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Perfect Guide CHIBA Narita Airport Tokyo Haneda Airport Makuhari Shintoshin Chiba nt, a w ou y ing h t er y v e yo! ak o b T i o t Ch Beach e h t from JAPAN Perfect Guide for Tourists Flowers Chiba, next door to Tokyo! y it Activ Scenery Culture 30outes Model R and 250 ts Spo English Ver. ! a b i h m e t o o C c Wel Did you know that the gateway to Japan, Narita International Airport, was in Chiba? Chiba Prefecture is located near Tokyo and is an area rich in nature and abundant in local charm. A place where cuisine, shopping and other activities can be enjoyed. Here you are sure to encounter the Japan of your dreams. Shopping Profile of CHI-BA+KUN CHI-BA+KUN is a curious creature born and living in Chiba Pr e f ectur e. Full of curiosity, CHI-BA+KUN loves to challenge everything. When CHI-BA+KUN ventures into the unknown, courage and passion spring afresh, making his body glow with red. CHIBA+KUN is also a gourmet and sometimes mischievous. Created by :

Chiharu Sakazaki A picture book writer and illustrator from Ichikawa, Chiba; she is also the creator of the penguin used as a motif character for JR East’s smart card, Suica. Twitter : @chi bakun chiba Hokkaido Activity Tokyo Kyoto Osaka Kyushu Social Media Snap Spot History Fun Cuisine Scenery Culture/Arts Legend Category Onsen Scenery Bathing Facility Etiquette Flowers Scenery Flowers Activity Cuisine Shopping Culture/ Arts History Fun Onsen Social Media Snap Spot Holiday/closed Fee Basic info. Address Tel. Operating hours Access info. Walks Railways/Railway Station Best season Spring Summer Autumn Bus/Bus Stop Area <Entry limitations> In Japan many people have a negative impression of tattoos, and even if those tattoos happen to be for fashion there are bathing facilities which you cannot use if you have them. Please confirm in advance. <When entering baths> Please only enter baths after giving your body a quick wash. Those with

long hair should tie it up so as not to soak it in the hot water. It is also prohibited to scrub your body in the baths or to put towels in the water. <When washing body> Please ensure that you are not getting water on people around you when washing your body. Expose of waste in bins Return equipment to its original place. Please avoid speaking in loud voices <When leaving bathing area> Please lightly dry your body with a heavily wrung towel before entering the changing area after getting out of baths. About Japan Heritage Website Shuttle bus Taxi Rental bicycle Winter •The recommended sightseeing route has been created with the cooperation of foreign exchange students from Josai International University. •The content of this pamphlet reflects surveys carried out in January 2020. The times required and prices as given in this pamphlet are estimates •It is possible that all kinds of data provided in this pamphlet will change after publication. Please confirm

details when using it on the official website Also, if there are any incidents or accidents occasioned by the use of the content of this publication, compensation will not be possible. Please use this publication in acceptance of the above proviso. Published: Tourism Planning Division, Commerce, Industry and Labor Department, Chiba Prefecture Produced by: Shobunsha Publications, Inc. Published: March 2020 2 The Japan Heritage is something that has been certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as telling a story about Japanese culture/tradition through historical charms and characteristics of a region. In Chiba Prefecture a group of four Typical Edo Suburbs is certified for supporting the Millions of Edo residents. These are all closely located to Narita International Airport meaning they can easily be accessed from the airport. Recommended route: H-1, H-3, H-4, H-6 30 Routes and 250 Spots to Experience Chiba T1 T2 T3 T Have action-packed fun in the Park ROUTE Learn about

Japanese food culture through plant tours and washoku ROUTE Encounter Japanese history and culture in elegant Nagareyama ROUTE H Tokatsu Area P.52− An area which developed as a dormitory town for the Tokyo area. You can enjoy athletic activities, tour soy sauce factories, and more. T Hokuso Area P.18− An area dotted with historical and distintive places such as the castle town Sakura, the temple town Narita, Little Edo Sawara, and more. H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 Narita Airport Tokyo N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 Makuhari Shintoshin Golden Area N P.6− Many recommended spots in the area consisting of Narita International Airport, Makuhari Shintoshin, and Tokyo. A full line-up of activities to encounter Japanese cuisine ROUTE A mini-trip on the retro Choshi Electric Railway ROUTE Encounter Japanese Wa at Little Edo Sawara and Katori-jingu Shrine ROUTE To Sakura, a place retaining the flavors of an old castle town ROUTE Be wrapped in serenity at a place of Buddhist

learning ROUTE Walk the temple approach to invoke good luck ROUTE Go here for last-minute shopping ROUTE Full marks for impressiveness! Aircraft Tour ROUTE Dolphin and whale watching ROUTE H Travel to a castle town on two local trains ROUTE Onsen & hiking amidst greenery ROUTE Encounter history and culture in Katsuura ROUTE Spend a relaxing time on the beach ROUTE Get your fill of strawberries and sake ROUTE Have action-packed fun on Kujukuri Beach ROUTE Stroll the coast on horseback ROUTE Exciting activities in the midst of greenery ROUTE N Nakaboso/Kujukuri Area K P.28− An area where Kujukuri beach, a 66km long gently sloping shallow beach, is located. Famous for fine dining spots K Kazusa/Minamiboso Area P.38− Located at the southern point of the Boso Peninsula and known for its temperate climate. The perfect area for action-packed fun K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 Refresh body and soul with tidal flat shellfish gathering & onsen ROUTE Take the highway bus

to go shopping at outlet stores ROUTE Lovely animals and flower beds ROUTE Romantic illumination displays to light up the winter ROUTE Have your cake and eat it with an aquarium & onsen & seafood! ROUTE Magnificent views from Mt. Nokogiri and the bounties of the sea ROUTE Exhiliration! Mt. Nokogiri hiking ROUTE Kayaking and rental bicycles ROUTE Enjoy Minamiboso with flower-picking and onsen ROUTE Conveyor belt sushi & relaxed shopping ROUTE 3 Railways As rail networks extend in a radial manner from Tokyo there is a particularly rich number of railways in the north-west of the prefecture. With express trains and other means available it is possible to reach the south of the Boso area more quickly than you would imagine. Railway Route Search Website Japan Transit Planner Taxi 4 [How to use taxis] Japanese taxi is a safe transportation means. There are taxi ranks at most railway stations Pay onboard after reaching your destination. Base fare is 500 yen for 127km

After this fares are calculated based on time and distance Fares between 22:00 and 5:00 have a 20% surcharge. No tip is necessary When using taxis from sightseeing spots, you can call the number on the receipt you received on the journey there and the staff at the spot will call a taxi for you. Depending on the spot it may also be possible to hail a passing taxi. Highway bus Departure point Destination For locations which are not easily reached by rail, you can use a highway bus. The ease of being able to reach your destination mainly using expressways without having to change trains. No reservations necessary, with some exceptions. Operating hours Charge Tokyo Sta. A Museum of Aeronautical Sciences / Yokaichiba Sta. Approx 1hr 28mins / 2hrs 1min 1,800 yen / 2,200 yen B Tateyama Sta. / Chikura Sta Approx. 1hr 48mins / 2hrs 12mins 2,650 yen / 2,850 yen C Narita International Airport (JR Bus) Approx. 1hr 10mins 1,000 yen D Shisui Premium Outlets / Choshi Sta. Approx.

50mins / Approx 2hrs 42mins 1,200 yen / 2,600 yen E Choshi Sta. / Inubosaki Approx. 1hr 17mins / Approx 2hrs 33mins 2,600 yen / 2,600 yen F Togane Sta. / Naruto Depot Approx. 1hr 5mins / Approx 1hr 25mins 1,550 yen G Kisarazu-Kaneda Bus Terminal / Kisarazu Sta. Approx. 40mins / Approx 59mins 1,300 yen / 1,400 yen H Kimitsu Sta. South Exit Approx. 1hr 7mins 1,500 yen I Awa-Kamogawa Sta. / Kamogawa SEA WORLD Approx. 1hr 59mins / Approx 2hrs 3mins 2,500 yen J Katsuura Sta. Approx. 1hr 51mins 1,900 yen K Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu Approx. 45mins 1,300 yen L Narita International Airport (Keisei Bus) Approx. 1hr 10mins 1,000 yen M Makuhari Messe Approx. 41mins 840 yen N Shirasato-kaigan / Shirako-Nakazato Approx. 1hr 32mins / Approx 1hr 44mins 1,900 yen Departure point Destination KaihinMakuhari Sta. A Narita International Airport Operating hours Charge Approx. 45mins 1,000 yen B Naruto Depot (Operates only on Sat., Sun, and public holidays) Approx 1hr

7mins 900 yen C Makuhari-Hongo Sta. 220 yen Approx. 13mins Departure point Destination Narita International Airport Operating hours Charge A Tokyo Sta. (JR Bus) Approx. 1hr 15mins 1,000 yen B Tokyo Sta. (Keisei Bus) Approx. 1hr 15mins 1,000 yen C Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Approx. 52mins 1,000 yen D Museum of Aeronautical Sciences Approx. 8mins 220 yen E Aeon Mall Narita Approx. 20mins 260 yen F Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu Approx. 1hr 52mins 1,800 yen G Shisui Premium Outlets Approx. 15mins 360 yen H Kashiwa Sta. Approx. 1hr 30mins 1,800 yen Terminal 1 International Arrival Lobby (1F) Terminal 3 International Arrival Lobby (1F) A B D E G H C A F B C H F Terminal 2 International Arrival Lobby (1F) E G D A B A B H C F H 5 Makuhari New City (Makuhari Shintoshin) A New City around “Makuhari Messe” the largest scale convention facility in Japan. You can enjoy a full day of activities in this area where offices of nationally and

internationally renowned companies, hotels, educational institutions, large scale shopping facilities, dining spots and parks are assembled. B10 (P.11) Makuhari Messe One of Japan’s top convention complexes which comprises an International Exhibition Hall, International Conference Hall and the Makuhari Event Hall. [ Still many B8 AEON MALL MAKUHARI NEW CITY (P.11) A gigantic shopping mall with a selection of shops, dining and entertainment options. B12 Makuhari Baytown shopping arcade (P.11) A shopping arcade in a “baytown” reminiscent of a European townscape. 6 recommended spots in this area ] B9 Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari (P.11) An outlet mall in front of the station. A full line-up of famous brands B13 Mihamaen Japanese Garden (P.11) A tranquil Japanese garden. There are also tearooms where you can savor some wagashi sweets. B11 ZOZO Marine Stadium (P.11) Home ground of the professional baseball team Chiba Lotte Marines. Also hosts concerts. Narita

International Airport Narita International Airport boasts an annual number of travelers in excess of 44 million as the gateway to Japan. A bustling airport, it is also a destination with many events and exhibitions that can help you learn more about Japan, as well as relaxing art spaces. Shopping You will find the perfect souvenir items, including popular sweets, Japanese goods and household electronics. Handy travel goods are also available to people setting off on their journeys. Cuisine Japanese/Western/Chinese style food is joined by Halal and vegetarian menus. Enjoy a rich variety of dining. Go here first Visitor Service Center For more details o f e a c h f a c ili t y , confirm on the facility information guides provided in the airport or on the website. Take a stroll around the airport Various information is provided including sightseeing information for all of Japan, traffic information, and so on. Calm your mind Easy to use Baggage Storage Coin-Operated Lockers

Prayer Room Enjoy sightseeing and dining without being encumbered by large luggage. Luggage can be accepted for as long as 30 days There are various sizes and the prices also vary depending on size and location installed. A space for spiritual activities including prayer, devotion, meditation, and quiet. Can be used by anyone. Make the best of any time available to take a short trip from Narita International Airport. At Narita International Airport transport, in particular railways and buses are a great way to get out and explore Chiba Prefecture as well as take you to your destination. Even with a short amount of time, you can enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding area directly after arrival or before taking your flight home. Also recommended [Shibayama Shibayama-niouson Narita International Airport surrounding areas short tourist bus excursions “Welcome Narita Select Bus Tour” course]• Operating time: Fri.–Sun 9:40–16:00 • Fee: 3,500 yen Narita International

Airport [Sawara Boso no Mura Narita Sta. Boso no Mura Roadside Station Tako Shibayama-niouson Narita International Airport Roadside Station Hakko no Sato Kozaki Suigo Sawara Dashi Kaikan & Sawara Walking Narita International Airport course]• Operating time: Tue.–Thu 9:40–16:00 • Fee: 3,500 yen Narita International Airport Narita Sta. Inquiries: JR Bus Kanto Kanto East Branch Boso no Mura 0479-76-3760 (9:00–17:00) Base town guide 7 A Tokyo Chiba Keisei Line／JR Sobu Line A1 I-link Town Observation Deck Museum of Science A2 Chiba and Industry A 150 meter high observation deck where 360 degree panoramic views can be enjoyed. Also incorporates an indoor observation lobby. A museum themed on science and technology used in industry. Chance to learn about science through both displays and interactive programs. 所 1-10-1 Ichikawa-minami, Ichikawa 047-379-2000 9:00-16:30 (Last admission 所 1-1-3 Onitaka, Ichikawa 16:00) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on

day after if public holiday) 300 yen (500 yen during planned exhibitions) Available 047-322-9300 9:00-22:00 (observatory deck till 21:00) 休 First Mon. of the month (holiday on next weekday if public holiday) Free A3 Nakayama Hokekyo-ji Temple An important temple in the Nichiren sect of Buddhism. Holds documents authored by the founder of Nichiren which are designated a national treasure. 所 2-10-1 Nakayama, Ichikawa 047-334-3433 9:00-17:00 (Oct. to March till 16:00) 休 Open year-round Free JR Ichikawa Sta. (JO24) Approx. 3mins Shopping A4 Nakayama-sando Arcade/Wakaeikai A homespun shopping arcade along the approach to Hokekyo-ji from JR ShimousaNakayama Station. Many traditional shops line the street. Approx. 12mins JR Moto-yawata (S21) Shopping arcade in the area around Funabashi and (Funabashi Ekimae Shopping Arcade/ A5 Keisei Funabashi Station Honcho-dori Shopping Arcade, others) JR Shimousa-Nakayama Sta. (JB29) Keisei-Nakayama Sta. (KS18) Approx. 14mins Approx.

5mins A6 Kappo Ryokan Tamagawa Shopping arcade in the area around JR Sobu Line and along the Keisei Line. While there are also large department stores, they are mostly made up of gatherings of small shops. The oldest ryokan-style inn in this region in operation since 1921. A cultural asset built in a Japanese style, guest that arent staying and only eating will receive a complimentary passes to the hot spring. 所 Honcho 1, 2, 3, 4 chome, Funabashi 所 2-6-25 Minatocho, Funabashi Depends on shop 047-431-3234 Meal: 12:00-19:30 (2-hour limit system); Bathing: 16:00-19:00 休 Irregular holidays Available 所 4-13-5 Nakayama, Ichikawa (Nakayamasando Shopping Arcade), Wakamiya 2-7-15, Ichikawa (Wakaeikai) Depends on shop JR Shimosa-Nakayama Sta. (JB29) Keisei-Nakayama Sta. (KS18) 8 Approx. 8mins Approx. 1min JR Funabashi Sta. (JB31/J025) Keisei-Funabashi Sta. (KS22) Approx. 1min Keisei-Funabashi Sta. (KS22) Approx. 8mins Yatsuhigata Nature A8 Observation Center A7

Dairen A traditional Chinese restaurant established over 50 years ago. You can taste the now rarely encountered Funabashi sauce ramen. 所 4-20-17 Honcho, Funabashi 047-422-8952 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00, 11:30-15:30 (Sun.) 休 Mon. Keisei-Funabashi Sta. (KS22) A9 Indian Cuisine Sitar Listed under the Ramsar Convention, Yatsuhigata is located in the deepest part of Tokyo Bay. With majority of the area being reclaimed, Yatsuhigata is now a stopover for rare wild birds. The tideland unfolds in front of the center for visitors to observe the wildlife. One of the oldest Indian restraurants in Chiba Prefecture and still a popular shop which attracts lines of customers. 所 5-1-1 Akitsu, Narashino 休 Open year-round 047-454-8416 9:00-17:00 (Last admission16:30) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 380 yen Available Approx. 4mins A10 Inage Shopping Arcade JR Tsudanuma Sta. (JO26) Keisei Bus for Yatsu-higata Approx. 15mins 170 yen A11 Inage-Sengen-jinja

Shrine An ancient shrine founded in 808. Enshrines the god of safe births and childrearing “Konohanasakuyahime.” 所 3-6-2 Inage, Inage-ku, Chiba 所 1-15-10 Inage, Inage-ku, Chiba Keisei-Inage Sta. (KS55) A13 Chiba City Museum of Art Collection of art of various genres from works by Chiba-related authors and Ukiyo-e woodblock prints of the Edo period, to modern arts, with an emphasis on painting exhibitions. 所 3-10-8 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba 043-221-2311 10:00-18:00 (Fri./Sat till 20:00 Last admittance 30mins before closing) 休 First Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday), the year-end and New Year holidays. *Closed until July 10, 2020 due to extension work. Depends on exhibition Available JR Chiba Sta. (JO28) Chibachuo Sta. (KS60) 043-245-7777 Approx. 17mins Keisei-Inage Sta. (KS55) Approx. 4mins Natural History Museum and A14 Institute, Chiba A museum with the overarching theme of “Boso nature and people.” With wide-ranging permanent exhibitions on

the nature and history of Chiba Prefecture. 所 955-2 Aoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba 043-265-3111 9:00-16:30 (Last admission 16:00) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 300 yen (500 yen during planned exhibitions, 800 yen during special exhibitions) Available Chibadera Sta. (KS61) 11:30-21:00 Approx. 3mins Kesiei-Kemigawa Sta. (KS54) A12 Chiba-jinja Shrine A shrine where the Myoken-taisai Festival which has been held uninterrupted over more than 800 years is held every August. 所 1-16-1 Innai, Chuo-ku, Chiba 043-224-2211 6:00-18:00 休 Open year-round Free Available 9:00-16:30 休 Open year-round Free Available Approx. 1min 043-271-0581 Available A traditional shopping arcade which places great importance on ties with local residents, located along the approximately 600 meter stretch from JR Inage Station to Japan National Route 14. Depends on shop 所 1-106-16 Kemigawa-cho, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba Approx. 17mins Approx. 13mins JR Chiba Sta. (JO28)

Chibachuo Sta. (KS60) A15 Chiba Zoological Park 789 animals of around 123 types are raised in 8 zones. There can be observed a number of rare primates. 所 280 Minamoto-cho, Wakaba-ku, Chiba 043-252-1111 9:30-16:30 (Last admission 16:00) 休 Wed. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) High school and above 700 yen Chiba Urban Monorail Doubutsukoen Sta. (CM09) Available Immediately accessible Golden Area 9 B Tokyo Kaihin Makuhari Soga JR Keiyo Line B1 Tokyo Disney Resort® B2 Spa & Hotel Maihama Eurasia A hotel with a spa (one-day use possible) featuring 23 kinds of popular bathing facilities including an authentic sauna, bedrock bath, reclining and grotto baths. A Disney resort opened as the first of its kind outside of the United States in 1983. Has since then remained the most popular theme park in Japan. 047-351-4126 11:00-next day 9:00 (Last 所 13-20 Chidori, Urayasu admission 8:00) 休 Open year-round (Temporary closure may take place for

maintenance) Spa: 2,100 yen (Sat., Sun, public holidays 2,610 yen) *An extra 1,570 yen will be charged for entry after 2:00am. Available 所 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu 0570-00-8632 (9:00-19:00) 8:00-22:00 (Opening and closing times depend on season) 休 Open year-round One-day pass 7,500 yen Available B3 Excel Air Helicopter Cruising Enjoy the sights of Tokyo nightviews shining below you from a helicopter, from the Maihama resort area, including Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Ginza and Shinjuku. 所 14 Chidori, Urayasu (Urayasu Heliport) 047-380-5555 Activities from 16:00-20:45 (winter from 15:30) 休 Thu. Tokyo Sky Cruise 20,800 yen (Sat., Sun, public holidays 24,200 yen) Available Disney JR Maihama Sta. (JE07) Immediately accessible Mangekyo OedoB4 Urayasu Onsen-Monogatari JR Maihama Sta. (JE07) Approx. 10mins Free Shopping Park, B5 Mitsui LaLaport TOKYO-BAY JR Maihama Sta. (north entrance) (JE08) Approx. 10mins Free B6 Sapporo Chiba Brewery The foremost hot spring theme park

in the prefecture incorporating 38 bathing facilities. There is a mixed outdoor bathing zone where males and females can bathe together in swimsuits. A large shopping mall with a line-up of around 440 specialist stores. Many events, as well as a cinema and large selection of restaurants, among other attractions. Enjoy a full day of activities. Plant tour of a leading manufacturer of beer in Japan. Minors may also participate with advance reservation. Includes beer tasting for visitors aged 20 or over; soft drink tasting for visitors aged under 20, drivers, and pregnant and breast-feeding women. 047-304-4126 11:00-23:00 (closed next day 9:00), reception till 24:00 所 7-3-12 Hinode, Urayasu on Fri./Sat/day before public holidays, reserved baths 12:00-15:00 休 Open year-round From 1,580 yen (For those coming after 2:00 there will be an additional charge). Available 所 2-1-1 Hama-cho, Funabashi 所 In Sapporo Chiba Brewery, 2 Takase-cho, Funabashi JR Shin-Urayasu Sta. (JE08) 10

Approx. 10mins Free 0570-012784 (Switch.10:00-18:00) 10:00-20:00 (Fri.-Sun, public holidays till 21:00 Some shops differ) Available 休 Irregular holidays JR Minami-Funabashi Sta. (JE11) Funabashikeibajo Sta. (KS24) Approx. 5mins Approx. 10mins 047-437-3591 Six facilities tours per day, 10:30-15:30 (reservations required for tours) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 500 yen Available JR Shin-Narashino Sta. (JE12) Approx. 10mins Free AEON MALL MAKUHARI B8 NEW CITY B7 Chiba Beer Garden B9 Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari This is a restaurant which is on the same grounds as the Sapporo Chiba Brewery, and where you can eat Hokkaidos famous dish of Mongolian mutton barbecue or “Genghis Khan.” A mega-shopping complex with four malls. Line-up includes entertainment facilities and a diverse gourmet area in addition to shops. A convenient outlet mall in front of the station. With popular brands from Japan and overseas, as well as a full selection of cafes

and restaurants. 所 In Sapporo Chiba Brewery, 2 Takase-cho, Funabashi 所 1-1 Toyosuna, Mihama-ku, Chiba 所 2-6-1 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba 047-436-4388 休 Open year-round 043-351-7500 Mall specialty stores 10:00-21:00 (partly depends on shop) Available 休 Open year-round 11:00-21:00 Available Approx. 10mins JR Shin-Narashino Sta. (JE12) Free B10 Makuhari Messe 043-296-0001 Approx. 5mins B13 Mihamaen Japanese Garden A Japanese garden in Makuhari-Kaihin Prefectural Park. Get a taste of matcha powdered green tea and Japanese confectioaries at the “Shoraitei” tea rooms. 043-296-0126 8:00-17:00, tea serving 9:00所 2-116 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba 16:30 (Last admittance 30mins before closing) 休 Dec. 29–31, other fixed holidays 100 yen, ceremonial tea (incl. tea and Japanese confectionary) 600 yen Available Approx. 10mins JR Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. (JE13) B16 Sanyo Media Flower Museum A greenhouse where around 300 varieties of tropical plants grow luxuriantly.

