Chiba City (千葉市), the capital of Chiba Prefecture in Japan, is situated about 40 kilometers east of Tokyo on Tokyo Bay. It became a government-designated city in 1992 and has a population of approximately 979,768 as of June 2019. Chiba is a key seaport and an industrial hub, known for its Makuhari business district and Chiba Urban Monorail, the world's longest suspended monorail. The city offers various attractions such as the Chiba City Zoological Park and Inage Beach, Japan’s first artificial beach​.


💻 Chiba City Official Government Website

Districts and Postal Codes in Chiba

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District Postal Code
Anagawa 〒263-0024
Anagawachō 〒263-0025
Ayamedai 〒263-0052
Inaokacho 〒263-0033
Inage 〒263-0034
Inagedaichō 〒263-0032
Inagechō 〒263-0035
Inage Higashi 〒263-0031
Kashiwadai 〒263-0053
Kurosuna 〒263-0042
Kurosunadai 〒263-0041
Konakadai 〒263-0043
Konakadaichō 〒263-0044
Kubukichō 〒263-0003
Sakusabe 〒263-0015
Sakusabechō 〒263-0014
Sannōchō 〒263-0002
Sononōchō 〒263-0051
Chigusadai 〒263-0013
Tendai 〒263-0016
Tendaicho 〒263-0011
Todorokichō 〒263-0021
Naganumachō 〒263-0005
Naganumaharachō 〒263-0001
Hagidaichō 〒263-0012
Midorichō 〒263-0023
Miyanogichō 〒263-0054
Yayoichō 〒263-0022
Roppōchō 〒263-0004
Aobachō 〒260-0852
Akaichō 〒260-0804
Asahichō 〒260-0002
Ichibachō 〒260-0855
Inarichō 〒260-0833
Inohana 〒260-0856
Imai 〒260-0834
Imaichō 〒260-0815
Innai 〒260-0018
Unomorichō 〒260-0816
Omorichō 〒260-0811
Oyumichō 〒260-0813
Kasuga 〒260-0033
Katsuragi 〒260-0853
Kanamechō 〒260-0017
Kameichō 〒260-0011
Kameokachō 〒260-0857
Kawasakichō 〒260-0835
Kawadochō 〒260-0802
Sakaechō 〒260-0016
Samugachō 〒260-0832
Shiodachō 〒260-0823
Shiomigaokachō 〒260-0034
Shirahata 〒260-0841
Shinjuku 〒260-0021
Shinchiba 〒260-0031
Shindencho 〒260-0027
Shinmachi 〒260-0028
Shinmeichō 〒260-0022
Suehiro 〒260-0843
Soga 〒260-0822
Daiganjichō 〒260-0812
Chibaderachō 〒260-0844
Chiba Minato 〒260-0026
Chuo 〒260-0013
Chuokō 〒260-0024
Tsubaki Mori 〒260-0042
Tsurusawachō 〒260-0003
Dezuminato 〒260-0023
Dōjō Minami 〒260-0005
Dōjōkita 〒260-0006
Tonyachō 〒260-0025
Nagazu 〒260-0854
Niihamachō 〒260-0826
Nitonachō 〒260-0801
Nobuto 〒260-0032
Hanawachō 〒260-0803
Hamanochō 〒260-0824
Higashi Chiba 〒260-0041
Higashi Honchō 〒260-0004
Fujimi 〒260-0015
Benten 〒260-0045
Hoshigukichō 〒260-0808
Honchibachō 〒260-0014
Honchō 〒260-0012
Matsugaokachō 〒260-0807
Matsunami 〒260-0044
Minatochō 〒260-0831
Minami Oyumichō 〒260-0814
Minami Chō 〒260-0842
Miyakochō 〒260-0001
Miyazaki 〒260-0806
Miyazakichō 〒260-0805
Muratachō 〒260-0825
Yahagichō 〒260-0851
Yukō 〒260-0007
Wakakusa 〒260-0821
Asahigaoka 〒262-0019
Asahigaokachō 〒262-0017
Amadochō 〒262-0043
Uchiyamachō 〒262-0002
Unayachō 〒262-0003
Kashiwai 〒262-0048
Kashiwaichō 〒262-0041
