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Choshi / Kujukuri

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Chikyu-no-marukumieru-oka Observatory

4.0

145 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Tennoudai 1421-1

This lookout platform is located in Tennodai in Choshi City. It sits atop the peak of Mt. Atagoyama—the tallest in the northeastern part of the prefecture—and it offers 360-degree panoramic view, 330 degrees taken up by an oceanic horizon. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji, Mt. Tsukuba, as well as the electricity-generating windmills along Byobugaura Coast, and they say you can feel the curvature of the earth. There are retail shops, event areas, and a café corner, all with great views.

ดูพระอาทิตย์ตกสวยๆ และชมวิวแบบ 360 องศาแบบไม่มีอะไรมาบัง มีห้องนิทรรศการและพิพิธภัณฑ์ และ Café 330° ให้นักพักนั่งคุย กินดื่ม ชมวิว การเดินทางมาที่หอชมวิว จิคิวโนะมารุกุ เอรุโอกะ...
Kasamori-Kannon Temple

4.5

82 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Chouseigunchounanmachi Kasamori 302

Founded by Saint Saicho, the patriarch of Tendai Buddhism in 784, this ancient Kasamori Kannon temple, is so called because of its eleven-faced Kannon. Designated the 31st Kannon in the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the Kasamori Kannon Temple has been recognized as a sacred place for centuries. The kannon hall is built atop a large boulder, and is the only four directional kakezukuri structure in Japan, and thus designated a National Important Cultural Property.

Kasamori Kannon was founded in B.E.1327 and the main hall of the temple was built in B.E.1571. The temple is located on the mountain surrounded by the forest. To reach the temple, you must climb up...
Wosse 21

3.5

95 Reviews

Shopping

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Kawaguchichou 2-6529-34

This tourist facility adjacent to Choshi Port Tower has a seafood market featuring marine produce landed at Choshi Port and processed marine products. It's lined with shops selling seafood rice bowls and other fresh ocean cuisine. Its Seafood Restaurant Wosse has a diverse menu with that includes set meals, rice bowls, and a la carte dishes.

Abundant selection of fish and shellfish, mostly local. Also really yummy produce such as fish cakes (kamaboko). Most of the shops do not speak English but are very friendly and reasonably priced so...
Tamasaki Shrine

4.0

54 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Chouseigunichinomiyamachi Ichinomiya 3048

The Engishiki Jinmyocho, a list of shrines compiled in the Heian period, includes the name of the Tamasaki Shrine. It has long been the primary shrine of the Kazusa region, and has kept the ancient rites all that time. The main building is rare in that it is built in the black-lacquered Gongen-zukuri style, and is quite beautiful. Other sights are t a monument with a haiku from Basho, and the stands of yew plum pines. The Kazusa Kagura sacred music is present seven times a year, and is designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Chiba Prefecture.

ご祭神は玉依姫命、特に女性にご利益があるそうです。その昔、源頼朝の妻、政子が安産祈願をした神社だとか。広い境内ではないので、拝観時間はあまりかかりません。願掛けの［はだしの道］がきれいでした。また、こちらはサーフィンで有名な九十九里浜に近くに鎮座、［波乗守］という御守が授与所にあります。人生の荒波にも耐え、開運の波に乗れる御守のようです。
Roadside Station Kirari Asahi

4.0

46 Reviews

Transportation

Asahi, Chiba Prefecture 5238

This roadside station sells fresh local agricultural products, and processed goods such as whole dried sardines that boast the highest production value in Japan, bacon and sausages. It also sells prepared dishes such as bento lunch boxes and souvenirs. There is a buffet-style restaurant utilizing specialty products, gelato shop, and shops selling smoothies and taiyaki-style (cakes filled with bean paste or other fillings) snacks called Asapi-yaki, and also an open grassy area with composite playground equipment outside.

