Chiba Park Located in the Central Tokyo center of Chiba City, it is a park loved by the locals as a park where you can enjoy various experiences throughout the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in Spring, Giant Lotus in early summer, and autumn leaves in autumn, as well as the city's only boat pond. In April 2024, the new bustling area "Shibaniwa" Gari has been reopened! ■ Access: About a 10-minute walk from JR Chiba Station Chiba Park Exit or North Exit Get off in front of Chiba Monorail Chiba Park Station ■Address: 3-1-1 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba City

In 2024, the events of the 1300th anniversary of the founding of the Chiba Prefecture Kamogawa City Mt. Takasu Oyama Temple and Takasu Shrine will be held

It is a local Shiroyama Park. When the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula.

The flowers in Toontown were ?✨ beautiful

Akebonoyama Park. There is a yellow flower with a strong desire for approval only one dignified in the white.

Akebonoyama Park. I did my best to bloom in the windy weather. First attempt at a low angle. It's like you're doing squats, and it's tiring.

It is a tulip from "Akebonoyama Agricultural Park" in Kashiwa. On this day, the weather was good, and many kindergarten children visited and took commemorative photos. I declined to the teacher and participated in the commemorative photo.

How do you do! Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City (kamagayashi). Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City is a convenient city that can be reached in about 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, and has direct access to Narita Airport and Haneda Airport. With a population of about 110,000, Kamagaya City is easily accessible from the city center, and you can enjoy sightseeing spots full of history and culture with abundant nature. We will send out recommended information so that you can visit Kamagaya City for sightseeing, so thank you! ★★ Recommended places to visit in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City ◇Kamagaya Daibutsu (Great Buddha) The historic 1.8-meter-high Great Buddha, built in 1776, was designated as the first designated cultural property of Kamagaya City in 1972 and was selected as one of the "500 Charms of Boso". It has become a symbol of Kamagaya City. ◇Grave of a Tomb of a Government Soldier It is a valuable historical site that conveys the turbulent history of the end of the Edo period. It is designated as a city cultural property and is located in the Great Buddha Cemetery where the Kamagaya Daibutsu (Great Buddha), which is also a city-designated cultural property, sits. ◇Hyakkoshin Within the Precincts of Hachiman Shrine, a total of 100 Koshin pagodas have been built, including 10 blue-faced Kongo statues and 90 character pagodas. ◇Kaigara-yama Park In the pond in the center of the park, waterfowl swim gracefully. It is a popular picnic spot for families, where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in full bloom, fresh greenery, colorful autumn leaves, and snowy scenery. ◇Fighters Kamagaya Stadium Nicknamed "Kamasta", it is the farm home of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. MLB players Shohei Ohtani and Yu Yu Darvish also worked up a sweat at this stadium. It is a must see spot for sports fans. ★★ Beloved events and festivals in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City ◇Kamagaya City Citizens' Festival For a long time, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024, it is a festival loved by the people of Kamagaya City. Equestrian warrior processions, parades, and Free Bazaar are held, and it is an event full of smiles. ◇ Kamagaya fireworks "Kamagaya Fireworks" is a summer tradition in Kamagaya City that began in 2016. 3,000 fireworks color the summer night sky of Kamagaya. ◇New Kamaya Illumination The beautiful event that heralds the visit of winter, when the area around Shinkamagaya Station is decorated with 53,000 illuminations, warmly illuminates the winter nights. ★★ Specialty Products Gourmet in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City Kamagaya City has a thriving pear cultivation, and the sweet and juicy pears are loved by locals and tourists alike as a taste from summer to autumn. There are about 150 pear farms in the city, and many of them sell directly to them, so please taste the freshly freshly caught pears. It is also popular as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ★★ We look forward to seeing you in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City! Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City allows you to feel the beauty of nature and the depth of history. We will send out travel recommendation Information that will be one page of everyone's memories on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

#Best time to visit ? the bright pink cherry blossoms and kanzan in Chiba City Animal Park Well well. Maybe it's because it's hot today, so I'm ☺️? taking refuge in the shade

HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Chiba Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Chiba City is a city located in the central part of the Chiba Prefecture, consisting of six wards: Chuo Ward, Hanamigawa Ward, Inage Ward, Wakaba Ward, Midori Ward, and Mihama Ward. The fastest train ride from Tokyo Station to Chiba Station is about 26 minutes, and Chiba Station-Narita Airport is also conveniently accessible in about 30 minutes by limited express. With a population of about 980,000 and surrounded by the sea and greenery, this area has the charm of coexistence of city and nature. It is home to the Port of Chiba, one of Japan's three major trading ports, and is also an industrial area that forms the Keiyo Industrial Zone. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Chiba City】 From the deep history of Chiba City to the present day, we will introduce a variety of sightseeing spots that attract people who visit in the city center, seaside area, and satoyama area. 〜〜 Satoyama Area 〜〜 ◎ Showa Forest It is the largest park in Chiba City, and there is an observatory overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a lawn plaza, and athletic playground equipment, making it a spot that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Every year in mid-April ~ early May, about 50,000 azaleas in the park are in full bloom. ◎ Chiba City Animal Park It is a zoo where you can meet Futa-kun, a red panda who took the world by storm with his cute standing appearance. In addition, you can see rare and endangered animals up close, making it a popular tourist destination for families. ◎ Hoki Art Museum Adjacent to the Showa Forest, it is a museum specializing in realistic paintings, which is rare in the world. The museum has a collection of 480 realistic paintings by about 60 artists, and you can appreciate excellent realistic paintings from Japan and abroad. 〜〜 Seaside Area 〜〜 ◎ Inage Seaside Park Pool (INAPOO) It is the largest pool in Chiba Prefecture that opened in July 2023. It consists of six pools, including a huge pool with a maximum width of 30 meters, a shallow pool with a depth of 20 centimeters that is safe for children, and a large water slide. It is a Volume of about You can't You can't play in one day. ◎ Chiba Port Tower From the 125-meter-high observatory, you can overlook the city of Chiba City, and if the weather is good, you can see Tokyo Tower, Skytree, and Mt. Fuji. In 2011, it was recognized as a "Lover's Mecca" and in 2012 as a "Japan Night View Heritage". ◎ Makuhari Messe It is Japan's first Convention complex and opened in 1989. It is one of the largest international exhibition halls in Japan, with an event hall that can accommodate 9,000 people. Various events and exhibitions are held throughout the year. 〜〜 City Center Area 〜〜 ◎ Chiba City Museum of Art Ukiyo-e and Edo paintings are on permanent display, and children can work and create together in the atelier in the museum. 【Introduction of local gourmet food in Chiba City】 Chiba City is rich in dishes that make use of fresh local ingredients, such as peanuts. Peanuts are a specialty of Chiba Prefecture, and their depth of taste captivates those who visit. 【Events and festivals in Chiba City】 ◎ Shimofusa Province, Kan River Shrine Annual Grand Festival/Going down to the beach Samukawa Shrine's Annual Grand Festival is held on August 20 every year. Mikoshi (portable shrine) crossing will be held, and from 18 o'clock in the evening, a "Going down to the beach (sea crossing)" will be held at the Obama venue where Mikoshi (portable shrine) enter the sea. It is a festival to pray for a bountiful harvest and safety on board. ◎ Chiba City Citizens' Fireworks Festival The 2023 Chiba City Citizens' Fireworks Festival was held as "Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2023" at Makuhari Seaside Park and Makuhari Messe Parking Lot. It is one of the largest fireworks festivals in Japan, and about 20,000 fireworks, including about 4,000 marine fireworks, color the night sky of Chiba City. 【Many charms that make you want to visit Chiba City】 Chiba City is a city that combines its rich nature, historic cultural facilities, and facilities that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, and has a variety of attractions that make everyone who visits smile. We will deliver plenty of the charm of Chiba City with COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

100-year-old tourist map of the Awa area

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Kamogawa Matsushima Sometimes there is such a scene #Kamogawa City #Chiba Prefecture #Yaoka Coast

Maebaru Coast, Kamogawa City　Over head #千葉県　#鴨川市　#前原海岸

On Sunday, April 7, we will hold a cherry blossom viewing markets. The location is the urban-rural exchange plaza of Sakuma Dam Lake in Kyonan Town. Coffee, tea, squid menchi, pickled sardines bowl, marmalade jam, baked goods, etc. Please come and visit us.

