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The Chiba Urban Monorail is a suspended monorail, meaning that the train car swings freely, hanging from the track that runs overhead. The system is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest of its type anywhere in the world. At times it feels like more of a (very tame) roller coaster than a train, as the car can rock out widely against a turn in the track. The ride is nevertheless smooth, and the unique appearance of its track adds an interesting visual element cutting through the Chiba cityscape. Its facilities are clean and modern, and its cool-looking cars running overhead throughout the city are very appealing.

Unfortunately, there are few major sightseeing spots for tourists along the monorail. The system is a major source of transportation within Chiba Prefecture, connecting Chiba Station with the port at Chiba Minato Station, and then expanding northeast and northwest into the suburbs of Chiba Prefecture along two lines. In addition to the bustling commercial area around Chiba Station, the monorail provides easy access to such attractions as the reconstruction of Chiba Castle (Kencho Mae Station) and the Chiba Port area (Chiba Minato Station), which includes Chiba Port Tower and several cruise lines. It covers a world record-holding 15.2 kilometers of total track length. Monorail enthusiasts will certainly be eager to note that while this is the longest suspended monorail in the world, the longest monorail of any type is China’s Chongqing Rail Transit, which boasts 87.7 kilometers of single railed excitement.

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