{"id":1732,"date":"2022-04-19T05:06:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T05:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overlandjapan.com\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2026-03-18T07:27:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:27:38","slug":"chiba-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overlandjapan.com\/en\/chiba-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilled Chiba Vibes"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_row element_name=&#8221;Heading&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;full-width-contained&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: -50px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: -5%;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #f26651;\">Chillin&#8217; in Chiba<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Road Trips to Explore Tokyo&#8217;s Neighbouring Chiba Prefecture<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Just a stone&#8217;s throw away, Chiba is located across Tokyo Bay on a peninsula that welcomes Japan\u2019s Pacific coast offering a laid back, alternative and hand made lifestyle experience.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chiba is surprisingly large and there is allot we have yet to explore. You can be sure to find a variety of beaches, timeless temples, cultural hikes, agriculture, seaside towns, outdoor activities and daily fresh local produce.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will surprise are the variety of lifestyle businesses popping up everywhere from those who have left the busy Tokyo life behind.\u00a0 Anything from organic farms, home made treats, to SUP\/surf schools, you will find happy people with a simple smile enjoying a slow life tempo.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are our recommended Chiba road trips that will have you coming back and telling us what you found.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=&#8221;30px&#8221; responsive_vis=&#8221;hidden-xs&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Full Image&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;full-width-contained&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: -10px;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_image image=&#8221;1740&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;][\/spb_image] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Road Trips&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;full-width-contained&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;scroll&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;40&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #f26651;\">Kazusa &amp; Minami Boso Area<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 80km+<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Time: <\/strong><\/span>appr<span class=\"s1\">ox. 1.5\u20132.5 <\/span>hours (depending on traffic and final destination)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Kazusa Coast &amp; Minami Boso is known for its underground highway that connects Tokyo with Chiba&#8217;s mountains with easy hikes into a vast temple complex, housing one of Japan&#8217;s largest statues of Buddha &amp; spectacular observation points. There is a variety of local towns offering fresh seafood, sunset viewing and modern luxuries to enjoy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #f26651;\">Kujukuri &amp; East Coast<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 100km+<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Time: <\/strong><\/span>appr<span class=\"s1\">ox. 1.5\u20132.5 <\/span>hours (depending on traffic and final destination)<\/p>\n<p>Kujukuri &amp; East Coast is known for its beach coastline, farmland, organic food and surf towns perfect for simply letting time pass and connecting with nature.\u00a0 There are plenty of activities to enjoy from surfing, SUP, swimming, fishing, horse riding to various seasonal treats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Map&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;full-width-contained&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; 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row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;40&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Camping <\/strong><b>Favourit<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>es<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kazusa &amp; Minami Boso<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f26651;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?cid=4001068679730317349\">Tateyama Club<\/a> (google maps) | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tateyamaclub.tokyo\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tateyama_club\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A modern &#8220;members&#8221; style campground located on a private mountain overlooking Tokyo Bay that has brand new facilities in a quiet setting.\u00a0 You can enjoy glimpses of Tateyama bay and there is a resident goat.