Tokyo Chiba Mother Farm Day Tour

Tokyo–Chiba Mother Farm & Futtsu Coast One-Day Tour

( Umihotaru Sea Firefly Mother Farm Futtsu Coast)

The following itinerary is for reference only. Attractions, order of visits, and timing may be adjusted depending on the day’s conditions.

08:00 Tokyo – Begin today’s beautiful journey

08:00 JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit (Meeting point package)
08:30 In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shinjuku West Exit (Meeting point package)
07:00–08:30 Hotel pick-up within 7 central wards of Tokyo (Hotel transfer package)

Tokyo departure pick-up areas:

1. Shinjuku

2. Chiyoda

3. Chuo

4. Taito

5. Minato

6. Shibuya

7. Bunkyo

(Hotel address confirmation required to ensure it is within the service area.)

The following wards are NOT covered for hotel pick-up:
7. Toshima
8. Nakano
9. Sumida
10. Koto
12. Edogawa

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
Pick-up order and timing will be arranged by the driver-guide based on distance and traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

09:30

% Umihotaru (Approx. 40 minutes)

Umihotaru Parking Area is built on a 650-meter-long artificial island (Kisarazu Artificial Island) surrounded by the sea on all sides—a rare type of highway rest area in the world. The five-story facility offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo Bay, along with various shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

On the 4th floor, visitors can enjoy a free seaside foot bath. The 5th floor occasionally hosts special exhibitions, including limited-time events featuring popular anime such as One Piece, where up to 20 popular characters (including Chopper Robot) may be displayed.
(Free admission)

11:00

% Mother Farm (Approx. 4 hours, including free time for lunch)

Mother Farm is a large theme park that combines family fun, sightseeing, gourmet food, amusement rides, and a zoo experience. It is one of the most famous farms in Chiba and the greater Kanto region, covering 2.5 million square meters.

Visitors can interact with cows, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, ducks, alpacas, ostriches, and more. Children can even experience cow milking. There are also entertaining animal shows, such as duck parades and piglet races.

Throughout the year, you can admire seasonal flowers including plum blossoms, daffodils, azaleas, cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers, and more. The farm is popular not only with families but also with couples.

(Admission at your own expense: Adults 1,500 yen; Children 800 yen)

Activity schedule reference (included with admission; fruit picking and other paid activities available on-site):
Cow Milking: 11:30 / 13:30
Piglet Race: 10:45 / 12:45
Sheepdog Show: 12:30
Duck Parade: 11:45 / 14:30
Sheep Shearing Show: 11:00 / 13:30
Sheepdog & Friends Mini Show: 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

(Please refer to the official website for the latest schedule.)

Seasonal Flower Viewing Periods:
Yellow Cosmos: Mid-August – Mid-September
Pink Petunia: Early June – Mid-October
Winter Sweet (Chimonanthus): Late January – Late February
Hydrangea: Mid-June – Mid-July
Salvia: Early September – Mid-November
Daffodils: Late December – Mid-February

Recommended Farm Cuisine:

Mother Farm has 4 restaurants and 7 cafés, most located on the hillside with excellent views of vast flower fields. In addition to fresh milk soft-serve ice cream, visitors can try making Japanese-style “Genghis Khan” grilled lamb and enjoy the freshest beef and lamb dishes. Other popular items include farm-style sausages, barbecue, hamburgers, cute rice set meals, and even farm-exclusive milk ramen—favorites among both adults and children.

16:00

% Futtsu Cape – Futtsu Coast (Approx. 1 hour)

At the tip of Futtsu Cape in Chiba stands the Meiji Centennial Memorial Observation Tower, built in 1971 and 21.8 meters tall. Designed to resemble a five-needle pine tree, its observation deck extends in eight directions, offering a spectacular panoramic view of Tokyo Bay. On clear winter days, you may even catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji.

Futtsu Coast is one of the most popular beaches in Tokyo Bay, with moderate sea temperatures and complete lifeguard facilities, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

17:00

Return to Tokyo
Return time is for reference only and may be earlier depending on traffic and the day’s schedule.
(Approximately 1.5–2 hours by car)

19:00 Tokyo

Arrive at JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit / Shinjuku West Exit Sumitomo Mitsui Bank entrance / Hotel or B&B. Conclude the day’s tour pleasantly.

Guests with the meeting point package may disband at Tokyo Station or Shinjuku.
Guests with the hotel transfer package will be dropped off at their hotel/B&B.

Tokyo Station
Located in Chiyoda Ward in the Marunouchi business district, Tokyo Station is a major transportation hub connecting numerous Shinkansen and railway lines. Its iconic red-brick station building is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan and was renovated in 2012 to restore its original appearance from 100 years ago.

Shinjuku
One of Tokyo’s most famous and bustling commercial districts, centered around Shinjuku Station. It is a shopper’s paradise with department stores, electronics shops, drugstores, and fashion boutiques. Odakyu, Keio, and Isetan are popular department stores. Shinjuku is also home to Kabukicho, Japan’s most famous entertainment and nightlife district, known as “Japan’s No.1 Entertainment Street.”

Shinjuku Station is one of the world’s busiest railway stations, serving nearly 4 million passengers daily. Nearby attractions include Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Golden Gai.

The above schedule may be adjusted due to weather or traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding.