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Visit Chiba Japan

Visit Chiba Japan is run by locals who love sharing our favorite spots in Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo’s neighbor and home to Narita International Airport ✈️

12/06/2026

Follow along as we explore coastal Japan by rental cycle in Tateyama, Chiba.
Rental bicycles from JR Tateyama Station; access from Tokyo using the JR Uchibo Line or JR highway bus.

Location info:
Gake Kannon Daifuku-ji Temple
Sunosaki Shrine
Lunch at Tateyama Nagisa Shokudo
Okinoshima Island
Sunosaki Lighthouse
Tateyama Castle

At the request of locals, we remind visitors to Chiba to be respectful when exploring, especially at sacred sites like temples and shrines.
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Visit Chiba Japan is run by locals who love sharing our favorite spots in Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo’s neighbor and home to Narita International Airport.

#千葉 #館山

01/06/2026

A June Bloom at Hattori Hydrangea House
Open every day: June and early July (end date depends on the bloom status)
Predicted peak bloom: Mid to late June

Hydrangea, or ‘ajisai’ as they are known in Japanese, are a symbol of the rainy season in Japan. Here in Chiba, this season usually occurs in June, and one of our favorite places to admire the ajisai bloom is along the steep hillsides of the Hattori Hydrangea House in Mobara City. The Hattori family has been cultivating these slopes for decades, resulting in a stunning and colorful display that usually lasts through early July. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful views along the hillside pathways and help support the local community too, as fresh Chiba produce can be purchased and enjoyed here.

Open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM during June through the beginning of July.
Entrance: 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for elementary school aged children.

Photos from past years

28/05/2026

Happening Now! The 2026 Iris Festival at Suigo Sawara Ayame Park

The annual Iris Festival, or ‘Ayame Matsuri,’ is happening now through June 21 at Suigo Sawara Ayame Park, one of the Tokyo-area’s most stunning aquatic botanical gardens. During the festival, the park is adorned with about 400 varieties of hanashobu irises, totaling an estimated 1.5 million flowers! Visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of different events which will be held during the festival, like the ‘Yomeiri-bune’ bridal boat ceremonies which are scheduled to take place on May 31, June 6 and 13 at 10:30 AM. You can also take a ride on a traditional wooden boat around the park during the festival, and snack on a variety of local treats!

19/05/2026

2026 Iris Festival at Suigo Sawara Ayame Park: May 23 – June 21 8:00AM–6:00PM
‘Yomeiri-bune’ bridal boat ceremonies: May 31, June 6 and 13 at 10:30AM

The annual Iris Festival, or ‘Ayame Matsuri,’ is coming soon to Suigo Sawara Ayame Park, one of the Tokyo-area’s most stunning aquatic botanical gardens. During the festival, the park is adorned with about 400 varieties of hanashobu irises–totaling an estimated 1.5 million flowers! Visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of different events which will be held during the festival, like the ‘Yomeiri-bune’ bridal boat ceremonies which are scheduled to take place on May 31, June 6 and 13 at 10:30 AM. You can also take a ride on a traditional wooden boat around the park during the festival.
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Visit Chiba Japan is run by locals who love sharing our favorite spots in Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo’s neighbor and home to Narita International Airport.

#千葉

12/05/2026

A Splendid Spring Rose Garden Outside Tokyo

The Keisei Rose Garden is home to about 1,600 varieties of roses, with an estimated 10,000 rose plants in total, and it’s found outside Tokyo in Chiba’s Yachiyo City. One of the best times to visit here is during the spring bloom, which this year will coincide with the “Palette of Carnival” event that’s happening now through June 14th. In addition to the colorful rose displays, visitors can also enjoy limited-time attractions during the event. While you’re here, we recommend you peruse through the shop that sells rose-themed souvenirs and enjoy a meal at the café too.
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The Keisei Rose Garden will be open daily during the “Palette of Carnival” event (now through June 14th) from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (admission ends at 5:30PM).
Admission is 2,000 yen for those of high school age or older, 1,700 yen for visitors with disabilities, and 900 yen for children of junior high school age and under.
In the case of poor weather, admission may be suspended.
Access: About a 15-minute walk from Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station on the Toyo Rapid Railway.
The closest bus stop, Keisei Bara-en, can be reached by Toyo Bus from Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station.

07/05/2026

🔪 A Ceremony in Japan for the God of Cooking 🔪

This Knife Ceremony, or Hōchōshiki, takes place three times per year at Takabe Jinja, Japan’s only shrine dedicated to the God of Cooking. Last May, we witnessed Chef Hakushin Nagashima prepare a sea bream while adhering to this centuries-old ritual’s golden rule: he never touches the sacred fish with his hands, not even once. Since the hands are considered impure, the chef employs carefully choreographed maneuvers, only touching the fish with a knife and chopsticks. This ritual originated in the 9th century imperial court, but the history of how this shrine came to honor the god of cooking is said to date back 1,800 years, long drawing aspiring chefs and food makers to its hallowed grounds.

The ceremony is held every year on May 17, October 17, and November 23.

Location: Takabe Shrine 高家神社
164 Chikuracho Minamiasai, Minamiboso, Chiba
千葉県南房総市千倉町南朝夷１６４

02/05/2026

It’s nearly Diamond Fuji Season 2026 in Tateyama!

The sight of the sun setting directly over Mt. Fuji’s summit is known as “Diamond Fuji.” One of the best areas in Japan to enjoy this view is where Tokyo Bay opens up into the Pacific Ocean just off the shores of Chiba’s Tateyama City. If you’re in the Chiba or Tokyo areas from mid-May and the skies are clear, you can come down to Tateyama to see this stunning sunset scene for yourself! If you can’t make it this time around, there will be another chance to see a Diamond Fuji in July too.

Forecasted dates for recommended Diamond Fuji viewing spots (weather permitting and angle of the sunset will vary depending on exact location):

📍 Sunset Pier (Photo 2):
May 15 | July 28
Access: Located at the "Nagisa no Eki" Tateyama roadside station

📍 Hojo Beach (Photo 3):
May 13 | July 30
Access: About a 5-minute walk from JR Tateyama Station

📍 Sunosaki Shrine (Photo 4):
May 27 | July 16
Access: The pictured torii gate is across the street from Sunosaki Shrine

No matter the time of year, Tateyama is a great destination if you’re looking for a laid-back seaside spot outside Tokyo. With its coastal roads dotted with countless hidden gems, historical sites, and culinary delights, Tateyama has all you need for an authentic and off-the-beaten-path Japan travel experience. Learn more at: https://www.visitchiba.jp/things/tateyama-trip/

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Tsukamoto Dai-Chiba Bldg. 9F, Fujimi 2-3-1, Chuo-ku
Chiba-shi, Chiba
260-0015

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