\u00a0 Good for families, pet friendly, easily accessible from the highway and close to local shops.\u00a0 Camp sites here are a little expensive but the owner &#8220;kane-chan&#8221; is friendly and an experience himself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Kujukuri &amp; East Coast<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?cid=4419977695269417559\">BLACKRAMS CAMPING \u30ad\u30e3\u30f3\u30d7\u5834<\/a> (google maps) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nap-camp.com\/chiba\/14463\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blackrams_k\/\">Instagram<\/a><br \/>\nA small DIY Hawaiian style business along a small town road.\u00a0 Good for kids, they also have a cafe selling 3 types of burritos, coffee and small gifts. Check their instagram for seasonal shop hours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tGgvsrwF4VbxtbBD6\">Jikkoku Auto Camping Ground<\/a> (google maps) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jikkokucampsite.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\nSmall and peaceful hidden campground surrounded by short mountains found a short 10 minute drive from the popular Onjuku beach. The facilities are basic and clean.\u00a0 The owner is friendly and there are 2 resident goats.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f26651;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NFGxTEuKxNsddWFX7\">Ohara Kamibuse Auto Campground<\/a> (google maps) | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ethp.net\/camp\/kamifuse\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\nQuiet and simple camp ground in a pleasant forrest surroundings.\u00a0 There are cherry blossoms trees to enjoy in spring and they also provide free fire wood for the cooler months.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sjuXWmG4FHTYBPmq5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lovers Rock Car Park<\/span><\/a> (google maps)<br \/>\nPotential Free-Camp car park located along the coast with beautiful views over the ocean and landscape. A simple public toilet is nearby but no showers.\u00a0 Sunrise here is spectacular and stargazing on clear nights.\u00a0 The beach has fun rock pools to explore.\u00a0 Even if you don&#8217;t try to camp, its a great place for a picnic.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f26651;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Other Camp Grounds<\/strong> we like or want to try;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vHJq3dPVFWSbG2eK7\">RECAMP Tateyama \u9928\u5c71<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/SwVVT3ZpwVzFjoHY7\">BonfireBase<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/U6Y9gCux3kgsBS2W9\">Seikai Gakuen Seaside Auto Camp<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Rk2de2ScdCaojhpp8\">Onjuku Farm Camp<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ZTJCASTyMihEujUu7\">Nat Park;<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AnnMDRe59WcA7Sgd8\">Taki Village<\/a>;<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f26651;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/recampkatsuura?share\">RECAMP Katsuura<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #f26651;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Free-Camp can not be guaranteed and has risk.<br \/>\nRemember to be discreet and no open fires. If you are asked to move along, please move along.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><b><\/b><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;1757&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;hover&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Blackrams Camp<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_image image=&#8221;1748&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;hover&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;last&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Lovers Rock Car Park<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_blank_spacer height=&#8221;30px&#8221; responsive_vis=&#8221;hidden-xs&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Viewing Spots:&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;full-width-contained&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;scroll&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;40&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Splash &amp; Fun Favorites:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kazusa &amp; Minami Boso<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/swfnkC9UvbvBFdKN9\">Haraoka Beaches<\/a>; a beautiful shallow beach offering stunning sunsets and rock pools to explore.\u00a0 There is an illuminated rustic wooden pier where on clear days Mt Fuji can be seen in the distance.\u00a0 The car park is free all year round.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/v3eNgy9PJp2aAQzm7\">Umi Sauna Cafe<\/a>; a modern private sauna &amp; cold bath facility that overlooks the ocean. Reservations required via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umi-saunacafe.com\/\">website<\/a> and include all bathing amenities and a bluetooth speaker .