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Oohi-jinja Shrine (Funabashi Daijingu Shrine)

4.0

80 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Funabashishi Miyamoto 5-2-1

This Shinto shrine is three minutes on foot from the Keisei Main Line's Daijingushita Station and 15 minutes on foot from Funabashi Station on the JR Sobu Line. It was founded when Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto enshrined Amaterasu Sume Omikami there for worship after suppressing Japan's eastern regions. It is the largest and oldest shrine in the Funabashi region. Sumo wrestling takes place at its main annual festival on October 20 and has a history of more than 400-years. It's even recorded the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu watched Sumo bouts here.

Beautiful arrangement of shrines located in central Funabashi near the old lighthouse, we had a pleasant and peaceful walk through ,i noted there is a small arena also for young Sumo wrestlers.The...
Meiji Shrine

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Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Kamihongou 2087

"This shrine located in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture is dedicated to Kuni no Tokotachi no Kami, and holds an annual festival every October. In addition, the annual festival prays for bountiful harvests and to ward off evil, and the city-designated intangible cultural property ""Sanbiki Shishimai"" (three lions dance) is performed. It is close to Toke Station on the JR Sotobo Line, and is visited by many worshipers."
Chiba City Museum of Science

4.0

71 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Chibashi Chuou-ku Chuou 4-5-1 Qiball (Kibor) 7 - 10 F

This museum of science is located along the Togane-kaido Street in the center of Chuo Ward, Chiba City, just a short six-minute walk from Chiba-Chuo Station. It features a planetarium and an area with exhibits. The exhibit area is divided into three sections and offers interactive display each such as: “Geo Town” —where you can learn about the earth’s environment and space, “Techno Town” —where you can learn about science and technology in our daily lives, and “Wonder Town” —where you can learn about sound, light, and numbers.

A really great, hands-on museum that was both fun and informative. Luckily we had a Japanese-speaker with us, although staff were also very friendly and helpful. The planetarium was stunningly well...
Sekiyado-jo Museum

3.5

43 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Nodashi Sekiyadosangenya 143-4

"Chiba Prefectural Sekiyado-jo Museum has a tower that is a replica of the one at Sekiyado Castle. The theme of the museum is ""The River and the Industries Related to It."" It exhibits materials connected with the history and folk customs of Sekiyado, in its role in transport on the Tone River, and the history of the Sekiyado domain and Sekiyado Castle as shown in models and videos. The museum also sponsors lectures about the history of Sekiyado and the local cuisine, experiential learning sessions, and other such events."

The museum excellently describes the key role of Sekiyado for river transport & communications in the Kanto area before rail & roads. There are displays showing how the Tone river, by early 18th...
Kemigawa-jinja Shrine

4.0

53 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Chibashi Hanamigawa-ku Kemigawachou 1-1

Founded about 1,200 years ago, this Shinto shrine honors Jingisansha-Kemigawa-Daimyojin, a composite god consisting of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Ukanomitama-no-Kami, and Izanami-no-Mikoto. People have visited from long ago, believing that worship here offered far-reaching benefits that included protection from calamities relating to age, direction, and dates, as well as effective divination around housing and natural features.

今年も検見川神社で初もうでをしました。多くの人でにぎわっていました。今年は神社で新年に関係する多くのものが売られていました。お賽銭を上げて、今年の抱負や願い事をしていたのだろうと思います。たくさんの笑顔を見ることができる場所でした。今年はよい年になりそうです。
Sogo Reido Sanctuary

4.0

63 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Naritashi Sougo 1-558

The full name of this temple is Meishozan Toshoji Temple Sogo Reido, but this temple is better known as just Sogo Reido or Sogo-sama. In the early part of the Edo period (1603-1868), peasants suffering due to poor harvests and high taxes decided to appeal directly to the shogun, but in exchange for a reassessment of taxes, the headman of the Sakura domain, Kiuchi Sogoro, was executed along with his family. He is enshrined as Sakura Sogo, a name derived from his Buddhist name, Sogodokankoji

