Model Itineraries in Chiba

A one-day course to enjoy the Oomi area of Chuo Ward, Chiba City, with the Oomi Town Fireworks Festival held on August 15, 2026 (Saturday) as the main event. In the morning, visit Oomi Shrine (生実神社) where the history of Oomi Castle remains, and in the afternoon, enjoy shopping and dining at Alio Soga. In the evening, take a stroll through the greenery at Chiba Prefectural Aoba no Mori Park, then move to the banks of Oomi Pond before sunset for dinner and spot reservation. At night, fireworks light up the community's evening sky from the banks of Oomi Pond. A full-day plan where you can enjoy history, shopping, and community-rooted fireworks all in one.

2026年7月25日(土)から8月23日(日)まで開設される、香取郡多古町の多古町民船越プールを主役にした1日コースです。町民向けの屋外プールで、期間中は水泳教室も行われる地域に根づいた施設。料金は幼児無料、中学生以下100円、高校生以上200円と手ごろで、家族全員で遊んでも負担が軽いのが魅力です。午前はまず道の駅多古あじさい館へ。栗山川のほとりに建つ道の駅で、多古米や地元野菜を眺めながら川沿いの遊歩道を歩きます。続いて中村檀林の跡として知られる日本寺へ移動し、参道の並木と静かな境内でひと息つきましょう。お昼を回ったら多古町民船越プールへ向かい、午後いっぱい水遊びを楽しみます。3か所とも車で10分以内という近さで、小さな子連れでも移動の負担がありません。田園風景の広がる北総の町で過ごす、のんびりとした夏の1日です。

2026年7月18日(土)から8月31日(月)まで営業する千葉県夷隅郡御宿町の「御宿町営ウォーターパーク」を主役にした1日コースです。3種類のウォータースライダー、浮き輪でぷかぷか流される流れるプール、小さな子が安心して遊べる幼児用プールがそろい、町営とは思えない充実ぶり。海水浴場で知られる御宿の町で、海とは別の水遊びを1日たっぷり楽しめます。午前は童謡「月の沙漠」の舞台として知られる御宿海岸のそばに立つ「月の沙漠記念館」を訪ね、砂丘とラクダの像で有名な海辺の風景にふれます。続いて、明治期のメキシコ船遭難と救助の歴史を伝える「メキシコ記念公園」の高台から太平洋を一望。お昼からは御宿町営ウォーターパークに入場し、スライダーと流れるプールで夕方まで遊び尽くします。外房の潮風と、家族みんなで遊べるプール。夏の外房らしい1日をどうぞ。

2026年7月20日(月・祝)から8月31日(月)まで開かれる千葉県君津市の「久留里市民プール」を主役にした1日コースです。会場は名水の里として知られる久留里。屋外の市民プールで、まちなかから歩ける距離にあるのが気軽なところです。午前は山城の久留里城へ登り、天守からの眺めと城下の町並みを楽しみます。石段を登った先に広がる房総の山並みは、思った以上の解放感。続いて亀山湖へ足を延ばし、ダム湖の水面と山の緑を眺めながら静かな時間を過ごします。午後はいよいよプールへ。房総の内陸は真夏の日差しが強く、水に入った瞬間の気持ちよさは格別です。久留里は自噴井戸が点在する名水のまちでもあり、水にまつわる一日として組み立てるとテーマがつながります。アクアラインからも館山道からも入りやすく、日帰りで無理のない距離です。

This 1-day course features the "Naritasan Mitama Festival Bon Odori Competition" (August 23-24, 2026, first day August 23, venue: Naritasan Koei-kai Tamachi Parking Lot) held in Narita, a town that flourished as the gateway to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. In the morning, pay your respects at the grand Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and stroll through the lush gardens of Naritasan Park. After venturing to Narita Dream Pasture to interact with animals, have dinner at Omote-sando, known for its famous grilled eel, to refuel. At 6:30 PM, when the drums begin to sound at the Tamachi Parking Lot, the Naritasan Mitama Festival Bon Odori Competition officially begins. This is a full day where you can enjoy the history and nature of a gate town, as well as summer's traditional bon odori dance all at once.

