Chiba Urban Monorail in Photos

I Spy.... a monorail in the sky!

Jessica A Paje Apr 29, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The Chiba Urban Monorail earned the Guinness World Record title, "World's Longest Suspended Monorail" in 2001. Here it is suspended above Chuo Park in Chiba City, Japan.</p>

<p>Children love to ride along on the Chiba Urban Monorail, especially when this kawaii designed train picks them up. Discounted Children fares are a mere 100-250yen one-way.</p>

<p>How cool is this? The City of Chiba, Japan, has modernized its infrastructure by implementing a suspended monorail to avoid traditional train tracks crossing busy streets or crosswalks.</p>

<p>The suspended monorail cruising around the bend. Looks so awesome!</p>

<p>Even if you're not inside the train, just waiting for one to pass above your head is a thrill.</p>

<p>This winding track runs along the canal in Chiba City. Can you imagine what the ride would feel like? There's a slight rock as it freely sways along the 15.2Km distance.</p>

<p>This uniquely designed Koban (Police station) sits beneath the Chiba Urban Monorail track at Chiba Station.</p>

<p>Chiba Station is home to the Chiba Urban Monorail.</p>

<p>The entrance of The Chiba Urban Monorail will require you to take two escalator flights up to the boarding zone.</p>

<p>Close-up of one of the trains of The Chiba Urban Monorail at Chiba Station.</p>

<p>A glimpse of another train while sitting inside the Chiba Urban Monorail.</p>

<p>The interior design of one of the Chiba Urban Monorail trains. So plush and comfy!</p>

Your commute has just become a little more exciting! I introduce to you, one of the coolest monorail systems in Japan: The Chiba Urban Monorail (千葉都市モノレール). Connecting residential areas to public institutions in the city of Chiba, Japan, it was certified as, "The World's Longest Suspended Monorail” by Guinness Book of World Records on June 27, 2001. The rail operates two tracks totaling a distance of 15.2Km and serves 21 stations. Adult fares from 190-490yen; Children fares discounted at 100-250yen. Fun for all ages! Experience the rock as it swings freely along the bend.

Jessica A Paje @jessica.paje

Originally from San Diego, California, I lived in Yokosuka, Japan, for 5 years. In 2010, I arrived with a new outlook on my future. Mainly, to refocus on family and let my curiosities take us to places we’ve only dreamt of. Along the way, we’d hopefully develop new friendships and simply collect ...