano To preserve the townscape, this Club Atago Inari Shrine Hospital Keisei Main Line traditional house was converted into the LAWSON Kashimaen Tourist Information Center. Kappo Shokudo North Exit Sawara Sekido Post Office Okematsu Shokudo Events such as dressing in kimono are Keisei Sakura Station held to pass on Japanese culture. National Museum of Keisei Sakura Station Gusto Japanese History Ceremony Hall Sakura Fire Department South Exit Kakurai Branch Office Sakura City Hall Sakura City Jigenji Temple Tourist Information 3 Sakura Castle Park 1 Chiba Hoyo High School 5 Tourism Association Center Shojo Botanical Garden of Sakura Yagisei Shoten Dashi Kaikan 8 6 (Float Hall) Everyday Life Ichirizuka Baba Sake Brewery Zourokumochi Sawara Koboriya 7 Kimuraya Kaminakacho 7 4 Chiyohuku Post Office Save On 5 Tsukamoto 8 Nakamuraya Shouten Abumo Seiyu Sakura Art Museum Sakura Koseien The restaurant serves traditional Japanese haute cuisine made Hospital Toraya Kashiho Samurai Houses with prime ingredients. Note the reproduced sukiya-zukuri (tea Inageya Supermarket Chiyohuku Sawara Visitor Center ceremony house) style architecture from the Edo period. 7 Kogo Liquor Store 6 Former Hotta Daishoin Residence 2 Inoh Tadataka Museum Uedaya Aramonoten Temple 7 Sakura Police COCO’S 4 Toyohashi Bridge 3 Former Tadataka Inoh Residence Station (Ja Ja Bridge) Zourokumochi Suginoya Honjin North Exit Ristorante Casa Alberata Koedo Sawara Sightseeing Boat Landing Stage Kimuraya The flagship zourokumochi, tortoise shell-shaped JR Sakura Station bean-jam-filled wafers, are popular for bringing luck! Sobu Main Line The old Japanese-style confectionery shop maintains South Exit traditional flavors.

6 Sightseeing boat ride 4 Toyohashi Bridge (Ja Ja Bridge) 6 Former Hotta Residence 5 Tsukamoto Art Museum 4 Samurai Houses Take a traditional boat trip round the town of Sawara 5 The bridge ranks among the 100 Soundscapes of The pure Japanese-style residence was built in early Meiji using The unique museum showcases Japanese swords. The three former residences show how guided by the boatman and feel like you have Japan. Its nickname, Ja Ja Bridge, comes from the traditional techniques while introducing Western construction methods. The exhibits are changed regularly from the collection of over samurai lived at the time. stepped back in time to the Edo period. Dashi Kaikan sound of the water falling from the bridge. The famous Sakura Garden is designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty. 600 swords and scabbards. You can actually go inside and see valuable (Float Hall) materials and furnishings. The museum showcases Sawara’s festival culture which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. You can see the impressive floats and dolls close up. 02 HANEDA AIRPORT NARITA AIRPORT TOKYO 09 Flower viewing CHIBA JAPAN 05 10 06 spots and Mt.FUJI 08 CHIBA fruit picking farms 04 in Chiba

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01 Mother Farm 02 Shimizu Park 03 Mobara Park Rape blossoms: late February-late March Cherry blossom: late March-early April Cherry blossom: late March-early April Approx. 3.5 million rape blossoms This is one of the most popular spots in Enjoy the breathtaking contrast carpeting the entire hillside are a Chiba for cherry blossom viewing. You between the red Bentendo Hall and the seasonal feature of Mother Farm! can enjoy about 50 different kinds of pink blossoms, and the romantic 940-3 Tagura, Futtsu cherry blossoms. atmosphere when light up at night. Approx. 30-40 minutes by direct bus from 906 Shimizu, Noda 1325-1 Takashi, Mobara Kimitsu Station South Exit (JR Uchibo Line) Approx. 10 minutes’ walk from Shimizu- Approx. 7 minutes by Kominato Bus (Feb.-Nov.) Weekdays 9:30-16:30 / kōen Station (Tobu Urban Park Line) from Mobara Station (JR Sotobo Line) Sat., Sun., national holiday 9:00-17:00 9:00-17:00 (Varies in winter) 24 hours (Dec.-Jan.) Weekdays 10:00-16:00 / Open 365 days Open 365 days Sat., Sun., national holiday 9:30-16:00 Several days in Dec. and Jan.

