Finding Peace Just Outside Tokyo – Kabosu and Chiba Floating Train

Finding Peace Just Outside Tokyo – Kabosu and Chiba Floating Train

Hi everyone, welcome to a new video. Today I want to visit a little-known place with zero tourists. It’s two hours by train from Tokyo, near Narita Airport. The first stop is the town of Sakura. This is where Kabosu, the most famous dog on the internet, was born and passed away—he became a meme by accident in 2010. In the evening, we’ll head to Chiba, a city on Tokyo Bay with the world’s longest suspended monorail. I left from Tokyo taking the Asakusa Line toward Sakura. The scenery from the train is already starting to change. Now we’re in the countryside outside Tokyo—it feels like a different world. Here’s the iconic windmill of Sakura. Arrived after two hours on the train. For a town with 200,000 people, it feels tiny compared to Tokyo. You can feel the calm of this place right away. Here’s the bus that will take me to the Kabosu monument. The monument is located in Furusato Hiroba Park, on the outskirts of town. I’m the only tourist here. Aside from me, there’s just one Japanese family—and that’s it. It’s a replica of a traditional Dutch windmill. It was built as a symbol of friendship between Japan and the Netherlands. The windmill is named “De Liefde.” A tribute to the first Dutch ship that reached Japan. In spring, the park hosts a tulip festival with thousands of blooming tulips. And here’s the reason why I came all this way. Kabosu the Doge. In 2023, this bench-shaped monument was built. In 2010, she went viral thanks to a silly expression in a photo. The meme even inspired the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. It’s lunch time now. I’ll eat right here in front of the monument. Such a beautiful spot to relax and have lunch. I grabbed food earlier on the way here. Two sandwiches from 7-Eleven and a savory pie from a bakery. It’s filled with cheese, meat, and mixed vegetables. There are butterflies and birds all around. They chose a truly beautiful nature-filled place to remember Kabosu. Kabosu passed away in 2024 at the age of 18. But her legacy lives on. Now let’s explore the park. It lies between two rivers and several rice fields. There are frogs everywhere. Aside from me, there are local cyclists riding through here. And people walking their dogs. You can even rent bikes here. Let’s check out the Kabosu-themed souvenirs. There aren’t many—thought there’d be more. It’s hot, so I’ll grab a drink. Qoo, a delicious apple juice. I just found out the next bus is in 3 hours! I can’t wait, I need to catch the train to Chiba. So I’ll walk 40 minutes to the station. A relaxing walk through the Japanese countryside, surrounded by rice fields. Exactly what I needed after days in Tokyo crowds. If you’re curious about these places, I made an interactive map… …and a guide to help you plan and explore Japan. Link in description. I’m finally entering the town again. A mix of abandoned buildings and beautiful homes. A small local park. There are a few small, semi-abandoned shrines. This town gives off a nostalgic, melancholic vibe… …yet it’s peaceful and immersed in nature. Now it’s time to catch the train to the capital city of the prefecture. Quick snack—grabbing a donut. A sakura-flavored donut. Let’s buy tickets for the Chiba Monorail. 340 yen to ride to the last stop. I’ve always wanted to try this. Locals actually use it for work and school, like a regular subway. Each carriage has a unique design and theme. There’s a zoo here. Looks closed… Actually it’s open, but almost empty. Better to keep walking. Chiba also feels calm and quiet. Wow. Probably in a residential area now. Let’s head back toward the center. Seems like there’s a popular park around here. Lots of kids and teenagers playing and relaxing. There’s even a mountain bike trail—amazing! They’re playing soccer too. And skating on the ramps. Here’s the park lake. Feels like a mini Ueno Park. The Chiba Urban Monorail is the world’s longest suspended monorail. Before heading back to Tokyo, I’m walking toward the sea. There’s a huge park here. This is Chiba’s waterfront. That tower is empty—you can’t go inside. There’s not much else—just a huge park and a massive port, no beach. At the ticket gates, you can ask for the monorail stamp. Double stamp—secured! Now back to Tokyo. On the way, I’ll stop in Asakusa for dinner. At some izakaya between Hoppy and Rokku Street. Eating here. A plate of chicken yakitori skewers. Before heading to bed, I’ll stop by Senso-ji Temple at night. All the souvenir shops are closed now. It feels much more peaceful than during the day. The temple at this hour is truly magical. If you want a more peaceful visit, come at night. Time to sleep—it’s been a long and full day. See you in the next video!

✨ Just outside the chaos of Tokyo, I discovered something unexpected:
a quiet town, a legendary dog, and a floating train in the sky.

Join me on a peaceful day trip to Sakura, the resting place of Kabosu, the real-life Doge who inspired the famous meme. Then, experience the surreal Chiba Urban Monorail, one of the most unique train rides in Japan.

This video is about stillness, discovery, and the little things that make Japan so unforgettable.

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