Early spring scenery near Yoro Canyon in Chiba Prefecture The cherry blossoms ? are still a long way off, but this carpet of rape flowers is stunning ♪ The red train moves ♪ slowly The view from the train window must be exceptional. Lots of smiles ? on both the photographer and the rider Encounter with the rape flower train that carries happiness! I'm very satisfied with spring!

I was looking around to see where I could hear the cry from, and I was able to take a picture!

Ōtōin The founding of Oto-in is unknown, but it is believed that it was built in the Nara and Heian periods, and that the monks of the Tendai sect lived there to pray to the dead. It is recorded that Daito-in became a Soto School temple in the first year of Keicho (1596). Otoin Temple is a family temple where the ancestors and deceased members of the Dan family are memorialized. In addition, as a temple open to the community, we are actively engaged in cultural activities such as concerts using the main hall (temple con), art exhibitions in the gallery, history study groups, small Buddha carving classes, calligraphy classes, flower arrangement classes, etc., and we continue to be active as a temple open to the community as a family temple for the Dan family. [Basic information] Address: Kashiwa City Hananoi 1757 TEL：04-7132-5868 Business hours: 9:00~16:30 (temple office reception) Closed: open all year Parking: 40 cars ~Access~ 【JR Joban Line】Get off at "Kashiwa" station, west exit from the bus stop "Municipal Kashiwa High School", Bus bound for "Tokyu Village" Get off at the bus stop "Hananoi Shrine" and walk for 10 minutes. 【Tsukuba Express】Get off at Kashiwa Leaf Campus Station, from the bus stop Take the bus to "Tokyu Village" and get off at the bus stop "Hananoi Kido" 10 minutes on foot ~Attractions~ ・Ginkgo biloba The giant ginkgo tree, the symbol of Daitoin, is said to be over 450 years old. It is said that this large ginkgo was used as a landmark of Hananoi Village during the Tone River water transportation in the Edo period. Even now, you can see it well from the Ōtone Bridge. According to the "Chinju Forest Tree Survey Research" Implementation in 2004 (Heisei 16), ginkgo biloba (5.32 m) is considered to be the thickest trunk circumference in Kashiwa City. In 1981 (Showa 56) (1981), it became a designated protected tree (designation number 290) in Kashiwa City. ・Bentendo Bentendo, built in 1864, was demolished due to deterioration in the Showa 50. The inauguration ceremony of the current Bentendo was held in November 1998 (Heisei 10) (1998). The Bentendo enshrines Benzaiten, an eight-armed statue with the god Uga and a Torii (shrine gate) gate above his head. In his hand, he holds a long halberd, an orb, and a key to the treasury. The crocodile mouth attached to the old Bentendo Hall is engraved with the names of 24 donors from the tenth year of Tenpo (1839), indicating that the Bentendo has existed since ancient times. This crocodile mouth is attached to the Shin Bentendo and still resonates with the sound of the Tenpo era.