04 Sakura Castle Park 05 Naritasan Park 06 Sakura Furusato Square 07 Country Farm 08 Keisei Rose Garden Cherry blossom: late March-early April Cherry blossom: late March-early April Tulips: mid-late April Tokyo German Village Roses: May-June, October-November Official mascot“CHI-BA+KUN” The sight of the cherry blossoms at 350 someiyoshino and other varieties The Dutch windmill, the park’s symbol, Moss phlox: mid-late April Over 10,000 rose bushes bloom in the night (yozakura) from the neighboring of cherry trees blossom in this huge and the carpet of tulips make you feel huge 30,000 m2 garden. Enjoy the A spectacular sea of moss phlox! Ride National Museum of Japanese History park. as if you have stepped into the world of English Garden, French Garden and the Ferris wheel to enjoy the pink is so picturesque that it’s called anime. other different types of gardens. 1 Narita, Narita flowers as far as you can see. “Yozakura Folding Screen”. Approx. 15 minutes’ walk from Keisei 2714 Usuita, Sakura 755 Owadashinden, Yachiyo 419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura Kanyu-Mubanchi, Jonaicho, Sakura Narita Station (Keisei Main Line) or Approx. 40 minutes’ walk from Keisei Approx. 15 minutes’ walk from Yachiyo- Approx. 30 minutes by bus from Though beside Tokyo, Approx. 20 minutes’ walk from Keisei Narita Station (JR Narita Line) Sakura Station (Keisei Main Line) Midorigaoka Station (Toyo Rapid Railway) Sodegaura Station (JR Uchibo Line) Sakura Station (Keisei Main Line) 8:00-16:00 24 hours 10:00-17:00 (Varies depending on 9:30-17:00 Chiba enjoys a rich natural 24 hours Open 365 days Open 365 days season) Open 365 days Open 365 days Wed. except during rose season (May.-Jun., Oct.-Nov.) environment. A famous flower and fruit producing area, it offers many tourist attractions!

09 Suigo Sawara Ayame Park 10 Hondoji Temple 11 Dragon Farm 12 Sammu Naruto Strawberry 13 Ezawa Fruits Land Irises: late May-June Hydrangeas: June Strawberries: January-May Trust Association Blueberries: July-September Blueberries: June-August With workshops and iris-motif Nicknamed Hydrangea Temple, Strawberries: January-May All-you-can-eat blueberry picking with playground equipment, you can enjoy masses of hydrangeas and irises Pick strawberries from January to May no time limit! 19 strawberry farms are concentrated the park throughout the year. bloom along the paths every June! and blueberries from June to August. Savor the blessings of nature in the around Naruto, one of Kanto’s biggest You can also buy fruit to take home quiet, clear air. 1837-2 Ogishima, Katori 63 Hiraga, Matsudo strawberry picking areas! Approx. 25 minutes by bus from Approx. 15 minutes’ walk from and handmade souvenirs. 3832 Mariyatsu, Kisarazu 305 Tsube, Sanmu (Tourist Sawara Station (JR Narita Line) Kita-Kogane Station (JR Joban Line) Approx. 45 minutes’ walk from 1354 Oguracho, Wakaba-ku, Chiba information center) 9:00-16:30 (Varies during event 8:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30) Makuta Station (JR Kururi Line) (Strawberries)/1458-3 Oguracho, Not far from Naruto Station (JR Sobu periods) Open 365 days 9:00-17:00 (late Jul.-mid Sep.) Wakaba-ku, Chiba (Blueberries) Main Line) Mon. (Check website) Approx. 20 minutes’ walk from Varies depending on farm Chishirodaikita Station (Chiba Monorail) Varies depending on season None scheduled

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