Sakura (佐倉市, Sakura-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 173,740 in 78,483 households and a population density of 1700 people per km2. The total area of the city is 103.59 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi).
Both train stations have tourism offices that can give you any information regarding what's available to visit. Sometimes they might handout free tickets and discounts.
Not many options here. Most visitors will either stay in Narita or Chiba.
There are 2 train stations and lines.
The town is small enough to walk. During the Tulip festival there are cheap local buses that take you from the train stations to Furusato Square, or via walking down Kashima River. It is where the tulip and windmills are located.
In 2020, it was home to 174,000 people.
The name Sakura has no relation to cherry blossoms since its written with completely unrelated Kanjis. Still, the association is prevalent.