Kemigawachō 〒262-0023
Kotehashidai 〒262-0005
Kotehashichō 〒262-0013
Sakushindai 〒262-0045
Satsukigaoka 〒262-0014
Sankakuchō 〒262-0011
Takeishichō 〒262-0031
Dainichichō 〒262-0004
Chigusachō 〒262-0012
Nagasakudai 〒262-0047
Nagasakuchō 〒262-0044
Naniwachō 〒262-0024
Nishi Konakadai 〒262-0016
Hatamachi 〒262-0018
Hanashimachō 〒262-0042
Hanazono 〒262-0025
Hanazonochō 〒262-0021
Hanamigawa 〒262-0046
Makuharichō 〒262-0032
Makuharihongō 〒262-0033
Mizuho 〒262-0026
Minami Hanazono 〒262-0022
Miharuno 〒262-0007
Miyanogidai 〒262-0015
Yokododai 〒262-0006
Yokodochō 〒262-0001
Asumigaoka 〒267-0066
Asumigaoka Higashi 〒267-0067
Itakurachō 〒267-0064
Okanezawachō 〒266-0014
Okidochō 〒267-0057
Ojichō 〒267-0065
Otakachō 〒267-0054
Onodai 〒267-0056
Ochiichō 〒266-0025
Ochichō 〒267-0055
Oyamachō 〒267-0063
Oyumino 〒266-0031
Oyuminoariyoshi 〒266-0034
Oyuminochuo 〒266-0032
Oyumino Minami 〒266-0033
Kamatorichō 〒266-0011
Omiowadachō 〒267-0051
Karitagochō 〒266-0021
Kokanezawachō 〒266-0015
Shiinazakichō 〒266-0016
Shimo Owadachō 〒267-0052
Daizennochō 〒266-0006
Takadachō 〒266-0003
Takatsudochō 〒267-0053
Tokechō 〒267-0061
Tomiokachō 〒266-0022
Naka Nishi Chō 〒266-0024
Higashi Yamashitachō 〒266-0001
Hirakawachō 〒266-0004
Hirayamachō 〒266-0002
Furuichibachō 〒266-0026
Hetachō 〒266-0007
Hondachō 〒266-0005
Morochō 〒266-0023
Yasashidochō 〒267-0062
Isobe 〒261-0012
Inagekaigan 〒261-0005
Utase 〒261-0013
Saiwaichō 〒261-0001
Shinminato 〒261-0002
Takasu 〒261-0004
Takahama 〒261-0003
Toyosuna 〒261-0024
Nakase 〒261-0023
Nakase World Bushiness Garden 〒261-7190
Hamada 〒261-0025
Hibino 〒261-0021
Makuhari Nishi 〒261-0026
Masago 〒261-0011
Mihama 〒261-0022
Wakaba 〒261-0014
Aioichō 〒264-0031
Ikazuchichō 〒265-0063
Izumichō 〒265-0052
Oidochō 〒265-0075
Okusachō 〒264-0011
Otachō 〒264-0013
Ohirochō 〒265-0064
Omiyadai 〒264-0015
Omiyachō 〒264-0016
Oguradai 〒264-0006
Ogurachō 〒264-0007
Onaridai 〒265-0077
Omagochō 〒265-0046
Kaizuka 〒264-0020
Kaizukachō 〒264-0023
Kasorichō 〒264-0017
Kaneoyachō 〒264-0001
Kamiizumichō 〒265-0045
Kawaichō 〒265-0062
Kita Omiyadai 〒264-0014
Kita Yatsuchō 〒265-0067
Koizumichō 〒265-0042
Gotenchō 〒265-0074
Sakazukichō 〒264-0012
Sakuragi 〒264-0028
Sakuragi Kita 〒264-0029
Sarashinachō 〒265-0073
Sawachō 〒265-0065
Shimoizumichō 〒265-0044
Takashinachō 〒264-0024
Takanechō 〒265-0061
Tabetachō 〒265-0066
Danyachō 〒265-0071
Chishirodai Higashi 〒264-0002
Chishirodai Nishi 〒264-0004
Chishirodai Minami 〒264-0003
Chishirodai Kita 〒264-0005
Tsuga 〒264-0025
Tsuganodai 〒264-0033
Tonodaichō 〒264-0036
Tomitachō 〒265-0041
Nakatachō 〒265-0043
Nakanochō 〒265-0051
Nishi Tsuga 〒264-0026
Norochō 〒265-0053
Haramachi 〒264-0034
Higashi Terayamachō 〒264-0035
Mitsuwadai 〒264-0032
Minamotochō 〒264-0037
Yatochō 〒265-0072
Wakamatsudai 〒264-0027
Wakamatsuchō 〒264-0021