甚平そばに行って、麻賀田神社に行き、大杉に会ってきました。聖徳太子の時代に植えられたそうです宗吾霊堂は佐倉宗吾郎の菩提樹で、父子の墓もあります。佐倉宗吾郎は、義民として、知られ、江戸三代将軍家に直訴し、税金を軽くして、もらいましたが、直訴の罪により、父子共々、処刑されました。佐倉惣五郎は、歌舞伎になったり、今でも、農民に愛されて、語り継がれています。 I went...
Chofukujuji Temple

4.0

37 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Chouseigunchounanmachi Chounan 969-1

Chofukujuji Temple was founded by the Tendai monk Saicho in 798 in response to a request from Emperor Kanmu. It is famous for having the longest official name of any temple in Japan: Sanzugato Gokurakutomon Rengedaijo Amidabo Taihei yasan Honjitsujoin Chofukujuji. An elephant stone statue on the grounds named Kichizo-kun is supposed to fulfill wishes for health and long life. Increased wealth, and a happy family life to people who rub its feet.

近くに用事があり、その帰り初めて伺いました。金運アップに御利益があると、紹介されていて一度行ってみたかったのです。個人的な意見ですが、お寺に入ってすぐ「みんなに幸せになって欲しい」という気持ちで溢れていると感じました。伺う前に少し嫌なことがありましたが、参拝して気持ちが浄化されました。金運アップのお守りも、キラキラで凄い効きそうと思い、友人にもお土産で購入しました。少ない時間の滞在でしたが...
Makata Shrine

4.5

46 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Naritashi Daikata 1

This shrine is located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. The over 1,300-year old large Japanese cedar tree on the grounds is said to be the biggest in eastern Japan, and has now become popular as a power spot. Besides the Setsubun Festival and Otaue Festival (rice-planting festival) held in February and April, there is also an annual festival praying for bountiful harvests and to ward off evil on the last Sunday of July.

One of the plethora of shrines in the Narita complex, it is beautiful and its surrounded by lovely old trees, monuments and a variety of ponds.
Urayasu City Folk Museum

4.0

51 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Urayasushi Nekozane 1-2-7

This museum is located at Nekozane1-Chome, Urayasu City. This museum's permanent exhibit starts with the outdoor Urayasu Town display and moves indoors to themed exhibition rooms of Umiokakeru, and Umitotomoni, introducing the life of the fishing village and its relationship with the ocean when it was at its peak. In the museum is a cafe restaurant and on weekends, retro Japanese sweets are sold in atraditional period style building.

We had difficullty to find the correct bus stop to take the bus to Urayasu Local Museum from Kasai Subway, fortunately we didnt give up easyly and we reached the Museum at the end. We are the only...
Katsushika Hachimangu Shrine

4.0

57 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Ichikawashi Yawata 4-2-1

This Shinto shrine was founded at the end of the 9th century, branching off from Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine on the order of Emperor Uda. It honors Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and Tamayorihime-no-Mikoto. Worshiping there is said to ward off misfortune and invite good luck, help with smooth childbirth, provide a safe childhood, and so on. A sacred ginkgo tree on the grounds known as the Senbon Icho is estimated to be 1,200 years old and is a National Natural Monument.

Temple majestueux, impressionnant de part sa structure et décoration. Un lieu bien visité car attirant et beau.
Chiba Museum of Science and Industry

4.0

39 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Ichikawashi Onitaka 1-1-3

"Chiba Museum of Science and Industry offers visitors a chance to use experimental equipment for experiential learning about the history of industry in Chiba Prefecture and the principles of science and technology adapted for these industries. Its permanent exhibit is composed of three sections: ""The History of Modern Industry,"" ""An Invitation of Cutting-Edge Technology,"" and ""Creativity Plaza."" In addition, it features events such as daily demonstration experiments, rotating exhibits, and manual training classes, and in the summer, it also holds planetarium shows."