\u00a0 You can also just visit the cafe deck where they have burgers and shakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kujukuri &amp; East Coast<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/isG9qMh5YM7Qqvz48\">Moriya Beach<\/a>; a pleasant calm &amp; clear water beach with nice sand.\u00a0 There are some small beach houses in summer offering food &amp; drink.\u00a0 Tattoos and alcohol friendly.\u00a0 Paid parking in Summer months.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9BRde6o4D62rmkxE7\">Ubara Beach<\/a>; our favorite swimming beach in the area.\u00a0 A secluded beach that is often missed by the crowds.\u00a0 The beach is shallow for swimming and the water is clean.\u00a0 There is a picturesque Japanese &#8220;torii&#8221; gate that overlooks one section of the beach.\u00a0 Regular locals usually arrive around 10am to set up for the day.\u00a0 Tattoos and alcohol friendly. Some of the roads leading to the beach can be very narrow.\u00a0 Paid parking in Summer.<br \/>\nThe beach is a short walk from the recently converted elementary school to now campground <a href=\"https:\/\/seikai-gakuen.jp\/camp.html\">Seikai Gakuen Seaside Auto Camp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/A2mKyPNF91ewd4bE6\">Onjuku Beach<\/a>; probably the most popular beach in Chiba, there is a run-down but charming 1980&#8217;s resort town feel to Onjuku and matching tourist attractions.\u00a0 A long white sand beach where you can either join or avoid the summer crowds.\u00a0 The water is clean and offers options for both surfers and swimmers.<\/p>\n<p>Somewhere that might appeal that recently opened in July 2022 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eden_katsuura\/?hl=en\">Eden Restaurant &amp; Spa<\/a>, a beach club style facility offering a mediterranean inspired restaurant, thermal spring spa &amp; infinity pools over a panoramic beach view. The shave ice shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fujiya_kakigori_katuura\/\">Fujiya Kakigori<\/a> across the road is straight from heaven on a summers day.\u00a0 Take us with you please.<\/p>\n<p>For a fresh water river experience, although not officially encouraged, we have heard of people swimming at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5D4WCEZnYXUxd7NAA\">Awamata Waterfalls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>** The popular summer season months is generally June to the end of August.\u00a0 This is also the period where paid parking is usually enforced at popular locations<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;1754&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;hover&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Onjuku Beach<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_image image=&#8221;1734&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;hover&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;last&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Ubara Beach<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_blank_spacer height=&#8221;30px&#8221; responsive_vis=&#8221;hidden-xs&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Highlights:&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;full-width-contained&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;scroll&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;40&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Other Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kazusa &amp; Minami Boso<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/JF9sJTabwYMHCZeD6\">Mt Nokogiri<\/a>; a great hiking spot where you can find numerous huge stone carved buddha statues and stunning sweeping views.\u00a0 There are two 50 minute hiking trails to the peak of the mountain.\u00a0 You can also take a ropeway cable car if you want to take it easy.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby Mt Nokogiri is <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ihrVUYJSVHHcmG72A\">Jigoku Nozoki<\/a>; termed &#8220;Hell&#8217;s Peak Point&#8221; is the most famous viewpoint of the mountain. Here your heart will race as you peer down over the sweeping views of Tokyo &amp; Boso peninsula.<br \/>\n** <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitchiba.jp\/things\/mt-nokogiri-hiking-trail-guide\/\">Click HERE<\/a> for a more detailed hiking trail guide of this area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xoGzKj4BfyVVsAKK7\">Nojimasaki Lighthouse<\/a>; the second oldest western lighthouse in japan.\u00a0 For 300yen you can climb the 101 stairs to the top for a nice view.\u00a0 The surrounding coastline walk is a pleasant short break.\u00a0 We also noticed some of the nearby town seafood restaurants have good reviews.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7uCx7ucCSLEhJ1g27\">Nagasa Highway 34<\/a>; a great drive to cross the peninsula where you can find famous local <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HUEFi4hcJU2cRpRv6\">sake breweries<\/a> &amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FMFJLA228tvRcpih7\">community markets<\/a> offering local crafts and produce.