Includes flowerbed displays, and artworks related to flowers. 所 7-2-4 Takahama, Mihama-ku, Chiba 043-277-8776 9:30-17:00 休 Mon. 300 yen Available Chiba Kaihin Kotsu bus, JR Inage-Kaigan Sta. (south entrance) (JE15) for Kaihin-koen gate Home ground of the professional baseball team Chiba Lotte Marines. Also hosts concerts and other events in addition to baseball games. 所 1 Mihama, Mihama-ku, Chiba Baytown shopping B12 Makuhari arcade Located in a residential area adjoining Makuhari Shintoshin. A lively shopping arcade in the middle of the beautiful townscape of the planned community. Approx. 9mins JR Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. (JE13) Chiba City Regional Wholesale B15 Market B14 Inage Seaside Park The park provides attractions to be enjoyed throughout the year, including Sanyo Flower Museum, Inage Yacht Harbor, pool, and fitness facilities. Inage Beach has been transformed into a white sand beach after renourishment. 所 7-2-1 Takahama, Mihama-ku, Chiba accessible Depends on

shop Available Approx. 15mins JR Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. (JE13) Immediately JR Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. (JE13) 所 22-16 Utase, Mihama-ku, Chiba 03-5682-6341 (Marines Information Center) Confirm by phone 休 Open year-round Available Depends on event Available 休 Open year-round JR Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. (JE13) Approx. 8mins 100 yen (in cash) B11 ZOZO Marine Stadium One of Japan’s top convention complexes which comprises an International Exhibition Hall, International Conference Hall and the Makuhari Event Hall. 所 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba JR Kaihin-Makuhari AEON Bus for AEON MALL Sta. (JE13) MAKUHARI NEW CITY 043-212-8200 Shops 10:00-20:00. Restaurants depend on branch Available 休 Open year-round 043-279-8440 A market which deals in fresh produce including vegetables and seafood. Generally only traders can enter, but it is possible for the general public to shop here on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. 所 2-2-1 Takahama, Mihama-ku, Chiba 043-248-3200 Every 2nd

and 4th Sat. 8:00-12:00 (fishery block till 10:30) Freely access park Facilities 9:00-17:00 Varies by facility Available 休 Varies by facility JR Inage-Kaigan Sta. Chiba Kaihin Kotsu bus, (south entrance) (JE15) for Kaihin-koen gate Terminus Approx. 10mins 170 yen Chiba Kaihin Kotsu bus, JR Inage-Kaigan Sta. (south entrance) (JE15) for Kaihin-koen gate Terminus Approx. 10mins 170 yen B17 Chiba Port Tower Observation tower of 125 meters height which overlooks Chiba Port. With 360 degree views over Chiba City limits and Tokyo Bay. 所 In Chiba Port Park, 1 Chuoko, Chuo-ku, Chiba 043-241-0125 9:00-19:00 (Last admittance 18:30. Depends on season) 休 Times of rough weather 420 yen Available Terminus Approx. 10mins 170 yen JR Chibaminato Sta. (JE16) Approx. 12mins Golden Area 11 Chiba Prefectural B19 Museum of Art B18 SEAGULL KITCHEN B20 Port of Chiba Tour Cruise A buffet-style observatory restaurant on top of Chiba Port Tower Much of the food on offer uses agricultural

produce from Chiba Prefecture. With an ample collection of masters of Japanese painting in particular Ryuzaburo Umehara and Sotaro Yasui, as well as the Chiba-connected Chu Asai. A pleasure craft which sails through Chiba Port while explanations of for example history and seafaring rules are given. Also rated highly as a social sciences facilities tour. 所 3F Chiba Port Tower in Chiba Port Park, 1 Chuoko, Chuo-ku, Chiba 043-242-8311 9:00-16:30 (Last 所 1-10-1 Chuoko, Chuo-ku, Chiba admission 16:00) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 300 yen (500 yen for planned exhibitions, 800 yen for special exhibitions) Available 043-205-4333 Harbor Tour 所 1F K’s Harbor, 1-20-1 Chuoko, Chuo-ku, Chiba Course: departure at 11:30 or 13:30 (twice daily), Makuhari Course: departure at 14:30 (Sat., Sun, public holidays) 休 The year-end and New Year holidays Boarding fee (40 mins) Harbor Tour Course: Adult 1,200 yen/Child 600 yen, Makuhari Course: Adult 1,400 yen/Child

700 yen Available 090-1612-3712 Lunch 11:00-14:15, evening (Sat./Sun only) 17:00-19:00 Tea time (weekdays only) 14:00-18:30 休 Irregular holiday From 1,300 yen Available Approx. 16mins JR Chibaminato Sta. (JE16) JR Chibaminato Sta. (JE16) Approx. 10mins Denshi Arena B21 Fukuda (JEF United Ichihara Chiba) Home ground of JEF United Ichihara, a soccer team in the J-League. Various facilities including tennis and futsal courts in the surroundings. 所 1-20 Kawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba 043-208-5577 Depends on event 休 Mon. JR Soga Sta. C D Available Approx. 13mins Narita Airport Keisei Tsudanuma Keisei line Narita Airport Chiba JR Narita Line 12 JR Chibaminato Sta. (JE16) Approx. 7mins Patissier Yokoyama, C1 Le Okubo branch Museum of Japanese C2 National History The shop of Tomoyuki Yokoyama who won three consecutive victories in a TV program competition on patissier techniques. Cakes are lined up like works of art. A national museum with easily-understandable

displays using elaborate dioramas, replica materials, and other means to show the transitions of the history and lifestyles of the Japanese people. 所 1-1-34 Okubo, Narashino 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial Service) [March–Sep.] 所 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura 9:30–17:00 (Last admission 16:30), [Oct.–Feb] 9:30–16:30 (Last admission 16:00) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 600 yen (separate charge for planned exhibitions) Available 047-403-8886 10:00-18:30 休 Tue. Available Approx. 6mins Keisei-Okubo Sta. (KS27) C4 Samurai Houses Keisei-Sakura Chiba Green Sta. (KS35) Bus C5 Sogo-reido Temple Three restored samurai houses in Sakura from the Edo period are open to the public. A snapshot of the deceptively frugal lifestyles of the samurai. 043-486-2947 9:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30) 所 57 Miyakoji-machi, Sakura 210 yen (540 yen for combined 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) access to Kyu-Hotta-tei and Sakura Juntendo Memorial Hall)

Available Approx. 4mins Miyakojimachi Immediately accessible 170 yen stop C7 AEON MALL NARITA Freely explore the grounds Free Available Keisei-Sogosando Sta. (KS38) 所 274 Kaburagi-machi, Sakura 043-483-2390 9:30-16:30 (Last admission 16:00) 320 yen (540 yen for combined access to Kyu-Hotta-tei and Sakura Juntendo Memorial Hall) Available 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) Approx. 3mins 180 yen Keisei-Sakura Chiba Green Sta. (KS35) Bus Sakura Koseien Immediately Entrance stop accessible There are many buildings, gardens and art galleries on the expansive grounds of the Shinshoji Temple. Enjoy the vivid scenes of the four seasons. 所 1 Narita, Narita 0476-22-2111 (switch) Freely access 休 Open year-round 所 1-558 Sogo, Narita 0476-27-3131 The residence and gardens of the final feudal lord of the Sakura Domain are open to the public. Seven buildings including the Entrance Hall are designated a National Important Cultural Property, and gardens are

a national place of scenic beauty. C6 Naritasan Shinshoji Temple As a temple where citizens of justice of the Edo period, Sakura Sogo (real name, Kiuchi Sogoro) is enshrined now, believers from across the nation visit it for worship. Also known for the magnificent hydrangeas, Sogo-reido Hydrangea Festival is held when the flower is in full bloom. 休 Open year-round Keisei-Sakura Chiba Green Sta. (KS35) Bus Approx. 5mins National Museum Immediately accessible 170 yen Entrance stop C3 Kyu-Hotta-tei (Former Residence of Lord Hotta) Approx. 15mins C8 MEGA Don Quijote Narita Available Approx. 15mins JR Narita Sta. (J035) Keisei-Narita Sta. (KS40) D1 Dragon Farm A shopping mall with a line-up of 180 stores, including a supermarket, 100 yen shops and sporting goods shops. With duty-free. A discount store known for its vast array of goods as well as its extremely cheap prices. Also with many products which would be suitable as souvenirs. Seventeen varieties of strawberry are

cultivated. Strawberry picking season is from January to mid-May. Blueberry picking is also available from June to August. 所 24 Wing Tsuchiya, Narita 所 82 Wing Tsuchiya, Narita 0476-20-3711 24hrs 休 Open year-round 所 1354 Ogura-cho, Wakaba-ku, Chiba (strawberry) 0476-23-8282 Specialty stores arcade 10:00-22:00 (1F foods 8:00-23:00) Available 休 Open year-round Keisei-Narita Sta. (KS40) Approx. 10mins Shuttle bus 210 yen Kawamura Memorial DIC D2 Museum of Art Exhibits take in collections of modern western art including Rembrandt and Picasso as well as late 20th century American art. 050-5541-8600 9:30-17:00 (Last admission 16:30) 所 631 Sakado, Sakura 休 Mon. (may be closed in lieu of public holiday Temporary closure may take place for maintenance) 1,000 yen (Depends on exhibition content) Available JR Sakura Sta. Keisei-Sakura Sta. (KS35) Approx. 20-30mins Free 043-235-3788 Visit the official site (dragon-farm.com/page/51) for details 休 Available

Keisei-Narita Sta. (KS40) Approx. 10mins Approx. 1,180 yen D3 Iinumahonke “Shisui Magariya” Available Approx. 11mins JR/Chiba Urban Monorail Tsuga Sta. Approx. 1,500 yen D4 Shisui Premium Outlets Traditional house where the sake brewer Iinumahonke, with a history of 300 years, sells their products directly. Includes dining area along with tastings. An outlet where around 210 shops line a townscape in an “American Art Deco” style. Located near Narita International Airport. 所 106 Mabashi, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun 所 2-4-1 Iizumi, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun 043-496-1001 10:00-18:00 (LO 16:30) Available 休 Mon. JR Minami-Shisui Sta. 043-481-6160 10:00-20:00 休 3rd Thursday in February On foot Approx. 10mins Available Chiba Green Bus for JR Shisui Sta. Keisei-Shisui Sta. (KS37) Shisui Premium Outlet Approx. 15-20mins 270 yen Golden Area 13 E F Tokyo Kashiwa Narita Airport JR Joban Line Takasago Narita Airport Hokuso Line E1 Yagiri no Watashi E2 Tojo-tei

House E3 Takaai Pear Farm A ferryboat which began operation in the early Edo period and is one of the few remaining in the surroundings of Tokyo. Connects Katsushika Ward in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture across the Edo River. House of Akitake Tokugawa, younger brother of the last Tokugawa Shogun Yoshinobu. A nationally-designated Important Cultural Property, built in 1884. The gardens are also famous for their beauty A farm for the local speciality of pears which also has direct sales. You can also enjoy pear gathering in the summer harvesting season. 所 Shimo-yakiri, Matsudo (on the banks of the Edo River) 047-362-2050 9:30-17:00 (Last admission 所 714-1 Matsudo, Matsudo 16:30) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) All-access fee: 320 yen, individual access fee: Tojo-tei House 250 yen/History Museum 150 yen Available 047-392-6234 August 20 to early 所 49-1 Takatsuka-shinden, Matsudo October 10:00-17:00 休 Open throughout the period (irregular holidays in

case of rough weather) 650 yen per 1kg (pay by harvested amount) Available 047-363-9357 10:00-16:00 休 Weekdays from Dec. to early March, Mon in July and Aug, Tue (irregular closure), and at times of rough weather Keisei JR Matsudo Sta. (JJ06/JL22) Bus 200 yen Approx. Immediately 12mins Kyu-yagiri- accessible koko stop 220 yen On foot E4 Chuka Soba Tomita Ramen JR Matsudo Sta. (JJ06/JL22) Approx. 14mins JR Higashi-Matsudo Sta. (JM13, others) Approx. 14mins Shopping Park E6 Mitsui LaLaport Kashiwanoha E5 Hondo-ji Temple A popular ramen shop which sees no end to queues. The popular “secrets” of seafood soup made with painstaking time and homemade noodles made fresh every day. Known as the “Hydrangea temple” and visited by many flower lovers at the start of the summer season. Autumnal foliage is famous Founded in 1277. A large commercial facility with around 180 shops of various categories, as well as movie theaters and fitness facilities, providing families with

plenty of entertainment for the day. 所 1F Takahashi Building, 1339 Matsudo, Matsudo 所 63 Hiraga, Matsudo 所 175 Wakashiba, Kashiwa 047-346-2121 8:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30) Free Available 休 Open year-round 047-368-8860 11:00-15:00 Available 休 Wed. JR Matsudo Sta. (JJ06/JL22) 14 Approx. 6mins JR Kita-Kogane Sta. (JL26) 04-7168-1588 (10:00-18:00) Shops 10:00-21:00, restaurants 11:00-22:00 (partially depends on store) Available 休 Irregular holidays Approx. 15mins Tsukaba Express Kashiwanoha-campus Sta.(13) Immediately accessible FRONTIER Kashiwa E7 SANKYO Stadium (Kashiwa Reysol) E8 Abiko-shi Abiko Shirakaba Literary Museum E9 Boso no Mura Home ground of Kashiwa Reysol, a soccer team in the J-League. Known for the proximity of the spectator seats and pitch. A literary museum in a location associated with the authors of the Shirakaba school, a literary group consisting of distinguished writers in the Taisho era including Naoya Shiga. A facility which

recreates the Boso townscape from the latter part of the Edo period to the start of the Meiji period. With a variety of over 400 kinds of programs. 所 1-2-50 Hitachidai, Kashiwa 所 2-11-8 Midori, Abiko 所 1028 Ryukakuji, Sakae, Inba-gun 04-7162-2201 Depends on event 休 Open year-round Depends on event Available 04-7185-2192 9:30-16:30 0476-95-3333 9:00-16:30 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 300 yen Available 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 300 yen Available Ⓒ KASHIWA REYSOL JR/Tobu Railway Kashiwa Sta. (JJ07·TD24) Approx. 10mins Approx. 730 yen JR Abiko Sta. (JJ08) Approx. 14mins JR Ajiki Sta. Chibako Approx. 10mins Boso no Mura 220 yen Bus Yume Bokujo E10 Narita (Dream Dairy Farm) Tourist farm where various activities can be enjoyed. Homemade dairy products are famous, with the soft-serve ice cream particularly popular. 所 730-3 Nagi, Narita 0476-96-1001 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:00) *Depends on

season. year-round Entrance fee: Adult 1,450 yen/Child (aged 3 +) 700 yen Available 休 Open Approx. 12mins JR Namegawa Sta. Free F1 Funabashi Andersen Park A park with 5 zones divided by themes including nature, adventure and art on the 38.3 hectare grounds 所 525 Kanehori-cho, Funabashi 047-457-6627 9:30-16:00 (depends on season) 900 yen Available 休 Mon. (open if public holiday) Shin-Keisei Hokuso Railway Komuro Sta. (HS11) Bus Approx. 11mins 190 yen F2 Manainoyu F3 Matsumushi-dera Temple The large outdoor bath boasting one of the greatest scales in the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area is popular. In addition to the various bathing facilities, a large selection of treatment programs are also available. Origin of the name comes from a prayer for the recovery from illness of a daughter of the Emperor Shomu, Princess Matsumushi. A national Important Cultural Property which enshrines an avatar of Shichibutsu Yakushi as the main object of worship. 0476-48-4126 9:00-24:00

(Sat., Sun, public 所 2-3-2 Chuo-minami, Inzai holidays from 8:00. Last admission 23:30) 休 Irregular holidays 800 yen (Sat, Sun., public holidays 900 yen) Available 所 7 Matsumushi, Inzai Freely tour site 休 Open year-round Hokuso Railway Chiba New Town Chuo Sta. (HS12) Approx. 10mins Free Approx. Hokuso Railway Inba-Nihon-Idai Sta. (HS14) 17mins F4 Yoshitaka no Ozakura A towering tree of 10 meters height which is over 300 years old. There is only a single tree in the middle of the farm and the aloof sight of it spreading its branches is of great beauty. 所 930 Yoshitaka, Inzai Freely access park. Flowering season is around mid-Apr Free 休 Open year-round Hokuso Railway Nanohana Inba-Nihon-Idai Bus Sta. (HS14) Approx. Approx. 6mins Kyoshujo- 20mins 300 yen mae stop On foot Golden Area 15 G Nishi-Funabashi Ichikawaono Nishi-Funabashi Toyo-Katsutadai Shintsudanuma Matsudo JR Musashino Line Toyo Rapid Railway Shin-Keisei Line G1 Rakutenchi Hoten no Yu A hot

springs facility with 8 kinds of baths including an artificial carbonated spring, and 4 kinds of sauna. Persons with tattoos are not permitted to bathe. 047-338-4126 10:00 to 1:00 next 所 1-1520 Kashiwai-machi, Ichikawa day (Last admission 24:00) 800 yen (Sat., Sun, public holidays 900 yen) Available Approx. JR Funabashihoten Sta. (JM11) G2 Nashi no Itoen pear farm A farm for pears, a specialty product of Chiba. Has a history of over 100 years. Participants for pear gathering activity are required to gather over 3kg per group. Take home the pears gathered rather than eating them on the spot. Free sample pears also available 所 507 Omachi, Ichikawa 047-338-9286 Early September-early October 10:00-16:00 休 Open throughout the period 800-900 yen (1kg) Available JR Ichikawaono Keisei Sta. (JM12) Bus Approx. 4mins ShimoApprox 2mins omachi stop On foot 180 yen G5 Kamagaya Great Buddha The Great Buddha of 1.8 meters height, with its serence expression was built as a memorial for the

repose of the Kamagaya merchant princes ancestors. 所 1-5 Kamagaya, Kamagaya 047-445-1528 Free tour of the site *Special equipment at night is not available 休 Open year-round Free Shin-Keisei Electric Railway Kamagaya-Daibutsu Sta. (SL13) 16 Approx. 2mins Arena G3 Funabashi (Funabashi City General Gymnasium) 8mins G4 Keisei Rose Garden A sports facility which can be used by anyone. With heated swimming pool, training gym and other facilities. Home arena of the Chiba Jets Funabashi basketball team. The foremost rose garden in the prefecture where 10,000 flowers of around 1,600 varieties come into bloom. High season is from mid-May to early-Jun., and mid-Oct to early-Nov 047-461-5611 9:00-21:00 所 7-5-1 Narashinodai, Funabashi 休 Usually second Mon., the year-end and New Year holidays (Dec 29–Jan 3) 047-459-0106 10:00-17:00 (Last 所 755 Owada-shinden, Yachiyo admittance 16:30. Depends on season) 休 Irregular holidays 1,200 yen (July to Aug. 500 yen, Sep/Dec to

following April 300 yen), May/June price variations Available Depends on the facility Available Toyo Rapid Railway FunabashiNichidaimae Sta. (TR05) Approx. 8mins Toyo Rapid Railway Yachiyo- Toyo Midorigaoka Sta. (TR06) Bus Approx. 5mins 170 yen Keisei Rose Garden Chiba’s Highly Recommended Picture Taking Spots Take a picture and let everybody know on social media! Temples and Shrines Edition This is Chiba Prefecture, a place with many things to look forward to! Post lots of pictures [ Photo Fact ] The combination of cherry blossoms and temples is surely The Japan! Late March is probably the best time to see it Look at the roo #Tsurug f when you go to a shri aya Ha chiman gu Shrin ne! e pan ty of Ja e beau th y f b o n s ey mea ground on the what th ssoms This is lo Temple b ji y o rr #Che Hokeky a m a y Naka [ Photo Fact ] You may get to see works of the “Three masters in Awa” in the surrounding shrines [ Photo Fact ] They say it is the custom to make a wish in

Japan [ Photo Fact ] The Largest Great Buddha in Japan, larger than the Great Buddhas in Nara or Kamakura! I wonder what I should have? #Naritasan Shinshoji Temple horse votive This Great Buddha really is huge #Mt. Nokogiri/Nihon-ji Temple Great Buddha [ Photo Fact ] It was the inspiration for a famous painting? The sculptures of Namino-ihachi are superb. Find them in the main hall. [ Photo Fact ] I found papercraft on the city website The fresh greenery is at its most sublimely beautiful in April and May. You can’t take pictures of the real thing, but this is fine #Gyogan-ji Temple at Isumi [ Photo Fact ] “Quietude” really describes it to a tee #Hanko-ji Temple hall at Sosa It seems it was made to ward off fires and thieves. Isn’t it just like Kyoto an #Shibayam d Nara? a-niouson, kannon kyothree-storie ji Temple d pagoda at sunset 17 H Hokuso ROUTE MAP Hokuso area An area dotted with historical and distinctive places which make Boso areas clearly distinct

such as a castle town, and a temple town. Access routes from Narita International Airport are straightforward allowing you to come at your ease. AREA MAP TERMINAL STATION M AP 18 JR Choshi Sta. Keisei Sakura Sta. Narita Sta. JR Sakura Sta. JR Yokaichiba Sta. A full line-up of activities to encounter Japanese cuisine ROUTE H1 A journey to savor the charms of Choshi, one of the foremost Japanese fishing ports at the eastern tip of Chiba, and a production center for soy sauce since the Edo period. Best season A local train running through an idyllic rural area. You can savor the sight of typical Japanese countryside scenery from the train window. R O U T E Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Tokyo Sta. Narita International Airport 0479-22-0316 休 Open year-round One day boarding pass “Komawari-tegata,” 700 yen Available JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Limited Express Shiosai For Choshi Approx. 1hr 47mins 3,670 yen JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. or JR Sotobo Line

for Naruto Keisei Expressway Bus For Choshi/Inubosaki Approx. 2hrs 15mins 2,600 yen Narita Sta. Naruto Sta. JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) For Choshi Approx. 2hrs 2mins 1,520 yen Choshi Sta. H1-1 Choshi Electric JR Narita Line For Choshi Railway Approx. 1hr 30mins 1,340 yen Start/Goal Approx. 5hrs 30mins Choshi Electric Railway H1-1 所 Nishishiba-cho - 2 Tokawa-cho Approx. 1,500 yen For Tokawa, approx. 4mins, 210 yen Kannon Sta. Approx. 13mins Choshi fishing port 1st wholesale market H1-2 Immediately accessible H1-3 Maiwai ai H1-3 Maiw Approx. 10mins H1-4 Iinuma Kannon (Enpuku-ji Temple) Approx. 2mins Kannon Sta. Choshi Electric Railway for Choshi, Approx. 4mins, 210 yen (One to two trains per hour. Confirm in advance) Choshi Sta. Approx. 12mins H1-5 Restaurant directly operated by the Choshi Fisheries Cooperative Association. In addition to the always-popular tuna and horse mackerel, you can also enjoy rare fish not normally sold commercially, at

reasonable prices. 0479-21-6671 所 186 Iinuma-cho, Choshi 8:00-14:00 休 Tue. (holiday in lieu on next weekday if public holiday) Available Higeta Soy Sauce Choshi Plant olesale mark et A market on the site of one of the foremeost Japanese fishing ports. Tours possible during landing of catches You can enjoy watching the lively auction and other sights here. 0479-22-7626 8:00-11:30 休 Sun., 所 1-36-12 Araoi-cho, Choshi public holidays (tours also available on non-catch days) Available Approx. 16mins H1-6 H1-2 Chosh i fishing port 1st wh Choshi Select Market Approx. 10mins Confirm in advance as there are only one or two trains per hour on Choshi Electric Railway. The wholesale market opens for visitors until 11:30 Those who lack the time can take a taxi to get there in 5 minutes or so. H1-4 Iinuma Kannon (Enpuku-ji Temple) Legand has it that this is a temple founded to enshrine, and with its main object of worship, an 11-faced bodhissatva caught in fishermans nets in 728.

