Amazing!! The monorail was awarded the Guinness Book of World on June 27, 2001

The monorail in Chiba City stands out as unique compared to other monorails in Japan and around the world. It is the world's longest suspended monorail, distinguishing it from others that typically employ the straddle-beam system. According to Kazuya Shirai, an employee of the Chiba City Government, this monorail features hanging trains that move beneath the tracks, similar to a cable car, as opposed to traditional monorails that run on top of the tracks. Urban Monorail Chiba received recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records on June 27, 2001, as the longest suspended monorail globally. Jessica A Paje, a journalist from California, USA, emphasizes the uniqueness of this monorail, stating that a visit to Chiba is incomplete without experiencing a ride on it. Unlike other monorails in Japan, such as those in Tokyo, Osaka, and Maihama, which utilize the straddle-beam system, Chiba's monorail offers a distinctive and memorable travel experience.