Pix4Japan: Ubara Utopia Chiba Prefecture

2024-07-10

Kedoura Inlet

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Kedoura Inlet: A Scenic Escape in Chiba

Location: Kedoura Inlet, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Timestamp: 9:20・2024/07/10

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP

ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/5.0

The Kedoura Inlet on the eastern shore of Chiba Prefecture offers a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean, framed by eroded rock formations that reveal a glimpse into the geological history of Myojin Cape. This picturesque area is part of the Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park, which features numerous coves and cliffs that reach the water’s edge, their tops lush with trees, grass, and shrubbery.

Hiking trails extend for several kilometers throughout the park, leading to several scenic spots, including this small inlet. The trails offer a chance to explore the natural beauty and tranquility of the area, making it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

During the Taisho period (1879–1926), there were ambitious plans to transform this area of Chiba Prefecture into a resort destination named Uhara Risōkyō (Ubara Utopia). However, these plans were aborted due to the devastating impact of the Great Kanto Earthquake on September 1, 1923. The earthquake resulted in the deaths of more than 110,000 individuals and left nearly 1.5 million people homeless, halting the development of the resort.

Despite this, the natural beauty and historical significance of the Kedoura Inlet and its surroundings continue to attract visitors, offering a unique blend of scenic landscapes and a poignant reminder of the region’s past.

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Border Collie at Chiba Beach

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Cooling Down on Myojin Cape

Location: Myojin Cape, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Timestamp: 9:15・2024/07/10

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP

ISO 100 for 1/80 sec. at ƒ/9.0

Located on the southwestern coast of Chiba Prefecture, the Kedoura Inlet features a small beach with a mixture of sand and seashells where my border collie promptly found a small pool of cool water to rest in.

The inlet is part of the Ubara Utopia Hiking Trail, which leads to various outlook points on Myojin Cape. Here, you can enjoy grand views of the Pacific Ocean and feel the cool ocean breeze flowing inland from the chilly deep waters just off the coastline.

While heading down to the beach, I ran into an elderly local bird photographer on the trail. We struck up a conversation, and he ended up accompanying me to this beach.

He shared many interesting details about the local bird population, flowering plants, and the various creatures living in and around the small pools of water and eroded rocks along the beach. I was very fortunate to meet someone so friendly and willing to share so much knowledge of the area!

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