所 1-1 Baba-cho, Choshi 0479-23-1316 Free access to grounds (Main hall 9:00-17:00) 休 Open year-round Free Available H1-5 Higeta Soy Sauce Choshi Plant Tours possible to see tools used in past soy sauce making at plant of soy sauce maker representative of Japanese soy sauce founded in 1616. 0479-22-0080 所 516 Yahata-cho, Choshi (Sat., Sun, public holidays 0479-22-5151) 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 休 The year-end and New Year holidays Free Available i Select H1-6 Chosh Market Locally-produced vegetables, fish, wagashi sweets, and so on available for purchase. By all means try the "soy sauce ice cream" only available at this location. 0479-26-3123 所 3-6 Futaba-cho, Choshi 9:00-19:00) 休 Open year-round Available 9:30-18:00 (Sat., Sun, public holidays Hokuso Area 19 H2 A mini-trip on the retro Choshi Electric Railway ROUTE Gaze on the horizon from the headland extending into the Pacific Ocean to get a real sense that the world is round. Enjoy local specialty

produce and onsen Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi JR Limited Express Shiosai For Choshi Approx. 1hr 47mins 3,670 yen Soga Sta. or Keisei Expressway Bus For Choshi/Inubosaki Approx. 2hrs 15mins 2,600 yen JR Sotobo Line For Naruto Narita Sta. Naruto Sta. JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) For Choshi Approx. 2hrs 2mins 1,520 yen Choshi Sta. Approx. 5hrs 30mins The grounds enshrine deities from 188 locations throughout Japan allowing a temple pilgrimage to pay reverence to 189 locations at once. 所 9822-1 Tennodai, Choshi 0479-24-8416 8:00-17:00 休 Open year-round Free Available Get a real sense of the roundness of the globe from the observatory 90m above sea level. Arrive 30 minutes in advance to see the sunset into the Pacific Ocean. 所 1421-1 Tennodai, Choshi 0479-25-0930 9:00-17:30 (Last admittance 17:00. Depends on season) 休 Open year-round (may be closed

depending on weather) 420 yen Available Kannon emple Mangan-ji T saki H2-1 Inubo JR Narita Line For Choshi Approx. 1hr 40mins 1,340 yen Start/Goal Approx. 4,000 yen Choshi Electric Railway For Tokawa, approx. 19mins, 350 yen H2-2 Chikyu no Maruku Mieru Inubo Sta. Oka Ocean View Observatory Approx. 7mins (Hill-top observatory to see the roundness of the globe) Inubosaki Kannon Mangan-ji Temple H2-1 H2-3 Shimatake-Suisan Approx. 8mins Chikyu no Maruku Mieru Oka Ocean View Observatory (Hill-top observatory to see the roundness of the globe) H2-2 A fish restaurant using fish caught at the local port. Famed for its generous portions. With conveyor belt sushi bar Abundant varieties of local fish cuisine. Approx. 13mins H2-3 Shimatake-Suisan 0479-22-2862 11:00-15:00, 17:00所 10248-1 Inubosaki, Choshi 20:00 (open throughout Sat., Sun, public holidays) 休 Tue (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) Available Approx. 17mins H2-4 Inubosaki Lighthouse

Lighthouse in operation since 1874, designed by a British engineer. Light can be perceived from the ocean surface at locations 36km distant. Approx. 13mins H2-5 0479-25-8239 所 Inubosaki, Choshi 8:30-16:00 (depends on season) 休 Rough weather and irregular holidays Visitor donation 300 yen Tsukimi (Taiyo no Sato Choshi) Approx. 7mins Inubo Sta. H2-6 Nure-senbei rice crackers store (on station grounds) Choshi Electric Railway For Choshi, approx. 16mins, 340 yen saki H2-4 Inubo Lighthouse Confirm in advance as there are only one or two trains per hour on Choshi Electric Railway. In addition to the One-day Boarding Pass, which allows users to get on and off as many times as they like on all lines, Value-added One-day Boarding Pass, which includes a discount ticket for the must-see Chikyu no Maruku Mieru Oka Ocean View Observatory (Hilltop observatory to see the roundness of the globe) and other privileges, is also available. H2-5 Tsukimi (Taiyo no Sato Choshi) Relaxation

facility with natural outdoor onsen and indoor pool. Incorporates spa and restaurant. 所 10292-1 Inubosaki, Choshi While rice crackers are generally hard in texture, this shop’s famous “Nure-senbei” are soft. In addition to purchase, visitors can also cook the crackers. H2-6 Nure-s enbei crackers sto re 20 rice 所 9595-1 Inubosaki, Choshi 0479-25-1106 休 Open year-round 9:00-17:00 0479-25-6000 Large bath 10:00-23:00 (Last admission 22:00), bedrock bath 10:30-22:00 (Last admission 21:00) 休 Open year-round (Irregular closure takes place once a year) Weekdays: 1,210 yen, Sat., Sun, public holidays, busy times: 1,430 yen Available Encounter Japanese Wa at Little Edo Sawara and Katori-jingu Shrine ROUTE H3 Visit the oldest shrine in Chiba and see the historical townscape, reminiscent of a period drama, aboard a small boat. Best season A shrine boasting among the foremost history and standing in Japan, which legend says to have been founded in 643BC. The

black-painted main sanctuary is a notable feature. R O U T E Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line rapid train For Zushi Tokyo Sta. Keisei Expressway Bus For Choshi Sta. Soga Sta. 0478-57-3211 8:30所 1679 Katori, Katori 17:00 休 Open year-round Free Available JR Sotobo Line For Chiba Chiba Sta. JR Rapid train For Narita Airport H3-1 Katori-jingu Shrine Narita Sta. Approx. 1hr 38mins 1,800 yen JR Narita Line For Choshi JR Narita Line For Choshi Approx. 1hr 54mins Approx. 40mins 1,340 yen 680 yen Sawara Sta. Approx. 5hrs Museum Start/Goal A memorial hall to celebrate the achievements of Ino Tadataka (1745-1818) who completed a Japanese map using a walking survey. Approx. 2,500 yen (when using bus) Approx. 3,500 yen (when using taxi 0478-54-1118 所 I, 1722-1 Sawara, Katori 9:00-16:30 休 Mon. (open if public holiday) Per person in case of 2 persons)  pprox. 13mins by Sawara loop bus, 300 yen A or approx. 11mins

by taxi, approx 1,450 yen H3-1 H3-2 Ino Tadatak a Katori-jingu Shrine 500 yen er adataka form H3-3 Ino T residence Approx. 11mins by Sawara loop bus, alight Chukei-bashi stop or approx. 8mins by taxi, approx 1,180 yen H3-2 Ino Tadataka Museum H3-3 Ino Tadataka former residence H3-4 Boat tour of Little Edo Sawara H3-5 Asacho Available The house where Inoh Tadataka spent 30 years. Designated as a national historic site, which maintains the features of an Edo period building. 0478-54所 I, 1900-1 Sawara, Katori 1118 9:00-16:30 休 Open year-round Free Available Approx. 7mins H3-6 Tokun Sake Brewery H3-4 Boat tour of Little Edo Sawara Approx. 10mins A downriver boat trip to view the townscape from a boat on the Ono River which runs through a Nationally Designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings in Sawara. As there are around 5kms between Sawara Station and Katori-jingu Shrine, use of a taxi is recommended. The Sawara loop bus

operates on Sat, Sun, and public holidays. 300 yen or one-day boarding pass 600 yen One to two buses per hour It is possible to cover Sawara on foot. 所 I, 1900-1 Sawara, Katori (boat pick-up), I, 1730-3 Sawara, Katori (office) 0478-55-9380 10:00-16:00 (variations by season) 休 Irregular holidays (may be closed due to weather conditions) 30mins, 1,300 yen Available H3-5 Asacho A traditional restaurant specializing in “tsukudani” dishes consisting of fresh water fish, shellfish, shrimp and other ingredients stewed in soy sauce, cooking sake and sugar. 所 I, 460 Sawara, Katori Available 0120-52-3571 8:00-19:00 休 Open year-round Established 1825. A sake brewery which has been a prizewinner at numerous competitions. Tours possible Free tastings available. 所 I, 627 Sawara, Katori 0478-55-1122 10:00-16:00, tours 10:00-11:30, 13:0015:30 (reservations required for groups in excess of 10 persons) 休 Open year-round Free (includes sake tasting) Available H3-6 Tokun Sake

Brewery Hokuso Area 21 To Sakura, a place retaining the flavors of an old castle town ROUTE H4 Learn about the history of the Japanese people at a national museum known for its comprehensive exhibitions, and samurai houses from the Edo period in the same residential area. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi JR Sobu Line Rapid train/ Yokosuka Line For Narita Airport Soga Sta. JR Sotobo Line For Chiba Chiba Sta. Approx. 56mins 990 yen JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) For Naruto/Choshi Approx. 51mins 590 yen Sakura Sta. Approx. 6hrs H4-1 Samu rai Houses Approx. 25mins 420 yen Start/Goal Approx. 700 yen (when on foot), approx. 1,000 yen (when using bus) Three restored blocks of a samurai house from the latter part of the Edo period are open to the public. Learn more about the lives of samurai at the time. rai Houses H4-1 Samu 043-486-2947 9:00-17:00 (Last 所

57 Miyakoji-machi, Sakura admission 16:30) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 210 yen (540 yen for combined access to three halls:Former Residence of Lord Hotta/Sakura Juntendo Memorial Building/Samurai Houses) Approx. 15mins or from JR Sakura Station North Exit, for Chiba Green Bus Tamachi Shako (Tamachi Depot), approx. 4mins, alight at Miyakoji-cho stop 170 yen Approx. 5mins H4-1 Samurai Houses Approx. 16mins H4-2 Sakura Castle Park Approx. 7mins H4-3 National Museum of Japanese History Approx. 30mins or take Chiba Green Bus at the bus stop in front of National Museum of Japanese History for JR Sakura Station (North entrance), approx. 15mins, 170 yen The castle town of Sakura, has noteworthy historical spots registered as Japan Heritage, so please make a thorough sweep of the town. The noteworthy spots are dispersed so one plan might be to use a rental bicycle. Bicycles can be borrowed from the Tourist Information Center at the north entrance to JR

Sakura Station (9:00-16:00, 500 yen per bike) H4-2 Sakura Castle Park Ruins of the Sakura Castle located here until the Edo period. Storied locations from the time as a castle are scattered throughout the gardens. 所 Address within governmental property of Jonai-cho, Sakura 043-484-6165 Freely access park 休 Open year-round H4-2 Saku ra Castle Park Free Available H4-3 Natio nal Museum of Ja panese Histo ry A first-rate spot where you can learn about the full sweep of Japanese history, divided into 6 galleries, through excellent materials, dioramas and other means. 所 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura Hello Dial (directory assistance) 03-5777-8600 9:30-17:00 (Oct.-Feb to 16:30) 休 Mon (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 600 yen (separate charge for planned exhibitions) Available 22 seum H4-3 National Mu of Japanese History Be wrapped in serenity at a place of Buddhist learning ROUTE H5 A Sotobo journey through history and magnificent scenery. Visit an ancient

temple, once among Japans most distinguished Buddhist learning temples, and an observatory located at a magnificent scenery spots Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. Sakura Sta. JR Limited Express Shiosai For Choshi Approx. 1hr 28mins 2,640 yen or JR Sotobo Line For Naruto Chibakotsu Bus For Sosa-shiyakusho Approx. 2hrs 2,200 yen Naruto Sta. JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) For Choshi Approx. 1hr 16mins 1,170 yen Yokaichiba Sta. Approx. 5hrs 30mins JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) For Choshi Approx. 1hr 17mins 1,170 yen Start/Goal Approx. 5,000 yen (when using bus), approx. 7,000 yen (when using taxi) *Per person in case of two persons Approx. 25mins by city loopline bus (Iidaka/Toyowa loop), alight Iidaka/Nakadai stop 200 yen. Approx 5mins on foot Or approx. 18mins by taxi, approx 2,000 yen H5-1 mple H5-1 Hanko-ji Te The oldest, largest, and

top-flight Buddhist academy for the Nichiren sect established in 1580. Over 600 Buddhist priests studied here at its peak. The lecture hall, belfry, drum tower and main gate are designated as National Important Cultural Properties. H5-1 Hanko-ji Temple 所 1789 Iidaka, Sosa 0479-73-0089 (Industrial Promotion Division, Sosa City Office) Free access to grounds 休 Open year-round Free Hanko-ji Temple Approx. 18mins by taxi, approx 2,000 yen Yokaichiba Sta. JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) for Choshi, approx. 14mins, 240 yen Iioka Sta. Approx. 15mins by taxi, approx 2,710 yen H5-2 Iioka Gyobu-misaki (Gyobu Cape) Observatory-Light and Wind Approx. 12mins by taxi, approx 1,630 yen H5-3 Iioka Shiosai Hotel Approx. 10mins by taxi, approx 1,720 yen H5-2 Iioka Gyobu-misaki (Gyobu Cape) Iioka Sta. Observatory JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) for Chiba, approx. 14mins, 240 yen As there are steep steps to Hanko-ji Temple on the road from the bus stop, wear comfortable walking shoes.

As you will use taxi, it is recommended to go in groups of over 3 persons. Wash away the sweat in the hot springs at the end of the trip misaki (Gy H5-2 Iioka GyobuCape) Observatory obu Win - Light and d - Light and Wind An observatory on the 60-meter-high cliff at the Byobugaura inlet that oversees stunning views, such as the arched coastline of Kujukuri Beach and Mt. Fuji From dusk when the magnificent mountain is profiled by the sunset to night, the changing scenery creates a romantic atmosphere. 0479-57-1181 9:00-16:30 (depends on 所 1309-1 Kami-Nagai, Asahi season) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) Free Available H5-3 Iioka Shiosai Hotel There is a natural hot spring highlyrated for the healing properties of its dark brown spring. There is also a popular bathing beach nearby. H5-3 Iioka Shiosai Hotel 0479-85-6677 所 1437 Hagizono, Asahi Bathing guest: 7:00-20:00 (changes every 3rd Thurs. Contact to confirm) 休 Open year-round Bathing fee 800 yen

(incl. face towel) Available Hokuso Area 23 Walk the temple approach to invoke good luck ROUTE H6 Visit the noted temples which receive the most pilgirms in Chiba to walk a townscape which could only be found in a temple district. Best season An approach stretching about 800 meters between Narita Station and Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. This is a lively street with many souvenir shops and places to eat. R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport 所 Narita, Narita JR Keiyo Line For Soga Soga Sta. JR Narita Line rapid train For Zushi Approx. 11mins 240 yen JR Sotobo Line For Chiba JR Rapid train For Narita Airport or Chiba Sta. Keisei Main Line Limited Express JR Narita Line For Keisei Ueno For Narita Approx. 10mins Approx. 52mins 270 yen 770 yen Approx. 1hr 15mins 1,170 yen Narita Sta./Keisei Narita Sta Approx. 2hrs 30mins Start/Goal Approx. 2,000 yen Immediately accessible on foot H6-1 H6-2 H6-3 Available Front approach to

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple H6-1 Front approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple H6-2 Hayashida no Osenbei A store with a long tradition founded in 1912 which has a regular line-up of 30 kinds of rice crackers. Has continued to use the same traditional manufacturing processes since its establishment. Popular store for the famous specialty of Narita - “Eel.” Long standing store in operation for over 100 y ear s since it s establishment in 1910. 0476-22-0138 所 490 Saiwai-cho, Narita 9:00-17:00 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) Available H6-3 Kawatoyo Hayashida no Osenbei Honten Kawatoyo Honten 所 386 Naka-machi, Narita 0476-22-2711 10:00-17:00 休 Open year-round Available Approx. 3mins H6-4 Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Approx. 6mins H6-5 Nagomi-Yoneya Flagship Shop H6-4 Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Approx. 8mins A temple district a mere 10 minutes train ride from Narita International Airport. The approach all the way from the station to

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple provides ample Japanese atmosphere, and the walk is enjoyable in and of itself. Narita-san Park located on the grounds is famous for its flowers. Plum and cherry blossoms, wisteria and chrysanthemums are among the flowers that can be seen throughout the seasons. H7 One of the foremost temples for numbers of pilgrims in Japan and founded in 940. There are many noteworthy spots throughout the grounds in particular the expansive gardens. 所 1 Narita, Narita 0476-22-2111 Freely explore the grounds 休 Open year-round Free Available A store of long tradition which sells many wagashi Japanese sweets with a meticulous focus on ingredients with their famous chestnut yokan jellies of particular note. Established 1899 所 500 Kami-cho, Narita 0476-221661 8:00-18:00 休 Open year-round Available H6-5 Nagomi-Yoneya Flagship Shop Go here for last-minute shopping ROUTE Do your final round of shopping in a large shopping mall or large discount mall before leaving

Japan. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. JR Rapid train Airport Narita For Narita Airport Approx. 1hr 22mins 1,340 yen Keisei Expressway Bus For Narita International Airport Terminal 3 Approx. 40mins 1,000 yen A shopping mall with a line-up of 180 stores, including a supermarket, 100 yen shops and sporting goods shops. With duty-free. 所 24 Wing Tsuchiya, Narita Narita International Airport Approx. 3hrs 0476-23-8282 Shops: 10:00-22:00, Food stores (1F): 8:00-23:00 Available 休 Open year-round Start/Goal From 1,500 yen 20-25mins by shuttle bus from Narita  International Airport Terminal 1/2, 260 yen H7-1 AEON MALL NARITA Approx. 8mins H7-2 2 0-25mins by shuttle bus from Aeon Mall Narita. 260 yen. Large shopping center accesible by shuttle bus from the airport. Enjoy your final round of shopping after dropping your bags off in the airport. 24 H7-1 AEON MALL NARITA MEGA Don Quijote Narita store H7-2 MEGA Don Quijote Narita store A variety

goods store famous not just for its reasonable prices, but also the large selection of goods on offer. A unique line-up of souvenirs to check out. 0476-20-3711 所 82 Wing Tsuchiya, Narita Available 休 Open year-round 24hrs Full marks for impressiveness! Aircraft Tour ROUTE H8 Visit a popular spot near the gateway to Japan of Narita International Airport, and get your fill of aircraft love. Best season There are around 500 cherry blossom trees and many cherry blossom viewers gather during their flowering season. Also a good location to view take-off and landing of aircraft. R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport 0476-33-3309 6:00所 1338-1 Komaino, Narita 23:00 (Soranoeki Sakurakan marketplace 9:00-18:00) Available 休 Open year-round JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line rapid train For Zushi Approx. 11mins 240 yen Soga Sta. JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) JR Rapid train For Narita Airport Approx. 1hr 15mins 1,170 yen or Naruto Sta.

