What to do in Chiba

Activities, attractions and tours
Chiba

Chiba Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Chiba is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Chiba to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Chiba Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Makuhari Messe

Makuhari Messe is an enormous and comprehensive conference center that hosts competitions and assemblies of all kinds. Food tasting and virtual reality exhibits stand beside sports expos and business gatherings. Choose from sports, music and all types of intriguing expositions in this expansive set of venues.
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Try virtual and augmented reality in the regular cutting-edge technology events and check out other intriguing exhibits in one of Japan’s largest convention centers.

2. ZOZO Marine Stadium

The impressive ZOZO Marine Stadium is one of Tokyo’s premier sporting and events venues. Located in Chiba Prefecture, on the shores of Tokyo Bay, the stadium is a great place to see one of Japan’s legendary baseball games or enjoy a spectacular live music show. Ask at the box office for a line-up of events and book a ticket for a real Tokyo experience.
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Experience the electric atmosphere of a Japanese baseball game or attend a big-name concert or music festival in one of Tokyo’s largest stadiums.

3. Chiba University

Chiba University is an international educational complex that welcomes foreign exchange students and visitors. It is one of the region’s most prominent attractions. Tree-lined avenues and glass-fronted buildings make up much of its serene and picturesque central campus in the heart of Chiba. Go for a quiet stroll between the buildings to get a sense of student life in this lively hub of academia.
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As one of Japan’s most prominent universities, this educational institute has a heavy international presence. Mingle with staff and students in the cafeterias.

4. Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari

The Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari is an elegant open-air shopping mall filled with international and high-end stores. Its outlet shops provide deals and bargains, making some of the world’s biggest brands a little bit more affordable. Pick up a pamphlet in English with a guide to the mall and its shops.
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Big discounts and items on clearance from famous international brands draw visitors to this clean outdoor complex for outlet shopping.

5. Chiba Zoological Park

Split into seven distinct zones, the Chiba Zoological Park is an all-encompassing animal park with large habitats. Its enclosures hold a great range of furry creatures. During feeding times you can get closer to them. Chat with the friendly zookeepers to learn more about the animals and their environments.
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Red pandas in this vast zoo have become famous for learning to stand on their hind legs. Take your whole family to the petting zoo at feeding times.

6. Chiba Park

With its range of exotic vegetation and floral displays, Chiba Park is a scenic set of gardens brightening up the city center. It has sports fields, a children’s playground and a vast pond where you can take out a rowboat. Visit the park in fall to see the colorful hues of the changing leaves.
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Notice how the colors of the leaves change with the seasons in this gorgeous urban park with water features, a sports complex and temple shrines.

Discover the most popular places to visit in Chiba

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Makuhari Messe

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Try virtual and augmented reality in the regular cutting-edge technology events and check out other intriguing exhibits in one of Japan’s largest convention centers.

Makuhari Messe
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ZOZO Marine Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Experience the electric atmosphere of a Japanese baseball game or attend a big-name concert or music festival in one of Tokyo’s largest stadiums.

ZOZO Marine Stadium
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Chiba University

5/5(1 review)

As one of Japan’s most prominent universities, this educational institute has a heavy international presence. Mingle with staff and students in the cafeterias.

Chiba University
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Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari

Big discounts and items on clearance from famous international brands draw visitors to this clean outdoor complex for outlet shopping.

Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari
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Chiba Zoological Park

Red pandas in this vast zoo have become famous for learning to stand on their hind legs. Take your whole family to the petting zoo at feeding times.

Chiba Zoological Park
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Chiba Park

Notice how the colors of the leaves change with the seasons in this gorgeous urban park with water features, a sports complex and temple shrines.

Chiba Park
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Chiba Port Tower

4/5(1 review)

Its romantic blessing area for lovers, myriad exhibits and extraordinary views of Chiba Bay give this glassy tower all you need for a fun afternoon.

Chiba Port Tower
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Aeon Mall Chiba

Divided into four entertaining worlds, this mall will stretch your imagination with its pet groomers, indoor theme parks and mochi-pounding ceremonies.

Aeon Mall Chiba
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Chiba Castle

Wear kimono costumes and samurai armor, enjoy stunning views of the city and learn about Chiba’s past in the folk museum of this reconstructed castle.

Chiba Castle

Explore areas of Chiba

Makuhari

Makuhari

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Makuhari. You might want to make time for a stop at Tokyo Bay or Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari.

Makuhari
Makuhari

Mihama

While you're in Mihama, take in top sights like Tokyo Bay and jump on the metro at Makuharitoyosuna Station to see more of the city.

Mihama
千葉市中央区、中央公園
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Chiba City Centre

4/5(7 area reviews)

Well-liked for its mountain views and museums, Chiba City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Chiba City Museum of Art and Chiba City Museum Of Science, and jump on the metro at Yoshikawa-koen Station to get around the city.

Chiba City Centre
Chiba showing a city

Chuo

Travelers choose Chuo for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yoshikawa-koen Station or Kencho-mae Station and check out top sights like Tokyo Bay.

Chuo
幕張町２丁目
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Hanamigawa

If you're spending some time in Hanamigawa, Kemigawa Shrine and Kotehashi Onsui Pool are top sights worth seeing.

Hanamigawa
Chiba University

Inage

Inage is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Chiba Zoological Park and Inage House Related to History of Chiba are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sports Center Station or Anagawa Station to get around.

Inage

Day trip destinations from Chiba

Urayasu showing railway items as well as a large group of people

Urayasu

Narashino which includes autumn colours and a park

Narashino

Photo "Togane" by hasano_jp (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by hasano_jp (CC BY)

Togane