Yutaka inari Hongu Toyoke Inari" is written and read as "Yutaka inari". Like Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, it was founded in Showa 40 (Showa 40) as a single shrine that does not belong to the main office of the shrine It is a shrine of Shinto Buddhist practice, which is rare in modern times. Currently, it is the Kashiwa City Yutaka handling office of the Fushimi Inari Taisha Affiliated Lecture Office. He is also responsible for the Fukurokuju of the "Seven Lucky Gods". A sign that is a sign of congratulations = Because "Zuisho" often occurs It is also known as the Power Spot. In addition, shuin stamps by Fukue master Azunosuke and limited-time red seals, etc. It is also popular for being able to receive various shuin stamps (see image). We also accept prayers for the removal of evil, prayers for traffic safety, groundbreaking ceremonies, blessing prayers, Shichi-Go-San, weddings, etc. (Fengqi Lord God) Shoichi Toyoke Inari Ōkami (Ukanomitamanomikoto, Ooanamuchinomikoto, Otanomikoto, Otanomikoto, Ukemochinokami) Basic Info Address Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Feng Shiki 972-14 TEL 04-7174-0248 business hours Holidays Parking Access 【JR Joban Line】Get off at Minami Kashiwa Station 20 minutes walk 25 minutes walk from JR Kashiwa Station [Bus] JR Tobu Noda Line Kashiwa Station East Exit "Kashiwa Station East Exit" Stop No. 5 Kashiwa 28 bound for Natogaya (via Tokiwadai) and get off at "Toyomachi Higashi" 5 minutes on foot shuin stamps * All reception will be "ready-made" (9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.) shuin stamps The size is about 21.5 cm in width and 15.5 cm in height There is also a limited period of award, so please come and visit us

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, a joint concert will be held at Daito-in Temple. Concerts are held in the main hall surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom, and you can enjoy the fusion created by different musical instruments!! Please come and visit us!! [Details] Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024 Doors open at 13:30 Concert starts at 2 p.m. Venue: Daitoin Main Hall (Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Hananoi 1757) ☎：04-7132-5868 All seats are unreserved (chair seats) and parking lot is available. Ticket: 2,500 yen * It is expected to be fully booked by advance reservation and sale. Please make a reservation and purchase as soon as possible. Reservations and inquiries: Daitoin Temple Office ☎：04-7132-5868

We would like to inform you of the "Footpath tour around the Ohori River where you can walk while enjoying the scenery as it is" sponsored by Kashiwa tourism Production, a small trip around nature and history around the Ohori River! !! See below for more information. ---------------- Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 (cancelled due to stormy weather) Meeting: 9:00 Toyoshiki Station (around 12 o'clock, dismissal at the bus stop "Shikoda") Capacity: 20 people (If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.) Results will be notified by Saturday, March 16) Those who can walk about 6 km (elementary school students and older, elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian) What to bring: Clothes for exercise, rain gear, drinks, health insurance card, etc. Participation fee: 500 yen Application: Please write the tour name "Ohori River Area Footpath Tour", address, name, age, phone number, and email address and send an email to Kashiwa Kanko Production. Reception starts: March 1 (Thursday) ~ March 11 (Monday) Organizer Contact: Kashiwa Tourism Production (citizen public interest activity organization) TEL: 090-4038-6822 (Inaba)

Why don't you go around Tateyama by bicycle? Minamiboso, located in the southern part of the Boso Peninsula, runs around the coastline Roundabout for about 120 km. The course in the mountainous area is undulating enough for the elevation difference, and the scenery and sense of accomplishment are recommended for advanced riders. For beginners, we will guide you to a pottering course where you can run along the sea and enjoy the scent and scenery of the seashore in a relaxed manner. The Tateyama Tourism Association rents not only electric bicycles that are easy on slopes, but also sports bikes such as cross bikes and road bikes for long-distance riding! Bicycles with child seats and children's bicycles are also available, so it is recommended for families! Please contact the Tateyama Tourism Association [0470-22-2000]!