Keisei Main Line Limited Express For Keisei Ueno Approx. 10mins 270 yen JR Narita Line For Narita Approx. 52mins 770 yen Narita Sta./Keisei Narita Sta Approx. 4hrs H8-1 Narita City Sakura no Yama Park Start/Goal Approx. 2,000 yen F rom east exit bus stop, for Museum of Aeronautical Sciences on JR Bus Kanto, approx. 15mins, alight at Sakura-no-yama stop. 360 yen Immediately accessible on foot H8-1 Narita City Sakura no Yama Park H8-2 Museum of Aeronautical Sciences JR Bus Kanto for Museum of Aeronautical Sciences, approx. 19mins, alight at Museum of Aeronautical Sciences stop. 380 yen Immediately accessible on foot J R Bus Kanto for JR Narita Station, approx. 30mins, alight at terminus. 540 yen There is also a bus service for the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences from bus stop 3 of JR Highway Bus area, at the Yaesu South Exit of Tokyo Station. In addition to the bus for the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences you can also use the one for Takodai Bus Terminal or Sosa City

Office to get to Museum of Aeronautical Sciences. Approx 1hr 30mins, 1,800 yen. There are also certain buses from Narita Station that do not stop at Narita City Sakura no Yama Park so please confirm. There are not many trains with routes via Narita City Sakura no Yama Park, so please confirm in advance. H9 H8-2 Museum of Aeronautical Sciences Japans first Museum of Aeronautical Science. In addition to tours of decommissioned aircraft mechanical materials and equipment, there is also a pilot simulation activity. Watch the aircraft taking off and landing at Narita International Airport from the observatory. 所 111-3 Iwayama, Shibayama-machi, Sanbu-gun 0479-78-0557 10:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday), no holidays in August 500 yen Available H8-2 Museum of Aeronautical Science s Dolphin and whale watching ROUTE An activity to observe whales, dolphins and other animals which make their appearance at one of the foremost offshore

fisheries in Japan from a boat. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Limited Express Shiosai For Choshi Approx. 1hr 47mins 3,670 yen or JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. Narita Sta. JR Sotobo Line For Naruto JR Narita Line For Choshi Approx. 1hr 30mins 1,340 yen Naruto Sta. Keisei Expressway Bus For Choshi/Inubosaki Approx. 2hrs 15mins 2,600 yen JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) For Choshi Approx. 2hrs 2mins 1,520 yen Choshi Sta. Start/Goal 5-6hrs (in case of offshore whale watching) From 7,000 yen H9-1 Choshi Ocea n Institute dolphin Chiba-kotsu Bus for Chiba Institute of Science Main B‌ uilding, approx. 11mins, alight at Chiba Institute of Science Marina stop. Approx 3mins on foot 210 yen H9-1 watching Choshi Ocean Institute dolphin watching Large shoals of up to 5000 dolphins can at times appear offshore of Choshi. There is a dolphin/whale watching cruise year-round. C 

hiba-kotsu Bus for Choshi Station, approx. 11mins. 210 yen Offshore dolphin watching takes 3–4 hrs. (available in April and May) Whale watching takes 4–5 hrs. (available on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov to Feb) For those with limited time, 1.5-hour inshore dolphin watching (available year-round) is recommended. A sunset cruise is also available H9-1 Choshi Ocean 0479-24-8870 所 15-9 Shiomi-cho, Choshi 9:00-18:00 休 Irregular holidays From 4,000 yen Available Institute dolphin watching Hokuso Area 25 Recommended spots H10-1 Choshi-shi H10-2 Byobugaura The rock face resembling a folding screen of around 50m height called “The Dover of the East” is a wondrous sight extending for as much as 10km. 所 Naarai-cho, Choshi 0479-24-8707 Year-round 休 Open year-round Free Available Katori-shi The Tokawa Townscape The flavors of a typical Japanese fishing town float up at Choshi Railway terminus. For when you wish to take a stroll around a laidback town. Approx.

11mins Approx. 1,000 yen Suigo Sawara Aquatic Botanical Garden H10-5 Tonosho-machi Choshi-shi Choshi Port Tower 所 2-6385-267 Kawaguchicho, Choshi 0479-24-9500 8:30-17:30 (Open till 18:30 throughout Aug, and Sat., Sun, and public holidays of April-Sep. Last admittance 30 mins before closing) 休 Open year-round 420 yen Available Immediately Choshi Electric Railway Line, Tokawa Sta. H10-3 A transparent observatory tower around 58m high near the fishing port. You get an ample taste of the lively port and the rivermouth of the Tone River. 所 Tokawa-machi, Choshi JR/Choshi Electric Railway Line, Choshi Sta. H10-4 Choshi-shi accessible Isoyama Strawberry Farm Choshi Electric Railway Line, Kasagami-Kurohae Sta. H10-6 Katori-shi Approx. 10mins Approx. 1,000 yen Koisuru-buta Laboratory Iris and other flowers including lotus and lycoris are planted in this location along the waters edge. The best time to see the Japanese iris is June. Eat as many strawberries as you can

picked from the strawberry farm or enjoy the variety of sweets using strawberries. Activities including flower (poppies) picking and dessert making (parfaits and bean jam rice cakes) are also available. A restaurant which spotlights pork-based dishes and a shop selling pork products, operated by a pig farm. 所 1837-2 Ogishima, Katori 所 4539 I Sasagawa, Tonosho-machi, Katori-gun 0478-86-4312 From Jan. 4 - mid May, 9:00-16:00 (Strawberry picking closes when all the strawberries are gone. After that, only their shop is open until 16:00) 休 Irregular holidays during period “Ichigo-gari,” Strawberry picking (30mins all-you-can-eat) 900 yen-2,000 yen Available 所 2459-1 Sawa, Katori 0478-56-0411 9:00-16:30 (depends on season) 休 Mon. 600 yen (depends on season) Approx. 15mins JR Sawara Sta. H10-7 Choshi-shi Approx. 3,300 yen Choshi Port Tower/Wosse21 0478-70-5115 11:00-14:30, 15:00-17:30 休 Open year-round Available Approx. 4mins JR Sasagawa Sta. H10-8 Sosa-shi

Approx. 730 yen Meguri no Sato: Sosa Tourist Product Center Approx. 24mins Keisei-Higashi-Narita Sta. (KS44) H10-9 Kozaki-machi Approx. 4,240 yen Road station Hakko-no-sato Kozaki A facility with 14 stores adjacent to Choshi Port Tower. Buy fish products with a focus on fresh fish and including dried fish. A tourist information center in Sosa City. Local products including fresh agricultural produce and seafood are on sale. A unique commercial facility offering brewed products such as sake and miso, and many fermented foods from throughout Japan. 所 2-6529-34 Kawaguchi-cho, Choshi 0479-25-4500 8:30-17:00 休 Open year-round Available 所 I, 137-1 Yokaichiba, Sosa 0479-85-5015 9:00-18:00 休 Open year-round Available 所 855 Matsuzaki, Kozakimachi, Katori-gun 0478-70-1711 9:00-18:00, restaurant from 10:00, 24hrs convenience store 休 Irregular holidays Available Approx. 20mins Choshi Electric Railway Line, Choshi Sta. H10-10 Sammu-shi Port center Approx. 290 yen

Road Station Orai Hasunuma Immediately JR Yokaichiba Sta. H10-11 Narita-shi accessible Wat Paknam Japan branch temple Approx. 9mins JR Shimousa-Kozaki Sta. H10-12 Shibayama-machi Approx. 1,360 yen Shibayama-niouson, Kannonkyo-ji Temple “Orai” means “our house” in local dialect. The shop and restaurant which emphasize locally produced seafood are both popular. A branch temple of a Thai Buddhist temple. It has a dining area, rest area and general lodgings. Thai festivals also held An ancient temple to the south of Narita International Airport. Temple founded in 781. It enshrines Nio Sonten, Buddhist guardian deities that keeps one safe from fire or theft. Goma prayer, a ritual with holy fire, takes place throughout the year 所 Ha 4826 Hasunuma, Sammu 0475-80-5020 Local products shop 9:00-19:00 (Oct.-March till 18:00), restaurant 11:00-15:00, w. light meals 15:00-17:00 休 Open year-round Available 所 294-1 Nakano, Narita 所 298 Shibayama, Shibayama-machi,

Sanbu-gun 0479-77-0004 8:30-16:30 (April-Sep.), 8:30-16:00 (Oct.-March) 休 Open year-round Free Available 047-673-8090 8:00-17:00 休 Open year-round Free Available Approx. 10mins JR Matsuo Sta. Sake Approx. 2,170 yen Approx. 27mins JR Narita Sta. Keisei-Narita Sta. (KS40) Approx. 4,810 yen Shibayama Railway, Shibayama-Chiyoda Sta. Shibayama Fureai Bus for Matsuo Station Approx. 24mins 200 yen brewery Tel. Operating hours Closed Website Address H10-13 Iinumahonke 043-496-1001 10:00-18:00 Mon. Available 106 Mabashi, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun H10-14 Takizawa Honten 0476-24-2292 10:00-16:00 Sat., Sun, public holidays Available 513 Kami-cho, Narita H10-15 Moriya sake brewery 0475-86-2016 Open year-round Available Ha 2929 Hasunuma, Sammu H10-16 Baba-honten sake 0478-52-2227 Irregular holidays Available I, 614-1 Sawara, Katori H10-17 Nabeya-gengoemon 0476-22-2847 H10-18 Iida-Honke 0478-82-2037 (reservations required for tours) H10-19 Ishigami sake

brewery (reservations required for tours) Title 26 0479-22-0655 8:00-17:00 (Tasting: until 16:30, Sake cellar tour: 8:30-16:00) 9:00-17:00 9:00-17:00 (Close at 16:00 on Wed. (no holidays Jan) Available 338 Hon-cho, Narita 8:30-17:00 Sun., public holidays (no holidays, Dec.-mid-March) Available 178 Omigawa, Katori 8:00-17:00 Sun., public holidays Available 7-1 Tanaka-cho, Choshi weekdays from June to Aug.) Chiba’s Highly Recommended Picture Taking Spots Take a picture and let everybody know on social media! Scenery and Parks Edition This is Chiba Prefecture, a place with many things to look forward to! Post lots of pictures [ Photo Fact ] This cape in the furthest east of Chiba Prefecture, is a popular spot for sunrises. Let’s take pictures of the grandiose Pacific Ocean from the obsevatory! It is just [ Photo Fact ] like driv ing thro ugh a fl # Boso ower fa Flower rm Line A sight which could only be from Chiba Prefecture where spring comes early, the

season from January through spring. scenery nificent g a m is rvatory h p obse Look! T Roofto i k a s o #Inub [ Photo Fact ] It is extraordinary how well you can see Mt. Fuji from Chiba Prefecture I imagine it would be best from here in the evening. [ Photo Fact ] The typically Japanese sight of an industrial area between Tokyo and Chiba. Check it out during a drive Sea, evening views, Mt. Fuji and me #Sodegaura Seaside Park The night view of factories is a different sight to the one you see in the daytime #Sodegaura factory zone [ Photo Fact ] On top of the flowers of the four seasons, and athletic activities, you can also enjoy camping. [ Photo Fact ] There are little fish hiding under the rocks. Let’s see what we can find. How refreshing the sight of water flowing #Shimizu Park, water corridor at Noda [ Photo Fact ] What will we find? #Katsuura Under Sea Park Chiba Prefecture really is surrounded by the sea, this is the southernmost point and is designated as an important

cultural asset. A chalk lig hthouse, b eautfully ag low in the blue sky #Nojimazak i Lighthou se 27 N Nakaboso~Kujukuri Nakaboso/Kujukuri area The seas known as “Sotobo” are perfect for bathing, with their expanses of gently sloping ROUTE MAP shallows so clear that it is hard to believe they are near Tokyo. There are many highlights and you can also enjoy dining experiences including fresh seafood. AREA MAP TERMINAL STATION M AP JR Goi Sta. JR Naruto Sta. JR Mobara Sta. JR Katusura Sta. 28 Travel to a castle town on two local trains ROUTE N1 Look out over the Boso scenery from the recreated castle tower and follow along with the local history of Uchibo’s retro streets. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line Rapid train For Soga JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kisarazu Approx. 1hr 3mins 990 yen Chiba Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kisarazu

Approx. 31mins 420 yen Goi Sta. Start/Goal Approx. 6hrs N1-1 JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 18mins 990 yen Kominato Railway inato N1-1 Kom Railway An extremely picturesque local line with retro carriages and idyllic scenery. Frequently appears as TV and film location Approx. 4,500 yen For Kazusa-Nakano, approx. 1hr 13mins, 1,440 yen (One train per hour. Confirm in advance) N1-2 Isumi Railway 0436-21-6771 (9:00-17:00) Goi Station - Yoro-Keikoku Station, 11 return journeys Sat., Sun, and public holidays (3 return journeys are “Trolley trains”), 5 return journeys to Kazusa-Nakano Station Boarding ticket 500 yen + Train fare. One-day train pass 1,840 yen Available This is a local line operated on a single track but is nevertheless famous for holding onboard events such as journeys on which you can enjoy full course meals. 0470-82-2161 Approx. 15 return journeys operated on weekdays. Around one train per hour during daytime. One-day train pass 1,200 yen (Sat,

holidays 1,500 yen) Available Kazusa-Nakano Sta. N1-2 Isumi Railway For Ohara, approx. 20mins, 410 yen (One train per hour. Confirm in advance) Otaki Sta. Approx. 18mins N1-3 Otaki Castle Branch, Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba Approx. 12mins N1-4 Watanabe Family Residence ural Chiba History Museum and Institute, nch, Nat N1-3 Otaki Castle Bra Approx. 1min N1-5 Akinai Trading Archive Approx. 3mins N1-6 Kurasho restaurant A museum in which living tools and arms from medieval and early modern times from the local area are housed in a building which recreates an ancient castle. 0470-82-3007 9:00所 481 Otaki, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun 16:30 (Last admission 16:00) 休 Mon., if holiday, closed on day after 200 yen, separate charge for planned exhibitions Available N1-4 Watanabe Fa mily Residence A private residence and nationally-designated Important Cultural Property, built in 1849. The merchant family was in charge of raising funds for the Otaki domain.

0470-80-1146 所 126 Kubo, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun tour site (outside only) 休 Open year-round Free Freely Approx. 3mins N1-7 Tsuchiya, Shinmachi Store Approx. 3min N1-8 Isumi-jinja Shrine Approx. 6mins A journey which begins from Uchibo’s Goi. While there are frequent trains operated to Goi, there are not many local lines from there, so you should carefully confirm the timetable in advance. Generally moving about is on foot so wear comfortable shoes N1-5 Akinai Trading Archive A mud-walled exhibit room reproduces the life of merchant families in the Edo period. The first floor displays the records of their business, while the second floor exhibits the craftsmen’s tools and children’s toys. 0470-80-1146 所 153-1 Kubo, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun 9:00-17:00 (to 16:00 Nov.-Feb) 休 Open year-round Free N1-7 Tsuchiya, Shinmachi Store Known for its excellent local confections “Monakajumangoku.” Monaka is sweets consisting of adzuki beans wrapped in glutinous mochi rice

skin. 所 83 Shinmachi, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun 9:00-17:00 休 Wed. 0470-82-5656 N1-6 Kurasho resta urant Restaurant which prepares food with ingredients and seasoning with meticulous attention to natural cultivation, natural Aspergillus molds, and so on, using zero animal food products. 0470-82-4949 11:30所 32 Sakuradai, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun 14:30, 15:30 onward (evening reservation system) 休 Mon. nights, Tues, Mon./Tues from Jan - March Available N1-8 Isumi-jinja Sh rine A shrine where successive generations of the heads of Otaki Castle worshipped. The beautiful sanctuary constructed at the late Edo period is a must-see. 所 63-12 Shinmachi, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun site 休 Open year-round Free Available 0470-80-1146 Nakaboso/Kujukuri Area Freely tour 29 Onsen & hiking amidst greenery ROUTE N2 Enjoy the view from the window of a local train and visit the clear streams and famed waterfalls that flow through Boso. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari

Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line Rapid train For Soga JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kisarazu Approx. 1hr 3mins 990 yen Chiba Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kisarazu Approx. 31mins 420 yen Goi Sta. Start/Goal Approx. 5hrs 30mins N2-1 JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 18mins 990 yen Approx. 5,000 yen otive) (steam locom N2-1 SL Exhibition 3 carriages of steam locomotives imported from the United States and Great Britain which were in regular service until the 1950s are exhibited in the station precincts. 所 Kominato Railway Goi Station Precincts 0436-216771 (9:00-17:00) 9:00-16:00 休 Open year-round Free Kominato Railway 所 Kominato Railway Goi Station Overpass 0436-24-0715 8:30-15:00 (finish when sold out) For Kazusa-Nakano, approx. 1hr 6mins, 1,280 yen (One train only per hour. Confirm in advance) 休 Every 3rd Sun., otherwise irregular holidays Clam packed lunch set 500 yen, thick sushi

roll 300 yen Yoro-Keikoku Sta. Diesel carriage recreating a steam locomotive is a sightseeing train which runs carrying three liberatingly spacious carriages. Kominato Railway Bus for Awamata/ Goriyaku-no-yu, approx. 14mins, 400 yen (One train every two hours. Confirm in advance) 0436-21-6771 (9:00-17:00) Goi Station - Yorokeikoku Station, Sat., Sun, public holidays, 11 return journeys (3 return journeys are “Trolley trains”), 5 return journeys to Kazusa-Nakano Station Boarding ticket 500 yen + Train fare. One-day train pass 1,840 yen Available Awamata waterfall stop Approx. 5mins N2-3 Awamata waterfall meal sets Clam rice, decorative sushi rolls and other local homecooked cuisine are on sale in “ekiben” lunch box sets at reasonable prices. SL (steam locomotive) Exhibition and Zen-ryori Yarita meal sets N2-2 N2-1 Zen-ryori Yarita N2-2 Kominato Railway Approx. 13mins N2-4 Waterfall hiking course (circuit of the area around Awamata waterfall) approx. 1hr N2-5

Takimien-goriyaku Wellness Village Onsen From Awamata/Goriyaku-no-yu stop for Kominato Railway bus Yoro-Keikoku Station, approx. 17mins, 400 yen (One train every two hours. Confirm in advance) There are not many trains from Goi and buses from Yorokeikoku Station operating, so you should carefully confirm the timetable in advance. Yoro-Keikoku is the location where you can enjoy the autumnal foliage into the latest season of the year in the Kanto Region. Note that the season in early December is subject to overcrowding. N2-3 Awamata wa terfall N2-4 Waterfall hiking course Stroll along the trails upstream of the Yoro River to view the waterfalls from small to large. 所 Kozawamata, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun, Awamata, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun 0470-80-1146 (Otaki-machi Tourism Association) Anytime 休 Open year-round Free Available Height approx. 30m, entire length 100m Largest waterfall in Chiba Prefecture. We recommend playing in the water in summer, and viewing the autumnal foliage from

autumn to winter. 所 Awamata, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun 0470-80-1146 Free tour site 休 Open yearround Free The outdoor baths where you can enjoy the different seasonal surroundings throughout the year are famous. 所 176 Aza Yashiu, Awamata, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun 047085-0056 10:00-20:00 (Last admittance 19:00. Depends on season) 休 Irregular holidays (around once a month) 1,100 yen (1,300 yen with rental towel) Available N2-5 Takimien-gor iyaku Wellness Village On sen 30 N3 Encounter history and culture in Katsuura ROUTE View the daily lives of the people in the morning market of the harbor town and get a real feeling for the richness of the beautiful sea in this picturesque spot. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Limited Express Wakashio For Awa-Kamogawa JR Limited Express Wakashio For Awa-Kamogawa JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Approx. 1hr 27mins 3,340 yen or Chiba Sta. or Keisei Expressway Bus For

Katsuura/Onjuku/ Awakominato Approx. 1hr 51mins 1,900 yen JR Sotobo Line For Awa-Kamogawa Approx. 1hr 3 mins 2,290 yen Katsuura Sta. Start/Goal Approx. 5hrs Approx. 2,500 yen Approx. 10mins Approx. 9mins Katsuura Morning Market N3-1 N3-2 *Please note that this finishes at 11:00 Approx. 1min N3-3 Approx. 2hrs 14mins 1,980 yen uura N3-1 Kats rket Morning Ma Market held on the street every morning except Wednesdays. The market has a history of over 400 years. Products available focused on foodstuffs 所 Shimo-Honcho Morning Market Street, Katsuura (1st15th of each month), Naka-Honcho Morning Market Street (from 16th to end of each month) 0470-73-2500 Around 6:30-11:00 休 Wed., Jan 1 N3-2 Tomisaki-jin ja Shrine Tomisakijinja Shrine This is a shrine known for an event at which around 1800 “Hina dolls” are displayed to pray for the happiness of young girls, the “Big Hinamatsuri”. (Hinamatsuri doll’s festival) 0470-73-6641 所 Hama-katsuura, Katsuura 9:00-17:00

休 Open year-round Free Approx. 2mins Ishii Japanese Restaurant Homemade chili oil and double-soup is key to the taste! Enjoy your first bowl of Tantan-men (Dan Dan noodles) while exploring the morning market. Approx. 8mins 所 159 Katsuura, Katsuura Katsuura Sta. 0470-73-7153 7:00-14:00 (The restaurant closes as soon as the soup stock has run out.) 休 Wed JR Sotobo Line for Awa-Kamogawa, Approx. 4mins, 190 yen Ubara Sta. N3-3 Ishii Japanese Restaurant Approx. 15mins N3-4 Katsuura Under Sea Park Approx. 2mins Chiba Prefecture Coastal Branch of Natural History Museum and Institute N3-5 Approx. 17mins Ubara Sta. JR Sotobo Line for Chiba, approx. 4mins, 190 yen As the morning market in Katsuura is livelier in early morning, we advise you to get there as early as possible. The Tomisaki-jinaja Shrine “Big Hinamatsuri” doll’s festival is held from late February to early March. If you are visiting in this season you should by all means swing by. Extra large dolls

adorn the top steps Illuminations held See the undersea environment of the rich ecosystem where warm and cold currents meet from 60m offshore from the undersea observatory. 0470所 174 Yoshio, Katsuura 7 6-2 9 55 9:0 0-17:0 0 ( L a s t admission 16:30) 休 Times of rough weather 980 yen Available N3-4 Katsuura Under Sea Park A musuem where you can learn more about the marine ecosystems of the Sobo peninsula. Many interactive events using the natural environment of the area are also held. N3-5 Chiba Prefecture Coastal Branch of Natural History Museum and Institute 所 123 Yoshio, Katsuura 0470-76-1133 9:00-16:30 (Last admission 16:00) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 200 yen Available Nakaboso/Kujukuri Area 31 Spend a relaxing time on the beach ROUTE N4 Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Limited Express Wakashio For Awa-Kamogawa JR Limited Express Wakashio For Awa-Kamogawa JR Narita Line

