Chiba Prefecture stretches between Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean, with the Boso Peninsula forming a long coastline at its southern tip. In the north, historic sites such as Naritasan Shinshoji and Katori Jingu sit alongside the old townscape of Sawara, while inland areas like Yoro Valley and the Oyama Senmaida rice terraces offer a quieter, rural scenery.
This article organizes 60 spots from across the prefecture, based on information from Marugoto e! Chiba (Chiba Prefecture Tourism Association), into rough groups by character: lighthouses and lookout points, faith-related sites carved into rock formations like Mt. Nokogiri and Gake Kannon, family-oriented attractions such as Kamogawa Sea World and Mother Farm, and food or shopping spots like Katsuura Morning Market and various roadside stations.
How much ground you can cover in a day depends on transport and the length of your stay. Getting a rough sense of the regions—Minami-Boso, the outer coast (Sotobo), the inner bay (Uchibo), the northern Narita/Sawara area, and the Tokyo Bay side—before browsing the list below will make planning easier.
Thinking by Area
Near the tip of the Boso Peninsula, the Tateyama and Minami-Boso area brings together Susaki Shrine, Nojimazaki Lighthouse, Gake Kannon, and several beaches, making it a good fit for a coastal walking trip. Further along the outer coast, the Katsuura, Kamogawa and Otaki area combines the sea with inland scenery, from Uraga Coast and Nirtaemon Island to Yoro Valley and the Oyama Senmaida terraces.
In the north, Narita, Sawara and Katori form a cluster of historical and cultural spots—Naritasan Shinshoji, Katori Jingu, the Ino Tadataka Museum, and the Koedo Sawara boat tours—well suited to exploring an Edo-period townscape on foot. Along Tokyo Bay, the Kisarazu, Sodegaura and Futtsu area has more car-friendly stops such as Umihotaru, Tokyo German Village, and the outlet malls.
Before You Go
Beaches and gorges can look very different depending on the season and weather, and shrines, farms, and roadside stations each keep their own hours and closing days. Please check each facility's official website for current information before visiting.
The spots
Shrines & temples鋸山 日本寺（地獄のぞき）
An ancient temple on the south slope of Mt. Nokogiriyama. Famous for the cliff-edge lookout 'Jigoku-nozoki' and a giant cliff-carved Buddha, best for visitors who enjoy walking through a large hillside temple grounds.
- 千葉県安房郡鋸南町鋸山
- 0470-55-1103
Coast & beachesSUNSET BEACH PARK INAGE（稲毛海浜公園）
A seaside park with a man-made white sand beach in Chiba City. Known for sunset views from its pier and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji; also has a pool and gardens, suited to families.
- 千葉県千葉市美浜区高浜7-2
- 043-247-2771
Shrines & temples笠森観音（笠森寺観音堂）
A wooden temple hall perched atop a huge rock, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. The walkway offers views over the forests and hills of southern Boso.
- 千葉県長生郡長南町笠森302
- 0475-46-0536
Coast & beaches守谷海岸（渡島）
A beach known for its white sand and clear water, with a small island (Watarishima) topped by a red torii gate offshore. At certain low tides a sandbar appears, letting visitors walk to the island.
- 千葉県勝浦市守谷地先
- 0470-73-6641
Views岡本桟橋（原岡桟橋）
A wooden pier built in the Taisho era for fishing use, jutting into Tomiura Bay. Its nostalgic atmosphere and, on clear days, distant views of Mt. Fuji make it a quiet photo spot.
- 千葉県南房総市富浦町原岡地先
- 0470-28-5307
Nature清水渓流広場（濃溝の滝・亀岩の洞窟）
A streamside park known for a cave opening where sunlight can form a heart shape on the water at certain times of year. Also valued for seasonal greenery and autumn colors.
- 千葉県君津市笹1954
- 0439-56-1325
Nature沖ノ島公園
A small uninhabited island now connected to land at the south end of Tateyama Bay. Covered in warm coastal forest, it suits snorkeling, tide-pooling and nature observation.
- 千葉県館山市富士見地先
- 0470-22-3346
Nature養老渓谷
A river valley carved by the Yoro River, dotted with waterfalls and hot springs. Popular for walking trails during fresh greenery in spring and autumn foliage.
