Chiba Hotels

The not so hidden secret, of course, is that Greater Tokyo is not one uniform urban unit but a hodgepodge of many distinct, if not slightly interdependent, city parts. Though the compositions and countenances of those parts vary, from Yokohama to Saitama, they most definitely circle the same orbit. Chiba Prefecture is a dynamic cog in this universe. Home to some 6 million people, the prefecture borders the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo Bay, Saitama Prefecture and Tokyo Prefecture and has a busy, feverish capital in Chiba City.

Close to 1 million people live in Chiba and with half the population density of Tokyo proper (a major contrast to Shibuya or Chuo), offers a little more wriggle room. As a vital national seaport, Chiba is a strategic gateway with conspicuous wealth. With Tokyo proper 40 km away - a small distance to cover for a proficient public transport network - Chiba lures innumerable international travellers. Many points of interest in the city deserve a look, from Chiba Zoo to the Experimental Station for Landscape Plants.

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Chiba, Japan

Chiba, the capital city of Chiba Prefecture, is a Japanese holiday jewel; with its close proximity to Tokyo, this city is a great place to rest and enjoy the sites without the hustle and bustle of the big city. The city is famous for its Chiba Urban Monorail, the longest suspended monorail in the world. From quick transportation to major attractions to friendly people, this city has the perfect ingredients for making it the best holiday ever.

Chiba Attractions

• Tokyo Disneyland Resort
• Kasori Shellmound
• Chiba City Zoological Park

Chiba Activities

• Enjoy Inage Beach, the first artificial beach in the nation
• See a baseball game at Chiba Marine Stadium
• Shop the Makuhari Techno Garden

Chiba Climate

Hot, humid summers and generally mild winters make up the weather of Chiba. Like much of Japan, this area experiences average summer temperatures of 82°F (28°C) during June through August; the temperatures can drop as low as 43°F (6°C) during the winter months of December through February. The average annual rainfall totals for the area are around 60 inches (1,524 mm).

Getting There & Around

To reach Chiba, Japan, travellers fly to either Narita or Tokyo International airports. Upon landing, visitors can reach the city by rapid rail, buses or expressways.

Getting around the city is fast and easy with the monorail. Many find walking, bikes or motorcycles a great way to get about in the city.

Chiba Events

Chiba Oyako Sandai Summer Festival is one of the most popular summertime events in Greater Tokyo.

Chiba University Festival welcomes students of Chiba University back to class in the fall but is open to all.

Chiba Lotte Marines baseball at Marine Stadium is a hot ticket.

When To Go

Chiba has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Like the rest of Greater Tokyo, summer swelters and is far from the most comfortable time to visit. With temperatures between 63°F (17°C) and 88°F (33°C), June to September is therefore a good time to give Chiba a wide berth.

Winters, on the other hand, offer temperatures in the 36°F (2°C) to 54°F (12°C) range, with noticeable differences between Tokyo Bay and parts inland.

The usual tale of the tape for Greater Tokyo then: spring and fall is the best time to explore Chiba and the rest of the metropolis.

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