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Chiba Official Tourism Website http://japan-chiba-guide.com/en/ is located within the “Chiba” Tokyo metropolitan area Nikko and has mild climate and many sightseeing spots. Surrounded by sea and rivers on all four sides, Chiba is blessed with the nature full of water and greenery. Under the influence of the warm current (Kuroshio Current) that flows offshore, the land is seldom frosted even in winter. The precipitation is heavy in summer and light in winter. Its eastern part faces the Pacific Ocean and western part faces Tokyo Bay. Besides, its northwest- ern part borders on Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture, and northern part borders on Ibaraki Prefecture. With a total area of 5,156.64 sq km, Chiba is composed of Boso Kyuryo (hills) with a series of 200 to 300-meter-high mountains, comparatively flat Shimosa Plateau, a far-reaching Tone River basin, and the coast of Kujukuri. The total length of coast- line of Chiba Prefecture is about 530.5km, showing various sceneries. Hokkaido Map Saitama of Sawara Japan Kashiwa Narita Tokyo Osaka Sakura Narita Airport Tokyo Choshi Kyushu Chiba Urayasu Chiba Kujukuri Haneda Airport
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02 Nikko Contents 04 Chiba Drive Map 05 Chiba Train Map 06 Bay Area, Tokatsu Area 08 Chiba City 11 Matsuri (Festival) in Chiba 12 Hokuso Area, Kujukuri Area 13 Sawara 14 Narita City 16 Sakura City 17 Choshi City Saitama Sawara Kashiwa 18 Kujukuri Narita 20 Minami (Southern) Boso Area Sakura Narita Airport Tokyo Choshi 27 Specialty and Food of Chiba 28 Calendar of Chiba Urayasu Chiba Kujukuri 30 Recommended Routes Haneda Airport 34 List of Hotels and Accommodations Yokohama Kisarazu Legend: Museum or Laboratory Historical Site Scenic or Nature Leisure Shopping Others Mt.Fuji Hours Closed Admission Telephone Facsimile Chiba Official website’s address Address Access Input a Mapcode to car navigation system and a route shall be displayed to the destination.
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This brochure is based on the information as of March, 2016. Tokaido Shinkansen The information may be subject to change without prior notice and Tateyama for the convenience of space, we only include partial information on hours , admission , and access. Please refer to the URL prior to your visit and make sure that all the URLs in this brochure are for Japanese websites.
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Noda Chiba Drive MapKen-O Tohoku Expressway Joban Expressway Itako IC Expressway Sawara Ibaraki Kozaki IC TC-5 Saitama TR-9 NR-4 TR-1 NR-13 Sawara Katori IC NR-1 TR-11 Taiei JCT TR-2 TC-6 NR-2 TC-1 TR-6 Narita IC Narita Airport Ueno NR-3 TR-13 TR-5 Choshi Shinjuku Keiyo TC-8 Shinkuko IC Yokoshiba Hikari IC Ichikawa IC Road TR-8 TC-4 Higashi Kanto Tokyo Miyanogi JCT Expressway Chuo Matsuo Yokoshiba IC TR-12 NR-10 Expressway Shibuya Kaihin NR-7 Maihama Makuhari Kaizuka IC Tokyo NR-8 Chiba Chiba HigashiJCT Naruto Haneda NR-5 Airport TC-2 NR-11 Soga Togane JCT TR-14 TR-10 NR-14 TC-3 TR-4 NR-9 Soga IC Oami Tomei NR-6 Expressway Umihotaru-PA Time Car RENTAL Goi *For returning, you can drop-off any branches close to your Tokyo Bay Tateyama destination. Yokohama Aqualine Expressway Mobara *Office hours are subject to change. NR-12 Kisarazu Anesaki Sodegaura IC Ken-O TC-1 Tokyo-Narita Airport TC-7 Expressway 0476-30-3318 8:00-22:00 TR-7 Kisarazau IC Kanagawa TC-2 Urayasu Station Kimitsu Chiba 047-305-7070 8:00-20:00 Ichihara tsurumai IC TC-3 Soga Station Futtsu- Tateyama 043-266-1911 8:00-20:00 Kurihama Road Kazusa Ohara TC-4 Funabashi Kazusa Nakano Futtsu Kanaya IC Kameyama 047-460-0202 8:00-20:00 Kanaya TC-5 Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall Katsuura 04-7148-2434 8:00-22:00 Awa-Kamogawa TC-6 Matsudo Railway West Entrance
Tomiura IC 047-369-5678 8:00-20:00 TC-7 Kisarazu Tateyama Highway 0438-20-2002 8:00-19:00 TR-3 Chikura General Road TC-8 Yukarigaoka Station 043-460-6363 8:00-20:00
*For returning, you can drop-off any branches Toyota Rent a Car *For returning, you can drop-off any branches close to your destination. NIPPON Rent-A-Car close to your destination.
TR-1 Narita Ekimae TR-8 Minaim-Gyotoku Ekimae NR-1 Narita Station NR-8 Chiba Station West Exit 0476-22-1501 8:00-20:00 047-356-0100 8:00-20:00 0476-24-3662 Open 24 hours 043-248-1150 Open 24 hours TR-2 Keisei Sakura Ekimae TR-9 NR-2 Sakura NR-9 Soga Station 043-483-1811 8:00-20:00 04-7159-0059Minami-Nagareyama 8:00-20:00 043-484-0919 Open 24 hours 043-262-0919 Open 24 hours TR-3 Tateyama Sta. West Exit. TR-10 Soga Ekimae NR-3 Katsutadai NR-10 Inage Station 0470-23-7061 8:00-20:00 043-266-0100 8:00-20:00 043-461-3711 Open 24 hours 043-255-6611 Open 24 hours TR-4 Soga Sta. West Exit. TR-11 Matsudo Kamihongo Ekimae NR-4 Kashiwa NR-11 Makuhari Techno Garden 043-209-7700 8:00-20:00 047-366-0100 8:00-20:00 04-7144-7272 Open 24 hours 043-274-0919 8:00-20:00 TR-5 Nishi-Funabashi Ekimae TR-12 Inage NR-5 Urayasu NR-12 Kisarazu 047-434-3951 8:00-20:00 043-246-0100 8:00-20:00 047-354-5400 Open 24 hours 0438-22- 4411 8:00-20:00 TR-6 Katsutadai Ekimae TR-13 Narita Airport NR-6 Goi Station NR-13 Narita Airport 043-460-1870 8:00-20:00 0476-32-1020 7:00-20:00 0436-21-0919 8:00-20:00 0476-32-0601 Open 24 hours TR-7 Kimitsu Ekimae TR-14 Haneda Airport NR-7 Chiba Station NR-14 Haneda 0439-54-0100 8:00-20:00 03-3744-0100 7:00-20:00 043-252-0919 8:00-20:00 03-3745-1190 Open 24 hours
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Noda Ken-O Chiba Train Map Tohoku Expressway Joban Expressway Itako IC Ibaraki Mito Expressway Sawara Ibaraki Kozaki IC TC-5 Saitama TR-9 Nagareyama Saitama Otakanomori Kashima NR-4 TR-1 NR-13 Sawara Katori IC Shimizu kashima Jingu Tsukuba Express Line NR-1 Koen JR Joban Line TR-11 Taiei JCT TR-2 Tobu Noda Line TC-6 NR-2 TC-1 (Tobu Urban Park Line) Sawara TR-6 Narita IC Narita Airport Nodashi Ueno NR-3 TR-13 Ryutetsu TR-5 Choshi Junikyo Shinjuku Keiyo TC-8 Shinkuko IC Yokoshiba Hikari IC Nagareyama Namegawa Ichikawa IC Road Railway TR-8 TC-4 Higashi Kanto JR Narita Line JR N Inba Narita Sky Katori Tokyo Miyanogi JCT Expressway Musashino Nagare ar Nihon Chuo Matsuo Yokoshiba IC ita Access Line Sasagawa TR-12 NR-10 Line yama Abiko L Idai Expressway Shibuya Kaihin in NR-7 e Maihama Makuhari Kaizuka IC Kashiwa Tokyo Chiba Inzai Ajiki NR-8 Chiba HigashiJCT Naruto Minami-Nagareyama Shin Matsudo makinohara Haneda NR-5 NaritaAirport NR-11 Yabashira Shin Hokuso Line Terminal2,3 Airport TC-2 Soga Togane JCT kamagaya Choshi Electric TR-14 TR-10 Matsudo TC-3 TR-4 NR-9 Railway NR-14 Soga IC Oami ShinKeisei Toyo Narita NaritaAirport Tomei NR-6 Higashi Matsudo kosoku Line Expressway Keisei Line Keisei Terminal1 Matsugishi Moto Toyo Umihotaru-PA Ueno Narita Goi Shinjuku yawata Katsutadai e Lin Choshi Tokyo Bay Tateyama Shisui in Ueno Toei Katsutadai a Tokawa Aqualine Expressway Mobara Shinjyuku Funabashi M Yokohama Shibuya Higashi bu Line MainLine o sei Narita S NR-12 Anesaki Sodegaura IC Nishi- ei Sakura R Kisarazu Ken-O Tozai Line K J TC-7 Expressway Tokyo Funabashi Yotsukaido Minami Kisarazau IC JR Keiyo Tsuga Kanagawa TR-7 Maihama Funabashi Line Chiba Kimitsu Keisei Chiba Chuo Tsudanuma Naruto Chiba e Ichihara tsurumai IC JR-East (East Japan Railway) Keisei in Kaihin Makuhari L Soga e Futtsu- Chihara Line n JR Sobu Line Keisei a Tateyama g JR o Sobu Main Line Road Chiba Line S T JR Chibaminato ot Kurihama Ohara ob R Kazusa o J JR Keiyo Line Li Kazusa Nakano Goi ne Futtsu Kanaya IC Chiharadai Oami JR Uchibo Line Kameyama e Kanaya in L JR Sotobo Line o K Yokohama ib ch o Mobara Katsuura U Sodegaura m JR Joban Line R i J n Awa-Kamogawa a JR Narita Line to JR K R JR Sotobo Line JR kashima Line ur a Tomiura IC Kisarazu uri L i l
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Kanagawa y Ichinomiya Tateyama JR Kururi Line Highway TR-3 Chikura JR Togane Line General Road Kimitsu ChibaIsu m i Ra ilw Yoro ay Private Railway Keikoku Otaki Kurihama Ohara Tsukuba Express
Kazusa- Kazusa- Isumi Railway Kameyama Nakano Kominato Railway Ryutetsu Nagareyama Kanaya Hamakanaya Katsuura Railway Hota Awa-Kominato Tobu Noda Line （Tobu Urban Park Line) Awa-Kamogawa ShinKeisei Line
