Last year, just as summer was giving way to fall, I hopped on one of Chiba’s local trains to see what it has to offer. As it turns out, Choshi Dentetsu is a line filled with hidden gems—from delicious eats to outrageous rare spots. I’ve summarized my trip in the video below, but I’ll be writing about the spots to visit in detail, as well as some tips on how to make the most out of your trip in the coming posts.
In the meantime, here are the highlights of my Choshiden railway adventure.
A Hawaiian cafe in Choshi, Chiba.
Need to cut ties? Or perhaps find a good match? You can pray for all these at Youunji, and dine at a lovely garden cafe, too.
Dive into the bizarre world of the Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo. Perfect for adventurous travelers seeking the unusual in Japan’s vibrant capital.
Visit Kawai Shrine in Kyoto and draw your ideal face. The gods just may hear your prayers and grant your wish!
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.
Located at the fringes of western Tokyo, Okutama is a town that offers the quiet majesty of nature to anyone who drops by for a visit. I walked the Otama Trail for my first ever solo hike, which gave way to a lot of reflection.
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