5 Popular Spots for Sightseeing in Chiba

In this issue, we will introduce five popular sightseeing spots in Chiba. Chiba is famous for Tokyo Disneyland, but there are many other hidden tourist spots in Chiba that are full of attractions. Here are five of the most recommended tourist spots in Chiba.

Mother Farm

Source: https://www.motherfarm.co.jp

The first is Mother Farm. Mother Farm is an especially good spot for tourists with children, as it offers animals, gourmet food, and an amusement park.

Inside the ranch, visitors can admire a wide expanse of flowers, including nemophila and rape blossoms, which change depending on the season.

There is also a shopping area where visitors can purchase gourmet foods that can only be found at the ranch, which are recommended to be purchased as souvenirs.

A hotel is also available, so why not visit the ranch for family fun?

Address] 940-3 Tagura, Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture

Business hours

February – November
Weekends and holidays: 9:00-17:00
Weekdays 9:30-16:30

December – January
Weekends and holidays: 9:30-16:00
Weekdays 10:00-16:00

Closed
Monday, December 16 – Friday, December 20, 2024
January 6 (Mon.) – 10 (Fri.) and 14 (Tue.) – 17 (Fri.), 2025

Website] https://www.motherfarm.co.jp

Turtle Rock Cave

Source: https://www.city.kimitsu.lg.jp/site/kanko/2259.html

Next up is the Turtle Rock Cave.

This cave has been artificially created since the Edo period (1603-1867), and has become a hot topic of conversation among the locals because of the spot where a heart shape is created by the sunlight reflecting off the surface of the water.

There is a bell nearby that is said to bring good luck when rung.

It is recommended that couples visit this spot when sightseeing in Chiba.

Address] 1954 Sasa, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture
Website】 https://www.city.kimitsu.lg.jp/site/kanko/2259.html

Kamogawa Sea World

Source: https://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp

This is a large aquarium located in Chiba Prefecture. It is an aquarium where the sea is realistically recreated, teaching the importance of life and appreciation for animals.

Inside the aquarium, there is also a hotel, restaurants, and a souvenir shop, making it possible to spend a whole day at Kamogawa Sea World.

In addition, wheelchairs and baby carriages are available for rent, and there is a prayer room, making it especially easy for overseas visitors to use the facility.

Address] 1464-18 Higashimachi, Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture
Business Hours】Refer to the website for hours of operation, which vary depending on the day.
Please refer to the website for the hours of operation, which vary from day to day.

Katsuura Underwater Park Observation Deck

Source: https://www.katsuura.org

This is another spot where you can see creatures in the sea.

There is a bridge leading up to the observation deck, and once you cross the bridge, you can see the marine life from the observation deck.

Because the observatory is located between the cold and warm currents, it is a popular spot for children as it is home to many creatures.

The variety of creatures that can be seen changes with the seasons, so the observatory can be enjoyed in all seasons.
A souvenir corner is also available, where you can buy the famous Katsuura tantanmen noodles, which are also famous among the locals.

Address】174 Yoshio, Katsuura-shi, Chiba
Business hours】9:00〜17:00
Website】 https://www.katsuura.org

Takaya Shrine

Source: https://takabejinja.com/s/

Takaya Shrine is the only shrine in Japan where the god of cooking resides, and is famous for being visited by people from all over Japan who are involved in the culinary industry and the production of miso and soy sauce.

Visitors can view traditional Japanese cooking that has been handed down since the Heian period (794-1192), and there is a store in the shrine where visitors can purchase original aprons.

If you are a tourist in Chiba, why not visit this shrine?

Address】164 Minami-asaoi, Chikura-cho, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture
Business hours】9:00〜17:00
Website】 https://takabejinja.com/s/

Summary

These are the five recommended sightseeing spots in Chiba.

As explained at the beginning of this article, Disneyland is famous, but there are many other recommended spots that are loved by the locals. Please visit them when you come to Chiba.