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Choshi / Kujukuri

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Choshi Chijimi Traditional Craft Museum

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Matsugishimachi 3-228

Choshi Chijimi Traditional Craft Museum is devoted to Choshi chijimi, a type of indigo-dyed cotton fabric that dates back to the Edo period (1603?1868) and has been designated a Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property. The Craft Museum exhibits and sells this textile, dealing in kimono, piece goods, handkerchiefs, purses, Western-style clothes, and other items. Visitors can also try their hand at dyeing Choshi chijimi fabric with indigo dye.
Choshi Yamaju

Shopping

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Chuouchou 18-3

"Choshi Yamaju is a specialty shop manufactures and sells Hishio, a semi-solid forerunner of soy sauce. A malt made from soybeans and barley is matured to create this fermented condiment, which is sometimes called ""solid soy sauce."" Choshi Yamaju also makes a spicy Chinese condiment, La Jiang Jiang, which has Hishio as a base. In addition to Gensho, the liquid that is produced when fermenting Hishio, the shop also sells soy sauce and miso."
Choshi Dentetsu (Electric Railway)

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Araoichou 2-297 Nakanomachi Station

Choshi Electric Railway runs within the city of Choshi. It was founded in 1923 and runs from Choshi Station to Tokawa Station, with ten intermediate stations. The entire trip takes about 20 minutes. The distinguishing features of this railway are the views of cabbage fields and fishing communities that passengers can see from the window, the retro rolling stock, and the European-style station buildings. At Nakanocho Station, visitors can tour the railyards, and it is possible to rent an entire train for special occasions.
Sugahara Glassworks Inc. (Factory Shop)

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Sambugunkujukurimachi Fujishita 797

Sugahara Glassworks Inc. is a workshop that produces painstakingly handmade glass products. Visitors who make reservations can learn or experience different methods of glassmaking for themselves: marvering, in which 1200°C molten glass is spread over a flat surface with a spatula-like tool; pair marvering, in which two people work together; and blowing, in which the glassmaker blows into a pipe to expand the molten glass. (There is a limit to the number of participants in each course, so reservation is required.) Sugahara Glassworks also has an onsite shop, where nearly all its products are for sale, and a cafe, where visitors can enjoy sweets that are made onsite and served in glassware.
Jiroya Sushidokoro

4.5

3 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Tokawamachi 2-10608

"A sushi restaurant located in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture. Famous for being the easternmost sushi restaurant in Japan, the establishment serves nigiri sushi made with fresh fish from local Togawa Port. In addition to nigiri sushi made with delicious seafood like the popular broiled line-caught splendid alfonsino, the restaurant's sweet, meltingly soft datemaki omelets, dubbed ""fisherman's pudding,"" have become a signature dish."

This sushi restaurant is located in Choshi, in Togawa machi and very near to Inubosaki. The setting is comfortable, with a few tables which allow foreigners like us to sit comfortably but also...
Dolphin and Whale Watching

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Shiomichou 15-9

This dolphin and whale watching tour is sponsored by the Choshi Ocean Research Institute. Depending on the season, it gives you the chance to view a variety of whales, dolphins, and fur seals that come in search of the abundant food off the Choshi coast. They also offer a cruise of the Byobugaura area.
Ichinomiya Horse Riding Center

Life / Living / Hospital

Chiba Pref. Chouseigunichinomiyamachi Ichinomiya 9963

This horseback riding club is in the Ichinomiya section of Ichinomiya Town, Chosei County. Their popular Kaigan Course gives you the chance to ride a horse along the coast, getting the full-feel for nearby Kujukuri Beach. An instructor leads the horses along, so it's fun for beginners, too.
Naruto Sogo Undo Koen (Naruto General Sports Park)

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Sanmushi Gokita 3241

Naruto Sogo Undo Koen is located in Gokita in the city of Sanmu. It has a running track and field, a soccer field, and a baseball diamond, all of which can be fully lit. In addition to these sports facilities, it has a several open spaces, playground equipment, and large and small conference rooms. These facilities are available for a variety of purposes.
SUIRAN GREEN PARK

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Mobarashi Osawa 251

This leisure facility in Osawa, Mobara City welcomes dogs throughout the over 13,200 square meter premises. It features 12 dog parks, a hotel where you don't need to use a leash in the guest rooms, and a restaurant with a doggie menu. You can use all the facilities with your dogs.
Naruto Togane Carnivorous Plant Colony

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Sanmushi Shima Hatada

A community of plants located in a marshy lowland area sprawling from Sammu City to Togane City. Various rare plants, include eight species of carnivorous plants, grow wild across a 3.2 hectare area, and to date more than 300 species of plants have been recorded here. The community was designated one of the first Natural Monuments in Japan in 1920.
SUNSHINE STABLES

Life / Living / Hospital

Chiba Pref. Sambugunkujukurimachi Sakuda 5610

This horseback riding club in Kujukuri Town, Sanbu County offers basic lessons on-site, rides on Kujukuri Beach, as well as the chance to put on a costume and get your photo taken in the saddle. They have an American Old West themed restaurant and a barbecue area, too. Their facilities can even be used for shooting films.
Choshi Irifunezushi

4.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Nagatsukamachi 1-435

Founded in 1925, this veteran sushi restaurant is halfway between JR Choshi Station and Matsugishi Station on the Tone Suigo Line. They serve fish the owner procures from Choshi Port, so the menu changes depending on the weather and the day's catch. Sometimes they even have fish that aren't commonly available. They're committed to using natural ingredients that let the flavor of the fish shine. The first floor has a counter and tatami mat floor seating, while the second floor is all private rooms with horigotatsu seats (low tables with a recess beneath where you can extend your legs). The rooms are great for nights out with groups of friends.

