#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!

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

★ The 17th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Japan's Hidden Sightseeing Spots" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce "Asuka"'s post! The open terrace seats overlooking the sea are an attractive piece. Located in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, The Surf Ocean Terrace is a restaurant based on the concept of "tible cuisine of the sea feast". The terrace overlooks the sea and also overlooks Tokyo Tower and Sky Tree. For meals, you can enjoy vegetables from local farms and seafood caught in Boso. ◆The Surf Ocean Terrace◆ 【Address】〒261-0012 Chiba-ken, Chiba-shi, Mihama-ku, Isobe, 2-8-3 THE SURF OCEAN TERRACE 【Access】 Take the Chiba Kaihin Kotsu Bus from the north exit of Kemikawahama Station on the JR Keiyo Line and get off at the last stop of Inage Yacht Harbor for about 11 minutes. 【Parking lot】Available (Please check the official website for details.) ）

In Chiba. Seaside Restaurant "THE SURF OCEAN TERRACE" Here, there are terrace seats where you can enjoy ☺️ your meal while looking at the sea. It was cloudy when I went, but it was still beautiful, so it is recommended for those who want to see the sea while taking a relaxing break! !️

Speaking of "Aki Sasaki" who was active in Samurai JAPAN ... Chiba Lotte Marines!! At Chiba Port Tower, Sasaki's signed uniform is on display! !️ You love baseball! You want to see the sea and the superb view of Chiba! It's ☺️ also good to go and see the WBC champion now.

This is the scene seen from the Inage Coast. For Tokyoites who usually casually look at the Tokyo Skytree, the sunset seen from Chiba and the Tokyo Skytree were different.

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