- 千葉県夷隅郡大多喜町粟又～市原市朝生原
- 0470-80-1146
Things to do小江戸さわら舟めぐり
A boat tour along the Ono River through Sawara's preserved old townscape. Offers a different perspective on the historic streets than walking does.
- 千葉県香取市佐原イ1730-3
- 0478-55-9380
Things to doかつうら海中公園
An observation tower reached by a pier over the sea, with windows 8m underwater for viewing wild fish in their natural habitat, distinct from a typical aquarium.
- 千葉県勝浦市吉尾174
- 0470-76-2955
Coast & beaches鵜原海岸（白い鳥居）
A beach recognized as one of Japan's finest shores, marked by a white torii gate facing the sea. The area also offers hiking and fishing.
- 千葉県勝浦市鵜原地先
- 0470-73-2500
Things to doマザー牧場
A tourist farm on Mt. Kanoyama with sheep, cows, and other animals to interact with. Offers daily events and hands-on programs for visitors of all ages.
- 千葉県富津市田倉940-3
- 0439-37-3211
Things to do成田ゆめ牧場
A large tourist farm popular for hands-on time with rabbits and guinea pigs. Also offers milking, horseback riding, and other experience programs.
- 千葉県成田市名木730-3
- 0476-96-1001
Views野島埼灯台
A Meiji-era lighthouse at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula. Visitors can climb it for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean; known for its white form.
- 千葉県南房総市白浜町白浜630
- 0470-38-3231
Things to do東京ドイツ村
A theme park styled after German countryside scenery, with flower fields, lawns, and harvest experiences spread across a large site, good for a relaxed day out.
- 千葉県袖ケ浦市永吉419
- 0438-60-5511
Things to do酒々井プレミアム・アウトレット
An outlet mall near Narita Airport gathering domestic and international brands, easily reached from central Tokyo, suited to shopping stops.
- 千葉県印旛郡酒々井町飯積2-4-1
- 050-1722-1639
Views鋸山ロープウェー
A ropeway connecting to the summit of Mt. Nokogiriyama. The summit observatory offers views over former stone quarries and Tokyo Bay.
- 千葉県富津市金谷4052-1
- 0439-69-2314
Shrines & temples大福寺（崖観音）
A temple known locally as 'Gake Kannon' for its vermilion hall built into a cliff face. The main image, carved directly into the rock, can be viewed up close.
- 千葉県館山市船形835
- 0470-27-2247
Things to do鴨川シーワールド
An aquarium facing the Pacific Ocean, exhibiting a wide range of marine life including orcas and belugas, with hands-on interaction programs available.
- 千葉県鴨川市東町1464-18
- 04-7093-4803
Shrines & temples遠見岬神社
A shrine in Katsuura known for its bonito- and kinmedai-themed fortune slips. Also the venue for a festival where rows of hina dolls are displayed on stairs.
- 千葉県勝浦市浜勝浦1
- 0470-73-0034
Coast & beaches屏風ケ浦/銚子マリーナ海水浴場
A long sea cliff stretching from Choshi to Asahi, with the adjacent Choshi Marina beach below. Swim with dramatic cliffs as backdrop, or just stroll the coast off-season.
- 千葉県銚子市潮見町
- 0479-21-6667
Nature大山千枚田
A steep hillside covered in 375 terraced rice paddies. The scene changes through the year, from mirror-like water before planting to red spider lilies in autumn.
- 千葉県鴨川市平塚540
- 04-7099-9050
Museums月の沙漠記念館
A small museum on poet Kato Masao and his song 'Tsuki no Sabaku,' set by Onjuku Beach where a camel statue from the song stands. Suited to those interested in literature and quiet coastal walks.
- 千葉県夷隅郡御宿町六軒町505-1
- 0470-68-6389
Shrines & temples安房国一之宮 安房神社
The first shrine of Awa Province, said to date back over 2,670 years, drawing visitors from across the Kanto region seeking success in business or study.
- 千葉県館山市大神宮589
- 0470-28-0034
Museums航空科学博物館
An aviation museum next to Narita Airport, with large model planes, flight simulators, and an observation deck to watch takeoffs and landings. Good for aviation fans and families.