How do you do! This is the Tateyama Tourism Association. Located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, Tateyama City is blessed with abundant nature and a warm climate. The COOL JAPAN VIDEOS account provides plenty of information and recommendations on attractive sightseeing spots in Tateyama City. Please follow us! With a population of about 43,000, Tateyama City is blessed with a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 16°C. The west side of the city faces the southern end of Tokyo Bay, and the south side of the city faces the Pacific Ocean (Sotobo), where you can enjoy marine sports such as Scuba Diving and swimming. In addition, the Prefectural Tateyama Wild Bird Forest in the Tateyama City are selected as "100 best forests for forest bathing", and the area around the Hirasunaura Beach is selected as "100 best Hakushaseishou" and "100 best roads in Japan". ■ Introducing 7 sightseeing spots in Chiba Prefecture Tateyama City! [ Tateyama Castle / Shiroyama Park ] It is a park built by maintaining the residence Ruins of the Castle of the Sengoku daimyo The Satomi Clan in the Boso region. At the top of Shiroyama Park is Tateyama Castle (Hakkenden Museum), where Documents from "Eight Dogs of Satomi" are on display. Seasonal flowers such as Ume plums, camellias, cherry blossoms, and azaleas bloom in the park. [ Minato Oasis "Nagisa no Eki" Tateyama ] It is a facility that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, such as the "Umi no Marche Tateyama" where you can buy fresh seafood and local specialty products, the "Seaside Plaza" and the "Observation Deck" with a large aquarium. [ Awa Shrine ] The sacred tree of Ichinomiya Shrine in Awa Province Awa Shrine is over 500 years old, and the Sea Cave Ruins in the precincts is designated as a prefectural historic site. During the spring cherry blossom season, Someiyoshino's "Cherry Blossom Tunnel" in the precincts welcomes cherry blossom viewers. [ Daifukuji Temple (Kannon on the Cliff) ] It is called "Kannon on the cliff" because the Kannon Hall is built on the cliff in the middle of Mt. Funagata. The 1.5-meter-high statue of Kannon is designated as a tangible cultural property of Tateyama City [ Sumisaki Lighthouse ] An observatory is built near the lighthouse and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji. [ Boso Flower Line ] The Boso Flower Line, which stretches for about 46 kilometers along the coastline, is lined with rape flowers and marigolds, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. About 6 km from Ido to Aihama has been selected as one of the "100 best roads in Japan". ■ Events and festivals in Tateyama City [ Yawatanmachi ] In 2004, it was designated as a Chiba Prefecture designated intangible folk cultural property "Awa Yawatanmachi". Located in the southeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, it is the largest festival in the Awa District, where festival floats and Mikoshi (portable shrines) parade through the streets of Tateyama. [ Tateyama Kanko Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display ] Every year in August, about 10,000 fireworks are set off near the Hojo coast. Underwater fireworks and oversized starmines color the summer night sky of Tateyama. ■ Specialty products of Tateyama City [ Boshu Fans ] Boshu fans, one of Japan's Three Greatest Fans along with Kyo-Uchiwa in Kyoto and Marugame Fan in Shikoku, were selected as traditional crafts designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the first time in Chiba Prefecture in 2003. The tradition handed down from the Meiji era has been passed down to the present day. ■ Enjoy sightseeing in Tateyama City The rape blossoms that stretch along the beautiful coastline of the Tateyama City, the tranquility of the historic shrines and temples, and the charm of the local Specialty Products continue to captivate those who visit. The scenery changes with the seasons, so you can feel new discoveries and excitement no matter when you visit at any time of the year. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide you with recommended information about Tateyama City, so please enjoy it!

This is information on the blooming of Yoritomo cherry blossoms (Kawazu cherry blossoms) from the Kyonan Town Town Office. ~R6.2.26~ The current flowering status of Yoritomo cherry blossoms has passed full bloom throughout Kyonan Town and is beginning to fall, and some trees are starting to show their leaves. In the future, it will be scattered due to the influence of wind and rain, so please come early. In addition, at Sakuma Dam, following the Yoritomo cherry blossoms, the large fishing cherry blossoms are in full bloom and are in full bloom. In front of the Sakuma Dam and the town hall, bamboo lanterns and cherry blossoms are lit up from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

