Chiba City Folk Museum: A Castle of History
Explore Chiba's past in a castle-style museum with panoramic city views from its observation deck.
Housed in a striking castle-like structure, the Chiba City Folk Museum explores the history and culture of Chiba City. Exhibits detail the Chiba clan's influence and the city's development through the ages. An observation deck offers panoramic views.
A brief summary to Chiba City Folk Museum
- 1 Chome-6-1 Inohana, Chiba, 1 Chome Inohana, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0856, JP
- +8143-222-8231
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit on weekdays for a less crowded and more intimate museum experience.
- Check the museum's website for information on special events and temporary exhibits.
- Bring a camera to capture the panoramic views of Chiba City from the observation deck.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From JR Chiba Station, take the Chiba Urban Monorail to Kencho-mae Station. From there, it's approximately a 13-minute walk to the museum. Alternatively, from Chiba Station, take Keisei bus 千 03, 千 03-1, or 千 04 bound for Chiba Daigaku Byo-in or Minami-Yahagi and get off at Kyodo Hakubutsukan/Chibaken Bunka Kaikan, then walk 3 minutes. A single monorail fare from Chiba Station to Kencho-mae Station costs around ¥280.
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Walking
The Chiba City Folk Museum is about a 15-minute walk east from Hon-Chiba Station on the JR Uchibo/Sotobo Line. From Kencho-mae Station, it is about an 8 minute walk. From either station, follow the signs towards Inohana Park. The museum is located within the park.
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