Start with the postal code, the prefecture, the city, the district, and then the number of the block and housing unit. Then end with the person’s name.
Here’s an example of how to write a Japanese address in English.
〒170-3293
Tokyo
Ginza, Chuo-ku
5-2-1
Mr. Taro Tanaka

For more information on how to write a Japanese address, see this article.


To type the Japanese postal code, first type the character code '3012.' Then press ALT + X and Japan's postal code symbol will appear.


To obtain an address in Chiba for receiving mail, sign up for a virtual address service like MailMate. MailMate provides you with a mailing address for receiving Japanese mail and packages. MailMate can also be used for company registration in Chiba, along with mail handling for Japanese properties (e.g., akiya, Airbnb, minpaku, etc.)


There are two types of PO boxes available in Chiba. The first type of PO box is provided by Chiba Post and is only available for individuals with a daily volume of mail. The second type of PO box is provided by private services with no limits on daily mail volume. Learn more about how to open a PO box in Japan.


To find various applications and forms for Chiba Ward Office, check out this list


Japan Post offers Standard Mail for regular letters and small parcels, typically delivered in 2-3 days. Express Mail speeds this up to 1-2 days. Registered Mail adds tracking and insurance, requiring a signature on delivery. Yu-Pack handles larger parcels with tracking and insurance, delivered in 1-3 days. Letter Pack provides flat-rate options for documents and small items, with tracking available. EMS is for international express delivery, offering fast service to over 120 countries. Non-Standard Mail covers items exceeding standard size and weight limits. Private couriers like Yamato Transport's Takkyubin offer domestic and international parcel delivery with tracking. Sagawa Express provides similar services, including same-day delivery and refrigerated shipping. International couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer express delivery with tracking and insurance. Specialized services include Cool TA-Q-BIN for refrigerated items, Yu-Mail for books and CDs, and Smart Letter for small documents. These options cover varying needs for speed, cost, and security. For more information on international shipping options, check out this article.


To send mail or packages from Chiba to your home country using Japan Post, costs vary based on the service type and parcel weight. For Airmail, rates range from ¥2,050 for a 1kg parcel to ¥64,850 for a 30kg parcel. Surface Mail is cheaper, starting at ¥1,800 for a 1kg parcel to ¥21,000 for a 30kg parcel, but it takes longer. Factors affecting costs include weight, distance, and chosen service. Discounted rates are available for bulk shipments. For detailed rates and more information, visit the article here.


For sending mail and packages from Chiba via Japan Post, the weight limit is 30 kg for most services. The size restrictions include a maximum combined length and girth of 3 meters (300 cm). For smaller parcels, the combined length and girth should not exceed 2 meters (200 cm). Specific dimensions and weight limits may vary depending on the service chosen (Airmail, Surface Mail, etc.). For detailed information, refer to the article here.


To print an international parcel label for Japan Post, start by creating an account on Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Register both sender and recipient information, then select the desired shipping service, such as EMS or Airmail. Input the shipment details, including content description, shipping date, and parcel weight. After reviewing and confirming all entered information, use the provided printer icon to print the label. For more details, refer to this article.