If you’re looking to escape the fast pace of the big cities, fewer places are better than the serene Sawara’s Historical District. Once an important trading town, this area of Chiba has kept its rustic charm while remaining a welcoming haven for weary visitors and those searching for power spots.

Step back in time and experience the charm of Edo and Meiji-era Japan at the Nipponia Sawara Merchant Town Hotel in Katori City, Chiba. Located in Sawara, an area designated as a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, this one-of-a-kind accommodation invites guests to immerse themselves in the history and culture of a flourishing merchant town once known as "Edo’s Kitchen." With its blend of traditional Japanese architecture and modern comforts, the hotel provides a stylish and unforgettable stay.

Taste Japan's finest eel at Tomurakawauoten, an approximately 130-year-old specialty shop in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.

Experience Japan’s quiet countryside from the comfort of a fully renovated kominka in Chiba.

Only a short trip from Narita Airport, the Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy lies in Naritasan Park, near Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Enrich your journey into Japanese art and style by learning about the long history of Japanese formal brushstrokes, as well as the masters of the art form.