Glamping & BBQ at The Forest Garden KIMINOMORI
Looking for a place to hold your next BBQ? Or perhaps glamping with friends? Try the Forest Garden KIMINOMORI in Chiba.
The Magnificent Ceiling of Enpuku-ji
Not many temples allow you to lie down to take photos of the ceiling. Enpukuji in Choshi does.
The Train Depot at Nakanocho
The train depot by Nakanocho Station is home to cute vintage trains.
Where to Find Moomin Train Stamps along the Isumi Line
Part of the joys of being a train enthusiast in Japan is collecting train stamps. Sounds pretty geeky, but it can get quite addictive as you keep traveling. I bought my train stamp book from Maruzen and have been using it as one of the ways to record my travels.
How to Ride the Moomin Train in Chiba
Isumi Railway is best known for its Moomin Train, fashioned after the beloved Finnish series of the same name. Running along the Bōsō Peninsula, these yellow train cars take its passengers through Chiba’s green fields and historic towns, and is especially popular in spring as cherry and rape blossoms (菜の花) frame the landscape.
Riding the Moomin Train in Chiba (Video)
One of the most exciting ways to explore Japan is by rail. On the first installment of Railway Diaries, we…
Have Fun with Farm Animals! Visit Mother Farm in Chiba.
Mother Farm is an easy day trip from Tokyo that you can enjoy with family and friends. Get to see and play with farm animals including cows, sheep and even capybaras!
Mother Farm in Chiba
A three-hour ride from Tokyo Station, Mother Farm is a good place to visit if you want a relaxed day trip where you can be surrounded by lush greenery and adorable animals.