Surrounded by ocean and lush greenery, Chiba Prefecture presents the scenery of the four seasons in a wide variety of locations. It is filled with many other wonderful sightseeing spots, including Mt. Nokogiri with its beautiful views, as well as Kominato Railway which runs right through the middle of flower fields.
Mt. Nokogiri features exquisite views. Board the ropeway on which you can climb its entire 680m length up to the mountaintop in just 4 minutes, and from the Sancho (summit) Station Observatory thoroughly enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tokyo Bay stretching out in front of your eyes. Views from the “Jigoku Nozoki” (View of Hell) observation deck on a rock formation jutting out into space are an absolute must-see !
This is a coastline area where you can enjoy clam digging from the middle of March to the middle of July. The high-quality edible seaweed grown in the abundant waters of Kisarazu makes a perfect souvenir. Be especially careful not to enter the prohibited areas.
An ocean spa resort featuring spectacular views of Tokyo Bay, Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki comprises two hotels and the largest all-weather spa facilities in the area. The Pool Zone, which is heated and available for swimming year-round, and more than 60 different types of hot springs can be enjoyed throughout the day. After a relaxing day of leisurely fun, enjoy a buffet of over 100 dishes from Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines.
A local line in Chiba Prefecture, the “Kominato Railway” whose distinctive features are the red and cream-colored cars with a charming retro-like feel to them. In spring, as the train passes between mountains, fields of rapeseed flowers can be seen on either side. The best time to view the rapeseed flowers is from the end of March to the middle of April.
The “Waterfall Tour Course” will take you hiking to 5 waterfalls, including the Awamata-no-Taki Waterfall. Full of negative ions, the waterfalls are a great way to refresh yourself. Nearby is a hot spring bath which you can visit on a day trip to alleviate fatigue.
Did you know that there are several plan tickets providing very convenient access from Narita Airport to sightseeing spots in the Kanto region, including those in Tokyo? Keisei Railway strives to enable as many visitors from overseas as possible to enjoy their travels in Japan conveniently, comfortably, and with peace of mind.