Things to Do in Chiba
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Chiba.
JMA earthquake information
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake — JMA seismic intensity 5 lower — struck Northeastern Chiba Prefecture on 29 Oct, 12:07 AM. Aftershocks can follow a large quake; check local guidance while you plan.
Here's what travelers need to knowWhen to catch the colours in Chiba?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Chiba, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnDec 12
- Peak viewingDec 12 – Dec 26
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 30
- Peak viewingNov 30 – Dec 14
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersMar 30
- Full bloomApr 6
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Chiba first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Narita — most travellers' first touch of Japan — plus Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (yes, they're in Chiba), Narita-san's great temple town, and the beaches and flower fields of the Bōsō peninsula.
Narita-san Shinshō-ji is the classic answer: a ten-minute train ride, a lively temple street for unagi lunch, and a big, beautiful temple complex — comfortably done in four to five hours including the airport shuffle.
The Bōsō peninsula is Tokyo's low-key seaside: surf beaches around Kujūkuri, the cliff-carved Nihon-ji buddha at Nokogiriyama with its 'view of hell' overlook, and strawberry and flower picking through winter and spring.