How do you do! This is the Kyonan Town Tourism Association. Located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture Awa County Kyonan Town is a city rich in nature that continues to attract visit people. With a population of around 6,300 (as of 2024), the town is a blend of history and natural beauty. With the opening of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line and the Higashi-Kanto Expressway Tateyama Line, it can be accessed from the city center in about 80 minutes by car, so you can enjoy it even on a day trip. This COOL JAPAN VIDEOS account will introduce sightseeing spots and recommended information in Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town, so thank you. ◆History of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town◆ Kyonan Town was created in 1959 by the merger of Katsuyama Town and Yasuda Town. The origin of the name of the town is "Kyonan Town" because it is located south of Mount Nokogiri. ◆ Introduction of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town sightseeing spots ◆ ◇Mount Nokogiri Mount Nokogiri, a scenic spot designated by Chiba Prefecture, is a tourist spot that represents Kyonan Town. As the name suggests, the rock walls resemble the shape of a saw. From near the summit, which can be climbed in about 3 minutes by ropeway, you can overlook Mt. Fuji, Miura Peninsula, and Izu Peninsula over Tokyo Bay. There are many attractions such as the Great Buddha of Nokogiriyama Nihonji Temple, One Thousand Five Hundred Arhats, and Nippon-ji Temple. ◇Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall Opened in 1985, the Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall is a memorial hall that exhibits the works of Hishikawa Moronobu, a Ukiyoe artist of the Edo period. Through these exquisite works, you can feel the depth of Japanese art culture. ◇Sakuma Dam Lake Shinsui Park The 2.4-kilometer walking path surrounding the dam is home to about 2,200 cherry trees, including Yoritomo cherry blossoms, Yae cherry blossoms, and Yoshino cherry blossoms, making it one of the most popular cherry blossom spots on the Boso Peninsula. ◇Okuzure Suisenkyo Cultivation of about 60 million daffodils are used at the foot of the mountain and on the banks. ◇Daikokuyama Observatory The castle-shaped observatory at the top of Mt. Daikoku is overlooking the Katsuyama Fishing Port, and if the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town Roadside Station Information ◆ ◇Roadside Station Hoda Elementary School It is a rare Roadside Station in Japan where an Closed School elementary school has been reborn. In addition to selling specialty products, there are also cafeterias and lodging facilities where you can eat nostalgic school lunch menus. ◇Roadside Station Kyonan It is a roadside station facing Tokyo Bay and is also popular as a beautiful spot for sunset. The Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall is adjacent to it. ◆Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town Events & festival◆ ◇ Daffodil Festival Kyonan Town is one of Japan's three major colonies of daffodils, and every year from early December, the Daffodil Festival is held at the venues of "Ezuki Daffodil Road", "Sakuma Dam Park", and "Okuzure Suisenkyo". You can enjoy the beauty of the daffodils in full bloom even in the cold of winter, and the carpet of daffodils that spreads all over is a spectacular view. ◆ Recommended points of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town ◆ Kyonan Town is known for the beautiful scenery of Kawazu cherry blossoms (Yoritomo cherry blossoms), and you can feel the arrival of Spring in the early blooming cherry blossoms this season. There are plenty of hotels and hot spring facilities, so please relax after enjoying the great nature of Kyonan Town. Make the best memories in this town along the beautiful coastline! We will send out recommended information about Kyonan Town, so please follow us.