とても大きな道の駅で、千葉県らしい多くの品があり、とても賑わってました。ピーナッツ煎餅(少し甘くてピーナッツが沢山入っている)を買いました。
Inubosaki Lighthouse

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Choshi-shi Inubosaki 9576

"Inubosaki Lighthouse is located in Inubosaki, the easternmost point of Kanto, and is known as the earliest place in Japan to see the first sunrise of the new year. In 2019, the ""Inubo Terrace Terrace"" will open adjacent to the lighthouse and is bustling with visitors every day."
Ocean Spa Taiyou no Sato

3.0

64 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Chiba Pref. Chouseigunchouseimura Hitotsumatsu 3445

You can feel the breeze of the sea off Kujukuri at this resort and spa. In addition to an outdoor natural hot spring bath, they have a large public bath area with a sauna and an exfoliation service, as well as a private indoor bath. Their private open-air rooftop bath has a view of Kujukuri Beach. The main building features a restaurant, banquet halls, and accommodation. There are also cottages and lodges with attached outdoor baths on the property.

男風呂の脱衣場は監視カメラだらけでした。盗難防止のためなのでしょうが、客が裸になっている状態を監視カメラで撮影するというのは人権問題なのではないでしょうか。今まで客側から指摘はなかったのでしょうか。ホテルがいい悪いの問題以前に信じられないことです。妻によると女風呂はそうではなかったと言っていましたがそれでは盗撮されているのか不安だと言っていました。
Chofukujuji Temple

4.0

37 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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...
Kujukuri Hama

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Sanbu-gun Chosei-gun Oamishirasato-shi Hoka
Forest Adventure Tarzania Sports Park

4.5

42 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Chosei-gun Nagaramachi Misho Higashi

Tarzania is a popular forest adventure park and sporting facility offering a variety of 66 different activities. Visitors can wear special harnesses and fly through the air from tree to tree. There are many enjoyable and new activities for families and children in the canopy of the trees. The park is especially popular on weekends and public holidays so reservations in advance are recommended.

I have been to three or four of this companys zip-lining locations. When they were doing this lesson the guide asked if I had experience and when I said I did, she expressed regret that this is the...
Enpuku-ji Temple (Iinuma Kannon)

3.5

36 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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◯
Shirako Shrine

3.5

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Chouseigunshirakomachi Seki 5364

This shrine located in Chosei County, Chiba Prefecture is said to have been founded in 1048 when praying for and dedicating it to Okuninushi no Okami. Its nickname is Shirako-sama, and every spring it holds the Otaue Matsuri (rice-planting festival) that is a designated intangible cultural property. The festival prays for the fertility of the five grains and for prosperous business, and is a rare advance blessing ritual performed indoors.

I visited this shrine on the inland of Kujuukurihama Beach in early December 2022. I had not known the existence of the shrine until this visit. The shrine turned out to be much grander and with a...
Matsuyama-teien Art Museum

4.5

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Sousashi Matsuyama 630

"The studio of artist Mikuo Konoki has been opened to the public as the Matsuyama-teien Art Museum, and it displays collections of paintings, tea ceremony implements, and other artistic and craft works. The adjacent garden contains a teahouse where visitors can view the seasonally changing face of nature and the outdoor sculptures. This museum is known for the cats that live in it, and the ""Cat-Cat Exhibition,"" a regular event that features works centered on cats. "

An update of my prior review of this art museum. Previous review I wrote that a cafe with kittens was an attraction for me but bc of Covid this no longer existed. Although it is a cute place, I...
Fudoin Chosho-ji Temple (Namikirifudoson)

4.0

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Sanmushi Narutou 2551

This vivid vermillion ancient temple stands overhanging the side of a small hill in Naruto, Sanmu City. Although, according to the temple historical records, it is said that the temple was established to ward off sea accidents by the High Priest Gyoki, known as the priest who established the large Buddha at Todai-ji Temple in the Nara period when he wandered the country on pilgrimage, the actual date of construction is unknown. It is said that the temple was once surrounded by sea, and legend has it that a fishing boat drifting in the sea in the Edo period was guided by the night light of the temple, saving it from disaster.

