Located to the east of the Tokyo metropolitan area, Chiba Prefecture is a peninsula jutting into the Pacific Ocean. It is the lowest prefecture in Japan, with its highest peak reaching only 408 m above sea level. The inland areas are mostly flat, home to many historic and prestigious courses naturally separated by mature trees. The Boso Peninsula itself is a region of gentle, rolling hills with elevations between 200 and 300 meters. This area is densely packed with golf courses rich in strategic variety, all designed to skillfully incorporate the natural topography of the land.
When it comes to accessing golf courses, no other prefecture can rival Chiba. Many of its courses are reachable within an hour's drive from Tokyo. The rail network is equally extensive, with JR lines such as the Keiyo, Sobu, Joban, Uchibo, Sotobo, and Musashino lines crisscrossing the region. Private railways including the Keisei Main Line, Hokuso Line, and Tobu Noda Line also offer convenient access to numerous courses. Furthermore, with smooth connections from both Narita and Haneda Airports, Chiba is easily accessible for golfers visiting from any part of Japan or even abroad.
Chiba Prefecture has long been one of Japan's premier "golfing kingdoms," but the opening of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line in 1997 made it even more accessible to a wider range of golfers. A symbolic example is Tokyo Wan Country Club, which draws large crowds due to its exceptional convenience for those traveling from Tokyo and Kanagawa, combined with its very reasonable playing fees. On the other hand, Higashi Chiba Country Club, accessible via the Chiba-Togane Road, offers 36 holes across its East and West courses. Both are known for their high level of strategy, earning strong support from advanced golfers looking to test their skills.