Introducing Katsuura Morning Market This video, titled "Katsuura Morning Market December 22nd, 2019"（勝浦朝市令和元年12月22日), is produced by “Uraran nohohon terebi” (うららんのほほんてれび); It's a video introducing the Katsuura Morning Market in Katsuura city, Chiba prefecture. From 0:40 in the video, you can see the horned turban, a specialty of Katsuura Morning Market. From 0:25, we're shown “Tantan Taiyaki,” “Coffee,” “Japanese lobster,” and from 0:38, “Sanga Soup.” All these various dishes and foods can be enjoyed at great prices, making the market a very popular tourist attraction in Chiba prefecture. The local people welcome tourists with the spirit of hospitality. After watching the video you'll definitely want to travel to Katsuura City, Chiba prefecture! In this article, we'll introduce recommended tourist locations at Chiba prefecture's Katsuura Morning Market. Be sure to follow along with the video! The Popular Katsuura Morning Market in Chiba Prefecture Source :YouTube screenshot The Katsuura Morning Market is a morning market in Katsuura city, Chiba prefecture, in Japan's Kanto Region. Along with the Wajima Morning Market of Ishikawa prefecture and the Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market of Gifu prefecture, it is known as one of the 3 biggest morning markets in Japan. The Katsuura Morning Market has a long history dating back 400 years. It's said that the market started in 1591 when the Katsuura castle lord, Yasutada Uemura opened the place as a location for exchanging agricultural and marine/seafood products. In November of 1987, the location was moved to its present location. In 1996 and 2010, the “National Morning Market Summit” was held. The Katsuura Morning Market is open every morning from 6:00 AM-11:00 AM except for New Years day (January 1st) and Wednesdays. It is held at Shimohoncho Asaichi Street during the first half of the month and on Nakahoncho Asaichi Street during the second half of the month. There are about 60 to 80 stalls selling marine products landed at Katsuura Port, which catches the second largest amount of marine products in Chiba Prefecture, as well as fresh vegetables and local gourmet foods. You can see the various stalls that are lined up at the Katsuura Morning Market from 0:04 in the video. The Katsuura Morning Market is close to a fishing port, so the seafood products are especially popular. You can buy fresh seafood such as skipjack tuna (the largest amount in the country is unloaded in the nearby port), horned turbans, and abalone here. Recommended Restaurants and Shops at the Katsuura Morning Market Photo：Katsuura Tantanmen There are shops that sell seasonal products, specialty okowa (sticky rice), and other various products at the Katsuura Morning Market. A popular food at the Katsuura Morning Market is the local delicacy Katsuura Tantanmen. This dish won the B-1 Gourmet Grand Prix in 2015 and became famous all throughout Japan. The Katsuura Tantan Noodles from “Restaurant Ishii” are a delicious local ramen that uses a healthy amount of chili oil. After eating some ramen, we recommend trying some warabi mochi at Nanbanya. It is an authentic warabi mochi that uses domestically produced warabi starch powder. It has a good consistency and it is a very popular Japanese sweet. The restaurant has various flavors for you to try besides the standard kuromitsu (brown sugar) as well. Besides that, there are restaurants where you can eat seafood rice bowls using freshly caught seafood as well. Try eating a delicious breakfast that you won't find anywhere other than Katsuura Morning Market. Information About Katsuura Morning Market Photo：Katsuura Morning Market Katsuura Morning Market is a 10-minute walk from JR Katsuura Station. There are 2 parking lots: the Tona Shiei Parking Lot and the Izumi Shiei Parking Lot. The Katsuura Morning Market closes every Wednesday. There are many facilities in the area where you can stay, such as hotels, so even if you come for sightseeing from far away, rest assured, you'll have a place to stay. Even in rainy weather, the morning market is held as usual. However, be aware that there will likely be fewer stalls. Summary of Katsuura Morning Market Source :YouTube screenshot “Katsuura Morning Market December 22nd, 2019,” released by “Uraran nohohon terebi,” is a video introducing the popular Katsuura Morning market, one of the 3 largest morning markets in Japan. It is a fun place where you can enjoy perusing the fresh seafood sent from Katsuura port, Katsuura’s comfort food, and lots of attractive food stalls. The video shows the variety of foodstuffs and the warmth of interaction with the locals at the Katsuura Morning Market, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out! 【Official Website】Katsuura Morning Market Information – Katsuura City Tourism Association https://www.katsuura-kankou.net/english-site/

A Video of Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri! This video, titled "かつうらビッグひな祭り 4K Katsura Big Hinamatsuri," was uploaded by "MOVIE JAPAN." It introduces Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri, an event held at Tomisaki Shrine in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, in Japan’s Kanto Region. The many hina decorations on the stone steps of the shrine during Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri is truly a sight to behold. Most hina dolls are displayed on three to five tiers, but Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri at Tomisaki Shrine, shown in the video, has approximately 1,800 hina dolls displayed on 60 stone tiers. You can see this from 0:06 in the video. In Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, during Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri, hina dolls are displayed at various spots, including around Kazusa-Okitsu Station and Katsuura Marine Park. Hina Matsuri, a Traditional Holiday in Japan Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is held on March 3rd every year to pray for the healthy growth of girls. In houses where there are girls, they decorate the hina-dan with hina dolls, and celebrate their growth by eating chirashi-zushi, drinking the non-alcoholic shiro-zake ("white sake"), cake, and hina-arare, a type of rice cracker. Some families also have fun folding hina dolls with origami and singing