Rapid train For Zushi Approx. 1hr 27mins 3,340 yen Chiba Sta. or Keisei Expressway Bus For Katsuura/Onjuku/ Awakominato Approx. 1hr 51mins 1,900 yen JR Sotobo Line For Awa-Kamogawa Approx. 1hr 3mins 2,290 yen Katsuura Sta. Approx. 2hrs 14mins 1,980 yen Start/Goal Approx. 2hrs JR Sotobo Line For Chiba, Approx. 9mins, 200 yen N4 Kazusa-Okitsu Sta. Approx. 10mins N4 Moriya Bathing Beach Moriya Bathing Beach The highly-transparent seas have been selected among the “Top 100 Bathing Beaches in Japan” The red Torii archways standing offshore create a uniquely Japanese scene. 所 Moriya, Katsuura 0470-73-2500 Swimming season mid-July-mid-August Approx. 10mins Kazusa-Okitsu Sta. Limited express train leaving from Tokyo Station departs on the Keiyo Line platform. Advisable to allow plenty of time as the location of the Keiyo Line is some distance from the other lines. Also, there are 2 buses per day from Tokyo Station, and you can travel to Kazusa-Okitsu Station. N4 32

Moriya Bathing Beach Get your fill of strawberries and sake ROUTE N5 Fresh strawberries and sake and beers created by local breweries are the tastes of the mild Boso winter. Best season Narita International Airport Strawberry picking to enjoy the over 20 houses of the farm in Sammu City. Season is from mid-December to mid-May JR Keiyo Line Rapid train For Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi 所 361-13 Tsube, Sanmu, In front of JR Naruto Station (Station Tourist Information Office) 0475-82-2071 Mid-December to mid-May 40mins between 10:00-15:00 (gardens close when ripe strawberries run out) 休 Irregular holidays 1,200-2,000 yen (variations by season) Available Soga Sta. Sakura Sta. JR Sotobo Line For Naruto JR Sobu-Honsen (Sobu Main Line) For Choshi R O U T E Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Tokyo Sta. JR Limited Express Shiosai For Choshi Approx. 1hr 5mins 2,290 yen or Chiba Flower Bus Seaside Liner For Naruto Depot Approx. 1hr 25mins 1,550 yen

4mins on foot after alighting Approx. 54mins 860 yen Naruto Sta. Approx. 4hrs 30mins Approx. 1hr 860 yen N5-1 “Ichigo-gari, ” Strawberry Pickin g Start/Goal Approx. 5,000 yen (per person in case of 2 persons) Immediately accessible Station Tourist Information Center (“Strawberry Picking Information”) N5-1 “Ichigo-gari,” Strawberry Picking A brewery where both sake and local beer are produced. Visitors can buy sake and beer at the gift shop on the brewery’s premises. Approx. 18mins by taxi, approx 3,070 yen N5-2 Kankiku-Meijyo brewers Approx. 21mins by taxi, approx 3,340 yen N5-3 所 11 Takanosato, Matsuo-machi, Sanmu 0479-86-3050 9:00-16:00 (Wed. 10:00-16:00) 休 Open year-round Free Available yo brewers N5-2 Kankiku-Meij Namikiri Fudoin Temple Approx. 18mins Please visit the ideal gardens for strawberry pickig on that particular day, after being introduced by the Station Tourist Information Center. As there are many courses which use taxis to get

around we recommend you go in groups of 3 to 4 persons. While taxis in Japan can also be waved down on the street, you can choose to have the staff call you a taxi at each facility. A temple with an impressive red main shrine constructed into the mountainside. Religously devout persons involved in fisheries gather to pray for safe seas. 所 2551 Naruto, Sanmu iri Fudoin N5-3 Namik Temple 0475-82-2176 Free access to the temple grounds 休 Open year-round Free Nakaboso/Kujukuri Area 33 Have action-packed fun on Kujukuri Beach ROUTE N6 A beach lapped by the waves of the Pacific Ocean where you can both bathe and surf. Spend time in one of the popular western-style restaurants after your activities Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga Station JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. Chiba Sta. JR Sotobo Line For Awa-Kamogawa JR Sotobo Line For Awa-Kamogawa JR Limited Express Wakashio For

Awa-Kamogawa Approx. 54mins 2,290 yen Approx. 53mins 770 yen Mobara Sta. Time req.: Approx 6hrs Approx. Approx. 1hr 44mins 1,340 yen Start/Goal Cost: Approx. 3,000 yen Approx. Approx. 20mins on Shirako depot-bound Kominato Railway Bus from East Exit of Mobara Station, get off at Nakazato-kaigan stop 500 yen Approx. 7mins on foot N6-1 Nakazato bathing beach (Dependant on season) thing N6-1 Nakazato ba beach This is a bathing beach where many surfers gather because, while the shallows are extensive, the waves can also be high. 所 4563-13 saki, Aza Kita-Shioba, Nakazato, Shirako-machi, Chosei-gun 0475-33-2117 Mid-July-late August Tennis/ground golf, etc. Shirako Town is a health resort where sports can be enjoyed. There are 340 tennis courts Also there is ground golf and soccer fields. Approx. 8mins 所 Shirako Town Tourism Association N6-2 0475-33-2117 (within Shirako Town Hall) Shirako New Seaside Hotel Approx. 5mins N6-3 Yoshoku-ya Kawagoe western-style dining

Approx. 2mins Approx. 20mins on Kominato Railway Bus to East Exit of Mobara Station, 500 yen Nakazato-kaigan stop Kujukuri Beach’s location in Sotobo means that it tends to get high waves, but this also means that the sea is both clean and popular. In the bathing area there are seaside refreshment huts, toilets, and so on, where you can get changed. In addition, this zone is also famed for the many tennis courts. You will want to soak in an onsen following your physical activity before heading home. N6-2 Shirako New Seaside Hotel Hotel with natural hot springs with water quality which is good for skin, hair, and so on. Day-trippers also welcomed There are a number of sports facilities in the vicinities. 0475-30-3555 所 4482 Nakazato, Shirako-machi, Chosei-gun 13:00-20:00 (variations by day) 休 Open year-round 700 yen Available A restaurant mainly offering W e s t er n f o o d. W id eranging menu available wi t h an empha sis on dishes using local fish and shellfish. 所 4369

Nakazato, Shirakomachi, Chosei-gun 0475-33-7025 11:00-21:00 休 Irregular holidays N6-3 Yoshoku-ya Kawagoe western-style dining 34 Stroll the coast on horseback N7 ROUTE Chance for a gallant canter over the sand on horseback. This is an activity you rarely can experience elsewhere Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga Station JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. Chiba Sta. JR Sotobo Line For Awa-Kamogawa JR Sotobo Line For Awa-Kamogawa JR Limited Express Wakshio For Awa-Kamogawa Approx. 1hr 1min 2,470 yen Approx. 1hr 10mins 990 yen Kazusa-Ichinomiya Sta. 40mins+ Approx. 2hrs 1,520 yen Start/Goal 4,500 yen Approx. 10mins by free shuttle bus from Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station (Reservation by phone is required) N7-1 Kujukurihama Ichinomiya Horse Riding Center Ichinomiya N7-1 Kujukurihama Approx. 10mins by free shuttle bus from Ichinomiya Horse Riding Center (Reservation by phone is

required) Horse Riding Center Enjoy carefree horse riding on the beach. Various courses are available depending on levels of horse riding experience. Reservation by phone is required. Kujukuri Beach is right beside the Horse Riding Center. There is a beginner’s course to enjoy horse riding through a hill overlooking the sea, with which participants can take commemorative photos. Wear clothing that allows ease-of-movement 所 9963 Ichinomiya, Ichinomiya-machi, Chosei-gun 0475-42-2851 9:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:00) 休 Wednesday (may be closed in lieu of holiday) Beginners horse leading (20mins) 4,500 yen+tax Exciting activities in the midst of greenery ROUTE N8 Enjoy new types of attractions in the forest that make you feel united with the nature. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. JR Sobu Line Rapid train/JR Sotobo Line Rapid train For Kazusa-Ichinomiya Approx. 1hr 990 yen Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga Station JR Narita Line

Rapid train For Kurihama Soga Sta. Chiba Sta. JR Sotobo Line Rapid train For Kazusa-Ichinomiya Approx. 26mins 420 yen Honda Sta. Approx. 4hrs 20mins JR Sotobo Line Naruto Station Approx. 1hr 10mins 990 yen Start/Goal From 5,500 yen A new type of amusement park where you fly around in the forest like Tarzan wearing a customized harness. 所 1067 Misho-Higashidai, Nagara-machi, Chosei-gun 0475-35-0071 10:00-sundown (Sat., Sun, public holidays fom 9:00. From 8:30 in summer) 休 Thursdays and irregular holidays Adventure Course: Adult (aged 18 +) 4,000 yen/Child (aged 6–17) 3,000 yen, Canopy Course: Child (aged 6 +) 2,800 yen, Long Zip-line Slide: Child (aged 6 +) 1,500 yen Available N8-1 FOREST AD VENTURE TARZANIA Approx. 25mins by free shuttle bus from Honda Station, get off at Japan Medical Training Center depot. Approx 8mins on foot N8-1 FOREST ADVENTURE TARZANIA N8-2 Seimei no Mori Restaurant Boulogne Approx. 8mins on foot Approx 25mins by free shuttle bus from Japan

Medical Training Center. At RESOL Seimei no Mori, where Tarzania is located, there is also a 400m athletics track, tennis courts, a pool, public baths, and accommodation facilities including log cottages. Wear comfortable shoes and slacks Reserve in advance Proudly presenting a rich menu at the buffetstyle restaurant in the resort facilities. Breakfast and lunch only. N8-2 Seimei no Mori Restaurant Boulogne 所 521-4 Ueno, Nagara-machi, Chosei-gun 0475-35-3333 Breakfast 7:00-9:30, Lunch 11:30-14:30 (On Sat., Sun, busy periods, two-shift system from 11:30 and 13:30) 休 Open year-round Break. 1,400 yen+tax, Lunch 1,600 yen+tax Available Nakaboso/Kujukuri Area 35 Recommended spots N9-1 Togane-shi N9-2 Lake Hakkaku Katsuura-shi Ubara Risokyo scenic hike N9-3 Kamogawa-shi Taino-ura inlet Man-made lake facing the Togane Palace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate. The cherry blossoms on trees planted in the surroundings of the lake are beautiful in

spring. Small peninsula extending into the Pacific Ocean, where the sea, rocks and forest create beautiful scenery. With hiking course Visit by boat to see rare schools of sea bream which do not normally form schools. This sea area is nationally designated for special protection. 所 1415 Togane, Togane 所 Ubara, Katsuura 所 183-8 Kominato, Kamogawa 04-7095-2318 (Excursion boat inquiries) 8:30-15:50 (final departure time March/October till 15:20, November-February till 14:50) 休 Times of rough weather Excursion boat boarding fee: Adult 1,200 yen/Child 600 yen Available 0475-50-1142 Freely tour site 休 Open year-round Free 0470-73-2500 Freely tour site 休 Open year-round Free Available Approx. 12mins JR Togane Sta. N9-4 Ichinomiya-machi Ichinomiya, Torami, Tsurigasaki Beach Approx. 16mins JR Ubara Sta. N9-5 Onjuku-machi Onjuku-Chuo Bathing Beach Approx. 5mins Ichinomiya Approx 820 yen JR AwaKominato Sta. N9-6 Beach Isumi-shi Brown’s Field Kujukuri Beach is

popular for surfing. There are many areas where surfing activities, lessons, and so on, can be availed of. Here you will find the “Tsuki-no-Sabaku Statue” (image of the moonlit desert), a symbol of Onjuku. There are three kinds of slides, a lazy river pool, among others, in the nearby town-managed pool. Hotel and cafe surrounded by serene rural scenery. The cuisine using locally-produced organic incredients is delicious. 所 Ichinomiya Beach to Tsurigasaki Beach, Ichinomiya-machi, Chosei-gun 0475-42-1425 Year-round 所 Suka, Onjuku-machi, Isumi-gun 0470-68-2513 Mid-July-late August 8:30-17:00 (bathing area opening period) 休 Open throughout earlyJuly-August 31 所 1501-1 Kuwata, Misakicho, Isumi 0470-87-4501 11:00-16:30 休 Mon.-Thu Available JR Kazusa-Ichinomiya Sta. N9-7 Isumi-shi Approx. 8mins Approx. 1090 yen Ohara Fishing Port morning market Approx. 12mins JR Onjuku Sta. N9-8 Chonan-machi Kasamori-kannon Temple Approx. 15mins JR Choja-machi Sta. N9-9

Chonan-machi Approx. 1630 yen Chofukuju-ji Temple Seafood such as fresh fish and dried fish, as well as local agricultural products are sold. There is also a barbecue where you can eat at the location. Held every Sunday A peaceful temple surrounded by forests founded in 784. The main shrine of Kannon Hall is an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The wooden lattice structure built on a cliff is a unique method in Japan. Ancient temple founded in 798 and visited by many people on pilgrimages to the effigy of the wish-granting “Kichizou-kun.” 所 11574 Ohara, Isumi 所 302 Kasamori, Chonanmachi, Chosei-gun 0475-46-0536 8:00-16:00 (may differ depending on season) 休 Times of rain 300 yen Available 所 969 Chonan-machi, Chosei-gun 0475-46-1837 Free access to grounds 休 Open year-round Free Available 0470-62-1191 Sun. 8:00-12:00 Available Approx. 19mins JR Ohara Sta. N9-10 Isumi-shi Kominato Railway Bus for Ushiku Sta. Kasamori Stop Approx. 33mins JR Mobara Sta.

(South Exit) Gyogan-ji Temple N9-11 Kamogawa-shi Approx. 5mins 520 yen Erected in 1276 on the site of the birthplace of the Venerable Nichiren, one of the holy men of Japanese Buddhism. Free sermons held every morning. 所 2136 Ogiwara, Isumi 所 183 Kominato, Kamogawa 04-7095-2621 9:00-16:00 休 Open year-round Free Available Approx. 10mins Kuniyoshi Sta., Isumi Railway Sake Approx. 1360 yen For AwaKamogawa Sta. (East Exit) Atago Town 400 yen Kamogawa-Nitto Bus for Okitsu Stop at Entrance 490 yen Approx. 26mins to Tanjo-ji Temple brewery Title Tel. N9-12 Inahana-shuzo sake brewery 0475-42-3134 (Reservations required N9-13 Yoshino-shuzo sake brewery 0470-76-0215 for tours. From 5 persons) (Reservations required for tours) N9-14 Toyonotsuru-shuzo sake brewery 0470-82-2026 N9-15 Azumanada-jouzo sake brewery KIDOIZUMI SHUZO Co., Ltd N9-16 Premium Sake Brewery 36 Kominato Railway Bus for Chonan-eigyojo Approx. 19mins Tanjo-ji Temple Temple founded in 849AD.

Large collection of sculptures, including those by Matahachi Takamatsu and wave scupltures by “Nami-noIhachi,” both known as master crafstmen. 0470-86-3816 10:00-15:30 休 Mon.-Fri 500 yen Available JR Mobara Sta. (South Exit) 0470-73-5221 (Reservations required for tours) 0470-62-0013 Operating hours 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:30 10:00-15:00 8:00-17:00 (No tours available. Sampling and sales only) 9:00-16:00 8:00-17:00 Website Address Available 5841 Torami, Ichinomiya-machi, Chosei-gun Every 3rd Sun. Available 571 Ueno, Katsuura shi Irregular holidays Available 88 Shinmachi, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun Sat./Sun Available 1033 Kushihama, Katsuura shi Available 7635-1 Ohara, Isumi shi Closed 2nd and 3rd Sat., Every Sun., public holidays Sat., Sun, public holidays (Open Sat. from Oct–Mar) Chiba’s Highly Recommended Picture Taking Spots Take a picture and let everybody know on social media! Theme Park Edition This is Chiba Prefecture, a place with many things

to look forward to! Post lots of pictures [ Photo Fact ] Let to fame for walking on his hind legs. We have to see parent and offspring standing up together. They sa y Three M this is one of th ajor Nig e New #Illumin ht View ation dis s of Jap plays o an! f Tokyo German Village a d pand n the re Futa-ku ological Park Zo #Chiba [ Photo Fact ] In winter its aspect changes to a garden of light. [ Photo Fact ] They say it is one of the foremost popular parks in Japan. It is beautiful in the seasons when flowers blossom. [ Photo Fact ] A man-made island which floats in Tokyo Bay, the nighttime scenes are gorgeous. The town suddenly emerges in the middle of the sea! #Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line Umihotaru Parking Area What? Aren’t we in Japan? #Funabashi Andersen Park In front of windmill [ Photo Fact ] It seems that it looks all the better in winter. [ Photo Fact ] The killer whale’s performances can make for impressive photographs. Wow, I can’t believe you can see Mt. Fuji so well!

# Mt. Nokogiri peak [ Photo Fact ] Its just like we are right in the sea # Kamogawa Sea World Aquarium Confirm the schedule for exchange events and make sure not to miss out. Well, that was fun! #Mother F arm Fureai Plaza 37 K Kazusa~ Minamiboso ROUTE MAP Kazusa/Minamiboso area An area where various activities can be enjoyed, located at the southern point of the Boso Peninsula. Known for its genial climate, it is lively throughout the year with many sightseers. It is also easy to reach by limited express trains or highway buses. AREA MAP TERMINAL STATION M AP JR Kisarazu Sta. JR Kimitsu Sta. JR Tateyama Sta. JR Awa-Kamogawa Sta. 38 Refresh body and soul with tidal flat shellfish gathering & onsen ROUTE K1 An activity to dig for shells at low tide and get a feel for the real riches of Uchibos seas. Relax in an observatory bath overlooking the ocean after harvesting its bounties Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Narita International Airport Kaihin-Makuhari

Sta. Highway bus For Kimitsu Sta. South Exit/Aohori Highway bus For Kisarazu Sta. West Exit JR Keiyo Line For Soga Soga Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 40mins 1,300 yen Approx. 1hr 44mins 1,800 yen Kisarazu-Kaneda Bus Terminal/Kisarazu Sta. Approx.  6hrs K1-1 Approx. 50mins 680 yen Start/Goal Approx. 4,000 yen Approx. 10mins from Kisarazu-Kaneda Bus Terminal or approx. 20mins from Kisarazu Sta by free shuttle bus (for operating days etc., inquire Ryugujo Spa & Hotel Mikazuki) & Hotel Mikazuki K1-1 Ryugujo Spa Ryugujo Spa & Hotel Mikazuki A hot spring facility from which Tokyo Bay, or on clear days Mt. Fuji, can be viewed. Enjoy the wide range of baths and pools throughout the year. Approx. 1min K1-2 所 1 Kitahama-cho, Kisarazu 休 Open year-round Kaneda beach coastal shellfish gathering 0438-41-8111 10:00-23:00 1,500 yen bef. tax (Sat, Sun, public holidays 2,000 yen), 1,300 yen yen after 18:00, 2,300 yen in summer period (Sat., Sun, public

holidays 2,600 yen) Available Returned  to the Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki, approx. 10mins to Kisarazu-Kaneda Bus Terminal or approx. 20mins to Kisarazu Sta by free shuttle bus (for operating days etc., inquire Ryugujo Spa & Hotel Mikazuki) No reservations required for highway bus. There are days on which it is not possible to shell-gather even during the season due to tidal cycles, so please confirm. Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki is a large-scale facility with a popular heated swimming pool which can be used throughout the year. Swimwear can also be hired K1-2 Kaneda beac h coastal shellfish ga thering Shellfish gathering refers to an activity to “hunt for shells on the tidal flats.” You can collect common orient clams and Manila clams, among other shellfish which have grown in the rich Uchibo seas. 所 1 Kitahama-cho, Kisarazu 0438-41-0764 From March to mid-July 休 Depends on tidal cycles Individuals: Adult 1,800 yen (2kg max.)/Child (aged under 12) 900 yen (1kg max.),

Groups: Adult 1,700 yen (2kg max)/ Child (aged under 12) 850 yen (1kg max.) Available Kazusa/Minamiboso Area 39 K2 Take the highway bus to go shopping at outlet stores ROUTE Spend a full day absorbed in shopping at a massive outlet mall spread over an expansive site. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Narita International Airport Highway Bus For Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu Approx. 45mins 1,300 yen Highway bus For Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu Approx. 1hr 35mins 1,800 yen Approx. 4hrs K2-1 Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu No reservations required for highway Bus. On your final day it is possible to access the airport on the route Tokyo Sta. - Outlet mall - Narita International Airport from Bus stop number 2, Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Sta. 4 buses operate per day Chiba Kun Plaza Information Center Within the Mitsu Outlet park is the Chiba Kun Plaza information Center for the Chiba Prefecture Tourist Information Hall near the food court. There are various pamphlets for tourism in the

Chiba area and trips can be planed. Close-by is the Chiba Kun Souvenir Shop. t Park Kisarazu K2-1 Mitsui Outle One of the biggest factory outlet malls in Japan with over 308 domestically- and internationally-popular brand shops. 所 3-1-1 Kaneda-higashi, Kisarazu 0438-38-6100 Shops 10:00-20:00, restaurants 11:00-20:30 (food court from 10:30) 休 Irregular holidays Available A little bit further away Let’s try going to nearby Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu’s 2 spots! Ride the 60m Ferris wheel to see Aqualine or Tokyo Bay. Attractions for the whole family to enjoy! l park Kisarazu Ferris Whee A PI KISARA An outdoor facility where guests can enjoy beachside BBQ or experience stylish glamping with hotel-quality equipment. 40 WILD BEACH SEASIDE GL AMPING PARK K3 Lovely animals and flower beds ROUTE Spend a day at a unique tourist farm where you can simultaneously enjoy the beauty of Japans four seasons and get closer to some familiar livestock animals. Best season R O U T E

Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport Highway bus JR Keiyo Line For Kimitsu Sta. For Soga South Exit JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 7mins 1,500 yen Approx. 1hr 40mins 1,520 yen JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 860 yen Kimitsu Sta. Approx. 5hrs Chiba Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 47mins 1,520 yen Start/Goal Approx. 4,000 yen From Kimitsu Sta. South Exit for Mother Farm by Nitto Kotsu Bus, approx. 40mins, 720 yen K3-1 Mother Farm K3-1 Mother Farm N  itto Kotsu Bus for Kimitsu Sta. South Exit, approx. 40mins, 720 yen Kimitsu Sta. Approx. 6mins K3-2 Hotel Sennari Approx. 6mins A tourist farm with many attractions, such as activities including a sheep show, baby pig race, petting zoo. 0439-37-3211 9:30-16:30 所 940-3 Tagura, Futtsu (Sat., Sun, public holidays 9:00-17:00 Differs depending on season) 休 Irregular closure (Dec. and Jan) Child (aged

13 +) 1,500 yen/Child (aged 4–12) 800 yen Available Mother Farm is one of Chiba Prefectures foremost leisure facilities. It is known as a place you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as rape blossoms and petunias. Use either the train or highway bus from Tokyo Sta. or Narita International Airport for JR Kimitsu Sta. K3-2 Hotel Sennar i A long standing hotel with a restaurant with popular authentic Chinese (Cantonese) and Japanese cuisine which makes use of the ocean’s bounties. 0439-52-8511 所 4-1-1 Higashi-Sakada, Kimitsu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-20:30 休 Open year-round Available Kazusa/Minamiboso Area 41 Romantic illumination displays to light up the winter ROUTE K4 Visit two unique spots in one day, an aquarium with enjoyable shows by aquatic animal and illuminations displays. Best season R O U T E KaihinMakuhari Sta. Tokyo Sta. JR Limited JR Limited Highway Bus Express Express Aqusea Wakashio Wakashio For Kameda For For Medical Awa-Kamogawa Awa-Kamogawa Center Approx.