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/K2mJKT1BpggjkoDX7\">Oyama Senmaida Rice Terrace<\/a>; inspiring rice terraces surrounded by hills.\u00a0 Typically Japanese, each season provides a different image with summer being peak green.\u00a0 The fields are illuminated between October to January.\u00a0 A good spot for a pit stop if you are crossing to the peninsula this way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kujukuri &amp; East Coast<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/T4NmcPJPRDbjQjAj9\">Awamata &amp; Konjin Waterfall<\/a>; a series of relaxing waterfalls along the Yoro river to explore.\u00a0 Lots of little fish, amazing colors in Autumn, a popular place to take a picnic.\u00a0 \u00a0Some of the tracks can be slippery and the river can be surprisingly deep in sections.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3ZbMKiZZ1Nfz5kBKA\">Kannon Bridge<\/a>; a bright red twin arched bridge leading to a Buddhist temple via tunnel and stairway. Most popular to visit in Autumn during the changing of the leaves.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;1738&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;hover&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Hell&#8217;s Peak Point<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_image image=&#8221;1746&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;hover&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;last&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Mount Nokogiriyama Buddhist Temple<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_blank_spacer height=&#8221;30px&#8221; responsive_vis=&#8221;hidden-xs&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Favourite Surf:&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;full-width-contained&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;scroll&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;40&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Favourite Surf Spots<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The pacific ocean facing east coast of Chiba is known as one of the surfing capitals of Japan.\u00a0 You can find powerful reef and beach breaks that are popular with both locals and international pro surfers.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of places for beginners and you can find surfboard rental shops along the coast.<\/p>\n<p>The surf is generally consistent and it&#8217;s possible to find a wave (and weekend crowds) any time of year.\u00a0 \u00a0Best season is August through to October, especially if a typhoons is coming through.<\/p>\n<p>We have shared some of our favorite surf breaks on the map<\/p>\n<p>For up to date surf conditions we like the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/jp\/app\/%E6%B3%A2%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC-catch-the-wave-%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E6%B3%A2%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1\/id1064917658?l=en\">app &#8220;Nami Densetsu&#8221;<\/a> which provides great morning, lunch and afternoon surf condition updates with video&#8217;s and descriptions.\u00a0 Sadly, it&#8217;s not very english friendly still..<\/p>\n<p>Second best place to check is used all around the world and track swells &#8211; website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surf-forecast.com\/\">Surf-Forcast.com<\/a> which is generally pretty reliable.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;1742&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;hover&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Umi Sauna Cafe<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_image image=&#8221;1750&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;hover&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;last&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Surf Lessons at Onjuku Beach<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_blank_spacer height=&#8221;30px&#8221; responsive_vis=&#8221;hidden-xs&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Favourite Food &amp; Drink:&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;full-width-contained&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;scroll&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;40&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Favourite Food &amp; Drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here are some places we have heard good things about.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Remember <span class=\"s1\">if you find something special, <\/span>do tell us <span class=\"s1\">so we can share the love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kazusa &amp; Minami Boso<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kZ28tYj9K2LYwAyf6\">Music &amp; Coffee Shop Misaki<\/a>; is an old rustic cafe with amazing coastal ambiance offering indoor and terrace seating.\u00a0 They have coffee, shakes, ice cream and pizza toast.\u00a0 The food is nothing fancy and is just ok..