songs. During Hina Matsuri various dolls decorate the hina-dan. These include imperial dolls representing the emperor and empress, courtesan dolls, musician dolls, dolls of warriors, and even servants. Check out the Big Hinamatsuri in Katsuura, Tokushima! The video shows Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri in Katsuura, Chiba. However, the Big Hinamatsuri Executive Committee of Katsuura, Tokushima and the NPO Awa Katsuura Idobata Juku also hold a similar event. At the Big Hinamatsuri in Tokushima, a pyramid-shaped hina-dan, measuring roughly 7 meters tall, can be seen on display during the event. More than 20,000 hina dolls are displayed at the event, and these dolls are donated from all over Japan. Donations of hina dolls are subject to a memorial service fee. Katsuura Hinamatsuri-go, Katsuura Hinamatsuri Hiking, the Katsuura Shopping Street Pedestrian Paradise Parade, and other events also take place during the event period. Summary of the Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri Introduction Video In this article, we introduced a video of the dynamic Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri. The hina-dan made on the stone steps of the shrine is a spectacular sight that is great for taking Instagram photos! There are many other large scale Hina Matsuri festivals in Japan as well, such as the "100-tier hinadan," so be sure to check them out during your visit to Japan. 【TripAdvisor】Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1021249-d10019630-Reviews-or10-Katsuura_Big_Hina_Doll_Festival-Katsuura_Chiba_Prefecture_Kanto.html

Ubara Beach: Video Introduction This video, titled "Katsuura [Ubara Beach Surfing] Aerial Drone Footage in 4K" (勝浦「 鵜原海岸サーフィン」ドローン空撮 4K Drone Japan Surf), was uploaded by "7Sky Creative – Drone Boy" (ドローン男子 7sky creative). Ubara Beach is located in Katsuura, Chiba, in Japan's Kanto Region, and is part of Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park. The water at Ubara Beach is so clear that it has been called "the Okinawa of Kanto." With its rias coastline, Ubara Beach is a sightseeing spot where visitors can enjoy not only swimming in shallow waters, but also hiking courses and other outdoor activities. Be sure to check out the video showing aerial footage of Ubara Beach and surfing, taken via drone. Ubara Beach – A Slice of Okinawa in Chiba! Photo：Ubara Beach, Chiba Prefecture Ubara Beach in Katsuura, Chiba, is characterized by its clear waters and beautiful, pristine sandy beaches, and has been selected as one of the Top 100 Beaches in Japan. In summer, a beach is opened in the center of the sandy beach facing Ubara Bay, attracting many people. In addition to swimming and playing on the beach, the area is also known for marine activities, such as snorkeling and surfing. The Ubara Coast, which includes the Ubara Beach, is also known as a fishing spot, where you can catch fish, such as Japanese whiting, Japanese halibut, and Japanese black porgy. Furthermore, there are facilities for camping in the vicinity. It has been announced that beach houses will open from July 16, 2022, for the first time in three years, so the area is expected to be crowded this summer. Please note that jellyfish are present during the Obon season (Aug. 13 - Aug. 15), so please be careful when swimming in the sea. The White Torii Gate of Ubara Beach – The Perfect Photo Spot Photo：The white torii gate at Ubara Beach, Chiba Prefecture The white torii gate that stands on the Ubara Beach belongs to Yasaka Shrine, and is a tourist attraction that attracts many visitors to the area. The reason for its popularity is that, unlike the vermillion torii gates at most shrines, this torii gate is pure white. The beautiful contrast between the blue seas and skies and the white torii gate attracts many instagrammers and photographers. Also on the Ubara Coast, the "Ubara Daimyo Gyoretsu" is held every year on the fourth Saturday in July. This is a spectacular procession of daimyo that is celebrated along with "Ohamaori," a festival in which a portable shrine leaving Yasaka Shrine makes its way to the white torii gate. The procession parades through the town of Ubara and along Ubara beach for several hours with loud chanting. Unfortunately, the daimyo procession has been canceled in 2022. Let's look forward to next year's event! You can see the white tower in the video. [Video] 2:56 - The White Torii Gate of Yasaka Shrine Other Popular Beaches in Katsuura, Chiba Photo：Moriya Beach, Chiba Prefecture In addition to Ubara Beach, there are other attractive beaches in Katsuura as well. Below are two such beaches. [Moriya Beach] Moriya Beach, like Ubara Beach, is located in Minami-Boso National Park, with beautiful scenery, including reefs and sandy beaches, and has also been selected as one of the Top 100 Beaches in Japan by the Ministry of the Environment. Watashima Island is a small island located 170 meters offshore, and is a distinctive feature of the beach. [Okitsu Beach] This beach faces Okitsu Port, and is known for its calm waves that allow for swimming. It has been selected as one of the "100 Best Beaches for Swimming" by the Ministry of the Environment, and is a popular beach for families. Summary of Ubara Beach, Chiba If you still haven't seen the video showing Ubara Beach be sure to check it out! It's a popular tourist spot for families as well as anglers, surfers, and people who enjoy marine sports. If you're planning on visiting, be sure to check the weather and wave reports in advance so you can enjoy swimming, surfing, and other marine sports to the fullest. Ubara Beach is just a 5-minute walk from Ubara Station via the JR Sotobo Line, and has a parking lot that can accommodate 300 cars. If you're planning to stay overnight during your sightseeing trip to Katsuura, Chiba, you can stay at a guest house or hotel near Ubara Beach, or if you want to enjoy some barbecue, you can use an auto-camping site. Bottle rockets are prohibited on the beach, but hand-held fireworks are allowed, so feel free to bring your own fireworks if you're staying overnight. Make some summer memories at Ubara Beach this summer in Chiba! 【TripAdvisor】Ubara Beach https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1021249-d2241695-Reviews-Ubara_Beach-Katsuura_Chiba_Prefecture_Kanto.html