1hr 52mins 3,670 yen Approx. 2hrs 10mins 2,500 yen Awa-Kamogawa Sta. Approx. 8hrs 30mins Approx. 10mins by free shuttle bus from Awa-kamogawa Sta. K4-1 所 1464-18 Higashi-cho, Kamogawa 04-7093-4803 9:00-17:00 (Last admittance 16:00. Depends on season) 休 Irregular holidays 3,000 yen Available JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Chiba Sta. Highway Bus Kapina For Kameda Medical Center Approx. 3hrs 2,560 yen Approx. 1hr 28mins 3,340 yen Awa-Kamogawa Sta. Aquarium at which around 800 varieties of sea creature are kept and displayed. In addition to the displays, the a nim a l s h o w s a r e a l s o popular. Narita International Airport Start Approx. 6,500 yen Sea World K4-1 Kamogawa Approx. 10mins by free shuttle bus from Awa-kamogawa Sta. Kamogawa Sea World Approx. 12mins K4-2 Ikesukago Approx. 13mins Awa-Kamogawa Sta. K4-3 H  ighway Bus Kapina for Chiba Sta., approx 1hr 8mins, alight Tokyo German Village stop. 1,360 yen Tokyo German Village H  ighway Bus

Kapina for Chiba Sta., approx 50mins, 950 yen Chiba Sta. JR Sobu Line Rapid train For Kurihama Approx. 38mins 650 yen Tokyo Sta. Goal JR Sotobo Line For Kazusa-Ichinomiya JR Rapid train For Narita Airport A Japanese restaurant on the first floor of the Kamogawa Grand Tower where meals can be enjoyed overlooking a Japanese garden. Fish dishes using fresh produce are recommended. 所 Kamogawa Grand Tower, 834 Hiroba, Kamogawa 04-70936111 7:30-9:00, 11:30-14:00, 17:30-20:00 休 Open year-round Available K4-2 Ikesukago Soga Sta. JR Keiyo Line For Tokyo Approx. 23mins 330 yen KaihinMakuhari Sta. Expansive theme park with the motif of a German town. Enjoy flowers of the seasons and various activities programs. From November to March, illumination displays using around 3 million LED and electric bulbs are popular. Illumination is from sunset until 20:00 Approx. 50mins 680 yen 0438-60-5511 Illumination period (Nov. to Mar) 9:30所 419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura 20:00 (Last admission

19:30). Other periods 9:30-17:00 (Last park admission 16:00; depends on weather) 休 Open year-round 800 yen (varies in winter season) Available Narita International Airport Buses leaving Tokyo German Village are only running until the early evening. However, there are buses until late if you board from Hiraoka-sho-mae stop, a 10-minute walk from the village. It is still necessary to confirm in advance as there are only a limited number of buses running. In addition, route buses for Sodegaura Station are also available from Nokyo-hiraoka-shiten-mae stop, an 11-minute walk. There is also a winter special plan which includes park access tickets for two of the popular attractions. ge German Villa K4-3 Tokyo 42 Have your cake and eat it with an aquarium & onsen & seafood! ROUTE K5 Observe fascinating sea creatures, soak in onsen while look at the sea, and relish the fresh seafood. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. KaihinMakuhari Sta. JR Limited JR Limited Highway Bus

Express Express Aqusea Wakashio Wakashio For Kameda For For Medical Awa-Kamogawa Awa-Kamogawa Center Approx. 1hr 52mins 3,670 yen Approx. 2hrs 10mins 2,500 yen Awa-Kamogawa Sta. Approx. 6hrs 30mins K5-1 JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Chiba Sta. Highway Bus Kapina For Kameda Medical Center Approx. 3hrs 2,560 yen Approx. 1hr 28mins 3,340 yen Awa-Kamogawa Sta. Approx. 10mins by free shuttle bus from Awa-kamogawa Sta. Narita International Airport Start Approx. 6,500 yen Approx. 10mins by free shuttle bus from Awa-kamogawa Sta. K5-1 Kamogawa Sea World Aquarium at which around 800 varieties of sea creature are kept and displayed. In addition to the displays, the animal shows are also popular. Kamogawa Sea World 所 1464-18 Higashi-cho, Kamogawa 04-7093-4803 9:00-17:00 (Last admittance 16:00; depends on season) 3,000 yen 休 Irregular holidays Available Approx. 10mins K5-2 Kamogawa Grand Hotel Approx. 4mins K5-3 Ikesukago gawa K5-2 Kamo Approx. 8mins K5-4

Grand Hotel Shunsai, Shiosai market The views of the Pacific Ocean are magnificent, from the large hot spring bath where you can s e e t he s e a, and f r om gue s t r o oms. Incorporates day spa and restaurant facilities. Approx. 7mins Awa-Kamogawa Sta. Goal 04-7092-2111 11:00所 820 Hiroba, Kamogawa 22:00 (Last admittance 21:00; may be limitations on access when it is busy) 休 Irregular holidays 1,650 yen Available Access is good from Tokyo or Kaihin-Makuhari to Awa-Kamogawa. While slightly difficult to access from Narita International Airport, there are various ways to get there depending on the time of day, so please confirm. Noteworthy spots are concentrated around Awa-kamogawa so you can easily sightsee on foot. K5-3 Ikesu kago A Japanese restaurant on the first floor of the Kamogawa Grand Tower where meals can be enjoyed overlooking a Japanese garden. Fish dishes using fresh produce are recommended. 所 Kamogawa Grand Tower, 834 Hiroba, Kamogawa 04-7093-6111 7:30-9:00,

11:30-14:00, 17:3020:00 休 Open year-round Available iosai market K5-4 Shunsai, Sh Souvenir shop boasting the biggest floor space in the surrounding area. The selection of local specialty pr oduc t s fr om Minamibo s o is par ticularly comprehensive. The baumkuchen bakery, which also has a cafe space, offers the original Kamoba baumkuchen, such as baked cheese-style and quichestyle baumkuchen, fresh from the oven. 04-7099-2200 所 777 Hiroba, Kamogawa (restaurant 11:00-20:30) 休 Open year-round Kazusa/Minamiboso Area 9:00-18:00 Available 43 K6 Magnificent views from Mt. Nokogiri and the bounties of the sea ROUTE After enjoying the views form the top of the mountain which was once used as a quarry, get a taste of the fresh seafood from the surrounding seas at one of the dining areas. Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Highway bus For Kimitsu Station South Exit/Aohori Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For

Zushi JR Keiyo Line For Soga Soga Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 7mins 1,500 yen Approx. 1hr 40mins 1,520 yen JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu/ Tateyama Approx. 1hr 860 yen Kimitsu Sta. Approx. 4hrs 30mins JR Uchibo Line for Tateyama, approx. 28mins, 510 yen Chiba Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 47mins 1,520 yen Start/Goal Approx. 3,000 yen K6-1·3 JR Uchibo Line for Chiba, approx. 34mins, 510 yen Ropeway Mt. Nokogiri An aerial cableway (ropeway) which climbs to a 329m elevation at the peak of Mt. Nokogiri There is a 360 degree panorama from the peak observatory. Hamakanaya Sta. Approx. 9mins K6-1 Approx. 4mins, alight at Sancho (peak) Sta 4mins K6-2 所 4052-1 Kanaya, Futtsu Mt. Nokogiri Ropeway 0439-69-2314 9:00-17:00 (Nov. 16 to Feb 15, till 16:00) 休 Times of rough weather One-way 500 yen, return 950 yen. Available Approx. Jusshu-Ichirandai Approx. 4mins K6-3 Mt. Nokogiri Ropeway Approx. 4mins, arrive Fumoto (foothill) Sta 10mins K6-4

K6-5 Approx. Kaisen-Hamayaki Maruhama seafood The Fish Approx. 4mins While you can easily get to the peak of Mr. Nokogiri using the ropeway, it is a 30 minute return journey on foot to the Mt. Nokogiri vista point, where magnificent views can be enjoyed. To reach all the other points of note it will require a 2 hour circuit, so please ensure to wear footwear suitable for hiking as well as ensuring to bring water. The photo is of Jigoku Nozoki lookout. K6-2 Jusshu-Ichirandai There were many areas with the names Musashi, Awa, and so on around the Kanto area in the Edo period, and it is possible to see 10 of these at a single sweep from this point. 所 In Nihon-ji Temple, 184 Motona, Kyonan, Awa-gun 0470-55-1103 8:00-17:00 (winter, till sunset) Admission fee 700 yen 休 Open year-round yaki K6-4 Kaisen-Hama Maruhama seafood A restaurant where you can eat fresh fish and shellfish, barbecue style. 90mins all-you-can-eat. 0439-69-2161 所 2288 Kanaya, Futtsu 11:00-15:00 (Sat., Sun,

public holidays till 16:00) 休 Thu. Available Seafood restaurant and marketplace. Enjoy shopping and meals while looking out over the scenery of Uchibo at a sea-facing location. K6-5 The Fish 所 2288 Kanaya, Futtsu 0439-69-2161 Shop 9:30-18:00; Restaurant 11:00-17:30 Available 休 Open year-round 44 Exhiliration! Mt. Nokogiri hiking ROUTE K7 Hiking at the foremost beauty spot in Uchibo. If you are hungry after walking you can enjoy meals in popular beach dining areas or a unique facility which makes use of a disused school Best season An aerial cableway (ropeway) which climbs to a 329m elevation at the peak of Mt. Nokogiri. There is a 360 degree panorma from the peak observatory. R O U T E Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Tokyo Sta. Narita International Airport 所 4052-1 Kanaya, Futtsu Highway bus For Kimitsu Station South Exit JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi JR Keiyo Line For Soga Soga Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 7mins 1,500

yen JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 860 yen Kimitsu Sta. JR Uchibo Line for Chiba, Approx. 34mins, 510 yen Approx. 9mins Mt. Nokogiri Ropeway Approx. 4mins, alight at Sancho (peak) Sta 4mins K7-2 Ropeway Approx. 3,500 yen Hamakanaya Sta. K7-1 okogiri K7-1 Mt. N Approx. 1hr 47mins 1,520 yen Start/Goal Approx. 5hrs 30mins JR Uchibo Line for Tateyama, approx. 28mins, 510 yen Chiba Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 40mins 1,520 yen 0439-69-2314 9:00-17:00 (Nov. 16 to Feb 15, 16:00) Operates every 15 minutes. 休 Times of rough weather One-way 500 yen, return 950 yen. Available Approx. Mt. Nokogiri/Nihon-ji Temple Hiking approx. 2hrs Ropeway also has return journey The origin of the name is the saw-like serrations in the mountain range profile. The great buddha and kannon statues carved into the rockface in the grounds of Nihon-ji Temple on the peak are a must-see. 所 184-4 Motona, Kyonan, Awa-gun 0470-55-1103 8:00-17:00 (winter, till sundown) 休

Open year-round 700 yen Available Hamakanaya Sta. K7-2 Mt. Nokogiri/ Nihon-ji Temple JR Uchibo Line for Tateyama, approx. 4mins, 190 yen Hota Sta. Approx. 13mins K7-3 Road Station Hota Elementary School Approx. 15mins K7-4 Banya dining Approx. 15mins An integrated facility using a disused elementary school. Includes shops and restaurants selling regional products. Approx. 13mins 所 724 Hota, Kyonan-machi, Awa-gun 0470-29-5530 9:00-18:00 (some tenants differ) *Dec.-Feb to 17:00 休 Open year-round (some tenants differ) Available Mt. Nokogiri hiking possible throughout year As the south side slope from the peak is in the grounds of the Nihon-ji Temple, an entrance fee must be paid. You can see Mt. Fuji from the observatory on a clear day Do not forget to come in comfortable walking shoes and bring water. K7-3 Road Station Hota Elementary School or The fish caught in fixed nets offshore each morning, can be eaten as, for example, sushi, sashimi or tempura. Get a real

feel for the deliciousness of fresh fish. 所 99-5 Yoshihama, Kyonan, Awa-gun 0470-55-4844 Weekdays: 9:30–17:00 (last order), Sat., Sun, public holidays: 9:30–18:45 (last order) 休 Open year-round Available dining K7-4 Banya Kazusa/Minamiboso Area 45 K8 Kayaking and rental bicycles ROUTE Activities overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Kayaking on the sea? Best season A sea kayak is the ideal way to enjoy the views of the beautiful Boso seas. Easy-to-follow lessons available even for beginners. R O U T E Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Tokyo Sta. Narita International Airport 所 956 Oka, Tateyama Highway Bus Boso JR Sobu Line Rapid Nanohana train For Kimitsu For Kyukamuramae/Nanbo Paradise JR Keiyo Line For Soga Kimitsu Sta. Chibaminato Sta 090-4705-1202 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 From 7,000 yen JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi 休 Mon. Available Chiba Sta. JR Uchibo Line Highway Bus Nanso Highway Bus Nanso For Tateyama Sta. Satomi For Satomi For Awa-Shirahama Sta.

Awa-Shirahama Sta Approx. 2hrs 30mins Approx. 2hrs 15mins Approx 2hrs 49mins 2,310 yen 1,850 yen 2,360 yen Tateyama Sta. Approx. 7hrs (when travelling to Paddle Sports Ru-) Start/Goal ts RuK8-1 Paddle Spor From 8,000 yen (for Paddle Sports Ru-) JR Bus For Nanbo Paradise Approx. 14mins 320 yen Approx. 2hrs 4mins 2,850 yen K8-2 Hana Sohonten Familio Tateyamamae bus stop A restaurant which has continuously provided local cuisine using ingredients from Minamiboso for nearly half a century. Fish dishes using fresh produce are recommended. Immediately accessible 0470-22-1385 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:30 所 2619-6 Hojo, Tateyama (open throughout Sat., Sun, public holidays) 休 3rd Mon (open if public holiday) Available K8-1 Paddle Sports RuApprox. 5mins on foot From bus stop in front of Familio Tateyama by JR Bus for in front of Tateyama Station, approx. 16mins, 310 yen Tateyama Sta. Approx. 5mins K8-2 Hana Sohonten A few more step By Rental Bike Approx. 5mins The highway bus

“Boso Nanohana” is reserved seats only, so reservations are required (HP: kousokubus.net) There are not many buses which stop at Familio Tateyama-mae bus stop if using the Highway Bus from Tokyo Sta. Rental bikes are available at the Tourism and Town planning center at Tateyama Sta. (west exit) for 500 yen (2hrs). ID cards are required Okinoshima Island eyama o Eki Tat Nagisa nM ma) arché Tateya (Ocean Direct sales of local fresh vegetables and fish and shellfish, souvenirs, and so on. The facility also has a museum and small aquarium. A small island around 1km in circumference in Tateyama Bay. Enjoy the feeling of exploration in the deep, expansive forests of the island’s interior. Approx. 30mins for a single circumnavigation 0470-22-2000 所 Around Fujimi, Tateyama Freely access park 休 Open year-round Available 0470-22-3606 所 1564-1 Tateyama, Tateyama 9:00-18:00 (The museum and aquarium close at 16:45) *Opening hours vary by season. 休 Open year-round (Museum: the

last Mon., Aquarium: Mon. *Holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) Available The furthest extremity of the coastline of the Boso Peninsula. Bustling with many bathers in summer, with lively marine sports. 所 2307-46 chisaki, Hojo, Tateyama 0470-22-3346 Swimming season mid-July-late August 46 Hojo Beach Enjoy Minamiboso with flower-picking and onsen ROUTE K9 Enjoy the beautiful flower beds, sensations of early spring, and other delights in the mild climate of Sotobo where spring arrives early. There is also a flower-themed onsen Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line Rapid train For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Ofuna Soga Sta. Chiba Sta. Highway Bus Nanso Satomi For Awa-Shirahama Highway Bus Nanso Satomi For Awa-Shirahama Highway Bus Boso Nanohana For Awa-Shirahama Tateyama Sta. JR Bus For Awa-Shirahama Approx. 2hrs 12mins 2,750 yen JR Bus For Awa-Shirahama Approx. 2hrs 3mins 2,230 yen

Awa-Shirahama Sta. Approx. 5hrs Approx. 3hrs 14mins 2,670 yen Start Strawberry K9-1 Shirahama Picking Center From 3,500 yen A facility where you can experience strawberry picking. Fruit is also cultured at chest-height meaning you can easily enjoy gathering strawberries. Approx. 8mins K9-1 Shirahama Strawberry Picking Center 所 1473-6 Shirahama, Shirahama-cho, Minamiboso K9-2 0470-38-5145 Late December-early May 9:00-15:00 From 1,500 yen Available From Awa-Shirahama stop, approx. 5mins on foot, Tateyama Nitto Bus for Chikura Sta., approx 6mins, alight at Shiramazu Ohana-batake stop. 260 yen 休 Irregular holidays Shiramazu Flower Fields From Shiramazu Ohana-batake stop, Tateyama Nitto Bus for Chikura-ekimae, approx. 15mins, alight at Yurari stop. 420 yen Approx 11mins K9-3 Oishii Onsen Yumemisaki ‌Approx. 17mins (shuttle bus available) Chikura Sta. Goal The highway bus Boso Nanohana is reserved seats only, so reservations are required (kousokubus.net) In

addition, buses going to Shirahama Nojimazaki are infrequent, so it is advisable to confirm the timetable in advance. This does not require reservations. At Yumemisaki onsen resort, guests can enjoy a day-visit hot spring Overnight stays are also possible. K9-2 Shiramazu Flower Fie lds Pick flowers while looking out over the sea in a region which produces flowers for Ikebana flower arrangements High season is from mid-January to mid-March. 所 Shiramazu, Chikura-cho, Minamiboso 0470-44-3581 Around 9:00-sundown Free 休 Open year-round An onsen facility with flowerand art-themed decorations. Onsen has effects which include skin beautifying, and recovery from neuralgia and fatigue. 所 2980-133 Seto, Chikura-cho, Minamiboso 0470-44-2000 10:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:00) 休 Irregular holidays 1,000 yen (Sat., Sun, public holidays 1,500 yen) Available ki misa Onsen Yume K9-3 Oishii Kazusa/Minamiboso Area 47 K10 Conveyor belt sushi & relaxed shopping ROUTE Enjoy conveyor

belt sushi directly operated by seafood companies and shopping in Uchibos historical port town of Kisarazu. Best season A small island park which is linked by the red Nakanoshima Ohashi Bridge, a symbol of Kisarazu Port. Enjoy shellfish gathering on the west side of the tidal flats. R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Highway Bus For Aeon Mall Kisarazu/ Kimitsu-seitetsujo JR Keiyo Line For Soga Soga Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kisarazu/ Kimitsu Approx. 1hr 15mins 1,340 yen Approx. 1hr 30mins 1,350 yen Kisarazu Sta. Approx. 4hrs Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Keiyo Line For Soga JR Narita Line Rapid train For Zushi Soga Sta. Chiba Sta. JR Uchibo Line For Kisarazu/ Kimitsu JR Uchibo Line For Kisarazu/ Kimitsu Approx. 55mins 770 yen 所 2 Nakanoshima, Kisarazu 0438-23-8467 Freely access park 休 Open year-round Free Approx. 1hr 39mins 1,340 yen Start/Goal From 3,000 yen K10-1 Nakanoshima Park Approx. 17mins K10-1 Nakanoshima Park Approx. 11mins K10-2

