Chiba Hidden Gems
A warm peninsula of surf beaches, coastal temples and produce farms wrapped around Tokyo Bay — and the site of Japan's main international airport.
4 spots
Climate & Best Season
The mildest winters in Kanto thanks to the Kuroshio current; humid summers cooled by sea breezes. Good year-round.
Famous For (Food)
- Peanuts
- Namerō (minced fish)
- Futomaki sushi
- Soy sauce (Noda & Choshi)
Signature Sights
- Naritasan Shinshoji
- Nokogiriyama cliff Buddha
- Kujukuri beaches
- Choshi coast
Maebara Beach — Boso's Surf Capital
Maebara Beach, along Kamogawa City's Pacific coastline, is one of Chiba's premier surf breaks — a 1.5km crescent of sand…
Kamogawa Sea World — Japan's Premier Marine Park
Kamogawa Sea World, opened in 1970, is one of Japan's most advanced marine parks, known for its orca (killer whale) bree…
Taibusa Cape — Boso's Southernmost Lighthouse
Taibusa Cape (太房岬) forms the southernmost tip of the Boso Peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean meets Uraga Channel. The ca…
Niemon Daiko — Taiko Drum Village
Niemon Daiko, hidden in the mountains of Kamogawa, is a taiko drum workshop and performance space founded by taiko maste…