Emi Keisei Main Line Tomiura Keisei Chiba Line Keisei Chihara Line Toyo Kosoku Line Tateyama Chikura Hokuso Line Narita SkyAccess Line Shibayama Line Choshi Electric Railway
05 Bay area, which is home to one of the largest-scale facilities in the Bay Area, Tokatsu Area East such as Tokyo Disney Resort and Makuhari Messe. You can enjoy the events and amusement features throughout the year. ベイエリア、東葛 エリア Tokatsu area has museums and reference libraries introducing local
Expressways National highways JR lines Private railways
JR Joban Line Sawara Toride Abiko JR Narita Line
Tsukuba Express Kashiwa Tokyo
Shin-Matsudo JR Narita Line 16 min 20 min Chiba-New-Town Higashi-Kanto ExpressWay Shin-Yahashira Hokuso Line Maihama Ichikawa Narita Airport Inba-Nihonidai Narita Narita Airport 13 min 2 min Keisei-Sakura Minami- Sakura Motoyawata Choshi Nishi-Funabashi Funabashi Shinjuku Tsudanuma 8 min 8 min Minami-Funabashi JR Sobu Main Line Tokyo JR Keiyo Line Kaihinmakuhari Funabashi JR Sobu Main Line Maihama 8 min 12 min 50 min Chiba Naruto Chibaminato Makuhari Nodashi Soga Togane 4 min 10 min Kujukuri Beach JR Togane Line
Haneda Airport Oami ChibaLine Sotobo JR Tokyo Bay Aqualine Goi 11 min 35 min
Yokohama Umihotaru Dobutsukoen Narita JR Uchibo Line Mobara
Kujukuri Toll way JR Sobu Line Kisarazu Chiba Urban Monorail JR Keiyo LineKazusa-Ichinomiya Tobu Noda Line JR Narita Line Kimitsu
Kominato Line 06 Isumi Line Otaki Tateyama Expressway Yoro-Keikoku Ohara
Kazusa-Kameyama
Katsuura
Awa-Kamogawa
Tateyama
Chikura history and climate, and beautiful city parks. You can take a day trip to enjoy recreational activities related to water resources including rivers and lakes, and green tourism for all seasons.
Museum or Laboratory Historical Site Scenic or Nature Leisure Shopping Others Hours Closed Admission Telephone Facsimile Official website’s address Address Access
B01 Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo Disneyland 6 180 105 Tokyo DisneySea 6 151 117 東京ディズニーリゾート
Shopping, dining, hotels, exciting attractions, it’s all part of the Tokyo Disney Resort experience. Two theme parks, shopping malls, and accom- modations, such as Disney hotels. . . Each facility has its own unique theme. Located in nearby Tokyo, Tokyo Disney Resort has been continu- ally evolving as a first class theme resort where guests can enjoy a long vacation.
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©Disney / Pixar ©Disney 8am-10pm (varies depending on day and season) open 7 days a week 1-Day Passport: adult (Ages 18 & over) ¥7,400 / junior (Ages 12-17) ¥6,400 / child (Ages 4-11) ¥4,800 / Senior Passport (Ages 65 & over) ¥6,700 0570-00-8632 (9am-7pm) / 045-330-5211 (for calls from oversea) http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/en 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu city, 279-0031 Maihama Sta. of JR Keiyo and Musashino line / 25 min. bus ride from Urayasu Sta. of Tokyo Metro Tozai line
B02 Ichihara Elephant Kingdom 130 367 215 市 原ぞうの国
This is the only zoo in Japan where you can ride an elephant. It has 12 el- ephants, the largest number across the nation. The performances by the elephants are highly professional and a must-see. And this zoo also has 100 other animals such as lesser panda and hippopotamus. You are sure to be fascinated by the performances by talented elephants and feeding.
9am-5pm Thu, etc. ¥1,800 0436-88-3001 0436-88-2943 http://www.zounokuni.com/ 937 Yamakogawa, Ichihara city, 290-0521 Free shuttle bus (reservations are required) from the Kominato Railway Takataki Sta. or Taxi from the Kazusa-Ushiku Sta.
07 Chiba City is where the Chiba prefectural government is and situ- Chiba City ated about 40 km away from the center of Tokyo. It’s also known as “Flowery City” and you can enjoy dining and shopping as well. 千葉市 http://www.chibacity-ta.or.jp/
B03 Makuhari-Shintoshin & Makuhari Messe 6 229 605 幕張新都心・幕張メッセ
The area that straddles Mihama-ku, Chiba City and Narashino City. It has a com- plex convention center, Makuhari Messe. It was built with the concept of Futuristic International City where Business, Residence, Learning and Play are combined.
varies depending on the facilities 043-296-0001 (Makuhari Messe) 043-296-0529 (Makuhari Messe) Makuhari Messe: http://www.m-messe.co.jp/ Makuhari- Shintoshin: http://www.ccb.or.jp/ccbic/publicity/map/makuhari_map2012.pdf 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba city (Makuhari Messe), 261-8550 Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. of JR Keiyo line B04 Chiba Urban Monorail 千葉モノレール
It starts from JR Chiba Minato Sta. It was listed in Guinness Book of World Records as the longest suspended monorail (15.2 km) in 2001. The Chiba Zoological Park and Kasori Shell Mounds Museum are located along the Chiba monorail line. The Chiba monorail line is a convenient way for seeing the sights in Chiba city.
please refer to the website open 7 days a week please refer to the tariff on the web- site 043-287-8211 (head office) http://www.chiba-monorail.co.jp/ 199-1 Hagidai-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba city (head office), 263-0012 Chibaminato Sta. of JR Keiyo line
B05 Chiba Zoological Park 27 480 671 千葉市動物公園
With the theme of “Kinship with animals and plants,” animals are on exhibit at each zone. The lion zone and animal petting area open on April 28, 2016. This is the only zoo in Chiba where you can see lions. There is a horse back riding (accompanied by an attendant) in the animal petting area. You can also enjoy the park and large grassy field in the animal petting area. Animals are on exhibit at each zone.
9:30am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm) Wed, etc. ¥700 043-252-1111 043-255-7116 http://www.city.chiba.jp/zoo/ 280 Minamoto-cho, Wakaba-ku, Chiba city, 264-0037 DobutsuKoen Sta. of Chiba Urban Monorail
◇Other Attractions B06 MITSUI OUTLET PARK MAKUHARI 三井アウトレットパーク幕張 http://www.31op.com/makuhari/ B07 Chiba Port Tour Cruise Boat 千葉港めぐり観光船 http://www.chiba-port.co.jp/chiba_port1.html B08 Chiba Port Tower 千 葉 ポ ートタワー http://www.chiba-porttower.com/
08 Museum or Laboratory Historical Site Scenic or Nature Leisure Shopping Others Hours Closed Admission Telephone Facsimile Official website’s address Address Access
B09 Japanese Garden (Mihama-en) 6 200 788 見浜園 This is a Japanese garden of 1.6ha in order to enjoy traditional Japanese culture for both foreign visitors and local residents. Its style is a Chisen (a pond and a fountain) Kaiyu (walk-through), where a pond is in the center of the garden, and mountains, rivers, seas, and woods are expressed and visitors can enjoy change of four seasons of nature by walk- ing through the garden.
8:00am-5pm (last admission 4pm) Open 7 days a week ¥100 / child: ¥50 (to a high school student ) 043-296-0126 2-116 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba city, 261-0021 Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. of JR Keiyo line
B10 Chiba Museum of Science and Industry 6 457 430 千葉県立現代産業科学館
It consists of three themes; “History of modern industry”, “Invitation to high technol- ogy” and “Field of creation.” There are participatory exhibits where you can experience the mechanism and mystery of scientific phenomena and the sections where you can see the demonstrative experiments.
9am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm) Mon, etc. please refer to the calendar on the website ¥300 047-379-2000 (Rep) 047-379-2221 http://www.chiba-muse.or.jp/SCIENCE/ 1-1-3 Onitaka, Ichikawa city, 272-0015 15-min. walk from Shimousa-Nakayama or Motoyawata Sta. of JR Sobu line
B11 LaLaport TOKYO-BAY 6 374 095 ららぽーとTOKYO-BAY
There are 460 shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and movie theatres. Areas are divided into zones, such as the fashion zone, theatre zone, amusement zone, and gourmet zone. There are performances held here every week. You can always find something new in this amazing mall.
weekday: 10am-8pm / weekend and holiday: 10am-9pm varies depending on the shop 047-433-9800 *Business hours: 10am-6pm http://tokyobay.lalaport.net/ 2-1-1 Hamacho, Funabashi city, 273-8530 5-min. walk from JR Minami-Funabashi Sta. /10- min. walk from Funabashi-Keibajo Sta.
