Chiba Prefecture stretches along the eastern edge of Greater Tokyo, wrapping around Tokyo Bay and reaching out into the Pacific Ocean. Despite being one of the most visited prefectures in Japan — largely thanks to Tokyo Disney Resort — Chiba rewards those who look beyond its most obvious attractions with a surprisingly diverse landscape of coastal cliffs, rural countryside and bustling port cities.
Chiba city itself serves as the prefectural capital and is a major urban hub with its own distinct character, anchored by the waterfront Makuhari district and the lively Chiba central shopping areas. Beyond the capital, the Boso Peninsula offers some of the most accessible nature escapes from Tokyo: dramatic coastlines at Nokogiriyama, flower fields at Kujukuri Beach and the rugged cliffs of Cape Inubo. Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita — one of Japan’s most visited Buddhist temples — is another highlight that draws both pilgrims and tourists year-round.
Chiba is extremely well connected to central Tokyo. From Tokyo Station, the JR Sobu Line reaches Chiba Station in approximately 40 minutes.
The JR Keiyo Line also links Tokyo and Chiba, stopping at Maihama (for Tokyo Disneyland) along the way.
For Narita, the Narita Express (N’EX) and Keisei Skyliner offer frequent services from Tokyo and Ueno respectively.