\u00a0 It&#8217;s all about the view as you look back over Tokyo Bay towards Mt Fuji &#8211; a place for a short pit stop. Open everyday (10am &#8211; 4:30pm)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/pHJXoGBhNreAo3Ff6\">Ramen Tateyama Rascal<\/a>; we have heard good things! Open 11am &#8211; 2pm &amp; 6pm &#8211; 7:30pm (11am &#8211; 2pm only wednesdays &amp; sunday) Closed Monday &amp; Tuesdays<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/REKYwtb9mjAbrrx16\">Fukki-an<\/a>; is a local seafood restaurant that we have heard good things about. Open 11am &#8211; 2pm &amp; 5pm &#8211; 8pm. Closed Wednesdays<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1Ja1jyx3ZGqhvstB9\">Arakawa<\/a>; is a local teishoku restaurant we have heard good things about. Open 11am &#8211; 3pm &amp; 5pm &#8211; 7:30pm. Closed Wednesdays<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/txJnrkEZQeE2Ysrz5\">Yashiki Tenzen<\/a>; is a hidden seafood restaurant we have heard very good things about.\u00a0 Maybe a little expensive for Chiba but very good compared to Tokyo prices for the quality &amp; peaceful setting.\u00a0 Open 11:30am &#8211; 3pm &amp; 5pm &#8211; 9pm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/PA4LATULPLGsSK286\">Cafe En<\/a>; is a farm to table organic cafe restaurant in a homely and spacious farm house setting.\u00a0 The owner was a famous Japanese singer and her husband was an activist.\u00a0 There might be some unique ideas blowing in the wind here.\u00a0 Open 10am &#8211; 5pm Weekends only<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/kozuka-513?share\">Kozuka 513<\/a>; is an upscale cafe along route 34 offering healthy and tasty meals in a nicely designed renovated Japanese &#8220;<em>minka<\/em>&#8220;. Open 11am &#8211; 4:30pm. Closed Wednesdays &amp; Thursdays<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kujukuri &amp; East Coast<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fKn4yV1F9fopE4gm6\">Shiki<\/a>; is a local teishoku restaurant we have heard good things about. It&#8217;s located across from the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Fqw5Yuw5RHWdZX8M6\">NAT Park<\/a> campground on a busy road.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xd3pvkr4bRgnghvQ7\">Kiku Sushi<\/a>;\u00a0 a locals favorite is located near ohara port that offers freshly caught sushi and sashimi.\u00a0 There is no clear fixed menu and meals cost about 2,500yen. Open 11am &#8211; 9pm. Closed Mondays<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vBGHp2bLSt2iiyg28\">Meguru Indo<\/a>; is a south Indian inspired restaurant offering authentic flavors with local ingredients in a simple rural setting.\u00a0 Delicious vegetarian and non vegetarian lunch sets available. Open 11:30am &#8211; 3:30pm. Closed Wednesdays, Thursdays &amp; Fridays<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/86Q1i19GYvUTnbXh7\">Brown&#8217;s Field<\/a>; a long time favorite, is a macrobiotic vegetarian cafe set on a small farm offering indoor and terrace seating. A fantastic place to spend a few hours unwinding and wandering the local farmlands. Reservations are recommended as lunch plates do sell out.\u00a0 Open 11:30am &#8211; 4:30pm Fridays to Sundays only.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MNbiZPnJzT3ze51R8\">Edokan Sushi<\/a>; is a proud sushi restaurant in a very local setting.\u00a0 The freshness and quality is excellent and you would expect to pay 3x the price in Tokyo. Open 11:30am &#8211; 2:30pm &amp; 5:30pm &#8211; 9:30pm. Closed Mondays<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zAf5FjbKMhndcBYY6\">Kiritoshi<\/a>; is a sushi restaurant we have heard good things about. Small homely environment that can only fit 5-6 people. Reservations recommended. Open 6pm &#8211; 9pm. Closed Mondays<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rXqR1qSwrCMeAPy49\">Cafe Jf<\/a>; is a coffee &amp; ice cream shop we have heard good things about.\u00a0 Open 9am &#8211; 9pm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bm1QfxnsnyigTcZR9\">Topa Tacos<\/a>; another long time favorite, a rustic mexican food stand perfect to grab and go or chill out on the outside terrace.\u00a0 Large burritos &amp; drinks with some vegetarian options.\u00a0 We recommend ordering double meat as the standard is a bit skimpy.\u00a0 Open 10am &#8211; 6pm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7HrjvA7UeCW7VFah7\">Atlantic Coffee Stand<\/a>; is a great local surfers coffee &amp; smoothie shop, a place for your morning hit on your way to hit the waves. They also have authentic meat pies. The owner belongs in a museum as a local surfing icon &#8211; nice guy and his friends who stop by are good for a chat.\u00a0 Open 6am &#8211; 11am (6am &#8211; 3pm weekends)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/SbbNsi5AQsLgtwCDA\">Morita<\/a>; is a local friendly Izakaya ran by 2 chatty sisters offering a great selection of homemade &amp; seafood delights in a suburban environment. Expect to talk to the other patrons. The motsu-nabe, beef stroganoff &amp; sushi is popular and they have a large selection of drinks. Open 5pm &#8211; 11pm. 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