B12 Kikkoman Soy Sause Museum 3 689 532 キッコーマンもの知りしょうゆ館
Noda is an area long famous for soy sauce, a cooking sauce that originated in Japan. The soy sauce company Kikkoman has a factory in Noda. There is also a soy sauce museum located in the factory (Kikkoman Monoshiri Shoyu-kan). The museum allows visitors to learn about soy sauce and to see how it is made.
9am-4pm (reservation required) The 4th Monday of the month, New Year Holidays, etc. admission free 04-7123-5136 http://www.kikkoman.co.jp/shouyukan 110 Noda, Noda city, 278-0037 (on the premises of Noda plant of Kikkoman Corporation) 3-min. walk from the Tobu Urban Park Line Nodashi Sta.
09 Museum or Laboratory Historical Site Scenic or Nature Leisure Shopping Others Hours Closed Admission Telephone Facsimile Official website’s address Address Access
B13 Yatsu Higata Nature Observation Center 6 315 449 谷津干潟自然観察センター
Yatsu-higata is a small tidal flat (40ha). As a habitat for migratory birds, this area was registered in the 1993 Ramsar Convention. Specialised staff at the Yatsu-higata nature observation center can help teach you about the wild birds and nature surrounding the tidal flat. You can also enjoy the view of the wetlands from the observation centre. There are walkways around the tidal flat so visitors can get an up close view of the migratory birds, such as snipes, plovers, etc.
9am-5pm Mon, etc. ¥370 047-454-8416 047-452-2494 http://www.seibu-la.co.jp/yatsuhigata/ 5-1-1 Akitsu, Narashino city, 275-0025 20-min. walk from Shin-Narashino Sta. of JR Keiyo line
B14 Chiba Prefectural Sekiyado-jo Museum 45 349 453 千葉県立関宿城博物館
Along with the history of Sekiyado where flourished as a trading hub from the early modern period to the late modern period, this museum’s exhibits introduce the river improvement work and daily lives of the people living in the environs of the Tone River with the theme of “Rivers and Related Industries.”
9am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm) Mon, etc. please refer to the calendar on the website ¥200 04-7196-1400 04-7196-3737 http://www2.chiba-muse.or.jp/?page_id=61 143-4 Sekiyadosangenya, Noda city, 270-0201 32-min. bus ride from North exit of Kawama Sta. of Tobu Urban Park Line
B15 Abiko City Museum of Birds 18 079 812 我孫子市鳥の博物館
Located by Tega Pond, it is the country’s only museum that is making a comprehensive study of birds with the exhibitions. It delivers a message of “Harmony among Birds and People.”
9:30am-4:30pm Mon, etc. ¥300 04-7185-2212 04-7185-0639 http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp/bird-mus/index.html 234-3 Konoyama, Abiko city, 270-1145 bus ride from Tennodai Sta. of Joban and Chiyoda lines, and 5-min. walk from there
Travel Tips Tourist Farm
Chiba has a temperate climate all the year round. So there is little doubt that the prefecture provides you with fascinating Tourist Farms. You can enjoy picking fruits; strawberry , blue berry, orange, and pear at the places below. As for the de- tailed information for each place, please refer to the facility guide.
-Tateyama Strawberry Picking Center http://www.f5.dion.ne.jp/~t-ichigo/Index_PC.htm -Dragon Farm http://www.dragon-farm.com/
10 The word of “Matsuri” means festival in English. It’s the nominal of the verb of “Mats- uru”, which means “Enshrine” in Japanese. In ancient Japan, people who presided over the rituals also took the helm of politics and they were sometimes viewed as one. Matsuri Although the religious or political atmosphere has been diluted by time, you can still get a glimpse of their elements in the festivals below.
Narita Gion Festival 成田祇園祭
“Narita Gion Festival”, which marks the coming of Summer, has been held along with “Naritasan Gion-E”, the festival of “Okuno-In Dainichi Buddha (a bliss body of Buddha)” of the main figure of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. It boasts a history of 300 years and this majestic summer festival in Narita attracts as many as 450,000 people every year when the beautiful and traditional 10 floats and stalls are gathered and shown. The sight of the participants pull the floats up a slope of Omote-sando (a front approach) is spectacular. After dark, those floats are illuminated.
Fri, Sat and Sun that are closest to July 7, 8 and 9 http://www.nrtk.jp/ vicinity of JR Narita Sta. JR Narita Sta. Grand Festival of Sawara 佐原の大祭
Grand Festival of Sawara (“Sawara-no-dashi Matsuri”) has a history of about 300 years and this is one of the three greatest float festivals in the Kanto Area. It’s also designated as a sig- nificant, intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. When you see the sight of over 10 lavish and magnificent floats parade through the town of Ko-Edo (small Edo), passing right in front of houses with “Sawara-Bayashi”, one of the three major festive music in Japan blared in the town, you are sure to be reminded of the scene of the Edo Period. Gion Festival of Yasaka Shrine in Honjuku, the east side of the Onogawa River is held in July, while the fall festival of Suwa Shrine in Niijuku, the west side of the river is held in October.
Fri, Sat and Sun right after July 10, and Fri, Sat and Sun in October with the second Sat in between http://www.city.katori.lg.jp/sightseeing/matsuri/ along Onogawa river JR Sawara Sta. Ohara Hadaka Matsuri 大原はだか祭り
This is a grandiose festival which is held for two days in the end of September. The 18 “mikoshi” (portable shrines) are shown, representing three districts of Ohara, Tokai and Namihana. On the first day comes the climax when about a dozen of the shrines are carried into the sea at a time and washed by bearers. They valiantly and gallantly carry and throw mikoshi into the sea. On the second day, the festival is rounded out with the ceremony called “O-Wakare Shiki”, where the participants gather together in Ohara elementary school at the signal of a firework after dark and hoist the mikoshi high into the air, feeling sorry for the end of the festival. The town is filled with passion and gentleness of men of the sea.
(for two days) at the end of every September 0470-62-1243 (Isumi city) 0470-62-1243 (Isumi city) http://www.city.isumi.lg.jp/ Ohara elementary school and Ohara beach, Ohara, Isumi city, 298-0004 20-min. walk from Ohara Sta. of JR Sotobo line
11 There are many shrines and temples including Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, which attract more than 10 million visitors in a year. Hokuso Hokuso Area, Kujukuri Area area has abundant tourist resources blessed with historical and cul- tural things including festivals and traditional industries. Kujukuri area 北総、九十九里エリア mainly consists of Kujukurihama coast extending no fewer than 66km. 佐原
Expressways JR Joban Line Sawara National highways Toride Abiko JR Narita Line JR lines Private railways Tsukuba Express Kashiwa
Shin-Matsudo JR Narita Line Chiba-New-Town Higashi-Kanto ExpressWay Shin-Yahashira Hokuso Line Narita Airport Inba-Nihonidai Narita Narita Airport
Keisei-Sakura Sakura Choshi Nishi-Funabashi Shinjuku Tsudanuma Tokyo Minami-Funabashi JR Sobu Main Line JR Keiyo Line JR Sobu Main Line Maihama Chiba Naruto
Soga Togane Kujukuri Beach Chiba JR Togane Line Haneda Airport Oami
JR Sotobo Line Sotobo JR 22 min 16 min Tokyo Bay Aqualine Goi Toke Sakura Yokohama Umihotaru JR Uchibo Line 18 min 8 min Mobara Kujukuri Toll way Mobara JR Narita
Kisarazu Kazusa-Ichinomiya 30 min 13 min 11 min
Naruto Namegawa Narita Airport Sta. Kimitsu
Kominato Line 5 min 16 min 10 min Isumi Line Otaki Tateyama Expressway Yoro-Keikoku Matsuo Sawara Keisei-Narita Ohara 42 min 64 min 12 min Kazusa-Kameyama
Choshi Keisei-Sakura
17 min 24 min Katsuura JR Sobu Main Line Inubo Yatsu Awa-Kamogawa JR Narita Line JR Sotobo Line 3 min Choshi Electric Railway Line Keisei Main Line Tokawa
12 Tateyama
Chikura The street of Sawara remains as they were 200 years ago in the Edo Pe- Sawara riod. You can enjoy many cultural events in this historic town. 佐原 http://www15.ocn.ne.jp/~skk/
N01 Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings 92 780 243 重要伝統的建造物群保存地区
Sawara, which has learned the spirit of love for nature from the rich flow of the Tone River and the sophistication from Edo (old Tokyo), honorably claimed the title of “Edo- Masari (better than Edo).” It is valued as “Live Town”, retaining the atmosphere of those days.
varies depending on the facilities 0478-50-1212 0478-54-2855 http://www.suigo-sawara.ne.jp/abroad.html Sawara, I, Katori city, 287-0003 10-min. walk from Sawara Sta. of JR Narita line
N02 Koedo-Sawara Small Boat Trip 92 780 243 小江戸さわら舟めぐり
This is a small boat trip where you can enjoy the scenery along the Ono River that runs through the center of Sawara. Getting on the boat at the foot of Toyohashi bridge in front of The Inoh Tadataka Museum, the boat will go with the restful flow. You can enjoy Sawara full of Edo Period atmosphere from the boat.
