Overview
Chiba is the largest city in Chiba prefecture, effectively a large suburb of Tokyo. Despite its cyberpunk literary associations, it's an unremarkable suburban city with high-tech attractions like the Makuhari Messe convention center and the Chiba Urban Monorail.
Architecture · Day Trips · Family Travel · Nightlife · Shopping
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hotels from ¥3500 per night near Chiba Station.
Culture
Chiba is a backdrop in anime and cyberpunk literature (Neuromancer).
Food
Sushi available in Perie mall; Western options like Outback Steakhouse in Kaihin-Makuhari.
Money
Costco hot dog and soda combo is ¥180, one of the cheapest meals. Drinks from ¥500 at bars.
Transport
Chiba Urban Monorail is a unique suspended monorail system connecting the city.
