Inage Ward, Chiba City, is located in the northern part of Chiba Prefecture. It is close to the sea and has a lot of hilly terrain. It borders Wakaba Ward, Mihama Ward, and Chuo Ward. Much of the ward is residential, with a higher population density than Chiba City. It also has a large number of commuters to central Tokyo. It is home to numerous higher education institutions, including Chiba University. It also has an educational aspect, and the center of the area boasts recreational facilities such as Sonoo no Mori Park and Miyanogi Sports Center. Inage Beach was a famous resort area visited by many literary figures. Famous people who have come from the area include professional wrestler Hiroyuki Kanda, fashion model Sachi, professional baseball player Ryo Kawashima, and politician Hirotaka Watanuki.