10am-4pm (varies depending on the season) irregular Machinami course: ¥1,300 0478-55-9380 (Burekimera Corporation) http://www.kimera-sawara.co.jp/ Sawara I-1730-3, Katori city, 287-0003 15-min. walk from Sawara Sta. of JR Narita line
N03 Katori Jingu Shrine 92 753 610 香取神宮
This is a venerable shrine which was built more than 2,000 years ago. No fewer than two million people pay a visit to this shrine. The treasure house in the compound houses more than 200 national treasures, important cultural assets, and other cultural assets designated by the nation and prefecture.
open 7 days a week admission free 0478-57-3211 http://www.katori-jingu.or.jp/ index.htm 1697-1 Katori, Katori city, 287-0017 10-min. car ride from Sawara Sta. of JR Narita line (30-min. walk from Katori Sta.)
◇Other Attractions N04 Sawara Machi-gurumi Museum at-home 佐原まちぐるみ博物館 http://www.city.katori.lg.jp/sightseeing/machinami/gurumi/
13 You can enjoy Japan’s nature, history, lifestyle and culture in the area Narita City around Narita International Airport. 成田市 http://www.nrtk.jp/
N05 Naritasan Shinshoji Temple 137 698 651 成田山新勝寺
This is the head temple of Chisan school of Shingon sect of Buddhism founded by Kancho Dai-sojo (the head priest of a Buddhist sect) in 940. Fudomyoo (Cetaka) enshrined in the temple was carved and consecrated with the sublime devotion by Kukai (aka Kobo Daishi) at the behest of Emperor Saga. During the first three days of the new year, this temple attracts no less than 3 million people.
open 7 days a week admission free 0476-22-2111 0476-24-2210 http://www.naritasan.or.jp/index.html 1 Narita, Narita city, 286-0023 10-min. walk from Narita Sta. of JR Narita line or Keisei line
N06 Naritasan Omotesando Street 137 698 651 成田山表参道
It is the main road tinged with various characteristics and histories as a temple town, which leads you to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. You will be spellbound by the savory grilled eel that used to be served to the worship- pers in the Edo Period.
varies depending on the shop, please refer to the website 0476-22-2102 (Narita Tourist Pavilion) 0476-22-2424 (Narita Tourist Pavilion) http://www.nrtk.jp/ Near the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple JR Narita Sta. or Keisei Narita Sta.
◇Other Attractions N07 AEON MALL NARITA 137 758 064 イオンモール成田 http://narita-aeonmall.com
N08 Shibayama Kofun-Haniwa-Museum 137 381 499 芝山町立芝山古墳・はにわ博物館 http://www.haniwakan.com/
N09 Shibayama Nioson (Kannonkyoji Temple) 137 381 499 芝山仁王尊 観音教寺 http://niouson.or.jp/
N10 Sogo Reido Sanctuary 137 604 810 宗吾霊堂 http://sougoreidou.com/
14 Museum or Laboratory Historical Site Scenic or Nature Leisure Shopping Others Hours Closed Admission Telephone Facsimile Official website’s address Address Access
N11 Chiba Prefectural Boso-no-Mura 137 843 427 千葉県立房総のむら
It is a hands-on museum. You can experience first hand the transition of clothing, food and housing from ancient times to modern times. It consists of “Fudoki-no-oka Area” and “Furusato-no-waza Taiken Area.”
9am-4:30pm Mon, etc ¥300 0476-95-3333 0476-95-3330 http://www.chiba-muse.or.jp/MURA/ 1028 Ryukakuji, Sakae-machi, Inba-gun, 270-1506 about 8-min. bus ride from JR Ajiki Sta.
N12 SHISUI PREMIUM OUTLETS® (NARITA) 27 770 254 酒々井プレミアム・アウトレット
Approximately 10 minutes from Narita International Airport by car sits PREMIUM OUTLET, the new spot in Japan that carries a wide variety of brands of both Japan and overseas.
10am-8pm The third Thu of Feb 043-481-6160 (from Apr.19, 2013) http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/shisui/ 2-4-1 Iizumi Shisui-machi, Inba-gun about 15-min. bus ride from Narita International Airport
N13 Museum of Aeronautical Sciences 137 558 334 航空科学博物館
It is the first museum in Japan devoted to aviation. About 20 airplanes are displayed in the open air while you can try flight simulator inside the building. The fuselage and nose section of the Jumbo Jet are also a must-see.
10am-5pm (last admission 4:30pm) Mon, etc. ¥500 0479-78-0557 0479-78-0560 http://www.aeromuseum.or.jp/ 111-3 Iwayama, Shibayama-machi, Sanbu- gun, 289-1608 10-min. bus ride from Airport Terminal 2 Sta. of both JR and Keisei lines
N14 Narita Dream Farm 609 122 089 成田ゆめ牧場
The dairy farmers started the farm in 1987 in the hope of producing the most palatable dairy in Japan. You can enjoy the acitivities such as contact with the animals, milking, horse riding, motocross, barbecue and auto-camping.
9am-5pm (varies depending on the season) open 7 days a week ¥1,400 0476-96-1001 0476-96-1055 http://www.yumebokujo.com/ 730 Nagi, Narita city, 289-0111 10-min. bus ride (free) from JR Namegawa Sta.
15 Sakura City is located at the northern part of Chiba Prefecture. His- toric sites and cultural assets from the Old Stone Age can be spot- Sakura City ted throughout the city and the city still retains the vestiges of a castle town of the Edo Period. 佐倉市 http://www.city.sakura.lg.jp/ 銚子市
N15 National Museum of Japanese History 27 791 323 国立歴史民俗博物館
This is the only national museum that studies and displays Japanese history and culture comprehensively. The exhibitions stand on life history, enabling you to get more under- standing of the history and the culture from the primitive age to the present age.
9:30am-5pm (varies depending on the season) Mon, etc. ¥420 043-486-0123 043-486-4482 http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura city, 285-8502 5-min. bus ride from JR Sakura Sta.
N16 The Hotta House 27 763 292 旧堀田邸(さくら庭園）
Hotta Masatomo, the local lord of Sakura used to live in this house. The hallway, living room and other areas are collectively designated as nationally important cultural properties. The garden is also registered as one of the nation’s designated Places of Scenic Beauty.
9:30am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm) Mon, etc. ¥320 043-483-2390 043-483-2390 http://www.city.sakura.lg.jp/0000000627.html 274 Kaburagi-machi, Sakura city, 285-0025 20-min. walk from JR Sakura Sta.
N17 Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art 27 552 276 DIC川村記念美術館
This art museum was opened in 1990 and is operated by DIC Corporation. They own art works from the 20th century. You won’t want to miss visiting the museum and beau- tiful garden.
9:30am-5pm (last admission 4:30pm) Mon, etc. when changing exhibits ¥1,000 (may vary by exhibition) 0120-498-130 043-498-2139 http://kawamura-museum.dic.co.jp/en/ 631 Sakado, Sakura city 20-30 min. by shuttle bus from the JR Sakura Sta. / Keisei Sakura Sta.
◇Other Attractions N18 Sakura Juntendo Memorial Hall 27 764 766 佐倉順天堂記念館 http://www.city.sakura.lg.jp/0000001196.html
N19 Iinuma Honke Sake Brewery 27 738 572 飯沼本家 http://www.iinumahonke.co.jp/
N20 Samurai House 27 762 549 武家屋敷 http://www.city.sakura.lg.jp/0000000617.html
16 Choshi City is located in northeasternmost part of Chiba Prefecture and Choshi City it’s also known as the easternmost peninsula in the Kanto region. It has one of the largest fishing ports in Japan. 銚子市 http://www.choshikanko.com/
N21 Inubosaki Lighthouse 214 134 467 犬吠埼灯台
This is a prime chalky brick lighthouse built in Western style by British architect in 1874. It has been selected as one of the 100 best historical lighthouses in the world and 50 best lighthouses in Japan.
8:30am-4pm open 7 days a week (closed in bad weather) ¥200 0479-25-8239 http://www.tokokai.org 9576 Inubozaki, Choshi city, 288-0012 7-min. walk from Inubo Sta. of Choshi line N22 Choshi Electric Railway 銚子電鉄
This is a small railway that connects Choshi station and Tokawa station. Since it opened in 1923, it has played a role as a main transportation for both local people and tourists while it has also been used for carrying soy sauce and fish. Let’s enjoy the short trip of 6.4km (takes 19 minutes) of whole line.
please refer to the website open 7 days a week please refer to the tariff on the web- site 0479-22-0316 0479-25-2865 http://www.choshi-dentetsu.jp/ 2-297 Araoi-cho, Choshi city, 288-0056 120-min. train ride from Chiba Sta. of JR Sobu main line
N23 Chikyu no Maruku Mieru Oka Ocean View Observatory 214 132 230 地球の丸く見える丘展望館
It is located on the top of Mt. Atagoyama, the highest spot of Shimousadaichi pla- teau. You can command a panoramic view as you see Kashimanada (the Sea of Kashima), Mt. Tsukubasan, Kujukurihama Beach on the west and Byobugaura from there. The view is truly stunning and the both ends of the horizon enable you to feel the roundness of the earth.
9am-6:30pm (Apr.-Sep.) / 9am-5pm (Oct.-Mar.) open 7 days a week (closed in bad weather) ¥380 0479-25-0930 http://www.choshikanko.com/tenbokan/index.html 1421-1 Tenno-dai, Choshi city, 288-0024 15-min. walk from Inubo Sta. of Choshi line
◇Other Attractions N24 Wosse21 214 253 417 ウオッセ 2 1 http://www.pagebank.net/choshi/html/resort/421wosse21.html
N25 Choshi Port Tower 214 253 417 銚 子 ポ ートタワー http://www.choshikanko.com/porttower/ N26 Byobugaura 屏風ケ浦 http://www.choshikanko.com
N27 Choshi Ocean Institute of Dolphin & Whale Watching 214 102 239 銚子海洋研究所「イルカ・クジラウォッチング」 http://www.choshi-iruka-watching.co.jp/index.html
17 Kujukuri area mainly consists of Kujukuri-hama Beach. The Kujukuri- Kujukuri hama Beach is a long and straight coastline with no reefs and it offers wonderful spots for swimming as well as surfing and other water sports. 九十九里
N28 Kasamori-Kannon Temple 130 519 369 笠森観音
Built in 1028, its Kannon-do Hall is called “Temple in the air” because of its special structure of “Shiho-Kakezukuri”. The area inside the temple grounds is surrounded by natural forest and the structure is designated as an important (national) cultural asset.
