Observation Tower Spots in Kazusa / Rinkai Area

  • Meiji Centennial Observation Tower
    Travel / Tourism
    Chiba Pref. Futtsushi Futtsu 2280
    This observation tower is located in Futtsu City, and is officially called the Meiji Centennial Observation Tower. At the edge of Cape Futtsu, it was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Meiji. Characterized by its original design in the shape of a Goyo-matsu (Japanese white pine), you can look over Mt. Fuji, central Tokyo, Kannonzaki in Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa Prefecture on the opposite side of the cape from the tower.
  • Kimisarazu Tower
    Travel / Tourism
    Chiba Kisarazu-shi Oda 2-16 Oda Mountain Park
    This tower is located on top of the mountain in Odayama Park a 15-minute walk from JR Kisarazu Station. The tower was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Kisarazu City, and bronze statues of Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto and Ototachibana-hime stand facing each other on top of the tower's two steeples. From the tower's observation deck, visitors can get a sweeping view encompassing Kisarazu City and Tokyo Bay, and can even see all the way to Tokyo Tower and Yokohama Landmark Tower. The statues on top of the tower are lit up at night and the tower is also famous for its night view, having even been selected for inclusion in the 100 Night Views of Japan list.
  • Meiji Centennial Observation Tower
    Travel / Tourism
    Chiba Futtsu-shi Futtsu 2280

Chiba Areas

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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.

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