私たちの生活を様々な製品やサービスも、当たり前のようにそこにあるのではなく、それらを発明するのに、大量且つ効率的に生産するのに、あるいは日々の暮らしを支え続けるのに、人々の不断の努力と叡智が積み重なっていることを学ぶことが出来る施設である。いくつかのエリアに分けられており、総じて子供向けの施設であるが、勿論大人でも充分に楽しむことが出来る。施設名に『科学』とあるが、展示されている構成要素のほとん...
Matsudo Jinja Shrine

4.0

45 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Matsudo 1457

"Founded in 1626, Matsudo Jinja Shrine is a historical religious site, revered by Mito Mitsukuni (known as Mito Komon), the lord of Mito as the grand guardian gods of Matsudo. Its festival is on October 18, but a special celebration called ""Matsudo Jinja Shinkosai"" is celebrated only when October 18 falls on a Sunday. This observance is unique in Japan in that wooden images representing the gods of the four directions (Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermillion Bird, and Black Tortoise) join the festival procession. This festival was suspended after the 1941 observance, but in 1988, the rediscovery of the wooden images in the back of the storehouse prompted its revival."

「kitemiteまつど」のすぐ近くにある神社で、特に年末年始や七ゴ三や、特に桜の季節は、すごく混みます。坂川の支流では、小さな「精郎長し」も夏の風物です。
Susaki-jinja Shrine

4.0

26 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Tateyamashi Sunosaki 1344

A Shinto shrine at Mt. Mitarashi honors the deity Amenohirinome-no-Mikoto. Worshiping there is thought to offer all sorts of benefits, like easing childbirth, providing safety at sea or on the road, good fishing, bountiful harvests, and warding off ill-fortune in general. After Minamoto no Yoritomo was defeated at the Battle of Ishibashiyama, he stopped there to worship. Since he prayed for better fortune for his clan, the shrine's also known for restoration and revival. There's a view of the Pacific Ocean and Mt. Fuji from the precincts.

館山駅から路線バスを利用して行きました。長いのぼり階段をのぼりきると拝殿があります。また、景色が良い富士見鳥居などあり鳥居のバックが海一面で景色が良かったです◯
Sakura City Museum of Art

3.5

34 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Sakurashi Shinmachi 210

The Sakura City Museum of Art contains a good collection of literary works with some connection to Sakura or Boso Area, and maintains exhibits that feature modern Japanese art which extend those works. It was built in order to preserve and utilize the old Kawasaki Bank Sakura Branch (a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property) built during the Taisho period. There’s also a café inside where you can enjoy a hand-made meal and dessert using local ingredients.

1994年に開館。江戸時代に文武芸術を奨励した佐倉藩11万石の城下町として栄えた中心地に位置し、大正7年に建てられたレンガ造りの旧川崎銀行佐倉支店（千葉県指定有形文化財）の保存と活用を考慮して建設された。
Ninomiya-jinja Shrine

4.0

28 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Funabashishi Miyama 5-20-1

"This Shinto shrine is said to have been built by decree of the Emperor Saga between 810 and 823. It was a popular place of worship as it was the guardian shrine of the area's 23 villages. Compiled in the year 905, the Engi-shiki Jinmyo-cho lists it as Samukawa-jinja Shrine, one of the two leading sanctuaries in Chiba County, but the bell installed in 1303 has an insignia reading ""Ninomiya,"" so some think its name was bestowed in the Kamakura period. It's an important venue for the Shimosa Miyama Seven-Year Festival, a Chiba Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Portable sanctuaries from the area shrines converge on the grounds during the Anzan Orei Taisai Festival."

癒しを兼ねたパワースポットです。鳥居をくぐると森が広がっています。ぜひ、お詣りついでに行ってみては？きっといいことがありますよ
Enpuku-ji Temple (Iinuma Kannon)

3.5

36 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Choushishi Babachou 1-1

Enpuku-ji Temple of the Shingon sect is the 27th temple in the Bando Sanjusankasho, a pilgrimage circuit of 33 Buddhist temples, drawing many worshippers. This ancient temple with a long history began, according to tradition, when a fisherman casting his net caught the statue of the Eleven Faced Kannon and enshrined it in 728. The temple was then properly founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi) in the Konin period. In the temple grounds is a bright vermillion five-storied pagoda, a five meter statue of Amitabha (Great Buddha), and Japan’s largest embroidery of the reclining Buddha. Festivals are held on the 18th of each month which attract many visitors.