8am-4:30pm (varies depending on the season) open 7 days a week ¥200 0475-46-0536 0475-46-2309 http://kasamori-ji.or.jp/ 302 Kasamori, Chonan-machi, Chosei-gun, 297-0125 30-min. by bus bound for Kazusa-Ushiku Sta. from the JR Sotobo Line Mobara Sta. Get off the bus at Kasamori.
N29 Lake Hakkaku 27 208 816 八鶴湖
It is a beautiful lake with mountains that surround the ruins of Togane Castle in the background. There stand old temples such as Saifuku-ji Temple on the east side and Honzen-ji Temple on the west side. It gives you a very tranquil atmosphere. The lake side is filled with flowers for all four seasons and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in early April.
open 7 days a week admission free 0475-50-1142 0475-50-1293 http://toganekanko.jp/ 1415 Togane, Togane city, 283-0802 5-min. walk from Togane Sta. of JR Togane line
N30 Kankiku-Meijyo Sake Brewery 137 148 523 寒菊銘醸
This is a sake maker called “Kuramoto” that boasts the history and tradition from 1884. It brews Junmai-shu (pure sake) and Ginjo-shu (sake made from highly milled rice) by using pure water that springs forth from under the 300-years-old persimmon tree and local brewer’s rice.
10am-4pm open 7 days a week admission free 0479-86-3050 0479-86-3123 http://www.kankiku.com/ 11 Takenosato, Matsuo-machi, Sanmu city, 289-1532 8-min. taxi ride from Matsuo Sta. of JR Sobu main line
N31 Mobara Park 130 649 233 茂原公園
It is the park that was selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. In spring, 2,850 cherry blossoms fill the park followed by azalea and hydrangea in full bloom. You can also enjoy a view of colored leaves and gingko in fall. The beautiful scenery are here all the year around.
open 7 days a week admission free 0475-20-1528 http://www.mobara-kankou. com 1325-1 Takashi, Mobara city, 297-0029 7-min. bus ride from JR Mobara Sta.
18 Museum or Laboratory Historical Site Scenic or Nature Leisure Shopping Others Hours Closed Admission Telephone Facsimile Official website’s address Address Access
N32 Namikiri Fudo-in 137 079 162 浪切不動院
The vermilion main hall is designed with a cascading architecture style. Long ago right below the cliff on which the temple stands, the sea spread out and the name of “Namikiri” stands for the terrain. It has been worshipped as a protectorate god of the sea since the Edo Period.
open 7 days a week admission free 0475-82-2176 0475-78-3922 http://www.city.sammu.lg.jp/soshiki/32/n-namikiri.html 2551 Naruto, Sanmu city, 289- 1326 8-min. walk from Naruto Sta. of JR Sobu main line
N33 Hoki Museum 27 078 237 ホキ美術館
It is the first art museum in Japan devoted to realistic paintings. It consists of trilaminar art galleries from the second basement to the first floor. Including 32 works by Sosuke Morimoto and about 40 works by contemporary artists, a total of about 160 famous paintings are displayed in the museum.
10am-5:30pm (last admission 5pm) Tue ¥1,800 043-205-1500 043-205-1511 http://www.hoki-museum.jp/ 3-15 Asumigaoka-higashi, Midori-ku, Chiba city, 267-0067 about 5-min. bus ride from Toke Sta. of JR Sotobo line
N34 RESOL Seimei-no-Mori 130 794 861 リソル生命の森
Surrounded by large and bountiful forests, it has quality sports facilities such as soccer field, tennis court, futsal court and archery range other than accommodations. It also has facilities for trainings and events.
9am-8pm (varies depending on the facility and day) open 7 days a week Japan medical training center one day pass : ¥2,160 0475-35-3333 0475-35-2313 http://www.seimei- no-mori.com/ 521-4 Ueno, Nagara-machi, Chosei-gun, 297-0201 20-min. bus ride (free) from Honda Sta. of JR Sotobo line N35 SUGAHARA GLASSWORKS INC. 菅原工芸硝子
Here you can get an up close view of craftsmen’s working. There is a gift shop and cafe available where you can find all of their products.
(Shop) 9am-6pm (cafe) 10am-6pm New Year Holidays Visit: Free http://www.sugahara.com/ 797 Fujishita, Kujukuri-machi, Sanbu-gun, Chiba Take a bus from JR Togane Sta. Depart the bus at Nippon-Paint-mae.
19 JR Joban Line Sawara Toride Abiko JR Narita Line
Tsukuba Express Kashiwa
Shin-Matsudo JR Narita Line Chiba-New-Town Higashi-Kanto ExpressWay Shin-Yahashira Hokuso Line Narita Airport Inba-Nihonidai Narita
Keisei-Sakura Sakura Choshi Nishi-Funabashi Shinjuku Tsudanuma Tokyo Minami-Funabashi JR Sobu Main Line JR Keiyo Line JR Sobu Main Line Maihama Chiba Naruto
Minami (Southern) SogaBoso AreaTogane A temperate region surrounded by warm ocean currents. You can Kujukuri Beach enjoy beautiful flowers and plants, the sea and placid JRhot Togane springs. Line 南房総エリア Oami
Goi JR Sotobo Line Sotobo JR
Tokyo Bay Yokohama Aqualine Umihotaru JR Uchibo Line Expressways Mobara Kujukuri Toll way National highways JR lines Kisarazu Private railways Kazusa-Ichinomiya
Kimitsu
Kominato Line Isumi Line Otaki Tateyama Expressway Yoro-Keikoku Ohara
Kazusa-Kameyama
Katsuura
Awa-Kamogawa
Tokyo Narita Airport Sta.
40 min 50 min
Tateyama Chiba
Chikura 20 min 22 min
Goi Toke
22 min 60 min 18 min
Kisarazu Yoro-Keikoku Mobara
35 min 33 min
Hamakanaya Ohara
32 min 11 min 8 min
Tateyama Otaki Onjuku
JR Sobu Line 10 min 6 min JR Uchibo Line Chikura Katsuura JR Sotobo Line Kominato Line 24 min 30 min Isumi Line 4 min Futomi Awa-Kamogawa
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S01 Mother Farm 769 293 372 マザー牧場
This is a guest ranch located at the Mt. Kanozan, where you can command a magnificent view of Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji. In the vast grounds of 2.5 million sq km, it keeps cows, horses, sheep and alpacas and holds interactive shows by the animals every day. The sheep show (sheepshearing) in Agrodome and milking experience are especially popular. You can interact with animals and nature along with various activities such as Ferris wheel riding and bun- gee jump from 21 meters above the ground. It sells original dairy products, hams and sausages. The specialty dishes of jingisukan barbecue and ice cream are also popular among the visitors. In addition, you can enjoy picking sea- sonal fruits like strawberries, blueber- ries and even tomatoes.
9:30am-4:30pm (varies depending on the season) please refer to the website ¥1,500 0439-37-3211 0439-37-3337 http://www.motherfarm.co.jp/en/ 940-3 Tagura, Futtsu city, 299-1601 Free Shuttle Bus from Kimitsu Sta. to Mother Farm (one round-trip service a day/need reservation)
S02 Tateyama City Municipal Museum (Tateyama Castle) 211 223 428 館山市立博物館（館山城）
Visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal flowers including 500 cherry trees. On the hilltop, is the Tateyama Castle (Hakkenden museum) where you can enjoy a stunning view. There used to be a castle belongs to a samurai general named Satomi-shi back in the Sengoku era. Halfway up in the park is the Tateyama City Museum.
Museum : 9am-4:45pm Museum & Castle: Mon, etc. (Park: Open 24 hrs) Park: free Museum: ¥300 Park: 0470-22-3610 Museum: 0470-23-5212 http://www.city.tateyama.chiba.jp/kankou-bunka/cate000206.html 362 Tateyama, Tateyama city, 294-0036 10-min. bus ride from JR Tateyama Sta. S03 The Tokyo Bay Ferry 東京湾フェリー
This is a ferry service across Tokyo Bay, which connects Kanaya, Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture and Kurihama, Kanagawa Prefecture. With a 40-minute comfortable cruising, you can move across Tokyo Bay while taking in a beautiful view as other ships pass.
6am-7:30pm irregular one way: ¥720 / round trip: ¥1,320 0439-69-2111/ 046-830-5622 0439-69-8024/046-830-5625 http://www.tokyowanferry.com 4303 Kanaya, Futtsu city, 299-1861 / 8-17-20 Kurihama, Yokosuka city, 239-0831 Port of Kanaya: 500m from JR Hamakanaya Sta. / Port of Kurihama: 2.3km from JR Kurihama Sta.
21 S04 MITSUI OUTLET PARK KISARAZU 49 683 540 三井アウトレットパーク木更津
This is a large-scale outlet mall which opened in April, 2012. It is con- nected to Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Shinjuku, Shinagawa and Machida by direct bus services. And it’s just 30-minute car ride from Haneda Airport. This is the place with high future growth potential, be- coming the Japan’s leading outlet mall opened to overseas.
