Ichikawa

Ichikawa sits along the western bank of the Edo River in Chiba Prefecture and is a densely populated city with around eight hundred thousand residents. The city spreads across a compact area between the river and the inner districts of the greater Tokyo region, connecting residential neighborhoods with commercial zones and green spaces.

During the Nara era, this area served as the capital of Shimōsa Province and later developed from three towns known for producing salt. In the early twentieth century, the settlements grew through railway connections and eventually merged into a single urban administrative unit.

The Nakayama Hokekyō-ji temple maintains numerous cultural assets while Satomi Park displays seasonal cherry trees throughout its grounds.

Several railway lines bring travelers from central Tokyo to the city in under half an hour, with connections running frequently throughout the day. Those walking along the river find wide paths suitable for cycling and quiet strolls.

The bird observation center along the Edo River provides telescopes that let visitors watch different bird species throughout the year as they rest or nest along the shore. In spring, migratory birds gather here before continuing north.

Location: Chiba Prefecture

Inception: November 3, 1934

Reference: 122033

Shares border with: Urayasu, Funabashi, Matsudo, Kamagaya, Edogawa-ku

Website: https://city.ichikawa.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.72192,139.93106

Latest update: December 11, 2025 21:58