銚子電鉄を利用して観音駅を降りてそこから徒歩ですぐ行ける場所にありました。目につくのは立派な五重塔です。その次に銚子大仏でした。参拝して帰りました◯
Hoki Museum

4.0

6 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Chibashi Midori-ku Asumigaokahigashi 3-15

Displaying 450 works by approximately 50 artists, ranging from great masters to young artists, the Hoki Museum is the first museum in Japan dedicated to works of realism. Designed in three stories, one above ground, two below, the layered galleries are long corridors, with a section of the building appearing to float in air. Reservations are recommended for the very popular Italian cuisine restaurant Hanau located inside the museum.

ホキ美術館内B1Fに併設されたカフェです。美術雑誌等も置かれており写実絵画鑑賞を満喫時に小休憩するのに良い場所です。土・日・祝日の限定となる「わくわくプラン」で事前に予約して訪問しました。税込4‚900円でホキ美術館入館チケット＆ランチとカフェの1ドリンクがセットになっているので大変お得でした。午前中に写実絵画鑑賞を満喫しイタリアンランチコースを楽しんだ後に再入場して美術館内のミュージアムカフェに...
Kashiwa Shrine

3.5

29 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Kashiwashi Kashiwa 3-2-2

This is a shrine established near the Kashiwa Station on the JR Joban Line. This shrine enshrines together two deities from the Haguro Shrine in Yamagata as well as the deity from the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. The deities enshrined are Oyamatsumi-no-mikoto, the Inakura-no-mitama-no-mikoto, the Tsukiyomi-no-mikoto, Susano-no-mikoto, and the Inadahime-no-mikoto, all together, affectionately called the Tennosama by the locals. In the confines of the shrine stands a 300-year-old Ginko tree, and during New Years and the Setsubun festival in February the area is thronging with visitors. Prayers are offered for safe delivery of babies, and safety in the house, etc. in front of the sanctum, while off-site sanctification ceremonies are also offered for groundbreakings.

駅から徒歩5分。商店街の先にあります。こんな街中にある神社でびっくりです。手の込んだ御朱印を求めて来ました。アート御朱印をゲットできて大満足です。
Nagoji Temple

4.0

33 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Tateyamashi Nago 1125

This temple was built in 717 in exchange for Gyoki praying for the recovery of Emperor Gensho from his illness. The first temple of the 34 holy spot pilgrimage in old Awa Province, it is also the final temple of the Bando 33 holy spots. Besides being known as a popular spot to view cherry blossoms in the spring, you can also look out on scenery including Tateyama Bay from the premises.

Belief in Kannon bosatsu (Bosatsu in Buddhism is a monk practicing and preparing to enter into a status of total awareness like Buddha) which is a particularly benevolent bosatsu that takes thirty...
Kasori Shell Mounds Museum

4.0

31 Reviews

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Chiba Pref. Chibashi Wakaba-ku Sakuragi 8-33-1

Kasori Shell Mounds Museum is located inside Kasori Shell Mounds Jomon Site Park. Kasori Shell Mound is Japan's largest shell mound from the Jomon period (10000 B.C.E.?300 B.C.E.) and has been designated a Special Historic Site of Japan. The museum's permanent exhibits are centered around earthenware and stone implements excavated from the mound. Visitors can deepen their knowledge of the characteristics of Jomon period shell mounds and the history of research about them. Twice a year there are classes about making Jomon earthenware, and during summer vacation, it offers educational activities about the Jomon period, including lectures and classes, and experiential learning programs.

Kasori Shell mound was designated as a Special Historical Site on Oct 13, 2017. This is the largest shell mound in Japan. It is said that this shell mound is older than 5000 years. There is a...

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The Boso Peninsula forms the main body of Chiba prefecture, and this is where you’ll find its endless warm water beaches and jagged mountains. Further inland, Narita - most famous as the home of Narita Airport - is a secret haven of tradition and history in the form of centuries-old Shinshoji Temple and quaint wooden Edo buildings. Chiba prefecture is also home to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.