The Area

Miles of coastline, fishing ports, interior mountains and soothing beaches make up this area. It is here at the nearby New Tokyo International Airport (Narita) that most visitors get their first view of Japan. Gateways to the prefecture, Chiba City and Narita are regularly serviced by the JR rail system and private rail lines.

Chiba is an ancient land still dotted with temples and revered sites of old Nippon. Conversely, Tokyo Disney Resort and the futuristic Makuhari Messe Convention Center are the gathering places of the new Chiba arising from the spirit of modern Japan.

Sightseeing Nearby

• Makuhari Messe - East Asia's largest convention and exhibition complex offering state-of-the-art communications and display services. (Across the street)
• "Mihama-En" (Japanese Garden) - A beautiful, relaxing setting complete with a Japanese tea ceremony. (2-minute walk)
• Flower Museum - Discover colorful and unique flowers from around the world.
• Kitazawa Museum of Art - A fine collection of glass crafts from the Art Nouveau Era. (10-minute walk)
• Chiba Marine Stadium - The home stadium for Japanese professional baseball teams. (5-minute walk)

Shopping and Entertainment

• Tokyo Disney Resort - Disenyland and Disney Sea them park. (16 minutes by car)
• Tokyo Sea Life Park - Colorful sea life exhibits and shows daily. (25 minutes by car)
• Kasai-Rinkai Park - Famous for a large ferris wheel
• Mother Fields - Enjoy playing with animals, camping, and other outdoor activities