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Yachimata八街
Skip as a destination: Yachimata is a commuter town with no major sights. Pass through for peanuts or a quiet rural walk, but plan zero nights.
Yachimata is a small city in central Chiba, known across Japan for its peanuts. The town has two train stations on the Sobu Main Line, a few farms and a quiet atmosphere, but no temples, museums or attractions that justify a dedicated trip. Most travellers pass through on the way to Choshi or Kujukuri Beach. A half-hour stop for fresh peanuts from a roadside stand is the ceiling.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week
- Airports
- NRT · NGO
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yachimata110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yachimata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) east; taxi or bus via Narita, then local train).NRT Narita International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) east; taxi or bus via Narita, then local train).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the station area and a few shops.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (ramen or soba)¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- Beercan at a konbini¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Metro or bus rideTrain ride (Yachimata to Chiba)¥620 (≈ US$5) (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) east; taxi or bus via Narita, then local train) · NGO Chubu Centrair (check)NRT Narita International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) east; taxi or bus via Narita, then local train) · NGO Chubu Centrair (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yachimata: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the station area and a few shops. Buses and taxis from both Yachimata and Enokido stations. Taxis at Enokido can be hard to find during rush hours and late night.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chiba
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Sobu Main Line local train, about 30 min
City with a castle park and art museum; good for a half day.
Narita
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Sobu Main Line to Narita, about 20 min
Narita-san temple and the old town; a full day if you include the airport area.
Choshi
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Sobu Main Line direct, about 1 h
Coastal town with a fishing port and the Inubosaki lighthouse.
Kujukuri Beach
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus from Yachimata Station, about 30 min
Long sandy beach; best in summer for swimming or surfing.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Yachimata Station
A few mins' walk from the station; limited options, mostly business hotels.
Near Enokido Station
Quieter, fewer hotels; taxis scarce at off-peak times.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × ¥3,500 | ¥3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Sobu Main Line from Chiba, one way1 × ¥620 · check | ¥620 |
| Bus to Kujukuri Beach, one way1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × ¥2,500 | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,210 |
| Trip total≈ ¥13,330 per person per day, bed included | ¥13,330≈ US$95 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Noodle soup (ramen or soba) | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer: can at a konbini | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM. | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| Train ride (Yachimata to Chiba) | ¥620 (≈ US$5) (check) |
| Fresh peanuts (1 kg bag)Seasonal; check | ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last trains on the Sobu Main Line run around midnight; check the timetable.
- Taxis from Enokido station are scarce late at night and early morning.
- Peanut season runs from late August to October; outside that, fresh peanuts are harder to find.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Yachimata八街
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Tokyo; most other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yachimata → Chiba, Sobu Main Line: about ¥620 (≈ US$5), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Yachimata Station → Enokido Station: ¥1,500–2,000 (≈ US$11–14)
- Bus Yachimata → Kujukuri Beach: about ¥500 (≈ US$4) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yachimata. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for peanut farms and roadside stands with seasonal opening hours.
- Bus timetable page for the Kujukuri line.
- Eat pages for peanut-based dishes and local produce.
Sources
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