Conveyor belt sushi “Yamato” Kisarazu branch Approx. 5mins From Kisarazu port bus stop take Aeon bus to Aeon Mall Kisarazu, approx. 20mins, 270 yen K10-3 AEON MALL KISARAZU Aeon bus for Kisarazu Station West Exit, approx. 16mins, 270 yen From spring through summer you can enjoy shellfish gathering in Nakanoshima park. Days on which this activity is possible are dependent on the tides, so please confirm in advance. Direct Bus form Aeon Mall Kisarazu can be used to return to Tokyo Station. K10-2 Conveyor be lt sushi “Yamato” Ki sarazu branch Fresh fish and shellfish handpicked by an experienced seafood connoisseur on the fishing ground. Carefully selected catches are sent directly to the store through their own distribution network and immediately cut to serve the customers. Enjoy the pure taste of fresh, fatty fishthe bounty of nature. 0438-25-2269 所 3-9-8, Chuo, Kisarazu 11:00-21:30 休 Open year-round Available A mall with a line-up of a large scale supermarket and

over 160 specialty shops. A variety of items ranging from clothes to daily items, souvenirs and brand-name goods. It is completed with leisure facilities such as racing circuits. 所 1-4 Tsukiji, Kisarazu 0438-30-2600 Mall specialty stores 10:00-21:00 (depends on shop) Available 休 Open year-round 48 ALL KISARAZU K10-3 AEON M Chiba’s Highly Recommended Picture Taking Spots Take a picture and let everybody know on social media! Gourmet Edition This is Chiba Prefecture, a place with many things to look forward to! Post lots of pictures [ Photo Fact ] Make it to this big event for Chiba memories! Sushi ro lls from s “Just lik outhern Chiba , e a pictu #Sodeg re” aura Yu ri no Sa to mark et [ Photo Fact ] They say it is representative of Chibas regional cuisine. at and l! on a bo onderfu We got himi! W s a s e e th out cam [ Photo Fact ] A beautiful fragrance wafts in the air as you walk the temple approach, I was drawn inexorably to the road. [ Photo Fact ] Peanuts

are one of Chiba’s famous products! Good for grown-ups too! The famous peanuts in a soft-serve ice-cream #Tateyama Kimpii Eel, a famous product of Narita, is a dish you just have to try #Shinshoji Temple approach Kawatoyo [ Photo Fact ] “Stand-and-eat soba and udon noodles” which are a fast food of Japan, are quick, cheap, and delicious! [ Photo Fact ] Ramen noodles with milk are famous!? We have to try them. There is a fomous store with massive portions of fried chicken on the platform! #Yayoi-ken Abiko Station platform [ Photo Fact ] Hmmm, what is that smell and taste? #Sodegaura Hosana Chinese Restaurant With such an expansive menu, I got lost wondering what to order, but everything I tried was delicious. I wanted to do this on e time in an Izaka ya pub) #Izakaya in Matsudo 49 Recommended spots K11-1 Kisarazu-shi Umihotaru Parking Area K11-2 Kimitsu-shi K11-3 Lake Kameyama Kimitsu-shi Waterfalls Shimizu Keiryu Hiroba (Nomizo and Kameiwa Cave) A parking

area on the sea in the middle of a highway in Tokyo Bay. People come both to shop and for the restaurants. Enjoy fishing, boating and hiking, among other activities, in the largest dammed lake in the prefecture. Also with lakeside hot springs where the autumn foliage is a must-see. The sight of ethereal clear streams which cut through caves are a current talking point. These are particularly wonderful in the early morning of clear days. 所 Nakajima-chisaki, Kisarazu 0438-41-7401 24hrs (Depends on store) 休 Open year-round Available 所 Kawamata, Kimitsu Kimitsu City Tourism Association Kameyama Branch: 0439-39-2535 Anytime 休 Open year-round Free Available 所 1954 Sasa, Kimitsu Nitto-kotsu Bus for Kawasaki Sta. JR Kisarazu Sta. K11-4 Approx. 31mins 780 yen Kimitsu-shi Kujukutani Observatory Park There is an observatory for observing the mountain ranges of Boso. The scenery of seas of clouds which occurs in the early morning from autumn to winter are particularly

impressive. Best time to see cherry blossoms is beginning of April 所 119-1 Higashitengai, Kanozan, Kimitsu Kimitsu City Nature Park Resort Management Center: 0439-38-2200 Freely access park 休 Open year-round Free Tateyama-shi Free Available Approx. JR Kazusa-Kameyama Sta. K11-5 Futtsu-shi 10mins Tokyo Bay Kannon Approx. 3,790 yen Sunosaki Lighthouse Approx. 5mins JR Sanukimachi Sta. K11-8 Tateyama-shi K11-6 Minamiboso-shi Approx. 14mins 500 yen per person per ride Nojimazaki Lighthouse 所 630 Shirahama, Shirahama-cho, Minamiboso 0470-38-3231 9:00-16:30 (Oct. to April till 16:00) 休 Times of rough weather, maintenance 200 yen 0439-65-1222 8:00-17:00 (admissions reception 16:00) 休 Times of rough weather 500 yen Available Approx. 25mins By on-demand shared-taxi JR KazusaKameyama Sta. One of the oldest western-style lighthouses in Japan which stands on the extremities of the Boso Peninsula. A panorama of the expanses of the Pacific Ocean can be seen from the

highest vantage. A 56m-high kannon statue facing onto Tokyo Bay. Marvellous scenery awaits those who climb the 314 steps inside. 所 1588 Kokubo, Futtsu JR Sanukimachi Sta. K11-7 0439-56-1325 Anytime 休 Open year-round Approx. 820 yen JR Tateyama Sta. K11-9 Heisaura Beach JR Bus Kanto for Approx. Awa-Shirahama Hanano17mins Approx. 33mins minamo stop 580 yen Kamogawa-shi Niemonjima Island, a place of scenic beauty One of the most important lighthouses for ships navigating Tokyo Bay. Views from opposite shore include Miura Peninsula, Izu-Oshima and Mt. Fuji Nationally-designated tangible cultural asset A beach along the Flower Line Road which runs along the south end of Boso Peninsula. Seashore vegetation such as hama-hirugao bloom from May to June on the beach bustling with surfers. Designated as a prefectural beauty spot. An island whose beautiful scenery was selected as one of the New 100 Views of Japan. A circuit can be completed in one hour including return journey.

所 1043 Sunosaki, Tateyama 0470-22-2000 Freely tour site 所 Menuma, Tateyama 所 445 Futomihama, Kamogawa 04-7092-3456 8:30-16:30 (Last admission 16:00) 休 Times of rough weather Admission fee (incl. return ferry journey) 1,350 yen Available 0470-22-2000 JR Bus Kanto for Ito Fishing Port JR Tateyama Sta. K11-10 Futtsu-shi Approx. 27mins 480 yen Futtsu beach coastal shellfish gathering Approx. 20mins JR Tateyama Sta. K11-11 Ichihara-shi Approx. 3,260 yen Ichihara Elephant Kingdom Approx. 12mins (to ferry dock) JR Futomi Sta. K11-12 5mins by ferry Ichinomiya-machi Ichinomiya Tourist Strawberry Farm Association The place at which you can collect shellfish on Tokyo Bay from earliest in the year. The clams which can be gathered from April to June, are full-bodied and thoroughly filling. A zoo where 400 animals of around 80 varieties are raised. The 13 elephants at the zoo are the largest number raised in Japan. You can also enjoy a show by the versatile elephant

entertainers. Ichinomiya is a fruit and vegetable producing region which has mild weather throughout the year. Ichigo-gari strawberry picking held from January to May. 所 2307-2 Futtsu, Futtsu 所 937 Yamakogawa, Ichihara 所 8515-2 Torami, Ichinomiya-machi, Chosei-gun 0475-40-0015 Early Jan. to mid-May, 9:00-16:00 休 Irregular holidays Adult 1,800 yen/Child 1,500 yen (depends on season) Available 0439-87-2121 Mid-Mar. to mid-Sep (inquire for more details) 休 Depends on tidal charts Shellfish gathering 2,000 yen, beachside platform rest 300 yen JR Aohori Sta. K11-13 0436-88-3001 9:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:00. From 10:00 on winter weekdays) 休 Thu. (except on public holidays and during spring, summer and winter holidays) / Wed. and Thu (Dec–Feb) Entrance fee: Adult 2,000 yen/ Child (aged 3 +) 900 yen Available Amaha Nitto Bus for Futtsu-koen Approx. 8mins Minamiboso-shi Stop at Futtsu- 320 yen koen-iriguchi Boso no Eki Tomiura Kominato Railway Takataki Sta. K11-14

Minamiboso-shi Shuttle bus (reservations required) Approx. 10mins Free Roadside Station Tomiura Biwa Club JR Torami Sta. K11-15 Minamiboso-shi Approx. 19mins Roadside Station Chikura-Sea Breeze Kingdom Prides itself in the variety and freshness of its fish and shellfish as a direct sales point operated by a marine products wholesale company. With a full line-up of various kinds of restaurants and shops. Commercial facility named after the regions specialty product “Biwa” plums (loquat). Has an abundant selection of regional produce in addition to biwa products. Sales of produce with a focus on fish and shellfish from Minamiboso. There is also a barbecue where you can eat dishes prepared from fish kept live at the facility. 所 505-1 Fukana, Tomiura-cho, Minamiboso 0470-20-4401 (main number) 9:00-19:00 (depends on shop) 休 Open year-round Available 所 123-1 Aoki, Tomiura-cho, Minamboso 0470-33-4611 10:00-18:00 休 Open year-round Available 所 1051 Senda,

Chikura-cho, Minamiboso 0470-43-1811 9:00-17:00 休 Wed. (Open throughout Jan. to April/Aug.) Available JR Nakofunakata Sta. 50 Approx. 14mins JR Tomiura Sta. Approx. 16mins JR Chikura Sta. Approx. 11mins Approx. 2,080 yen K11-16 Minamiboso-shi Roadside Station Rosemary Park K11-17 Minamiboso-shi Roadside Station Wadaura WAO! K11-18 Kamogawa-shi Roadside Station Kamogawa Ocean Park A unique park with the motif of middle-ages Britain. There are displays on Shakespeare. Also with a market with a line-up of many fresh ingredients. A center for whale fishing from long ago, there is an array of food products made from whale on offer. There is also a restaurant which serves whale dishes. Products from around Kamogawa, including fresh agricultural produce, seafood and craft products are directly sold by the producers. There is also dining areas and foot spa, among other attractions. 所 1501 Shirako, Minamiboso 0470-46-2882 9:00-17:00 休 Open year-round Available 所

243 Nigaura, Wada-cho, Minamiboso 0470-47-3100 9:00-18:00 休 Irregular holidays Available 所 22 Emitayuzaki, Kamogawa 04-7096-1911 9:00-18:00 (Nov. to Jan till 17:00) 休 Irregular holidays, 2 days per year Available Approx. 5mins JR Minamihara Sta. K11-19 Ichihara-shi Approx. 1,360 yen Ichihara Lakeside Museum Approx. JR Wadaura Sta. K11-20 Futtsu-shi Nokogiriyama Art Museum Approx. 5mins JR Emi Sta. 7mins K11-21 Kisarazu Shi Approx. 820 yen Shojo-ji Temple An art gallery which emphasizes exhibitions of diverse art from both Japan and overseas. 4 to 5 special exhibitions a year There are no permanently stationed taxis at Takataki Sta., so advance reservations are recommended Uruido Taxi 0120-745-811 With 4 regular exhibitions held per year focused on early-modern to comtemporary artworks. The building is constructed using stone taken from the quarry on nearby Mt. Nokogiri A temple which appears in a popular chilerens song about a “tanuki” raccoon dog. There

is a memorial mound made in honor of the legendary big raccoon dog. 所 75-1 Funyu, Ichihara 所 2146-1 Kanaya, Futtsu 所 2-9-30 Fujimi, Kisarazu 0436-98-1525 10:00-17:00 (Sat. 9:30-19:00, Sun 9:30-18:00. Last admission 30mins before closing) 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) Depends on exhibition Available Approx. 4mins Kominato Railway Takataki Sta. K11-22 Approx. 730 yen Minamiboso-shi 0438-22-2018 9:00-16:00 休 Open year-round Free Available 0439-69-8111 10:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30) 休 Tue. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) Depends on exhibition Available Takabe-jinja Shrine Approx. JR Hamakanaya Sta. K11-23 Tateyama-shi Gake Kannon Temple Approx. JR Kisarazu Sta. 5mins K11-24 Tateyama-shi 9mins Jorakuzan Mantoku-ji Temple The only shrine in Japan dedicated to the god of cooking, Takabe no Kami. A cutting ceremony in which fish is prepared without directly handling is offered as a votive. A

vermillion-lacquered temple dedicated to kannon standing on a cliff. The figure carved in the natural rock face is an 11-sided kannon buddha of 1.5m height which deserves a thorough look The greatest reclining buddha in the East can be found here as an approximately 16 meter bronze statue. The way to pay your respects is with three clockwise circuits of the plinth, followed by touching the soles. 所 164 Minamiasai, Chikura-cho, Minamiboso 0470-44-5625 9:00-17:00 休 Open year-round Free 所 835 Funakata, Tateyama 0470-27-2247 8:30-16:30 休 Times of rough weather Free Available 所 1571 Sunomiya, Tateyama 0470-28-2013 9:00-17:00 (winter till 16:00) 休 Irregular holidays 500 yen Approx. 4mins JR Chikura Sta. K11-25 Futtsu-shi Approx. 820 yen 所 4304 Kanaya, Futtsu 0439-69-2111 6:20-19:30 休 Open year-round One-way 800 yen, return 1,450 yen. Available Sake JR Tateyama Sta. 15mins Approx. 18mins Approx. 2,800 yen Let’s go on a tour of a sake brewery Tokyo Bay Ferry

A ferry which connects Kanaya Port to Kurihama Port, which is on the opposite side across Tokyo Bay, in 40 minutes. Approx. JR Hamakanaya Sta. Approx. JR Nakofunakata Sta. 7mins Chiba Prefecture is bountiful with sake rice and waters famed for their suitability to make sake, with sake having been made here since times of yore. There are also sake breweries which maintain entirely traditional sake brewing methods. In the sake brewery, there is a facilities tour, sake tasting and sale of sake, so how about swinging by for a visit? You can also take a tour which includes the historical buildings of the sake brewery, the sake tanks and wringers. Some of the sake available there cannot be bought anywhere else, making it an ideal souvenir. brewery Title Tel. Operating hours Closed K11-26 Miyazaki sake brewery 0439-35-3131 8:00-17:00 (reservations required for tours) (Tours from Jan. to Mar Till 15:00) Sat., Sun, public holidays (The gift shop opens year-round) K11-27 Sudo

Honke 0439-27-2024 8:30-19:00 Irregular holidays K11-28 Tohei sake brewery 0439-27-2043 K11-29 Mori sake brewery 0439-27-2069 (reservations required for tours) K11-30 Wakura sake brewery (reservations required for tours) K11-31 Koizumi sake brewery 0439-68-0100 Takeoka storehouse, K11-32 Wakura sake brewery 0439-52-0461 0439-67-0027 (reservations required for tours) 9:00-19:00 Website None Address 1780 Tozaki, Kimitsu Available 16-10 Aoyagi, Kimitsu Wed. (open if public holiday) None 147 Kururi-ichiba, Kimitsu (direct sales) 9:00-17:00 Sun., public holidays None 202 Atago, Kimitsu 9:00-17:00 Open year-round Available 240 Shimoyue, Kimitsu 9:00-17:00 Open year-round Available 423-1 Uego, Futtsu 9:00-17:00 Sat., Sun, public holidays Available 1 Takeoka, Futtsu (No tours available) Kazusa/Minamiboso Area 51 T Tokatsu Tokatsu Area An area near to Tokyo which developed as a dormitory town for the city, meaning there is a thorough selection of

shopping and dining options. Transportation networks are also well-developed, making access convenient wherever your destination. AREA MAP 52 ROUTE MAP T1 Have action-packed fun in Park ROUTE Shimizu Park, where you can enjoy flowers of the seasons, starting with the cherry blossoms in spring. In addition to enjoying the scenery there is no shortage of facilities where you can have action-packed fun Best season R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Yamanote Line JR Musashino Line For Fuchu-Honmachi Keisei Narita Airport Access Express For Haneda Airport Domestic Terminal Shin-Matsudo Sta. Shin-Kamagaya Sta. JR Joban Line For Abiko Approx. 44mins 570 yen Tobu Urban Park Line For Kashiwa Approx. 1hr 5mins 1,190 yen Ueno Sta. JR Joban Line For Toride Approx. 43mins 570 yen Kashiwa Station Approx. 5hrs 30mins Start/Goal From 2,000 yen Tobu Urban Park Line For Omiya, approx. 25mins, 320 yen Shimizu-Koen Sta. Approx. 8mins T1-1

T1-1 Shimizu Park This park opened in 1894. A location famous for cherry blossoms, azaleas and other plants, . Ropes adventure course and barbecue facilities are available. 04-7125-3030 Free access to park 所 906 Shimizu, Noda (Operating hours vary among pay facillities) 休 Vary among pay facilities The charges vary among pay facilities (No entrance fee for the park) Available Shimizu Park Ropes adventure course BBQ Flower Fantasia T1-1 Shimizu Park Approx. 8mins Shimizu-Koen Sta. Tobu Urban Park Line express For Omiya, approx.2mins, 150 yen Nanakodai Sta. Approx. 19mins T1-2 Gensen-Nanakodai Onsen Approx. 19mins Nanakodai Sta. Tobu Urban Park Line For Kashiwa, approx. 26mins, 320 yen Please wear sneakers if you are going to enjoy the ropes adventure course in the park. After you have had your fill of activities, enjoy the hot spring experience in a super public bath. Relax at the relaxation space where you can also dine T1-2 Gensen-Nanakodai Onsen A hot bath facility

with various styles of baths. Also with health-benefitting facilities such as a medicinal herb sauna. Meals are also available. 04-7127-4126 9:00-next 所 4-2 Nanakodai (In Aeon Mall), Noda day 1:00 (Last admission 24:30) 休 Irregular holidays, 3 days per year 630 yen (Sat., Sun, public holidays 730 yen) Available T1-2 Gensen-Nanakodai Onsen Tokatsu Area 53 Learn about Japanese food culture through plant tours and washoku ROUTE T2 Visit spots to learn about the depth of Japanese food culture in Noda, which has been long known as a manufacturing area for soy sauce. Best season A museum of a leading manufacturer of soy sauce in Japan. Learn more about the soy sauce making process. Tastings possible. R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport Keisei Narita Airport Access Express For Haneda Airport Domestic Terminal JR Musashino Line For Fuchu-Honmachi JR Yamanote Line Ueno Sta. 所 110 Noda, Noda (In the Noda plant of Kikkoman Corporation)

04-7123-5136 9:00-16:00 (Last admission 15:30) 休 Every 4th Mon. Free Available Shin-Kamagaya Sta. JR Joban Line For Toride Shin-Matsudo Sta. Approx. 43mins 570 yen JR Joban Line For Kashiwa/Abiko Approx. 44mins 570 yen Kashiwa Sta. Tobu Urban Park Line For Kashiwa Approx. 1hr 5mins 1,190 yen Start/Goal Approx. 6hrs From 4,000 yen Tobu Urban Park Line For Omiya/Nanakodai, approx.  20mins, 260 yen y Sauce Museum T2-1 Kikkoman So Noda-shi Sta. T2-1 Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum (Closed until autumn 2020) Approx. 2mins T2-1 Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum (Closed until autumn 2020) Approx. 15mins T2-2 Takanashi Gardens, Kamihanawa Institute Approx. 18mins Noda-shi Sta. The estate of an influential soy sauce manufacturer of the Edo period. The gardens were registered as a national natural beauty spot in 2001. 04-7122-2070 所 507 Kamihanawa, Noda 10:00-17:00 (March/Oct.-Dec till 16:00 Admission till one hour bef. closing) 休 Mon/ Tue. (changes in case of public holidays) Tour

courses from 500 yen Available Tobu Urban Park Line For Funabashi/Kashiwa, approx. 6mins, 170 yen Unga Sta. Approx. 6mins T2-3 T2-2 Takanashi Gardens/ Shinkawa Japanese restaurant Kamihanawa Institute Approx. 6mins Unga Sta. Tobu Urban Park Line For Kashiwa, approx. 13mins,  200 yen Kashiwa Sta. Immediately accessible T2-4 Kashiwa-Nibangai covered shopping arcade Immediately accessible T2-3 Shinkawa Japanese restaurant Sightsee in Noda with its thriving soy sauce industry using Tobu Railway originating in Kashiwa at the heart of the Hokuso area. At the end of the course return to Kashiwa and enjoy shopping. The area around the station is bustling, and also has department stores of long-standing. taurant T2-3 Shinkawa Japanese res Traditional Japanese restaurant established in 1892. You can enjoy authentic washoku Japanese cuisine using high quality ingredients such as eel and wagyu beef. 所 805 Nishi-Fukai, Nagareyama 17:00-22:00 休 Mon. Available 04-7152-1008

11:30-16:00, One of the most bustling shopping arcades in the prefecture. The arcade is covered, meaning you can enjoy shopping whatever the weather. 所1 Kashiwa, Kashiwa 04-7167-3131 Depends on shop Available 54 T2-4 Kashiwa-Niba ngai covered shopping arc ade T3 Encounter Japanese history and culture in elegant Nagareyama ROUTE Make the rounds of the historical sites in northeastern Chiba. A unique trip during which you can swing by retro western-style restaurants, sake breweries and others on the way Best season This is the last location where Isami Kondo, a key figure in the Tokugawa shogunate forces, set up his military base during the Boshin War in the closing days of the Tokugawa government. R O U T E Tokyo Sta. Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. Narita International Airport JR Yamanote Line 所 2-108 Nagareyama, Nagareyama Keisei Narita Airport Access Express For Haneda Airport Domestic Terminal JR Musashino Line For Fuchu-Honmachi Ueno Sta. Free Freely tour site

Shin-Kamagaya Sta. JR Joban Line For Toride Tobu Urban Park Line For Kashiwa Shin-Matsudo Sta. Approx. 43mins 570 yen JR Joban Line For Kashiwa/Abiko Approx. 44mins 570 yen Kashiwa Sta. Approx. 1hr 5mins 1,190 yen Start/Goal Approx. 6hrs Isami T3-1 Kondo e Memorial Sit t Encampmen From 3,500 yen JR  Joban Line/Ryutetsu Railway Nagareyama Line Approx. 25mins, 340 yen T3-2 Sengen-jinja Shrine Nagareyama Sta. (Fujizuka) Immediately accessible One of many shrines throughout Japan with this name used for worship of Mt. Fuji Founded at the beginning of the Edo period. There is a mound on the grounds which recreates Mt. Fuji Nagareyama-Honmachi Strolling T3-1 T3-2 T3-3 T3-4 T3-5 04-7168-1047 Available Kondo Isami Encampment Memorial Site 所 1-153 Nagareyama, Nagareyama Freely sightsee 休 Open year-round Available 04-7168-1047 Free Sengen-jinja Shrine (Fujizuka) ISSA-SOJU Memorial Hall Kaleidoscope Gallery Misegura Chojiya Approx. 5mins Nagareyama Sta. Ryutetsu

