10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Chiba Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

January 29, 2022 Janette Largent

Chiba Prefecture (千葉県, Chiba-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region, and the Greater Tokyo Area. The sixth most populous prefecture, and 27th largest by land area, Chiba is on the east coast of Honshu and largely consists of the Bōsō Peninsula, which encloses the eastern side of Tokyo Bay. Its capital is the city of Chiba.
Restaurants in Chiba Prefecture

1. Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple

1 Narita, Narita 286-0023 Chiba Prefecture +81 476-22-2111 http://www.naritasan.or.jp/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 2,149 reviews

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple

This temple is known for its fire ritual, which is performed several times a day. Visitors wishing to know their fortunes can purchase paper oracles from vending machines located on the grounds or pay a visit to one of the local soothsayers.

Reviewed By jubaanne - Pottsville, Australia

Highly recommend a visit here, especially with a volunteer complimentary guide which can be provided by emailing prior the temple’s information centre desk (which is located in a building that houses a large cafe across the road from the temple site entrance) I had emailed them the evening before and they were able to provide an English speaking guide for me. The guide was lovely and had excellent English skills. I was the only participant so we were able to move quickly through the area with great explanations of the different purposes of each temple. We happened to be there for the fire prayer service in the main temple. You must be able to climb several steps for the tour but it was manageable. The tour made my visit to this attraction so much more meaningful and I’d highly recommend accessing a guide or tour here, it is a great place to visit and the surrounding gardens are very tranquil. Allow time to walk the 15 minute walk down or back to/from the temple from the Narita Railway Station, the shopping and interesting shops/eateries are so interesting it might take you longer than 15 minutes!

2. Katori Jingu Shrine

1697-1 Katori, Katori 287-0017 Chiba Prefecture +81 478-57-3211 http://katori-jingu.or.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 312 reviews

Katori Jingu Shrine

Reviewed By nashimiS34UC

Katori Jingu Shrine is amazing! I found out about this place through Katori's official English Facebook page, Little Edo Sawara. They talk about the history of the shrine and have amazing pictures (links below) and I had been wanting to come here for a while now! The path up to the shrine was beautiful and at the top of the path is this pond which reflects the nature around it. It was so peaceful and was such a nice place to relax. The shrine itself was black, which was really cool because I had never seen a black shrine before! There weren't too many people, which is a shame because it's a very nice shrine, but also kind of nice because it made it feel less touristy and more like the true traditional Japan, surrounded by nature. There were also deer behind the shrine! If you like to explore, there are all of these nooks and crannies to go through and you can discover all sorts of things, which was fun! Getting there, though, was a bit difficult. There are no trains or busses that really go there, so most people take taxis or walk, which takes about an hour from Sawara Station or Katori Station. I opted for walking so that I could see the countryside, but apparently, they offer electric bikes at the tourism association for 500 yen (not confirmed)! Anyways, highly recommend this place. *Little Edo Sawara Links* History: https://www.facebook.com/little.edo.sawara/posts/145728186809248 Autumn: https://www.facebook.com/little.edo.sawara/posts/153844135997653 Cherry Blossoms: https://www.facebook.com/little.edo.sawara/posts/222310249151041

3. National Museum of Japanese History

117 Jonaicho, Sakura 285-0017 Chiba Prefecture +81 43-486-0123 http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/index.html
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4.5 based on 180 reviews

National Museum of Japanese History

1-10-1 Ichikawaminami The Towers West 45F, Ichikawa 272-0033 Chiba Prefecture +81 47-322-9300 http://www.city.ichikawa.lg.jp/eco04/1111000055.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

I-link Town Observatory

5. Mother Farm

940-3 Tagura, Futtsu 299-1731 Chiba Prefecture +81 439-37-3211
Excellent
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4.0 based on 443 reviews

Mother Farm

6. Umihotaru

Nakajimachisaki Umihotaru, Kisarazu 292-0071 Chiba Prefecture +81 438-41-7401 http://www.umihotaru.com/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 698 reviews

Umihotaru

Reviewed By zacnic0323

Just stopped on the way to see the views. Very nice to have a resting point in the middle of the sea.

7. Michi-no-Eki Furari Tomiyama

2211 Nibu, Minamiboso 299-2214 Chiba Prefecture +81 470-57-2601 http://furari.awa.or.jp/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 221 reviews

Michi-no-Eki Furari Tomiyama

8. Akebonoyama Park

1940 Fuse, Kashiwa 277-0825 Chiba Prefecture +81 4-7133-8877 http://www.akebonoyama-nougyoukouen.jp
Excellent
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4.0 based on 65 reviews

Akebonoyama Park

9. Chiba Kashiwanoha Park

4-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa 277-0882 Chiba Prefecture +81 4-7134-2015 http://www.cue-net.or.jp/kouen/kasiwa/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 99 reviews

Chiba Kashiwanoha Park

10. Tojo House

714-1 Matsudo, Matsudo 271-0092 Chiba Prefecture +81 47-362-2050 http://www.city.matsudo.chiba.jp/tojo/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 65 reviews

Tojo House

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