First of all, Trip Advisor has the name wrong. It is浪切不動尊, or Nami-kiri Fudo-son. Its name comes from the legend that when it was first built, it was on a rocky seacoast (and the rocks are still...
Hasunuma Water Garden

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba prefecture Sanmu shi Hasunuma Ho 368-1

With Kujukuri Beach spreading just behind, one reason the Hasunuma Water Garden is popular is because visitors can freely come and go the beach. This water park is packed with visitors from early July to mid-September. With a ramen shop, a discount shop, and other outlets, you’ll have a great time even without a special plan.

子供連れで出かけました。入場制限があるので事前に入場券を購入してスマホのQRコードを提示します。夏休み平日でしたが、それほど混んでいなくて楽しめました。アトラクションが多く、子供たちは楽しんでいました。
Seaside Plaza Kujukuri

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Sambugunkujukurimachi Koseki 2347-98

This Sea Station is near Katakai Fishing Port. Its market offers local produce and fresh seafood landed there, including iwashi sardines. Visitors learn about the history of iwashi fishing and the culture around it at their Iwashi Museum. The second-floor food court has items like ramen noodles, curry, rice bowls, and seafood meal sets, some featuring iwashi. Its terrace seating overlooks Kujukuri Beach.
Choshi Marina

3.5

6 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Shiomichou 15

"Choshi Marina is located in Shiomi-cho in the city of Choshi. Once they have taken a safety course, people who hold a seamen's competency certificate can use the marina. There is a barbecue area where visitors who have made reservations can grill food while enjoying the view of Byobugaura, referred to as ""the Dover of the East"" for its cliffs. They can rent griddles or gas grills, but they have to bring their own food. "

銚子マリーナ海水浴場から屏風ヶ浦を眺めました。何キロも続く崖は壮観で、スケールならばドーバーの崖にも引けを取らない物でした。銚子マリーナ海水浴場には無料駐車場があるので便利です。屏風ヶ浦鑑賞にはベストな場所だと思います。
Arinomien Auto Camping Ground

4.5

6 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Sanmu-shi Itanakashinden 224

孫のお供でやって来ました。場所は成田空港に近い(?)キャンプ場ですが、キャンプサイトは広くて設備も整っているなかなか良い所です。サイトの間は木々で仕切られていて隣のサイトをさほど気にせず過ごせます。利用した時期は紅葉の時期でキャンプ場内の紅葉も奇麗でした。秋は虫もいなくて良いです。
Road Station Orai Hasunuma

Transportation

4826 of Hasunuma H in Sanbu city, Chiba Prefecture

Road Station Orai Hasunuma, located along Haniwa Road connecting Narita Airport with the Kujukuri-hama Beach, is a fun roadside area with souvenir shopping and direct sales of fresh-harvested produce. Restaurant Hasumi serves dishes with local specialty ingredients and is loved for its home-style taste.
Strawberry Farm Aiba

5.0

3 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Sanmushi Yusaka 344

This farm in Sanmu City cultivates 15 varieties of strawberries, some of them rare. From late December to mid-May, they hold 40-minute all-you-can-eat strawberry pickings of six to eight varieties. They have a farm stand on National Route 126 in Naruto that also sells prepared products like jam, ice cream, and daifuku sweets.

成東にはイチゴ農園が多いですが、今年は初めてこちらに伺いました。開園10分ぐらい前に着きましたがスムーズに駐車場に入ることができ、少し行列ができてましたが、スタッフさんの対応が早く10分ぐらいで案内されました。9〜10品種を楽しむことが出来ました。中でも黒苺は最高に甘くて美味しかった！しゃがまずに食べられるのも良かったです。両親も安心して連れて行けます。来年も勿論ですが、今シーズンもう一度行きたい...

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Chiba Areas

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.