Chiba Prefecture

The Chiba Prefecture extends over the entire Boso Peninsula, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and Tokyo Bay to the west.

The region formed in 1873 through the merger of Inba and Kisarazu provinces, establishing the current administrative structure with Chiba City as its capital.

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple draws numerous visitors who participate in traditional ceremonies and experience Buddhist practices dating back to 940 CE.

Narita International Airport, located in the northern part of the prefecture, serves as the primary international gateway to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

The prefecture contains Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea in Urayasu city, making it the only location outside the United States with multiple Disney theme parks.

Location: Japan

Inception: June 15, 1873

Capital city: Chiba

Part of: Kantō region

Shares border with: Tokyo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture

Website: https://pref.chiba.lg.jp/spanish

GPS coordinates: 35.60458,140.12319

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45