Keihan in Urayasu from AU$106

Urayasu is an urban neighbourhood that's popular for its restaurants. The neighbourhood's architecture and friendly people are just a couple of its charming qualities. Many visitors come to bask in its beautiful outdoor settings, namely the parks and flowers. Urayasu is a great home base for exploring the greater Chidori area, especially with so many hotels to choose from.

Sightseeing around Urayasu

The monuments and temples offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. Stroll the halls at Urayasu City Folk Museum, Tokyo Metro Museum, or Wood and Plywood Museum. Attractions like Tower Hall Funabori, Daigo Fukuryu Maru Exhibition Hall, and Shunkaen Bonsai Museum highlight the local culture. Former House of Otsuka Family, Gyotoku Bird Observatory, and Tomigaokahachimangu Shrine are some of the notable landmarks. Bring the family to Ikspiari, Disneyland® Tokyo, and Tokyo DisneySea®.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. Wakashio Park, Urayasu Sports Park, or Urayasushi Park are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Heisei Garden, Gyosen Park, and Ukita Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. With a shopping trip to Colton Plaza, LaLaport, or Tokyo Bay Shopping Mall, you might find that perfect souvenir. Rinkai Ball Field, Yumenoshima Marina, and Ojima Komatsugawa Park are other spots for some local fun.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as Tokyo Sky Tree, Sensoji Temple, and Tokyo Tower. You can also head to Tokyo Sea Life Park, Kasai Rinkai Park, and Edogawa Natural Zoo.

Getting around Urayasu

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Tokyo Disneyland Station, Tokyo DisneySea Station, or Bayside Station. If you want to venture out of town, Shin-Urayasu Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Urayasu Maihama Station.

At 14.6 km (9 miles), Tokyo (HND-Haneda) is the closest major airport to Urayasu. You can also fly in and out of Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.), which is located 46.4 km (28.8 miles) away.