Railway Nagareyama Line/JR Joban Line/  Tobu Urban Park Line, Approx. 35mins, 540 yen T3-3 ISSA-SOJU Memorial Hall The old estate that tells the history of the Akimoto family and beautiful gardens are designated as a historical site of the city. Issa Kobayashi, a poet representing the Edo period, visited this place to closely interact with the 5thgeneration mirin brewer Akimoto Sanzaemon. 所 6-670-1 Nagareyama, Nagareyama 04-7150-5750 9:00-17:00 休 Mon. (holiday in lieu on day after if public holiday) 110 yen Available Unga Sta. T3-4 Kaleidoscope Gallery Misegura Approx. 16mins T3-6 Kubota sake brewery The Kura-zukuri (earthen-walled storehouses) style merchant house built in 889. The historical building has been renovated as Mangekyo Gallery to exhibit and sell a variety of kaleidoscopes. Registered as National Tangible Cultural Properties (structure) Approx. 12mins T3-7 Unga-Mizube Park (Canal Waterside Park) 所 2-101-1 Nagareyama, Nagareyama 休 Mon./Tue (open if

public holiday) 04-7190-5100 Available 10:00-17:00 Brewery for sake established in 1872. They also brew “mirin”, which is cooking sweet sake. Tours of brewery available Approx. 6mins Unga Sta. 所 685 Yamazaki, Noda 04-7125-3331 10:00-17:00 (Reservations required for tours) Free T obu Urban Park Line For Kashiwa, approx. 13mins, 200 yen Nagareyama, which flourished as a central location for trade from the Edo period through the Taisho and Showa eras. Walk the town retaining relics and traces from the era. There is a concentration of noteworthy spots so you can easily sightsee on foot 休 Sun., public holidays T3-5 Chojiya A French restaurant in an old building built in 1923. The best option to enjoy local food in Nagareyama City. 04-7192-7953 11:30-14:00, 所 Nagareyama 1-5, Nagareyama 18:00-20:00 (Dinner is by advance reservation only) 休 Mon. Lunch 3,000-5,000 yen, dinner 5,000-10,000 yen Available T3-6 Kubot a sake brewer y T3-7 Unga Mizube Park (Canal Waterside

Park) A park along the banks of the Tone Canal. You can enjoy natures seasonal changes through walks including cherry blossoms in spring and red spider lillies in autumn. 04-7150-6092 所 368-1 Higashi fukai, Nagareyama Freely access park 休 Open year-round Free Tokatsu Area 55 Chiba MUSLIM TOURISM GUIDE Name DATA Access Restaurant AJIDOKORO TAKARAYA (JAPANESE FOOD, SEAFOOD) KAPPO SURUGA (JAPANESE CUISINE “kaiseki”) 所 2-3-4 Chuo, Kisarazu 0438-22-3765 11:30–14:00 (Sun&Holidays:–14:30) / 17:00–22:00 (Sun&Holidays:–21:00) Available 休 1st & 3rd Wed. 所 1-12 Shin-machi, Chuo-ku, Chiba 043-241-6166 17:00–22:30 休 Sun. & Holidays 5 minutes walk from JR Kisarazu Sta. West Exit 5 minutes walk from JR Chiba Sta. East Exit Available DASHIDOKORO HAN-NARI (JAPANESE FOOD) 所 SHISUI PREMIUM OUTLETS block1605 2-4-1 Iizumi, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun 043-308-6535 11:00–20:30 15 minutes by bus from JR Shisui Sta. or Narita International Airport

TENTEI (JAPANESE FOOD) 所 TERMINAL 2, Main Bidg, 4F in the Narita International Airport, Narita 0476-34-6133 7:30–21:00 4 minutes walk from Narita Airport Terminal2 Sta. Homemade Udon Noodles KINEYA MUGIMARU 所 TERMINAL 1, Central Bldg, 5F in the Narita International Airport, Narita 0476-32-7877 7:30–21:00 3 minutes walk from Narita Airport Sta. La Toque (CURRY & WESTERN FOOD) Student cafeteria Shokujin (Kanda University of International Studies) HOTEL SPRINGS MAKUHARI SUIRAN (CHINESE FOOD) SHANTI (CURRY & Indian CUISINE ) Asian kitchen Ini sja (Asian cuisine) Indian Cuisine YUJIN (Indian Cuisine) 所 TERMINAL 2 4F in the Narita International Airport, Narita 0476-34-6193 休 7:30–20:30 所 1-4-1 Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba 043-273-1318 Sat.11:00–14:00/17:00–20:00/Sun11:00–14:00 所 1-11 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba (2nd floor, Main Building) 2 minutes walk from Narita Airport Terminal2 Sta. 15 minutes walk from JR Keiyo Line KaihinMakuhari Sta. or Keisei

Electric Railway Makuhari Sta. 043-296-3111 11:30–15:00 (Weekends & Holidays 11:00–)/17:30–22:00 (Weekends & Holidays 17:00–) 3 minutes walk from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. 所 2628-35 Yamazaki, Noda 9 minutes walk from Tobu Urban Park Line Unga Sta. 080-6627-0556 11:30–15:00/17:00–23:00 所 409-5 Higashifukai, Nagareyama 04-7155-2215 17:00–23:00 休 Mon. 所 4-7-10 Gyotokuekimae, Ichikawa 047-398-8881 11:00–15:00/17:00–22:00 休 Open year-round 2 minutes walk from Tobu Urban Park Line Unga Sta. 8 minutes walk from Sabway Tozai Line Gyotoku Sta. Shopping mall AEON MALL MAKUHARI NEW CITY 所 1-1 Toyosuna, Mihama-ku, Chiba 043-351-7500 Mall specialty stores 10:00–21:00 所 2-4-1 Iizumi, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun Shisui Premium Outlets 8 minutes by bus from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. 休 Open year-round 043-481-6160 10:00–20:00 休 3rd Thu. in February 15 minutes by bus from JR Shisui Sta. or Narita International Airport Hotel MARROAD

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL NARITA 所 763-1 Komaino, Narita 0476-30-2222 HOTEL SPRINGS MAKUHARI 所 1-11 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba NARITA AIRPORT REST HOUSE 所 Narita International Airport, Narita 56 043-296-3111 0476-32-1212 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Narita Airport Terminal2 Sta. 3 minutes walk from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Sta. 5 minutes walk from Narita Airport Terminal1 Sta. or 5 minutes by free shuttle bus Facility Food Nonsings/ English ingredients Dedicated Pork-free English alcohol Floor menu speaking indicated cutlery for dishes dishes maps available in English halal food available staff available indicated in English Muslim staff Dedicated Vegetarian Halaiarea for menu certified salat available meat Prayer Room Calender of Chiba [ Chiba annual events calendar ] Hatsumode New Year shrine visit (Katori-jingu Shrine) Sundays around the 10th of the month Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Setsubun-e Robai Wintersweet (Jan.) Mother Farm (P41) Stock (Jan. to Mar)

Shiramazu Flower Fields (P47) Plums (from mid-Feb. to mid-Mar) Naritasan Temple (P13) Funabashi Andersen Park (P15) Rape blossoms (March) Late Feb. to early Mar Katsuura “Big Hinamatsuri” doll’s festival Mother Farm (P41) Tokyo German Village (P42) 2 days in mid-Apr. Sanyo Media Flower Museum (P11) Naritasan Temple (P13) Yoshitaka no Ozakura (P15) Narita City Sakura no Yama Park (P25) Sakura Castle Park (P22) Lake Hakkaku (P36) Shimizu Park (P53) Unga Mizube Park (Canal Waterside Park) (P55) Narita Taiko Drum Festival Cherry blossoms (mid-Mar. to late Apr) May March February March April 3rd February Chingara mochi rice cakes event January January 1st [ Flowers of Chiba ] June 3rd to 25th Suigo Sawara Ayame Festival Fri.-Sun closest to the 7th/8th/9th Fri.-Sun after the 10th July Sawara Grand Summer Festival (Yasaka Shrine Gion Festival) April Narita Gion Festival Roses (late Apr. to late Jun) Keisei Rose Garden (P16) Tokyo German Village (P42) Two days

in mid-Jul. Shirahama Ama Festival Three days in late Jul. Irises (late May to late Jun.) Hydrangea (early Jun. to mid-Jul) Two days after mid-Aug. Oyako-sandai Summer Festival 10th to 13th Kazusa 12 Shrines Festival/Kazusa Hadaka Festival Sat./Sun before 3rd Mon of the month Hondo-ji Temple (P14) Funabashi Andersen Park (P15) Tsurugayahachimangu Shrine Festival 23rd/24th Ohara Hadaka Festival Late Sep. Otaki Castle Festival October 2nd Fri. of the month-Sun Sawara Grand Autumn Festival Mid-Oct. Narita Fireworks in Inbanuma November 2nd Sun. Shibayama Haniwa Festival Sat./Sun (irregular) from mid-Nov to early Apr Sakura Jokamachi Kimono Stroll Late Nov. Kuroshio-yosakoi Festival December Early Dec. to late Feb Poem of the season, Mihamaen Japanese Garden “Matsu no Yukitsuri” Mid-Dec. to Sat in mid-Feb Kisarazu Love Story Winter fireworks in hallowed ground of lovers/Nakanoshima Ohashi Bridge July August September October November December September Suigo

Sawara Aquatic Botanical Garden (P26) Sakura Castle Park (P22) June August May Mobara Tanabata Festival Autumnal foliage (late Nov. to late Dec) Mihamaen Japanese Garden (P11) Hondo-ji Temple (P14) Awamata waterfall (Yoro-keikoku) (P30) Lake Kameyama (P50) *This is the 2017 schedule. It is subject to change on an annual basis 57 INDEX Scenery History Awamata waterfall. 30 Chiba-jinja Shrine. 9 Byobugaura. 26 Chofukuju-ji Temple. 36 Chiba Port Tower.11 Front approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. 24 Chikyu no Maruku Mieru Oka Ocean View Observatory. 20 Gake Kannon Temple. 51 Choshi Electric Railway . 19 Gyogan-ji Temple. 36 Choshi Port Tower. 26 Hanko-ji Temple. 23 Heisaura Beach. 50 Hondo-ji Temple. 14 Hojo Beach. 46 Iinuma Kannon (Enpuku-ji Temple). 19 Iioka Gyobu-misaki (Gyobu Cape) Observatory - Light and Wind. 23 Inage-Sengen-jinja Shrine. 9 I-link Town Observation Deck. 8 Ino Tadataka former residence. 21 Inage Seaside Park.11 Ino Tadataka

Museum. 21 Inubosaki Lighthouse. 20 Inubosaki Kannon Mangan-ji Temple. 20 Isumi Railway. 29 Isumi-jinja Shrine. 29 Jusshu-Ichirandai. 44 Jorakuzan Mantoku-ji Temple. 51 Katsuura Under Sea Park. 31 Jusshu-Ichirandai. 44 Kominato Railway.29, 30 Kamagaya Great Buddha. 16 Kujukutani Observatory Park. 50 Kappo Ryokan Tamagawa. 8 Lake Hakkaku. 36 Kasamori-kannon Temple. 36 Lake Kameyama. 50 Katori-jingu Shrine. 21 Mihamaen Japanese Garden.11 Kondo Isami Encampment Memorial Site. 55 Moriya Bathing Beach. 32 Kyu-Hotta-tei (Former Residence of Lord Hotta). 13 Mt. Nokogiri Ropeway 44, 45 Matsumushi-dera Temple. 15 Mt. Nokogiri/Nihon-ji Temple 45 Mt. Nokogiri/Nihon-ji Temple 45 Nakanoshima Park. 48 Nakayama Hokekyo-ji Temple. 8 Narita City Sakura no Yama Park. 25 Namikiri-Fudoin Temple. 33 Niemonjima Island, a place of scenic beauty. 50 Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.13, 24 Nojimazaki Lighthouse. 50 Sakura Castle Park. 22 Okinoshima Island. 46 Samurai Houses.13, 22

Port of Chiba Tour Cruise. 12 Sengen-jinja Shrine (Fujizuka). 55 Sakura Castle Park. 22 Shibayama-niouson, Kannonkyo-ji Temple. 26 Shimizu Keiryu Hiroba (Nomizo Waterfalls and Kameiwa Cave). 50 Shojo-ji Temple. 51 Shiramazu Flower Fields. 47 SL (steam locomotive) Exhibition. 30 Sunosaki Lighthouse. 50 Sogo-reido Temple. 13 Taino-ura inlet. 36 Takabe-jinja Shrine. 51 The Tokawa Townscape. 26 Tanjo-ji Temple. 36 Tokyo Bay Kannon. 50 Tojo-tei House. 14 Tokyo German Village. 42 Tomisaki-jinja Shrine. 31 Ubara Risokyo scenic hike. 36 Umihotaru Parking Area. 50 Unga Mizube Park (Canal Waterside Park). 55 Yatsuhigata Nature Observation Center. 9 Culture/Arts Abiko Shirakaba Literary Museum. 15 Akinai Trading Archive. 29 58 Chiba City Museum of Art. 9 Sapporo Chiba Brewery. 10 Chiba Museum of Science and Industry. 8 Shimizu Park. 53 Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art. 12 Shirahama Strawberry Picking Center. 47 Chiba Prefecture Coastal Branch of Natural History Museum

and Institute. 31 Spa & Hotel Maihama Eurasia. 10 Ichihara Lakeside Museum. 51 Takaai Pear Farm. 14 ISSA-SOJU Memorial Hall. 55 Tokun Sake Brewery. 21 Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art. 13 Tokyo Bay Ferry. 51 Museum of Aeronautical Sciences. 25 Urayasu Mangekyo Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari. 10 National Museum of Japanese History.13, 22 Waterfall hiking course. 30 Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba. 9 WILD BEACH SEASIDE GLAMPING PARK. 40 Nokogiriyama Art Museum. 51 Yagiri no Watashi. 14 Otaki Castle Branch, Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba. 29 Takanashi Gardens/Kamihanawa Institute. 54 Wat Paknam Japan branch temple. 26 Watanabe Family Residence. 29 Fun Chiba Zoological Park. 9 Fukuda Denshi Arena (JEF United Ichihara Chiba). 12 Activity Funabashi Andersen Park. 15 Funabashi Arena (Funabashi City General Gymnasium). 16 Boat tour of Little Edo Sawara. 21 Ichihara Elephant Kingdom. 50 Boso no Mura. 15 Kamogawa Sea World. 42, 43 Brown’s Field.

36 KISARAPIA. 40 Choshi fishing port 1st wholesale market. 19 Makuhari Messe.11 Choshi Ocean Institute dolphin watching. 25 Mother Farm. 41 Dragon Farm. 13 Narita Yume Bokujo (Dream Dairy Farm). 15 Excel Air Helicopter Cruising. 10 SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium (Kashiwa Reysol). 15 FOREST ADVENTURE TARZANIA. 35 Tokyo Disney Resort®. 10 Futtsu beach coastal shellfish gathering. 50 ZOZO Marine Stadium.11 Higeta Soy Sauce Choshi Plant. 19 “Ichigo-gari,” Strawberry Picking. 33 Ichinomiya Horse Riding Center. 35 Cuisine Ichinomiya Tourist Strawberry Farm Association. 50 Banya dining. 45 Ichinomiya, Torami, Tsurigasaki Beach. 36 Boso no Eki Tomiura. 50 Inage Seaside Park.11 Brown’s Field. 36 Isoyama Strawberry Farm. 26 Chiba Beer Garden.11 Kaneda beach coastal shellfish gathering. 39 Chiba City Regional Wholesale Market.11 Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum. 54 Chojiya. 55 Kubota sake brewery. 55 Chuka Soba Tomita Ramen. 14 Nakazato bathing beach. 34 Conveyor

belt sushi “Yamato” Kisarazu branch. 48 Nashi no Itoen pear farm. 16 Dairen. 9 Okinoshima Island. 46 Front approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. 24 Onjuku-Chuo Bathing Beach. 36 Hana Sohonten. 46 Paddle Sports Ru-. 46 Hotel Sennari. 41 Port of Chiba Tour Cruise. 12 Iinumahonke “Shisui Magariya”. 13 Roadside Station Tomiura Biwa Club. 50 Iioka Shiosai Hotel. 23 INDEX 59 INDEX Ikesukago. 42, 43 Ryugujo Spa & Hotel Mikazuki. 39 Inage Seaside Park.11 Shirako New Seaside Hotel. 34 Indian Cuisine Sitar. 9 Spa & Hotel Maihama Eurasia. 10 Ishii Japanese Restaurant. 31 Takimien-goriyaku Wellness Village Onsen. 30 Kaisen-Hamayaki Maruhama seafood. 44 Tsukimi (Taiyo no Sato Choshi). 20 Kappo Ryokan Tamagawa. 8 Urayasu Mangekyo Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari. 10 Kawatoyo Honten. 24 Koisuru-buta Laboratory. 26 Kurasho restaurant . 29 Shopping Maiwai . 19 AEON MALL KISARAZU. 48 Mother Farm. 41 AEON MALL MAKUHARI NEW CITY. 11, 56 Narita Yume Bokujo (Dream

Dairy Farm). 15 AEON MALL NARITA.13, 24 Nure-senbei rice crackers store. 20 Asacho. 21 Oishii Onsen Yumemisaki. 47 Banya dining. 45 Road Station Hota Elementary School. 45 Boso no Eki Tomiura. 50 Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki. 39 Chiba City Regional Wholesale Market.11 SEAGULL KITCHEN. 12 Choshi Port Tower/Wosse21. 26 Seimei no Mori Restaurant Boulogne. 35 Choshi Select Market. 19 Shimatake-Suisan. 20 Front approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. 24 Shinkawa Japanese restaurant. 54 Funabashi Ekimae Shopping Arcade. 8 Takimien-goriyaku Wellness Village Onsen. 30 Hayashida no Osenbei. 24 The Fish. 44 Honcho-dori Shopping Arcade. 8 Yoshoku-ya Kwagoe western-style dining. 34 Inage Shopping Arcade. 9 Zen-ryori Yarita meal sets. 30 Kaleidoscope Gallery Misegura. 55 Kankiku-Meijyo brewers. 33 Flowers Kashiwa-Nibangai covered shopping arcade. 54 Katsuura Morning Market. 31 Keisei Rose Garden. 16 Le Patissier Yokoyama, Okubo branch. 13 Lake Hakkaku. 36 Makuhari

Baytown shopping arcade.11 Narita City Sakura no Yama Park. 25 MEGA Don Quijote Narita.13, 24 Sanyo Media Flower Museum.11 Meguri no Sato: Sosa Tourist Product Center. 26 Shiramazu Flower Fields. 47 Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu. 40 Suigo Sawara Aquatic Botanical Garden. 26 Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari.11 Yoshitaka no Ozakura. 15 Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Kashiwanoha. 14 Mitsui Shopping Park, LaLaport TOKYO-BAY. 10 Onsen Nagisa no Eki Tateyama. 46 Nagomi-Yoneya Flagship Shop. 24 Gensen-Nanakodai Hot Spring. 53 Nakayama-sando Shopping Arcade. 8 Iioka Shiosai Hotel. 23 Ohara Fishing Port morning market. 36 Kamogawa Grand Hotel. 43 Road Station Hakko-no-sato Kozaki. 26 Kappo Ryokan Tamagawa. 8 Road Station Hota Elementary School. 45 Manainoyu. 15 Road Station Orai Hasunuma. 26 Oishii Onsen Yumemisaki. 47 Roadside Station Chikura-Sea Breeze Kingdom. 50 Rakutenchi Hoten no Yu. 16 Roadside Station Kamogawa Ocean Park. 51 60 Roadside Station Rosemary Park. 51

Wakura sake brewery. 51 Roadside Station Tomiura Biwa Club. 50 Yoshino-shuzo sake brewery. 36 Roadside Station Wadaura WAO!. 51 Shisui Premium Outlets.13, 56 Shunsai, Shiosai market. 43 Muslim The Fish. 44 AEON MALL MAKUHARI NEW CITY. 11, 56 Tsuchiya, Shinmachi Store. 29 AJIDOKORO TAKARAYA. 56 Umihotaru Parking Area. 50 Asian kitchen Ini sja. 56 Wakaeikai. 8 DASHIDOKORO HAN-NARI. 56 Homemade Udon Noodles KINEYA MUGIMARU. 56 Japan Heritage HOTEL SPRINGS MAKUHARI. 56 HOTEL SPRINGS MAKUHARI SUIRAN. 56 Byobugaura. 26 Indian Cuisine YUJIN. 56 Front approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. 24 KAPPO SURUGA. 56 Ino Tadataka former residence. 21 La Toque. 56 Katori-jingu Shrine. 21 MARROAD INTERNATIONAL HOTEL NARITA. 56 Kyu-Hotta-tei (old Hotta residence). 13 NARITAAIRPORT REST HOUSE. 56 Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. 24 SHANTI. 56 Sakura Castle Park. 22 Shisui Premium Outlets.13, 56 Samurai Houses.13, 22 Student cafeteria Shokujin. 56 Sogo-reido Temple. 13 TENTEI.

56 The Tokawa Townscape. 26 Sake brewery Azumanada-jouzo sake brewery. 36 Baba-honten sake. 26 Iida-Honke. 26 Iinumahonke. 26 Inahana-syuzou sake brewery. 36 Ishigami sake brewery. 26 KIDOIZUMI SHUZO Co., Ltd Premium Sake Brewery 36 Koizumi sake brewery. 51 Kubota sake brewery. 55 Miyazaki sake brewery. 51 Mori sake brewery. 51 Moriya sake brewery. 26 Nabeya-gengoemon. 26 Sudo Honke. 51 Takeoka storehouse, Wakura sake brewery. 51 Takizawa Honten. 26 Tohei sake brewery. 51 Tokun Sake Brewery. 21 Toyonotsuru-shuzo sake brewery. 36 INDEX 61