21 days in Chiba Itinerary

Developing quickly with new homes and shopping malls cropping up each year, the city of Chiba no doubt benefits from its proximity to the capital--many even consider it a Tokyo suburb.

Inage Ocean Park has been added to your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hoki Museum and Kashima Jingu. Change things up with these side-trips from Chiba: Narita (Narita International Airport Terminal 1, Ana Duty Free Shop, &more), National Museum of Japanese History (in Sakura) and Katori (Historic Old Town area in Sawara, Katori, Ino Tadataka Memorial, &more). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Mt. Nokogiri Nihon-ji Temple, admire the landmark architecture of Kobuntei, engage your brain at Museum of Aeronautical Sciences, and look for gifts at Bon Voyage.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Chiba trip planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Narita International Airport, Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Ibaraki Airport / JASDF Hyakuri Air Base and Yokota Air Base. In September, daily temperatures in Chiba can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.