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Chiba
Chiba (千葉県) is a prefecture in the Kanto region of Japan; its capital is Chiba (千葉市).
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Chiba in numbers
In 2025 about 14.5 million foreign visitors came to Chiba — 3rd of the 47 prefectures. They spent an average of 19,000 yen each in the prefecture and stayed 0.6 nights there on average.
Foreign guests accounted for 15.5% of all guest nights booked in Chiba in 2025, down 0.7% on 2024 and -8.8% against 2019.
Visitors from Canada are the most likely to include Chiba in a trip (66.9% did in 2025), followed by Spain (59.1%) and Australia (55.7%).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitors in 2025 | 14.5 million (rank 3 of 47) |
| Average spend per visitor in the prefecture | 19,000 yen |
| Total spend by foreign visitors | 276.3 billion yen |
| Average nights spent in the prefecture | 0.6 |
| Foreign guest nights in 2025 (hotels, ryokan and other lodging) | 4,375,880 |
| Share of all guest nights that were foreign | 15.5% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2024 | -0.7% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2019 | -8.8% |
| Share of surveyed visitors who went to Chiba | 35.1% |
| Nationalities most likely to visit | Canada 66.9%, Spain 59.1%, Australia 55.7% |
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) (都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: visitors_10k = 10,000 persons; spend_per_person_10k_yen = 10,000 yen; spend_100m_yen = 100 million yen; nights = average nights.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) (都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: guest nights (person-nights).
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) (表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: percent of respondents.
Climate in Chiba, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snowfall | Sun hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 2 cm | 192 |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 4 cm | 165 |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 0 cm | 168 |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 0 cm | 177 |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 0 cm | 180 |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 0 cm | 127 |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 0 cm | 163 |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 0 cm | 189 |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 0 cm | 135 |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) | 0 cm | 132 |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 0 cm | 144 |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 0 cm | 175 |
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) (station page). Snowfall is the monthly total of fresh snow.
Nearby prefectures
- Tokyo Kanto region · capital Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Ibaraki Kanto region · capital Mito
- Saitama Kanto region · capital Saitama
- Kanagawa Kanto region · capital Yokohama
Sources
Official and primary sources used for this page. Checked October 8, 2026.
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) – 都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) – 都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値 — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) – 表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) — monthly climatological normals 1991–2020
To cite or link to this page: Chiba — Japan Pocket Guide, https://japanpocketguide.com/prefectures/chiba/