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Prefecture capital and Designated city in Kantō, Japan
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千葉ポートタワー
10 minutes on foot from monorail and Keiyo line Chiba Minato station. Towers like this are a fixture of any self-respecting Japanese city, and here the observation deck (112m) offers views of the surrounding docks, at least for a kilometer or two until they fade off in the smog. Sunset is the most popular time to visit, and you can cap off your visit with all-you-can-eat BBQ at a number of seaside restaurants nearby. Entry ¥420, open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 (or 21:00 in summer).
亥鼻城 Inohana-jō; also 千葉城 Chiba-jō
Razed in 1516, a reconstruction of the castle tower was built here in 1967 to house the Chiba Folk Museum.
青葉の森公園, Green Leaf Forest Park
Nothing spectacular, but during the Sakura (Cherry blossom) season a nice place to get away from the concrete jungle.
幕張メッセ, Nippon Convention Center
This is the largest convention center in the Tokyo region.
幕張テクノガーデン
An impressive complex of shopping malls, restaurants and office towers; white tile, glass and polished steel with atmospheric lighting and realistic plastic plants, with footsteps echoing in the quiet walkways and aerial bridges.
千葉マリンスタジアム
Home to the Chiba Lotte Marines baseball team. Its 30,000 seats also host events and converts, including the annual Summer Sonic Festival in August, drawing big-name musical acts from around the globe.
三井アウトレットパーク 幕張
There are lots of shops including such major brands as Coach, Edwin, Nike, and so on. During special events or holiday seasons like Christmas the sales draw large crowds. For people who want to enjoy shopping with their pets, some shops have special areas that pets can enjoy.
幕張ベイタウン
The view of town is very modern and constructions are very colorful. It's not so common in this area, so some TV shows in Japan use this town as a location. You can buy houses or rent them.
さくら公園
A park which has many beautiful cherry blossom trees.When spring comes, a lot of people come to enjoy seeing them.
泉谷公園
Has fireflies in this park, but you cannot see them often because they have been protected carefully.
六通神社
It was built in 1677 (the Edo era). At that time, many farmers tried to develop this area and building the temple was one of their activities. It is not so huge but has been loved by local people. In September 2007, Chiba was hit by a typhoon, and the temple was destroyed, but people living in the area decided to use the community chest for its restoration. Finally, it was repaired and reborn by local people. It has been a symbol of Oyumino and is still cherished.
カンドゥー幕張新都心
Edutainment indoor amusement park, allowing children to role play adult jobs and earn currency. Similar to KidZania.
イオンタウンおゆみ野
It has countless shops, restaurants and big movie theaters. From kids to elder people, all generations can have a fun here.
カラオケアーサー
The atmosphere of this karaoke parlor is like Ancient Greece and Rome. You can enjoy Karaoke, a Japanese young culture. First, choose one song from song lists (Western songs are popular). Then, you are supposed to sing like a singer with the recorded music. If you have never been to karaoke before, try this in Japan.
Just like everywhere else they operate, Costco's hot dog and soda combo is the cheapest meal in the area. Here it's ¥180. Alternatively, if you have a membership card, go inside and buy some fresh sushi- ¥1200 here gets you eight nigiri and eight maki pieces, four each of salmon and tuna.
ビッグテキサスおゆみ野店
The atmosphere of this restaurant is imaged like Western America. You can have gorgeous, wonderful and tasty steaks and hamburger steaks there.
リーフ ダイニング
3 min from Oyumino station, this is a casual European food restaurant in Oyumino. You can feel as if you were at home because of the atmosphere.
Different theme every night from belly dancing, salsa, and DJs costume parties. Good food and a vast variety of special drinks.
Chain izakaya, so don't expect anything unusual in terms of food or drink, but the high level offers a nice view of Chiba city.
Cocktail bar stocked with over 500 types of liquor.
ホテルリブマックス千葉
A small business hotel. One of the cheapest hotel options in the city.
ベッセルイン千葉駅前
Newish (2019) family-friendly business hotel about 500m from Chiba station. Generously sized rooms by Japanese standards, kids stay for free. Large onsen bath, sauna, free drinks and snacks in the lounge. Located in the middle of China's small nightlife district though, noise is not a problem but expect to see some colorful characters on the streets at night.
コストコ幕張倉庫店
Japan has more than 30 Costcos, and one of them is in Makuhari. This way of displaying items is uncommon in Japan, so many people are interested in it and go there. Entering the building can be done without a membership card if entering at a busy time; the only time memberships are absolutely checked for is at the cash register. For some Japanese, the items are too big or too much, so people like to divide the items with others.
そごう千葉店
A department store.
ハーバーシティ蘇我
Retail development with a huge Ito Yokado and adjoining Ario shopping mall, equally huge Homes home centre and The Culture Walk with cinema, bathhouse and other attractions. Now Chiba-ites don't need to go all the way to Tokyo or Funabashi to spend their hard earned yen!
By train
Train is the obvious means of arrival, as a dense web of routes links Chiba to Tokyo and points in the vicinity.
The two lines of the suspended Chiba Urban Monorail (千葉都市モノレール), the world's longest suspended monorail, are an attraction in themselves, connecting the port (千葉みなと Chiba Minato) to Chiba station and then branching out…
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