How do you do! This is the Kashiwa Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City is easily accessible from Tokyo Station in central Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train, making it a very convenient city for living. We will introduce the charm of Kashiwa City, which ranks fifth in Chiba Prefecture with a population of about 430,000 people (as of 2023), and plenty of recommended information to fully enjoy sightseeing in Kashiwa City. ◇◇◇What is Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City? ◇◇◇ Kashiwa City, which represents the Bed town of the Tokyo metropolitan area, is an attractive city with a lush natural environment and commercial facilities that are convenient for daily life. There are various ways to enjoy each area, such as large stores such as Takashimaya and Marui, the area around JR Kashiwa Station, which is attractive with second-hand clothing stores popular with young people and various restaurants scattered in the Urakashi area, the Kashiwa Leaf area where the University of Tokyo's Kashiwa Campus, Chiba University, AIST, and public and private incubation facilities are concentrated, and the Tone River basin and Teganuma area, which are a treasure trove of history and nature. In recent years, Kashiwa City has also been known as a "city of sports and music" and is home to professional sports teams such as J.League Kashiwa Reysol, Rugby One's NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu, and W-League's JX-ENEOS Sunflowers, as well as many wrestlers from Kashiwa City and related to Kashiwa. The municipal Kashiwa High School Brass Band Club and the Sakaine Junior High School Brass Band Club, which are regular winners of the national tournament, are also famous. ◇◇◇ Introducing 6 sightseeing spots in Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City! ◇◇◇ Here are some sightseeing spots that you should definitely visit when sightseeing in Kashiwa City, which is easily accessible from central Tokyo. ・Teganuma Teganuma, the closest natural lake to Tokyo, is a treasure trove of nature. In addition to the Teganuma Nature Interaction Greenway, where you can safely enjoy cycling and jogging on the south shore of Teganuma, you can also enjoy boating, bird watching, and day camping. ・Roadside Station Shonan Located on the Kashiwa side of the Tega Bridge that crosses Teganuma, you can enjoy a meal and buy fresh local produce and specialty products, where you can enjoy the blessings of Kashiwa City's nature. We also rent bicycles, so please use it as a base for sightseeing around Teganuma! ・Koryuzan Fuse Benten Tokaiji Temple One of the three benten in the Kanto region. It has a history of more than 1,200 years, and the view overlooking Mt. Tsukuba across the Tone River is also popular. It is also famous as the setting for many legends and folk tales, such as the auspiciousness of the temple where the red dragon appears. ・Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Akebonoyama Agricultural Park is a vast park where tulips bloom in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos bloom throughout the year. There is also a Barbecue area, café, exhibition greenhouse, kids room, etc., so everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. ・Former Yoshida Family Residence Historical Park It is a valuable house that conveys the architectural style of the peasant mansion built in the late Edo period, and is designated as a nationally designated important cultural property. You can tour the park while receiving explanations from the resident guide. There is also a lawn plaza and a bamboo forest, where you can enjoy the history and nature of the four seasons. ・Masuo Castle Site Park It is a vast park divided into three zones: the "Forest Walk Zone" on the site of the castle mountain built during the Warring States period, the "Forest and Hill Adventure Zone" where you can enjoy Barbecue, and the "Waterside Creature Zone" where you can observe waterside creatures with spring water. The well-preserved earthworks of the Ruins of the Castle, the hollow moat, the tiger mouth, and the waist circle are popular with old castle enthusiasts. ◇◇◇Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Specialty Products and gourmet food◇◇◇ Kashiwa City is known as a specialty product for its abundant agricultural products such as kokabu, green onion, spinach, strawberry, pear, and blueberry. At the Agricultural products direct sales shop "Kashiwade" and Roadside Station Shonan, you can buy these specialty products carefully grown by local farmers. Also, depending on the season, you can enjoy strawberry picking, pear picking, etc. ◇◇◇Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Events festival◇◇◇ ・Teganuma Fireworks Festival The Teganuma Fireworks Festival, held in 2023 for the first time in four years, will feature about 13,500 fireworks, including underwater fireworks and large-scale star mines, that will beautifully color the night sky of Teganuma. ・Kashiwa Festival The largest festivals in Kashiwa City, the Kashiwa Festival, is usually visited by about 700,000 people every year. Stage performances, Mikoshi Parade, and Kashiwa Odori will enliven the city of Kashiwa. ◇◇◇We are looking forward to sightseeing in Kashiwa City◇◇◇ Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City attracts people who visit with its rich nature, deep history, delicious Specialty Products, and heartwarming events. Kashiwa City looks forward to welcoming you! We will send out recommended information about Kashiwa City, so please follow us!

The sky and clouds after sunrise were beautiful. Kujukuri Beach in winter is wonderful.

The sun peeks out from above the clouds. It is Kujukuri Beach in winter.

Kujukuri Beach after sunrise in winter. Waves broken by the strong wind are soaring as droplets. The backlit sea was golden and beautiful.

It is the sunrise of Kujukuri Beach in winter.