Wakaba Travel Guide
Chiba
Popular places to visit
Chiba Zoological Park
Red pandas in this vast zoo have become famous for learning to stand on their hind legs. Take your whole family to the petting zoo at feeding times.
Izumi Natural Park
You can take time to visit Izumi Natural Park during your travels to Chiba. Visit the shops in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Makuhari Messe
Try virtual and augmented reality in the regular cutting-edge technology events and check out other intriguing exhibits in one of Japan’s largest convention centers.
ZOZO Marine Stadium
Experience the electric atmosphere of a Japanese baseball game or attend a big-name concert or music festival in one of Tokyo’s largest stadiums.
Chiba Port Arena
Catch an event at Chiba Port Arena during your trip to Chiba. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Chiba University
As one of Japan’s most prominent universities, this educational institute has a heavy international presence. Mingle with staff and students in the cafeterias.
Top hotels in Wakaba
Narita Tobu Hotel Airport
Great place to stay to adjust to time change, close to NRT and free shuttle before taking off on the adventure!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Narita Airport Honkan
There was an early option for breakfast in the other building which started at 0530. The main building breakfast started at 0630. Good food and many choices. It was easy transportation back and forth to the airport to enjoy their reasonably priced restaurants and shopping.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
The location is great I’d think no other hotels with such a reasonable price could compete with Tobu Hotel. One other surprise is there is a symphony hall next to the hotel. Music lovers will enjoy it as well.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
The hotel is conveniently located close to the subway, and there are some restaurants in the area. The hotel is large & well maintained, the staff is very helpful. The breakfast is good. The restaurants & bars close early and sometimes even earlier than posted (e g at 10:30 PM). It’s strange - the ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Narita Airport Shinkan
The room was small but nicely organized and clean. The free shuttle between the airport and the hotel was on time and feet nice. Also their free breakfast buffet with various selection gets a high point!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Nikko Narita
Great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wakaba
Midori
If you're spending some time in Midori, Aeon Mall Chiba and Izumi Natural Park are top sights worth seeing.
Chuo
Consider a visit to Tokyo Bay and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Chuo. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yoshikawa-koen Station or Kencho-mae Station.
Chiba City Centre
Well liked for its mountain views and museums, Chiba City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Chiba City Museum Of Science and Chiba City Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at Yoshikawa-koen Station to get around the city.
Inage
Inage is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Chiba Zoological Park and Inage House Related to History of Chiba are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sports Center Station or Anagawa Station to get around.
Hanamigawa
If you're spending some time in Hanamigawa, Kotehashi Onsui Pool and Kemigawa Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
Mihama
While you're in Mihama, take in top sights like Tokyo Bay and jump on the metro at Makuharitoyosuna Station to see more of the city.
