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Chiba City

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Photo: Chiba Port Tower / 千葉ポートタワー(ちばぽーとたわー) – TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋) / CC BY 2.0

Things to do in Chiba City

Upcoming Chiba City Events

All Japan Superhero Festival 2024

All Japan Superhero Festival 2024

Nov 23rd - Nov 24th

On October 15th and 16th, superheroes and mascot characters from all over Japan meet at various locations in Chiba City. This free..

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Mihama-en Autumn Illuminations 2024

Mihama-en Autumn Illuminations 2024

Nov 16th - Nov 24th

To celebrate the beautiful colors of autumn, Chiba's Mihara-en Garden will host a seasonal light-up event from November 16th..

¥200
Tokyo Auto Salon 2025

Tokyo Auto Salon 2025

Jan 10th - Jan 12th

Tokyo Auto Salon showcases many racing and modified vehicles, new technology and beautiful models.

14 ¥3,000

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About Chiba City

Chiba city is often one of Japan’s underrated cities, passed over in favour of nearby Tokyo and Yokohama. However, this city of near one million residents has many sights and sounds to offer visitors.

With urban parks popular and aplenty in Tokyo, you can avoid the crowd by hopping over to Chiba, an hour away, where Makuhari Kaihin Park is. The landscaped park is vast and great for cherry blossom viewing. It also has a giant clock that is decorated by seasonal flowers.

Chiba is also where you can ride the world’s longest suspended monorail. The 15-kilometer Chiba Urban Monorail allows you to watch the scenery below, which is often an eye-opening experience. The Chiba Port Tower is also another option for spectacular sights, with a 360-degree view of the city and beyond possible on the 125-meter tall building.

Not forgetting Chiba’s cultural side, you can head to Chiba Folk Museum, which is a castle, to read up on the city’s history. The Chiba Shrine is also a great place to experience the Chiba of old in a traditional building. For those looking for something modern, the Hoki Museum and The Chiba City Museum of Science have exhibitions not to be missed.

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