10am-8pm (varies depending on the shop and the season) irregular 0438-38-6100 0438-41-3004 http://www.31op.com/kisarazu/index.html 398 Nakajima, Kisarazu city, 292-0008 about 10-min. bus ride from JR Sodegaura Sta. / about 20-min. bus ride from JR Kisarazu Sta.
S05 Country Farm Tokyo German Village 49 561 297 東 京ドイツ村
It has many enjoyable places such as a vast stretch of lawn where you can play freely, the largest putting golf field in the Kanto area, a grass skiing slope, a roller coaster and a zoo for kids. The flowers that make the entire village colorful all the year around and the illuminations that light up the win- ter night are very popular.
9:30am-5pm (last admission 4pm) Open everyday (Due to some types of weather, the village may temporary be closed.) ¥1,200 0438-60-5511 0438-75-7068 http://t-doitsumura.co.jp/wp/ 419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura city, 299-0204 about 20-min. by car from JR Anegasaki Sta. or JR Sodegaura Sta.
S06 Umihotaru Parking Area 47 750 309 東 京 湾アクアライン 海ほたるパ ーキングエリア
It is a rest area floating in Tokyo Bay. It has shops that offer you specialties of Chiba Prefecture, restaurants where you can enjoy your meal with a view of the sea and game centers. It’s aimed at people of all ages. The view from the deck of the 5th floor is magnificent.
open 7 days a week (not available in case of road closed) free (Toll: ¥3,090 standard- sized car. ¥800: ETC) 0438-41-7401 0438-41-7455 http://umihotaru.com/ Umihotaru Parking Area, Nakajima chisaki, Kisarazu city, 292-0071 about 30-min. bus ride from JR Kisarazu Sta. / about 40-min. bus ride from JR Kawasaki Sta.
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S07 Mt. Nokogiriyama & Nihonji Temple 221 850 404 鋸山 日本寺
Mt. Nokogiriyama is a 329.4-meter-high mountain, which constitutes a part of Bosokyuryo Hills. The mountain con- sists of tuff that was suitable for construction and it used to be a quarry from the Edo Period. The shape of the ex- posed mountain surface took on a saw-toothed shape, giv- ing it a name of “Nokogiri”, which means “saw.” The view from “Jigoku-nozoki”, which is situated near the top of the mountain is both beautiful and thrilling. This place is very unique in Japan in that the slope on the south side of the mountain is the temple grounds. The temple, Nihonji was built by the Buddhist monk called Gyoki at the behest of Emperor Shomu about 1,300 years ago. You can visit the largest Buddha statue carved on a rock face with a height of 31 meters, Hyakushaku-Kannon statue, which might remind you of the Bamiyan Buddha and the 1,500 stone figures of Arhats.
8am-5pm (close at sunset during winter) open 7 days a week ¥600 / child: ¥400 (Age 4-12) 0439-69-2314 0470-55-1174 http://www.nihonji.jp/index.html 184-4 Motona, Kyonan-machi, Awa-gun, 299-1901 take Nokogiriyama Ropeway from JR Hamakanaya Sta. to mountaintop Sta., and 5-min. walk from there / 5-min. car ride from JR Hota Sta.
Nokogiriyama Ropeway 211 879 064 鋸 山 ロ ー プ ウェー
This is the only ropeway in Chiba Prefecture, which is located in Mt. Nokogiriyama, a part of Minami Boso Quasi-National Park. The mountaintop station sits on the cliff that used to be a quarry. You can overlook Mt. Fuji, TOKYO SKYTREE and the whole of Tokyo Bay from there.
http://mt-nokogiri.co.jp/pc/p130000.php (Eng) 0439-69-2314 4052-1, Kanaya, Futtsu city, 299-1861
23 S08 Isumi Railway いすみ鉄道株式会社
The adorable train painted with pictures of Moomin and his friends, comfortably runs. And seeds of field mustard sown by volunteers become the beautiful flowers from March through April, transforming the 15-kilometer railway line (within 26.8km of the whole) and the area of 53,000 sq m into yellow carpet interwoven with field mustard.
please refer to the website open 7 days a week please refer to the tariff on the website 0470-82-2161 0470-82-2249 http://www.isumirail.co.jp/ 264 Otaki, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun, 298-0216 it starts from Ohara Sta. after changing from Sotobo line from JR Chiba Sta. S09 Kominato Railway 小湊鉄道
This is the classic local railway which was inaugurated in 1925. The retro-looking train that has the atmosphere of the Showa Period runs, and seeing the wooden station building of Kazusa-Tsurumai, with a tiled roof, you may feel like stepping back in time.
please refer to the website open 7 days a week please refer to the tariff on the website 0436-21-6771 0436-22-7650 http://www.kominato.co.jp/ 1-1-2 Goi Chuo-Higashi, Ichihara city, 290-0054 it starts from Goi Sta. after changing from Uchibo line from JR Tokyo Sta.
Kominato Railway & Isumi Railway GoiKazusa-Murakami AmaarikiKazusa-Mitsumata Kazusa-YamadaKofudai UmatateKazusa-Ushiku Kazusa-KawamaKazusa-Tsurumai Kazusa-KuboTakataki SatomiItabu TsukizakiKazusa-Okubo YoroKazusa-Nakano Keikoku JR Uchibo Line JR
NishihataFusamoto Line Sotobo JR Kazusa-Nakano Kugahara Otaki Higashi-FusamotoKoyamatsu ShiromigaokaKuniyoshiNittano Ohara Kazusa-NakagawaKazusa-AzumaNishi-Ohara
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S10 Yoro Keikoku Valley 養老渓谷
This is a hidden scenic spot of Boso. The valley was formed by the flow of Yoro River which runs from Otaki-machi through Ichihara City. In spring this place is filled with the flowers of yamazakura, a kind of cherry blossom and golden-rayed lilies, in fall, you can view spectacular colored leaves, which entertain you all the year around. Around the valley are hot spring inns, where you can enjoy soarking into Kuroyu, black hot spring.
open 7 days a week admission free 0470-80-1146 0470-82-6860 http://www.yorokeikoku.com/index.html Kuzufuji, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun, 298-0267 walk from Yoro Keikoku Sta. of Kominato Railway, bus ride from the Sta.
S11 Otaki Castle Museum 130 103 832 千葉県立中央博物館大多喜城分館
This is a unique donjon-shaped history museum which was built in 1975 on the prefec- ture-designated relic site of the keep of Kazusa Otaki Castle. It displays various materials relating to the castle of medieval and modern times, and other things such as weapons, armour, furniture, old documents that introduce the samurai society and the lifestyle of the people lived in the castle town.
9am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm) Mon (please refer to the website) ¥200 (an additional charge will be requested for special exhibitions) 0470-82-3007 0470-82-4959 http://www.chiba-muse.or.jp/SONAN/ 481 Otaki, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun, 298-0216 15-min. walk from Otaki Sta. of Isumi line / bus ride from JR Mobara Sta. to Kubo bus stop of Kominato bus, and 20-min. walk from there / bus ride from JR Mobara Sta. to Otaki Sta. bus stop of HMC Tokyo bus, and 15-min. walk from there
S12 Daifukuji Temple (Gake Kannon) 211 401 219 崖ノ観音（大福寺）
Daifukuji Temple is believed to have been built to pray for the safety of fishing and bumper catch. The temple’s vermilion Kannon-do Hall perched on a half-way up Mt. Funakata san is called “Gake-no-Kannon (Kannon on a cliff)”, and its 131-centimeter eleven-faced Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) in the main hall is the oldest in Chiba Prefecture.
9am-5pm (varies depending on the season) open 7 days a week admission free 0470-27-2247 http://www.gakekannon.jp/ 835 Funakata, Tateyama city, 294-0056 15-min. walk from Nakofunakata Sta. of JR Uchibo line / about 10-min. car ride from JR Tateyama Sta.
25 Museum or Laboratory Historical Site Scenic or Nature Leisure Shopping Others Hours Closed Admission Telephone Facsimile Official website’s address Address Access
S13 Kamogawa Sea World 309 405 601 鴨川シーワールド
In the place where the Pacific Ocean spreads out before your eyes, you can enjoy a wide variety of shows performed by killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, and belugas. Especially the performances by killer whales are very powerful and you can’t see it anywhere else in Japan. On one hand, the performances by dolphins and sea lions are very winsome, which you can see it in a healing light. Inside the environment- integrated exhibition pavilion which creats a natural environment, 800 varieties and 11,000 of both marine and river animals are kept and you can use this place for studying purposes as well. Around Kamogawa Seaworld are Japanese inns and resort facilities, where you can spend relaxing and tranquil time to the fullest.
9am-5pm (varies depending on day and the season) please refer to the website ¥2,800 04-7093-4803 04-7093-4829 http://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp/in- dex.html 1464-18, Higashi-cho, Kamogawa city, 296-0041 10-min. bus ride (free) from JR Awa-Kamogawa Sta.
S14 Tsuki-no-Sabaku Memorial Museum 287 343 609 月の沙漠記念館
It displays the works and materials relating to the poet Kato Masao, who wrote the song of “Tsuki-no-Sabaku (A Desert under the Moon)” and other writers and artists associ- ated with Onjuku Town. The museum was built in the hope of rediscovering Onjuku with a rich history and creating a new culture.
9am-4:30pm Wed ¥400 0470-68-6389 0470-68-5655 http://www.town.onjuku.chiba.jp/ 505-1 Rokken-machi, Onjuku-machi, Isumi-gun, 299- 5104 7-min. walk from JR Onjuku Sta.