A full-day course centered on the 'Chiba Three-Generation Family Summer Festival' held in downtown Chiba (August 15-16, 2026, First day August 15, venue: Chiba City Central Park). During the day, learn about the town's history at Chiba City Local History Museum, affectionately known as Chiba Castle, and spend peaceful time in the verdant Chiba City Central Park. Experience the wonders of science at Chiba Science Museum Kibō-ru, then enjoy dinner at Fujimi Shopping Street. At 5 PM, when the sound of taiko drums begins to echo throughout Central Park, the Chiba summer festival where three generations gather comes into full swing. A single day where you can enjoy history and excitement coexisting in downtown Chiba with three generations of your family.

A full-day course centered on the 'Mikoshi Parade (Choshi Minato Festival)' held in Choshi (銚子), a port town at the easternmost point of Kanto on August 9, 2026 (venue: Choshiko Shrine → Shirohata Shrine → Choshi City Hall). During the day, experience the white beauty of Inubosaki Lighthouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean and admire the magnificent landscape of Byobujikaura's towering cliff formations. Walk through the retro port-town atmosphere of Togawa's streets, then enjoy fresh seafood at Choshi Port Tower and Uosse 21. At 5 PM, when the shouts of the mikoshi echo around Choshi City Hall, the parade begins. A dynamic family adventure through Choshi, featuring the lighthouse, cliffs, and charming port-town streets all in one day.

A full-day course centered on the "Asahi City Tanabata Citizen Festival" (August 6-7, 2026, opening day August 6, held at Asahi Central Shopping Street), held in Asahi City - a town of cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean and rich history. During the day, enjoy a grand panorama from Iioka Gyobu Cape Observation Hall "Light and Wind" at the northern end of Kujukuri Beach, visit the Ohara Yugaku Memorial Hall to trace the footsteps of an Edo-period educator, and touch timeless history at Yoshibun Shell Mound Historic Site Park. After tasting fresh seafood at Asahi Sea Station Iioka Utopia Center, at 5 PM, as Tanabata decorations begin to sway on Asahi Central Shopping Street and food stalls light up, the citizen festival finally comes into full swing. A day where you can enjoy the sea, history, and the bustle of the shopping street all at once.

This is a one-day course centered around the "Yaegaki Shrine Gion Festival" (August 4-5, 2026, first day August 4) held in Yokkaichi, Sosa City, where learning and traditions of Boso thrive. In the morning, walk through quiet cedar groves at Iidaka-ji Temple, known as a Nichiren Buddhist learning center, and stroll through the temple grounds of Myofuku-ji Temple, known for its seasonal wisteria vine trellises. Sample local agricultural products at Toko Roadside Station and have dinner at the shopping arcade in front of Yokkaichi Station. At 6:40 PM, when the festival music begins to echo at Yaegaki Shrine, the historic Gion Festival with floats parading through the streets officially commences. This is a day for the family to learn about history and local culture while enjoying the festive atmosphere.

A one-day course centered around the Kujukuri Town Summer Festival (August 1, 2026, held at Katakai Central Beach), set in Kujukuri Town where white sandy beaches stretch along the Pacific Ocean. Spend the day viewing the fishing boats at Katakai Fishing Port and enjoying the sight of surfers waiting for waves at Shirako Coast. Feel the cool breeze by the river at the Minami-Shirogame River green belt, then enjoy a summer-like experience in the swimming pool and spacious grounds of Hasunuma Beach Park. As the food stall lights begin to glow at Katakai Central Beach at 5 PM, the Kujukuri Town Summer Festival comes to life. This is a perfect day for families to fully experience the open, relaxed atmosphere that is unique to Kujukuri.

