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Chiba Park

The world’s oldest flower, Oga Lotus, blooms in this park.

29 Sep 2026 See More

I visited Chiba Park in June, right during the blooming season for the Oga lotus. The entire lotus pond was so beautiful that I couldn't help but stop and admire it. Chiba Park has different scenery in every season. In spring, you can enjoy colorful cherry blossoms; summer belongs to the Oga lotus; and in fall, there are also captivating autumn leaves.

The most iconic feature is the Oga lotus, known as one of the “world's oldest lotus flowers.” The best viewing period is usually from late June to mid-July. Soft pink lotus flowers bloom one after another across the pond, surrounded by lush greenery, and they are truly beautiful. I visited in June, just as the lotuses were in full bloom. The lotus pond looked gorgeous, and the whole atmosphere was especially pleasant for a walk in the early morning or when the sunlight was soft.

Chiba Park is also right in the city center and very easy to get to. You don't need to make a special trip to the suburbs to enjoy a large natural landscape within the city. If you're planning a trip to Chiba City, I really recommend coming to see these beautiful Oga lotuses in summer.

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Sawara Historic Townscape (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)

Sawara in Katori City prospered so much through water transport using the Tone River that it was called “Edo Masari,” meaning “better than Edo.” Along the Ono River, which runs north to south through town, and the Katori Kaido road that crosses it, many wooden townhouses, kura-style merchant buildings, and Western-style buildings built from the late Edo period to the early Showa period still remain today, creating a nostalgic streetscape.
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這次來到佐原，意外喜歡上這個安靜的小地方，沿著小野川慢慢散步，兩旁保留著江戶到明治時期的老街景，木造町家、老商家和古色古香的建築，一棟接著一棟，很有味道。

佐原以前靠著利根川水運發展，非常繁榮，甚至有「優於江戶」的說法。走在現在的街道上，還是能感受到當年繁華留下來的痕跡。

而且這裡跟東京熱門景點相比，真的安靜很多！到訪時幾乎沒有什麼觀光客，沿著河岸慢慢走、拍拍照，整個人都覺得特別悠閒。

很喜歡這種沒有行程壓力、不需要人擠人的旅行，就只是慢慢走、慢慢看，感受一座老街原本的樣子。

而且交通其實也算方便，很適合安排成千葉的小旅行。沒有華麗的景點，卻有一種讓人想多待一會兒的魅力。佐原，真的很適合喜歡安靜旅行的人。
Kujukuri Beach

Kujukuri Beach is Japan's largest sandy beach from Cape Gyobu in the eastern Chiba Prefecture to Cape Taito along the Pacific Ocean. The beach extends in the shape of an arc with no reef.
- Chiba
- Outdoors
29 Sep 2026 See More

Visiting Kujukuri Beach in Chiba Prefecture, I was truly stunned by the vast ocean view before me!

Kujukuri Beach stretches for about 60 kilometers along the Pacific Ocean, from Cape Gyobu all the way to Cape Taito, and is one of the largest sandy beaches in Japan. The curved coastline looks like a bent bow, with seemingly endless golden sand as far as the eye can see. There are no reefs along the shore, so the view is extremely open.

It is part of Kujukuri Prefectural Natural Park and has also been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best White Sand and Green Pine Beaches and one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, which gives you an idea of just how captivating its coastal scenery is.

I was incredibly lucky during this visit and had perfectly clear, sunny weather! The deep blue sky paired with the endless Pacific Ocean was beautiful from every angle, and the sea breeze felt especially pleasant.
Ezawa Katsuura Tantanmen Noodle

Ezawa is the original restaurant that began serving Katsuura Tantanmen®, a local dish at one time, but now a well-known nationwide delight. Founded in 1954, the first owner of the restaurant came up with the idea of tantanmen noodle, inspired by Szechuan noodles. The soup has a soy sauce base and is cooked with homemade Chinese red chili oil. The dish comes with toppings of minced meat, onions, and scallions. The rich spicy flavor can make you sweat with just one bite.
- Chiba
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29 Sep 2026 See More

When in Katsuura, Chiba, of course you can't miss the famous local Katsuura tantanmen!

This restaurant has great reviews online and is also recommended by locals, so I decided to give it a try—haha!

As expected, it was very popular during mealtime. There were quite a few people, and I waited about 15 minutes before being seated.

Since it was my first time and I didn't know what to order, I went with the basic tantanmen. I also ordered the winter-only stewed offal, which I heard is another popular signature dish here, so of course I had to try it too.

The first thing that hits you when you taste the tantanmen is one word—spicy! It was my first time having Katsuura tantanmen, and I definitely didn't have the courage to try the “extra spicy.” The regular level was already plenty spicy for me, but it was satisfyingly hot, and I couldn't help wanting another bite as I ate.

The winter-only stewed offal was also distinctive. It was simmered until very flavorful, and the piping-hot broth made it especially comforting in winter.

It was my first time trying Katsuura tantanmen. Even though it made me sweat from the heat, it was also a great local culinary experience!