S15 The Tainoura Boat Trip 309 414 810 鯛の浦遊覧船
This is a sightseeing ship that takes you around the sea in Kominato. The sightseeing ship will take you to one of the spots where the legendary story (Sankizui) took place. You can see the sea breams of Tainoura, which has been designated as a nationally protected species.
8:30am-3:50pm (varies depending on the season) closed in bad weather ¥950 04-7095-2318 04-7095-2869 http://www.tainoura.jp 183-8, Kominato, Kamogawa city, 299-5501 20-min. walk from JR Awa-Kominato Sta.
26 Specialty and Food of Chiba
Peanut Boshu-Uchiwa (fan) There are some products that Chiba Prefec- Chiba’s Boshu-Unchiwa is considered as one of ture produces the most in the country. How- the three major fans along with Kyoto’s Kyo-Uchiwa ever, peanut is the most well-known prod- and Kagawa’s Marugame-Uchiwa. ucts among other things. It is made with Boshu (southern part of Chiba) is fa- great care by designated farmers. mous for bamboo, a prime ingre- dient of fan and all 21 processes are done by hand. You can sense the craftsmanship from the works.
Loquat Jelly Chiba is one of the best producers of loquat in Japan. Thanks to the mild climate all the year around, the southern part of Chiba Prefecture produces renowned “Boshu Biwa (loquat)”that boasts 250 years of history and rich sweetness. Please enjoy this palatable fruit in jelly.
Sake Chiba is blessed with natural resources, which pro- duce pure water and good rice. Junmaishu, made from the rice and very delicately aged, deserves the title of very deliciousness of Chiba.
Soy sauce Chiba is the largest producer of soy sauce in the nation. Of all the places, with an abundance of water, Choshi City and Noda City make the brand-name soy sauce. Please enjoy this product of Chi- ba which mostly or partly flavors Japanese and world cuisines.
27 Calendar of Chiba
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FEB/3 Early APR
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Setsubun-e Bean Throwing Ceremony Narita Gion Festival
Sakura Tulip Festa
Late FEB ↓ Early MAR
Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri Girl’s Day Festival
FRUITS
Strawberry
Mandarin orange
Loquat
blueberry
FLOWER Field mustard Rose
Cherry Narcissus blossoms Iris
28 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Early JUL Early AUG Late SEP Mid OCT Mid NOV Makuhari Beach Nanso Satomi Shibayama Fireworks Festa Festival Haniwa Chiba Citizens’Fireworks Festival Festival Clay Figure Festival Ichikawa Shimin Ohara Hadaka (Naked) Festival Noryo Fireworks Mid JUL Festival Mid NOV IchikawaCitizens’ Cool Summer Evening Fireworks Sakura Jidai Festival Matsuri Festival of the Age
Late JUL Mobara Tanabata Festival (Star Festival)
Mid OCT
Grand Festival of Sawara Grand Festival of Sawara
Pear
Mandarin orange
Loquat Grape blueberry
Rose
Sunflower Maple
29 Recommended Routes
Narita Airport 2 Day 1 Night trip from Tokyo
Tokyo @Kamogawa Sea world & JR Keiyo Line Isumi Railway Chiba
Haneda Airport
Tokyo Bay Aqualine Goi Line Sotobo JR Isumi Railway
JR Uchibo Line Day 2 9:00 Breakfast at Hotel / Ryokan castle town "Otaki" 9:30 Travel around Awa Kominato area Kominato Line Isumi Line Otaki Visit Awa Kominato's sightseeing spot Ohara Walk 4 1.5 hrs. 1) Tanjoji Temple 2) Tainoura sightseeing boat Awa-Kominato Awa-Kamogawa 11:09 Depart from Awa Kominato Sta. Awa Kominato Tanjoji Temple JR Sotobo Line 35 min. (500 JPY) Kamogawa Sea World 11:42 Arrive at Ohara Sta. *Take the train from Ohara Sta. to Otaki Sta. by Isumi Railway 12:44 Depart from Ohara Sta. Isumi Railway 35 min. (530 JPY) Day 1
30 1 Day trip from Tokyo 1 Day trip from Tokyo @Chiba area @Kisarazu area
Day trip Day trip 9:17 Depart from Tokyo Sta. *This train is bound for Narita airport 8:54 Depart from Tokyo Sta. *This train is bound for Kimitsu JR Sobu Line 50 min. (760 JPY) JR Sobu Line 80 min. (1,550 JPY) 10:04 Arrive at Tsuga Sta. 10:24 Arrive at Kimitsu Sta. Taxi 15 min. *Take a taxi from Tsuga Sta. to Dragon Farm 10:40 Depart from Kimitsu Sta. (South Exit) (about 1,200 JPY) Shuttle bus 40 min. *Take the shuttle bus (Need Reservation) 10:30 Dragon Farm (strawberry picking) 11:20 Arrive at Mother Farm 11:30 11:30 Mother Farm Walk 15 min.
31 Narita Airport
Choshi Tokyo 1 Day trip from Tokyo JR Sobu Line @Boso area JR Keiyo Line
Chiba
Soga
Haneda Airport
Tokyo Bay Aqualine
Sodegaura JR Uchibo Line
Kimitsu
The Fish Hamakanaya
Nihonji Temple
Taxi 5 min. *Take a taxi from restaurant to ropeway Sta. (about 730 JPY) Arrive at Nokogiriyama ropeway Sta. Tateyama 13:40 Mt. Nokogiriyama rope way Nihonji temple(Big Budda) S19 Day trip 16:15 *Take a taxi from Nihonji temple to Hayakanaya Sta. 8:54 Depart from Tokyo Sta. *This train is bound for Kimitsu 16:45 Depart from Hamakanaya Sta. *This train is bound for Chiba JR Sobu Line and Uchibo Line 80 min. (1,490 JPY) JR Uchibo Line 45 min. (670 JPY) 10:24 Arrive at Kimitsu Sta. 17:28 Arrive at Sodegaura Sta. 11:01 Depart from Kimitsu Sta. *This train is bound for Tateyama Bus 10 min. *Take a bus from Sodegaura Sta. to MITSUI OUTLET PARK KISARAZU JR Uchibo Line 30 min. (1,930 JPY) Arrive at MITSUI OUTLET PARK KISARAZU 11:34 Arrive at Hamakanaya Sta. 17:45 Enjoy shopping & Dinner Walk 10 min. MITSUI OUTLET PARK KISARAZU 11:45 Lunch at the Fish 20:30 Depart from Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu Recommend restaurant "the Fish"(ocean view restaurant) Highway bus 45 min. (1,250 JPY) "Funaosa"(shushi bar reataurant) 21:15 Arrive at Tokyo Sta. "Maruhama"(seafood BBQ) Stay at Tokyo or Chiba
32 1 Day trip from Narita Recommended Hotels @Narita Dream Farm in Kamogawa Area Kichimu Ryokan http://www.kichimu.com/for/foreign.html Day trip Sansui Hotel http://www.sansuihotel.com/en/ 8:00 Arrive at Narita Airport 9:02 Depart from Narita Airpot Sta. JR Narita Line 10 min. (260 JPY) 9:13 Arrive at Narita Sta. Recommended Hotels 9:30 Leave luggage at coin locker at Narita Sta. (JR or Keisei) Enjoy Narita area in Chiba Area Naritasan Shinshoji temple Mitsui Garden Hotel Chiba 11:30 Omote sando (main st.) http://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/eng/chiba/ 11:41 Depart from Narita Sta. Keisei Hotel Miramare *This train is bound for Choshi http://www.miramare.co.jp/en/ JR Narita Line 15 min. (240 JPY) Washington Hotel Chiba 11:55 Arrive at Namegawa Sta. http://chiba.washington-hotels.jp/ 12:00 Depart from Namegawa Sta. by bus Shuttle bus 15 min. *Take the shuttle bus (free) 12:05 Arrive at Narita Dream Farm 12:15 Enjoy Narita Dream Farm Recommended Hotels
33 List of Hotels and Accommodations
The nearest The nearest NAME TEL Wi-Fi NAME TEL Wi-Fi train station train station Sheraton Grande Mitsui Garden Hotel +81-47-355-5555 ○ +81-43-224-1131 ○ Tokyo Bay Hotel Chiba Grand Park Hotel EX Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay +81-47-355-3333 ○ +81-43-251-4123 ○ JR Chiba Chiba JR Maihama Sunroute Plaza Tokyo +81-47-355-1111 △ Birdie Hotel Chiba +81-43-248-5551 ○ Hilton Tokyo Bay +81-47-355-5000 ○ Chiba Washington Hotel +81-43-222-4511 ○ Tokyo Bay Maihama +81-47-355-2411 ○ Hotel PORT PLAZA Hotel Club Resort +81-43-247-7211 ○ CHIBA Wakamatsu Honten +81-476-22-1136 ○ JR Chiba minato Hotel New Tsukamoto +81-43-243-1111 ○ JR Narita Narita U-city Hotel +81-476-24-0101 ○ Okura CHIBA HOTEL +81-43-248-1111 ○ Narita Higashiya Hotel +81-476-22-8171 ○ Keisei Hotel Miramare +81-43-222-2111 ○ Narita View Hotel +81-476-32-1111 ○ Keisei Chiba Toyoko Inn Chiba Chuo +81-43-227-1045 ○ Narita Excel Hotel Ekimae +81-476-33-0109 ○ Tokyu Urban Hotel Sanko +81-43-268-8611 △ Toyoko-Inn Narita Kuko +81-476-33-0451 ○ JR Soga Hotel Soga International +81-43-266-1511 ○ ANA Crowne Plaza +81-476-33-1311 △ Narita JR Honda RESOL Seimei-no-mori +81-475-35-3333 ○
