Chiba, Coastal industrial metropolis in Chiba Prefecture, Japan
The city extends along Tokyo Bay with residential neighborhoods inland and numerous manufacturing facilities concentrated near the waterfront industrial zones.
The Chiba clan controlled this region from the 12th to 15th century, establishing a castle town that formed the foundation of the current city.
The Chiba Urban Monorail network connects residents to multiple cultural venues, including the Chiba Zoo, Marine Stadium, and numerous traditional festivals.
The central railway station provides direct access to Tokyo in 40 minutes, while Chiba Port handles substantial cargo volumes for the entire region.
Kasori Shell Midden, containing over 40 million shells, represents the largest archaeological site of its kind in Japan.
Location: Chiba Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1889
Capital city: Chuo
Part of: Chiba metropolitan area
Shares border with: Sakura, Yotsukaido, Narashino, Yachiyo, Yachimata, Togane, Oamishirasato, Ichihara, Mobara
Website: https://city.chiba.jp/somu/shichokoshitsu/kokusai/portal-vi.html
GPS coordinates: 35.60728,140.10636
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18
ZOZO Marine Stadium
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Chiba Prefectural Police
1.6 km
Inohana Castle
2.2 km
Hoki Museum
18.3 km
Funabashi AutoRace Circuit
13.4 km
Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers
7 km
Chiba Shrine
1.7 km
Chiba Port Tower
1.1 km
APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
7.5 km
Chiba Zoological Park
4.5 km
Kasori Shell Mound
5.6 km
AEON Tower
7.8 km
Ōhi Shrine
14.3 km
Chiba-dera
2.7 km
Inage-sengen-jinja
3.9 km
Makuhari Seaside Park
7.2 km
Ninomiya Shrine
11.6 km
Iigaoka Hachimangū
7.8 km
Chiba City Museum of Art
1.7 km
Narashino meteorite
11.5 km
Qiball
1.5 km
Chiba Central Sports Center
4.8 km
Sencity Building
756 m
Chiba Park
1.7 km
Oyumi Castle
7.1 km
Makuhari International School
6.9 km
Chiba Prefectural Cultural Hall
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AEON Tower Annex
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