간토 · 현 여행 가이드
공항 바로 옆 고대 사원, 일본에서 가장 긴 해변, 거대한 절벽 부처, 간토 최고의 신선한 해산물
지바현은 도쿄만 동쪽을 감싸며 태평양 쪽으로 멀리 뻗어 있는, 놀라운 대조로 가득한 현입니다. 나리타 공항에서 몇 분 거리에 일본의 가장 중요한 불교 사원 중 하나가 있고, 일본에서 가장 긴 직선 모래 해안인 구주쿠리 해변, 도쿄만을 내려다보는 절벽에 새겨진 거대 부처, 도쿄 디즈니 리조트, 그리고 고대 도보 코스와 아침 수산 시장, 유채꽃 들판을 배경으로 달리는 시골 열차 등 대부분의 관광객이 그냥 지나쳐 버리는 진정한 발견이 기다리는 보소 반도가 있습니다. 공항과 테마파크를 넘어 더 깊이 들어가는 여행자에게 지바는 아낌없는 보상을 선사합니다.
지바현은 일본 국제선의 관문인 나리타 국제공항이 위치한 독특한 현입니다. 덕분에 해외 방문자들이 즉시 접근할 수 있습니다. 나리타산 사원은 공항 구역에서 도보 15분 거리이며, 도쿄 지바 교외는 급행 열차로 30–40분, 보소 반도 해안 도시들은 도쿄에서 60–120분이 소요됩니다.
여행의 모든 측면을 계획하는 데 도움이 되는 심층 가이드 — 주요 관광 명소부터 최고의 레스토랑, 계절 이벤트까지.
A dramatic serrated ridge on the Boso Peninsula with stunning Tokyo Bay views, a colossal cliff-carved Buddha (31 m), and a cliffside Jizo statue overlooking the sea.
One of Japan's most visited temples — a grand complex of halls, pagodas, and serene gardens founded over 1,000 years ago, just minutes from Narita Airport.
A hidden gem in the Kimitsu mountains — a perfectly circular cave formed by the Shimizu River, through which morning light creates a glowing heart-shaped reflection on the water each spring and autumn. One of Chiba's most photographed natural spots.
The seaside town of Katsuura displays over 30,000 hina dolls on outdoor stone staircases in March — one of Japan's most spectacular Hinamatsuri displays.
A secluded hot-spring village tucked deep in the forested Yoro River gorge in central Chiba — famous for some of the finest autumn foliage in the Kanto region and traditional ryokan with open-air baths above the river.
Tateyama, Isumi, and Otaki preserve Edo-period merchant architecture and old-fashioned town streets far from Tokyo crowds, perfect for unhurried exploration.
Katsuura's morning fish market opens to the public — buy sashimi-grade bluefin tuna, bonito, and live seafood direct from fishing boats, then have it prepared next door.
The famous 800 m approach road to Naritasan temple is lined with century-old unagi (eel) restaurants. Grilled eel set lunches here are considered among the finest in Japan.
The Pacific coast off Katsuura is Japan's premier bonito fishing ground. Try seared katsuo tataki — thick slabs flash-charred over rice straw — at harbourside restaurants.
Choshi at the tip of the Boso Peninsula is Japan's largest fishing port and home to the Yamasa and Higeta soy sauce breweries. Izakaya menus overflow with ultra-fresh local fish.
Chiba is Japan's peanut capital — producing over 80% of the nation's crop. Local peanut tofu, freshly ground peanut butter, and fried peanut snacks make excellent souvenirs.
A dramatic serrated ridge on the Boso Peninsula with stunning Tokyo Bay views, a colossal cliff-carved Buddha (31 m), and a cliffside Jizo statue overlooking the sea.
Every March–April, the single-track Isumi Railway runs through golden rapeseed fields and blooming cherry trees — photographers line the tracks for this iconic rural Japan scene.
A hidden gem in the Kimitsu mountains — a perfectly circular cave formed by the Shimizu River, through which morning light creates a glowing heart-shaped reflection on the water each spring and autumn. One of Chiba's most photographed natural spots.
The southern Boso Peninsula around Tateyama and Minamiboso hosts Japan's earliest seasonal flowers — canola fields blooming in February against views of Mt. Fuji across the bay, followed by poppies and nemophila in spring. The cliffs of Nokogiriyama offer 360° panoramas from a dramatic giant stone Buddha 30 m above the sea of trees.
The Nokogiri mountain ridge offers several hiking routes through old cedar forest, with cliffside viewpoints over Tokyo Bay and a ropeway option for easy access.
The Pacific waters off Cape Inubosaki are prime whale-watching territory from October to January — local charter boats offer half-day tours to spot humpback and sperm whales.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea — two of the world's highest-rated theme parks, located in Urayasu on Tokyo Bay. Book tickets and accommodation well in advance.
Japan's longest straight sandy beach — 66 km of Pacific Ocean shore with reliable surf, clear water, and wide open skies just 1.5 hours from Tokyo.
The Pacific swells along Kujukuri Beach make it the Kanto region's top surf spot. Numerous surf schools cater to beginners, and equipment hire is widely available.
The Boso Peninsula has a well-marked coastal cycling path circling the entire peninsula — popular among touring cyclists for gentle terrain, sea views, and rural onsen stops.
A J-League football match at Kashiwa's Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium offers a genuine look at Japan's vibrant domestic football culture — ultra supporter groups with coordinated chants, pre-match taiko drumming, and the uniquely polite crowd etiquette (applauding good play from the opposing team) that characterises Japanese sports fans.
Baseball games at ZOZO Marine Stadium and a pleasant waterfront park along Tokyo Bay — a popular local outing combining sport and seaside strolling.
Sawara's Yasaka Shrine festival (July) and Suwa Shrine festival (October) are listed among Japan's greatest float festivals. Giant papier-mâché figures of legendary heroes ride elaborately decorated dashi floats through the narrow Edo-period waterway streets, accompanied by hayashi festival music — a spectacle that has continued for 300 years.
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple's Setsubun festival on February 3 draws hundreds of thousands for the bean-throwing ceremony (mamemaki). Sumo yokozuna champions and kabuki actors in elaborate hairstyles and costumes throw bags of lucky beans from a stage — the combination of celebrity, tradition, and crowd joy makes this Japan's most spectacular Setsubun event.
Japan's largest Setsubun celebration — kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers throw lucky beans to tens of thousands of visitors at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple on February 3.
Every March–April, the single-track Isumi Railway runs through golden rapeseed fields and blooming cherry trees — photographers line the tracks for this iconic rural Japan scene.
The Pacific waters off Cape Inubosaki are prime whale-watching territory from October to January — local charter boats offer half-day tours to spot humpback and sperm whales.
Izumi Nature Park (泉自然公園) in Chiba City bursts with over 500 cherry trees each April, hosting the popular Sakura Matsuri with food stalls, folk performances, and festive crowds against a backdrop of rolling blossom-covered hills.
The Boso Peninsula's Pacific and Tokyo Bay coastlines offer calm-water sea kayaking through sea caves, past fishing villages, and along rocky headlands teeming with seabirds. Guided half-day tours from Katsuura and Tateyama suit beginners, while experienced paddlers can arrange multi-day coastal expeditions staying in minshuku guesthouses along the Uchibo coast.
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple's cultural centre offers shodo (calligraphy) workshops in a tatami room overlooking the temple gardens. Instructors teach brush-loading technique, the basic strokes of hiragana or kanji characters, and composition on traditional washi paper — participants leave with a framed piece of their own calligraphy mounted for display.
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