A full-day course centered around the "Noda Summer Festival Dancing Tanabata" (August 1-2, 2026, opening day August 1, venue Honcho Street area) held in Noda City, a town with the fragrance of soy sauce. In the afternoon, learn the secrets of soy sauce production at Kikkoman's Soy Sauce Museum and visit Sakuragi Shrine, beloved as the deity of safe childbirth and child-rearing. Next, enjoy athletics in the vast green space of Shimizu Park, and trace Noda's history at the Noda City Hometown Museum. At 4 PM, when Tanabata decorations begin to sway on Honcho Street, the magnificent "Dancing Tanabata" bearers wearing traditional outfits walk through the shopping street amidst excitement. A full day where you can enjoy the food and history unique to a soy sauce town and beautiful Tanabata decorations all at once.

Enjoy the entire day in Ichinomiya Town, known as a surfing destination, centered around the Ichinomiya Town Summer Cool Fireworks Festival held on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). Visit Tamasaki Shrine (玉前神社) of Kazusa Ichinomiya at midday and grab refreshments at the shopping street near the shrine. Explore Ichinomiya Coast in the afternoon, the venue of Tokyo 2020 Olympics surfing events, and also enjoy the adjacent Higashinamigami Coast. Return to Ichinomiya Coast in the evening, have dinner while securing your viewing spot, and watch approximately 5,000 fireworks illuminating the night sea starting at 7:10 PM. A perfect summer plan for Ichinomiya that lets you fully savor both the Pacific breeze and fireworks. Recommended for families who want to combine shrine visits with seaside strolls in a thriving surfer town.

A full day course enjoying the Kujukuri Beach area with the focus on the 34th Kujukuri Hometown Festival fireworks being held at Katagai Central Beach in Kujukuri Town starting at 7:30 PM on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). Enjoy local seafood at Kujukuri Beach Station at noon, then have the whole family enjoy the Ferris wheel and play equipment at Hasnuma Marine Park in the afternoon. In the evening, take a walk along Kujukuri Beach to feel the sea breeze, and have dinner at food stalls around the venue. Approximately 2,500 fireworks light up the night sky over Japan's longest sandy beach—a true Chiba summer finale. It's the perfect full-day plan for families wanting to enjoy both beach play and fireworks.

A course to fully enjoy Mother Farm (マザー牧場), located on elevated Boso terrain, featuring the Mother Farm Summer Night Farm event held on July 25, 2026. During the day, interact with sheep and rabbits in the animal-contact plaza, and stroll along the high terrace with flower fields in the afternoon. After exercising with athletics and rides in the evening, enjoy dinner with the farm's signature Genghis Khan (lamb BBQ). As evening falls, approximately 300 fireworks launch into the night sky from the farm's elevated location, allowing you to enjoy fireworks while overlooking Tokyo Bay. A plan that allows you to enjoy both animal interaction and fireworks—a typical summer outing for Boso. The spacious grounds make it recommended to wear comfortable walking attire.

A full-day course centered on the Sambu City Summer Carnival held on July 25, 2026 (Saturday), fully enjoying Hasunuma Marine Park on Kujukuri Beach. Enjoy the pool and observation wheel at Sunvillage Hasunuma in the afternoon, then play freely in the lawn plaza in the afternoon, followed by enjoying the evening sea breeze at Hasunuma Coast. As the sun sets, spread out dinner while securing seating at the plaza in front of the observation tower, then view approximately 1,500 fireworks from the seaside plaza at night. A greedy full-day plan where you can play plenty with the pool and play equipment and also enjoy fireworks at the end. A standard summer vacation plan to spend at the open seaside of Kujukuri.

