A visit to Chiba Castle is an easily-achievable half-day excursion from Tokyo using the train from Tokyo to Hon Chiba Station. The Chiba Castle was originally built in 1126 and was extensively reconstructed in 1967; today it is home to the Chiba City Folk Museum.

In the museum you can admire a collection of Samurai armory and weapons including swords and guns, but expect to find very little in the way of English descriptions of the exhibits. Although Chiba Castle is by no means one of the most beautiful castles in Japan it is worth a visit for history buffs and those interested in ancient Japanese architecture. The surrounding area is filled with cherry trees which are spectacular when in blossom around the end of March.

Chiba Castle, 1 Chome-6-1 Inohana, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0856, Japan, Phone: +81-4-32-22-82-31

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