Chiba Prefecture Information

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Chiba Prefecture is located in the Kanto region and is part of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Chiba Prefecture's appeal lies in its balance between nature and the city. The Boso Peninsula offers beautiful beaches and mountains, where visitors can enjoy outdoor sports such as swimming and mountain climbing. Chiba Prefecture is also home to Narita International Airport, Japan's largest international airport, and Disney Resort, Japan's largest theme park. Chiba Prefecture is also an international tourist destination.

The history of Chiba Prefecture derives from the three provinces of Boso (Kami-sa, Awa, and Shimosa), which flourished along the Tokaido Highway from ancient times. 1873 saw the merger of two prefectures, Inba in the northwest and Kisarazu in the south, to form the present Chiba Prefecture. The name of Chiba Prefecture comes from the name of a samurai family called the Chiba clan. The Chiba clan ruled the Boso region from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Warring States period (1467-1568).

In agriculture, the prefecture is famous for beans such as peanuts and soybeans, and fruits such as pears and strawberries. In the fishing industry, Choshi Fishing Port and Kisarazu Fishing Port are booming, landing bluefish such as bonito and mackerel, as well as shellfish such as clams and clams. 

Tourist Attractions to Visit

- Minami-Boso National Park: Shirahama Beach, Tateyama Castle Site Park, and other natural scenery and historical buildings.

- Mt. Nokogiri : A mountain that can be climbed by a ropeway, with attractions such as Nihon-dera Temple and Jigoku-nozoki (peering into hell).

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple: This temple was founded in the Heian period (794-1192) and has important cultural assets such as the Niomon Gate and the three-story pagoda.

- Disney Resort: This theme park consists of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea and attracts tourists from all over the world.