Chiba Walking Tour: Shrine, Art Museum & Japanese Homestyle Lunch

5.0 (9 reviews) Chiba, Japan
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LanguagesJapanese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview

Hello! I'm Grace, your local guide and Chiba resident for over 18 years. I love the hidden charms of Chiba City and love to share them with you!

We start at Chiba Shrine, a 1,000-year-old sanctuary dedicated to the divine spirit of the North Star.

Next, we visit the Chiba City Museum of Art, a century-old Neo-Renaissance building featuring works by local artists.

We then head to Chiba Castle (Inohana Castle). Built by the Chiba clan in the 12th century, it now houses a history museum with a panoramic city view — great for photos!

We finish with a homestyle Japanese lunch at Kadoya — Tonkatsu or Chicken.

I started guiding to share the meaningful experiences I've had traveling the world. Join me for an unforgettable Chiba adventure!

What's included

  • Admission to the Chiba City Museum of Art
  • Homestyle Japanese lunch, either pork (Tonkatsu) or chicken
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Chiba Shrine
    40m
    Chiba Shrine has a 1,000-year history and is dedicated to the spirit of the North Star, the Big Dipper. The shrine is visited by worshippers from all over Japan as well as Chiba citizens.

    The shrine is also a god of the direction of the Big Dipper, so many people come to seek the divine power to avert or cancel disasters related to the direction of the Big Dipper, such as daily travel, driving, moving house and construction, as well as to turn around or improve their luck.

    Why not visit such a shrine?
    You can experience the history and culture of Chiba.

    北極星北斗七星の御神霊を祀る1000年の歴史を持つ千葉神社。今もなお千葉市民のみならず全国から参拝者が訪れ親しまれています。

    悪い星を除き、善い星へと導く厄除開運の御神徳や、方位方角の神様なので、日々の移動や車の運転、転居や建築事など、 方位方角にかかわる災いについて事前の回避や事後の解除、 運気の好転や向上の御神徳も強く、これらを求めてたくさんの方が参られます。

    そんな神社をお参りしてみませんか。
    千葉の歴史や文化に触れることが出来ます。
  2. Chiba City Museum of Art
    40m · Admission ticket included
    The Sayado Hall on the ground floor of the Chiba City Museum of Art was built 100 years ago as the Kawasaki Bank. It was later owned by Chiba City in 1971.
    It is one of the few surviving historical buildings in Chiba City and the only one with a Neo-Renaissance style.
    The pillars in the outer wall sections, the doors and the mosaics on the floor are distinctive features, and it is also a photographic spot for taking elegant pictures!

    The exhibition room on the fifth floor displays works by artists associated with Chiba City and those works can be seen here.
  3. Chiba
    1h
    Having Home-style Japanese lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of The “Owl Police Box” at Chiba Station where is located at the East Exit. After exiting the ticket gates at the East Exit, take the escalator down to the ground level and you'll see it immediately.

End point

It takes about 15 minutes on foot from JR Chiba Station, and about 10 minutes on foot from Keisei Chiba-Chuo Station, 5 minutes walk from Yoshikawa Koen Station on the Chiba Urban Monorail.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will take a stroll around the city. Most of the path is level, but there is a places where you have to climb stairs. Please note that there are no lifts.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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