銚子で水揚げされる生マグロにこだわりがあるようだ。店名が付けられた「入船丼1700円」をいただく。赤身・トロ・炙り・ユッケと多彩なマグロを堪能。個室だけなのでゆったりできた。
Hasunuma Seaside Park Kodomo no Hiroba

Leisure / Hobbies

Sanbu City, Chiba Prefecture Hasunuma Ho 368-1

"This park complex in Hasunuma, Sanmu City stretching along four kilometers of coastline contains a wide variety of facilities. The ""Kodomo no Hiroba"" amusement park features attractions such as roller coasters and Japan's longest miniature train. The Hasunuma Water Garden, a water park open only for the summer, has a variety of pools and other attractions to enjoy. Other facilities include the Hasunuma Garden House Marino resort hotel as well as a baseball ground and other athletic facilities."
Nakanocho Depot

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Araoichou 2 Nakano-cho station garage

A train depot for the Choshi Electric Railway Company at Choshi Station adjoining Nakanocho Station. Popular with train fanatics, here you can view electric locomotives and other old trains and cars up close. The depot is open for viewing to all comers with the purchase of an entry ticket.
Ashikajima Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Chichibu-ken Choshi-shi Kaijima 5255

A relatively calm beach thanks to rocky areas intermixed with sandy, Ashikajima Beach is quiet and perfect for families. You can also fish from the shore or enjoy walking the nearby area, which is home to sites such as the Kimigahama shore, Cape Inubo, and the Cape Inubo Lighthouse. The beach also has toilets and bustles with visitors during swim season.
Coffee Kuronekosha

5.0

3 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Chiba Pref. Mobarashi Daida 327-1

Located in the city of Mobara in Chiba Prefecture, Coffee Kuronekosha is a cafe that is open at irregular times.It is a traditionalprivate house remodeled by the owners. They serve coffee that has been carefully roasted in a roaster that they built themselves and is prepared using a flannel drip. Their regularly held classes in how to make a delicious cup of coffeeand so on, have been well received.

茂原？山の中の道沿いにある民家っぽい建物。中に入ると雰囲気があって落ち着いてコーヒーを飲める。ぜひ行ってみては
Glass Studio moi

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Touganeshi Takisawa 493

Glass Studio Moi, an individually owned and operated glassmaking studio that specializes in blown glass, is located in the city of Togane in Chiba Prefecture. It also produces the materials for sandblasting. In addition, people who have experience with glass blowing or sandblasting can rent the facilities by the hour.
Sakakibara Tofu Shop

Gourmet / Alcohol

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Tokawamachi 2-10927

A shop selling tofu pudding and gelato made with tofu from a dedicated tofu maker. Since its establishment in 1909, Sakakibara Tofu Shop has continued to offer new treats and delicacies while preserving a tradition. The shop’s healthy and superb tofu pudding, made without milk, is renowned for its delicate yet deep sweetness and flavor. The shop also sells fresh-made tofu, soy milk, and agezaru fried tofu.
Tamurapan

Shopping

Chiba Pref. Choushishi Uematsuchou 2212-2

Tamurapan(bakery) produces and sells the Konoha Pan, a baked sweetsthat is a famous local confection in the city of Choshi. Using a recipe developed by the company's founder about 90 years ago, the tradition has been carried on through the second and third generations without ever leaving the family. In addition, adjustments have been made to create even better products. Many people are fond of Choshi's famous Konoha Pan, and it often sells out quickly. If you plan to buy some, it is a good idea to contact the shop to find out if they have any left.
Patisserie Cuisson

Gourmet / Alcohol

Chiba Pref. Mobarashi Oshibi 417-51

Patisserie Cuisson carefully prepares its sweets one at a time by hand in the shop’s kitchen and offers around 20 varieties of traditional European confections at any given time. Avoiding preservatives, the shop uses select ingredients, such as eggs from farms in Chiba known for their rich egg whites, and strawberries from farms taking particular care in their cultivation. The adjoining café sells galettes during lunch.

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Chiba Areas

The Boso Peninsula forms the main body of Chiba prefecture, and this is where you’ll find its endless warm water beaches and jagged mountains. Further inland, Narita - most famous as the home of Narita Airport - is a secret haven of tradition and history in the form of centuries-old Shinshoji Temple and quaint wooden Edo buildings. Chiba prefecture is also home to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.