Chikura (千倉町, Chikura-machi) was a town located in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Chikura was located at southern end of Chiba Prefecture, at the southeast extremity of Bōsō Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean.

On March 20, 2006, Chikura, along with the towns of Maruyama, Shirahama, Tomiura, Tomiyama and Wada, and the village of Miyoshi (all from Awa District), was merged to create the city of Minamibōsō.

The economy of Chikura was largely based on commercial fishing, horticulture (primarily herbs and flowers), and summer tourism.

In this framework, there is a close relationship and exchange program with the city of Blankenberge, Belgium, and the link Two Day March of Flanders.