- 千葉県山武郡芝山町岩山111-3
- 0479-78-0557
Views海ほたるパーキングエリア
A rest stop on an artificial island along the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, surrounded by sea views on all sides. Includes shops and an arcade, making it a scenic break during a drive.
- 千葉県木更津市中島地先海ほたる
- 0438-41-7401
Food & markets勝浦朝市
A morning market with roughly 430 years of history, selling fresh vegetables and seafood alongside handmade goods and snacks. A chance to chat with local vendors.
- 千葉県勝浦市勝浦･下本町朝市通り（毎月1日〜15日）･仲本町朝市通り（毎月16日〜月末）
- 0470-73-2500
Parks & gardensふなばしアンデルセン公園
A large park known for seasonal flowers and windmills, divided into five zones including an adventure playground and children's art museum. Suited to multi-generation family outings.
- 千葉県船橋市金堀町525
- 047-457-6627
Shrines & temples香取神宮
The head shrine of all Katori shrines nationwide, and the ichinomiya of Shimousa Province. Its vermillion gate is a designated Important Cultural Property.
- 千葉県香取市香取1697-1
- 0478-57-3211
Food & marketsKamogawa SEASIDE BASE
A commercial complex opened in 2023 by Maehara Beach, featuring a craft beer brewery and seafood market to enjoy Kamogawa's coastal flavors.
- 千葉県鴨川市前原359-69
- 04-7096-7676
Views九十九谷展望公園
A viewpoint overlooking layered ridges of the Kazusa hills. The scenery shifts with time of day and weather, especially at dawn, dusk, or in mist.
- 千葉県君津市鹿野山東天峪119-1
- 0439-56-1325
Coast & beaches興津海水浴場
A calm beach facing a small harbor, known for gentle waves and a wide sandy stretch. Well suited to families with young children.
- 千葉県勝浦市興津地先
- 0470-73-6641
Things to do里のMUJI みんなみの里
A community facility run by MUJI, offering a farm-fresh produce market and hands-on activities like strawberry picking.
- 千葉県鴨川市宮山1696
- 0470-99-8055
Museums千葉市科学館
A hands-on science museum with numerous interactive exhibits, located inside the Kibor complex and home to one of the prefecture's largest planetariums.
- 千葉県千葉市中央区中央4-5-1
- 043-308-0511
Coast & beaches波左間海水浴場
A clear, shallow-water beach with gentle waves, popular with families and good for exploring tide pools.
- 千葉県館山市波左間地先
- 0470-22-3346
Views八幡岬公園
A park on a headland where Katsuura Castle once stood. The observation deck offers views over the Pacific and Katsuura Bay, popular for New Year sunrise viewing.
- 千葉県勝浦市浜勝浦221
- 0470-73-2500
Things to do蓮沼ウォーターガーデン
One of the prefecture's largest water parks, next to Kujukuri Beach, with 19 pools and attractions including a 182-meter water slide.
- 千葉県山武市蓮沼ホ368-1
- 0475-86-3171
Food & markets道の駅 木更津うまくたの里
A roadside station just past the Aqua-Line, offering around 2,000 local products including fresh produce and Chiba's famous peanut goods.
- 千葉県木更津市下郡1369-1
- 0438-53-7155
Nature仁右衛門島
An inhabited island off Futomi Beach, reached by rowboat. Visitors can explore a cave linked to Minamoto no Yoritomo legends amid untouched nature.
- 千葉県鴨川市太海浜445
- 04-7092-3456
Views犬吠埼灯台
A white lighthouse at the tip of Cape Inubosaki, completed in 1874. Visitors can climb its spiral stairs for sweeping Pacific views.
- 千葉県銚子市犬吠埼9576
- 0479-25-8239
Shrines & temples洲崎神社
A shrine linked to Minamoto no Yoritomo's prayers for victory. Climb the stairs behind the gate for a view, and on clear days Mt. Fuji appears through the torii by the beach.
- 千葉県館山市洲崎1344
- 0470-22-2000
Food & marketsザ・フィッシュ
A seaside complex between Tokyo Bay and Mt. Nokogiri, offering all-you-can-eat seafood grilling, sushi, and a fish market showcasing Boso's catch.