INTERNATIONAL JR Oami Sunrise Kujukuri +81-475-76-4151 ○ GARDEN HOTEL +81-476-23-5522 △ Narita NARITA Kujukuri Taiyo no Sato +81-475-32-5550 ○ JR Mobara Airport Narita Gateway Hotel +81-476-35-5511 ○ Hamamurasaki +81-475-33-3115 ○ Narita Tobu Hotel +81-476-32-1234 ○ Business Hotel GOI hills +81-436-21-3767 ○ Airport Goi Grand Hotel +81-436-23-1211 ○ Hilton NARITA +81-476-33-1121 △ JR Goi Goi Hotel Social +81-436-23-1200 ○ Hotel Nikko Narita +81-476-32-0032 ○ Ichihara Marine Hotel +81-436-21-5119 △ Marroad International +81-476-30-2222 ○ Hotel Narita Bissiness Hotel Social +81-436-62-3200 ○ Anegasaki Radisson Hotel Narita +81-476-93-1234 ○ JR Anegasaki Business Hotel Okura +81-436-61-8888 △ Narita Kikusui Hotel +81-476-23-2300 ○ Keisei Narita Grand Park Hotel +81-439-57-0311 ○ Mercure Narita Airport +81-476-23-7000 ○ Panex Kimitsu
JR Sakura Hotel Rich Time +81-43-486-7711 ○ Hotel Kazusa +81-439-52-1020 × JR Kimitsu Keisei Wishton hotel Yukari +81-43-489-6111 ○ Oedo Onsen Yukarigaoka Monogatari +81-439-70-1226 × Kimitsu-no-mori JR Makuhari Famy Inn Makuhari +81-43-271-5555 ○ Grand Park Hotel EX hongo Maple Inn Makuhari +81-43-275-8111 ○ +81-438-22-4123 ○ Kisarazu APA HOTEL & RESORT Royal Hills Kisarazu +81-43-296-1111 ○ +81-438-23-0211 ○
34 JR Line JR : Keisei : Keisei Line List of Hotels and Accommodations Wi-Fi : ○: Wi-Fi is available in all rooms △: Wi-Fi is not available in all rooms ×: Wi-Fi is not available
The nearest NAME TEL Wi-Fi train station
City Pension Nanohana +81-470-29-1159 △
Heisaura Beach Hotel +81-470-29-1100 ○ Kashiwa Hatoyamasou +81-470-29-2311 △ Makuhari Tateyama Sunset hongo Narita +81-470-23-8111 △ Choshi Beach Hotel Keisei Narita JR Tateyama Yukarigaoka Airport National Park resort Yokoshiba Villages of Japan Keisei Narita +81-470-29-0211 △ Tokyo Maihama Kaihin Sakura Inubo Kyukamura Hotels Makuhari Kyukamura Tateyama Inage Kaigan Chiba Chibaminato Honda Grand Hotel Taiyo +81-470-38-3331 △ Chiba Chuo Soga Hotel Nankaiso +81-470-38-3500 △ Oami Anegasaki Goi Mobara Gyotakuso Suzukiya +81-470-44-2811 △ Kisarazu JR Chikura Hotel Chikura +81-470-44-3111 △ Yorokeikoku Kimitsu Rosemary Shiosai +81-470-46-4633 △
JR Kazusa Kameyama Onsen Kazusa +81-439-39-2121 ○ Kameyama Kameyama Hotel Onjuku Awa Kominato JR Onjuku SAYAN terrace +81-470-68-7711 ○
Tomiura Sansui Hotel +81-4-7095-3333 ○ Awa Kamogawa Kamogawa Hills Resort +81-4-7094-2535 △ Tateyama Hotel Chikura Yado Nakaya +81-4-7094-1111 △ JR Awa Kominato Kichimu +81-4-7095-2111 ○ Katsuura Hotel +81-470-73-1111 ○ Mikazuki Kamogawa Hotel +81-4-7095-3111 ○ JR-East Private Railway Mikazuki JR Sobu Line Tsukuba Express Kamogawa Grand +81-4-7092-2111 ○ JR Sobu Main Line Hotel Isumi Railway JR Keiyo Line JR Awa Kamogawa Sea World Kominato Railway +81-4-7092-2121 △ JR Uchibo Line Kominato Hotel Ryutetsu Nagareyama Kamogawa Universe JR Sotobo Line Railway +81-4-7092-1361 △ Hotel JR Joban Line Tobu Noda Line （Tobu Urban Park Line) Kominato Hitounoyado Takimien +81-470-85-0101 ○ JR Narita Line JR kashima Line ShinKeisei Line Railway Keikokubettei +81-470-80-9000 ○ Yorokeikoku Mochinoki JR Musashino Line Keisei Main Line Choshi Railway JR Kururi Line Keisei Chiba Line Hotel New Daishin +81-479-22-5024 △ Inubo JR Togane Line Keisei Chihara Line Inubohsaki Hotel +81-479-22-8111 △ Toyo Kosoku Line Inubousaki Taiyo no +81-479-21-6300 ○ Hokuso Line Sato JR Choshi Narita SkyAccess Line UMI to MORI +81-479-21-6300 ○ Shibayama Line Inubousaki Kanko +81-479-23-5111 ○ Choshi Electric Railway Hotel Cotage & Pension JR Yokoshiba +81-479-84-0317 △ Nanjamonja Kashiwa Plaza Hotel +81-4147-1111 ○ JR kashiwa Kashiwa Plaza Hotel +81-4147-1115 ○ Annex
35 Tourist information Center in Chiba Prefecture Chiba City Tourist Information Center Address: JR Chiba Station East Gate Hall, 1-1-1 Shinchiba, Chuo-ku, Chiba City Phone: 043-224-3939 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/chiba_city.html Chiba City Makuhari Tourist Information Center Address: JR Kaihin Makuhari Station, 2-110 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City Phone: 043-298-2790 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/chiba_city_makuhari.html Tateyama City Tourist Information Center Address: 1879-2 Hojo, Tateyama City Phone: 0470-22-2000 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/tateyama.html Tourist Information Center (Narita International Airport):Terminal 1 Address: Arrival Lobby 1F, Terminal 1, Narita International Airport, Narita City Phone: 0476-30-3383 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/narita_apt_1.htm Tourist Information Center (Narita International Airport):Terminal 2 Address: Arrival Lobby 1F, Terminal 2, Narita International Airport, Narita City Phone: 0476-34-5877 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/narita_apt_2.html JR EAST Travel Service Center (Narita Airport Terminal 1) Address: JR East Japan Narita Airport Station yard, 1-1 Sanrizuka Goryo Bokujyo, Narita City URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/jr-narita_apt_1.html JR EAST Travel Service Center (Narita Airport Terminal 2) Address: JR East Japan Airport Terminal 2 Bldg. Station yard, 1-1 Furugomeaza, Narita City URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/jr-narita_apt_2.html Narita Tourist Pavilion Address: 383-1 Nakamachi, Narita City Phone: 0476-24-3232 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/narita.html Narita City Tourist Information Office Address: 839 Hanazakicho, Narita City Phone: 0476-24-3198 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/narita_city.html Sakura City Tourism Association Address: 8-7 Sakaecho, Sakura City Phone: 043-486-6000 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/sakura_city.html Tourist Informataion Office(JR Sakura station) Address: 169-17 Mutsuzaki, Sakura City Phone: 043-485-9700 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/jr-sakura_Sta.html Kashiwa Information Center Address: Famili Kashiwa 3F, 1-1-11 Kashiwa, Kashiwa City Phone: 04-7168-8686 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/kashiwa.html MARE Tourist Information Center Address: 1-2-1 Irifune, Urayasu City Phone: 047-354-5111 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/mare.html Michi-no-Eki Tsudoinosato Mutsuzawa Address: 2048-1 Kamino-gou, Mutsuzawa-machi, Chousei-gun Phone: 0478-70-1711 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12024770.html Michi-no-Eki Hakko-no-Sato-Kozaki Address: 855 Matsuzaki, Kozaki-machi, Katori-gun Phone: 0478-70-1711 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12025230.html NEXCO East Shisui Parking Area Information (Inbound) Address: 1394-2 Koyatu, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun Phone: 043-496-0213 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12025600.html Umihotaru Parking Area General Information Desk Address: Umihotaru, Nakajimachisaki, Kisarazu City Phone: 0438-41-7401 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12025770.html NEXCO East Ichihara Service Area Information (Outbound) Address: 1154-1 Kaiho, Ichihara City Phone: 0436-36-8914 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12026060.html NEXCO East Ichihara Service Area Information (Inbound) Address: 1091-2 Imatomi, Ichihara City Phone: 0436-36-8913 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12026800.html Sawara Tourist Infoamation Center Address: 74-31, I, Sawara, Katori City Phone: 0478-52-6675 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12026150.html Michi-no-Eki-Hota-Shogakko Information Center Address: 724 Hota, Kyonan-machi, Awa-gun Chiba Prefectural Tourism & Phone: 0470-29-5531 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12027370.html Local Products Association 2F, 1-12-7 Fujimi, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER Chiba Prefecture 260-0015, Japan Address: B1F, Terminal 2, Narita International Airport, Narita City Telephone+81-43-225 -9170 Phone: 0476-34-6261 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12027380.html Fax +81-43-225-9198 H.I.S Narita Tourist Information Center http://japan-chiba-guide.com/en/(English) Address: Floral Hanasaki 2F, 839-1 Hanasakicho, Narita City Phone: 0476-20-2141 URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/12027400.html March, 2016