On July 22, 2026 (Wednesday), at Zozo Marine Stadium in Mihama Ward, Chiba City, this is an all-day course featuring BLACK SUMMER WEEK 2026 BSW FIRE BLOOM as the main event. Fireworks are scheduled to launch after the completion of the 5th inning, with exact timing varying based on game progress. Enjoy shopping and lunch at Aeon Mall Makuhari Shintoshin, then play on the spacious lawns of Makuhari Seaside Park. At Kemigawa Beach facing Tokyo Bay, relax and enjoy coastal views until evening. Wait for the game start while enjoying food stall delicacies around the stadium, and savor the moment fireworks launch during night game observation. The collaboration of pro baseball excitement and fireworks is a special production found only at the ballpark. A complete Makuhari experience combining shopping, beach, and stadium in one day plan.

A full-day course centered around the Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festival, held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, allowing you to enjoy the entire Makuhari area from afternoon onward. In the afternoon, explore the Chiba City Science Museum and Kaihama-Dori avenue around Makuhari Messe, then spend a leisurely time in the vast green spaces of Kaihama Park, enjoying the ocean breeze. By early evening, have a light meal at shops in and around the park, then secure a viewing spot early at Makuhari Kaihama Park. As the sun sets and the sky turns a deep indigo, approximately 24,000 fireworks illuminate Tokyo Bay's night sky starting at 7:30 PM. A definitive family-friendly plan packing in both the large-scale bay-side fireworks and the essence of Makuhari summer.

From the National Museum of Japanese History and Folklore—one of Japan's largest history museums—to Sakura Castle Ruins Park with its remaining earthen ramparts, the bamboo-lined Hiyodori Slope and samurai residences, the Kyu-Hotta Residence, and the Juntendo Memorial Hall. A Sakura castle town walking course that traces the echoes of the Edo and Meiji periods in a single day—irresistible for history lovers.

Spend the morning playing at Funabashi Andersen Park with its windmill and athletic equipment, then observe sea creatures in the tidal flats of Sanbanze in the afternoon. Learn at the Environmental Learning Center's interactive exhibits and finish at Funabashi Daijingū Shrine (Funabashi's Ise Shrine), making this a family-friendly, all-in-one Funabashi course perfect for traveling with young children.

A waterfall-spotting journey through Chiba's Yoro Valley aboard the charming Omijin Railroad. Beginning with a retro station building and foot bath, you'll cross the cinnabar-red Kannon Bridge, walk through the spectacular scenery of Koubundou Cave ruins, and reach Awamatanoki Falls—Boso's most famous cascade. Finishing with a cozy soak at a countryside day-use hot spring. An indulgent course that lets you experience trains, hiking, and hot springs all in one day.

Start at Ichihara Elephant Kingdom (市原ぞうの国) to meet the elephant family, then head to Sayuri World (サユリワールド) where you can feed giraffes at eye level. In the afternoon, enjoy lunch and art appreciation at the shores of Takataki Lake (高滝湖), finishing with Takataki Shrine (高瀧神社), the deity of child-rearing. This is Ichihara's indulgent one-day course combining animals and art.

An active one-day course to fully experience Mt. Nokogiri in Chiba. Glide through the sky to the summit via ropeway, visit the Great Buddha and Hyakushaku Kannon at Nihon-ji Temple, and experience a thrilling Hell's Outlook gazing down at Tokyo Bay from the cliff edge. Finish with fresh seafood lunch at Kanaya Port, souvenir shopping, and a seaside stroll through the sea breeze.

Cheer at the impressive orca performance, then enjoy lunch at a seaside rest stop, panoramic walks through hilltop observatory and vast terraced rice paddies, and wrap up at Mura-no-MUJI to take home Boso's bounty. This family-friendly classic driving course lets you experience Kamogawa's sea and mountains packed into one unforgettable day.

Get thrilled by jumbo jets flying just overhead! Feel like a pilot at the Aviation Science Museum, watch takeoffs and landings at Hikouki no Oka and Sakura no Yama, and end at Narita Airport's observation deck. This is the classic airplane course in the Narita and Shibayama area where airplane-loving children will be captivated from morning until evening.