- 千葉県富津市金谷2288
- 0439-69-2161
Museums伊能忠敬記念館
A museum honoring Ino Tadataka, creator of Japan's first surveyed map, displaying his instruments and the famous Ino-zu maps.
- 千葉県香取市佐原イ1722-1
- 0478-54-1118
Things to do三井アウトレットパーク 木更津
A large outlet mall near the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, with around 330 shops and a food court featuring regional favorites.
- 千葉県木更津市金田東3-1-1
- 0438-38-6100
Coast & beaches城崎海水浴場
A roughly 300m beach at the mouth of the Shinmei River, known for clear water and popular with families in summer.
- 千葉県鴨川市天津地先
- 04-7093-7837
Parks & gardens清水公園
A spacious park with an obstacle course and campsite, also known for seasonal flowers like cherry blossoms and azaleas, good for families.
- 千葉県野田市清水906
- 04-7125-3030
Things to do道の駅・川の駅 水の郷さわら
A roadside and riverside station on the Tone River, offering local produce shopping and sightseeing boat rides.
- 千葉県香取市佐原イ3981-2（道の駅）佐原イ4051-3（川の駅）
- 0478-50-1183
Natureひよどり坂
A bamboo-lined path near the old samurai residences, retaining an Edo-period atmosphere and popular for photos.
- 千葉県佐倉市城内町5-23
- 043-484-6146
Shrines & temples船橋大神宮（意富比神社）
One of Funabashi's oldest shrines, with a large Meiji-era lighthouse-like beacon tower designated as cultural property.
- 千葉県船橋市宮本5-2-1
- 047-424-2333
Coast & beaches岩井海岸
A roughly 2km curved beach with shallow, calm waters, suitable for families with young children.
- 千葉県南房総市岩井地先
- 0470-28-5307
Views明治百年記念展望塔
A pine-shaped observation tower at the tip of Futtsu Peninsula, offering views across Tokyo Bay to Mt. Fuji and old sea forts.
- 千葉県富津市富津2280
- 0439-87-8887
Museums館山海軍航空隊 赤山地下壕跡
A roughly 1.6km wartime air-raid shelter tunnel, designated a historic site in Tateyama. Currently closed—check official updates before visiting.
- 千葉県館山市宮城192-2
- 0470-24-1911
Museums千葉県立房総のむら
An open-air museum set in satoyama scenery, recreating old Boso townscapes and farmhouses with hands-on craft experiences.
- 千葉県印旛郡栄町龍角寺1028
- 0476-95-3333
Things to doこてはし温水プール
An indoor pool under a retractable glass dome, with a lazy river and water slide, open year-round.
- 千葉県千葉市花見川区三角町750
- 043-216-0090
Nature雄蛇ヶ池
An Edo-period reservoir with an intricate shoreline, offering rowboats, fishing, and cherry blossom viewing.
- 千葉県東金市田中199
- 0475-50-1142
Shrines & temples上総国一之宮 玉前神社
A shrine with over 1,200 years of history, known for matchmaking and safe-childbirth prayers, with a black-lacquered hall as a prefectural cultural property.
- 千葉県長生郡一宮町一宮3048
- 0475-42-2711
Nature粟又の滝
A roughly 30m waterfall in Yoro Valley, especially scenic in autumn when surrounding trees turn color, good for valley walks.
- 千葉県夷隅郡大多喜町粟又地先
- 0470-80-1146
Views上永井公園（飯岡灯台、飯岡刑部岬展望館）
A park atop cliffs at the western edge of Byobugaura, with a lighthouse and observation deck overlooking the Pacific and Kujukuri Beach.
- 千葉県旭市上永井1309-1
- 0479-57-1181
Shrines & temples成田山新勝寺
A major Shingon Buddhist temple said to have been founded in 940, drawing visitors year-round with its historic halls, several designated important cultural properties.
- 千葉県成田市成田1
- 0476-22-2111
Food & markets道の駅 とみうら枇杷倶楽部
A roadside station famous for loquat-based treats like soft serve, with nearby rapeseed fields in February, serving as a base for exploring southern Boso.
- 千葉県南房総市富浦町青木123-1
- 0470-33-4611
Spot data and photos are published by まるごとe!ちば（千葉県観光物産協会）. The short descriptions are written by this site. まるごとe!ちば（千葉県観光物産協会）
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