10 Best Things to Do with Kids in Chiba
Fun Places in Chiba to Take Your Family
When you’re looking for the best things to do with kids in Chiba, you’ll be surprised by the number and versatility of fun, family-friendly activities in this thrilling city. From the popular Tokyo Disney Resort to quirky parks and museums, Chiba welcomes your family to make memories that last.
You’ll learn something new and get to spend precious time together in the open air enjoying the famous Chiba hospitality. To top it all, a visit to an ice cream factory will fulfill every kids’ (and big kids’) dreams.
What are the best things to do with kids in Chiba?
1. Tokyo Disneyland
All-day fun for the whole family
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Tokyo Disney Resort is the top spot in Chiba to enjoy a whole day of fun and cheers with the family. It includes Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea as well as hotels and shopping centres. Tokyo Disney Resort receives around 25 million visitors a year, making it one of the world’s most popular attractions.
There are endless amusements to enjoy in the daytime and spectacular illuminations to watch at night, so you’ll have a great time no matter when you visit. Some of the attractions are designed specifically for families with babies and little children, making this the perfect theme park for new parents. There are even various services for families including pram rental and children’s meal menus.
Ubicación: 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan
Horarios: Hours vary by season
Tokyo Disneyland
2. Boso-no-mura open air museum
Showcases traditional local lifestyle and crafts
Categoría: Familias, Historia, Foto
Boso-no-mura open air museum features a reproduction of a typical local village of the Edo Period (1603-1868), complete with merchant houses, workshops and farms. Kids will love participating in various activities from making and decorating pottery to making washi paper and decorating traditional masks. The vast park is great for running around and working up an appetite. There’s a cosplay venue, where you can dress up in kimono, ninja and samurai costumes for a small fee.
When the tummies start to rumble, head over to the farmhouse restaurant and try their delicious cold soba noodles or ramen. This quirky museum is a great option for spending time if you’re staying at a hotel near the Narita airport.
Ubicación: 1028 Ryukakuji, Sakae, Inba District, Chiba 270-1506, Japan
Horarios: Tuesday–Sunday from 9 am to 4.30 pm (closed on Mondays)
Boso-no-mura open air museum
3. Tokyo German Village
Beautiful rural Germany recreated in Sodegaura
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Tokyo German Village in the city of Sodegaura is a theme park filled with nature and amusement rides, with an open lawn space in the center of the area. It’s designed for car access, so you can park your car near to whichever attraction takes your fancy.
Visit Jiji Forest where kids can play historic games in a natural setting, including hammocks and long swings and the water slides where you can slide with your clothes on. There’s an onsite cafe for whenever you get hungry, with family favorites that range from curry and other dishes for children to a barbecue for the whole family with grilled sausages and German potatoes.
Ubicación: 419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura, Chiba 299-0204, Japan
Horarios: Daily from 9.30 am to 5 pm
Tokyo German Village
4. Funabashi H.C. Andersen Park
Where fairytales come true
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The thrilling Funabashi Andersen Park focuses on the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. The park features 5 zones with different themes, from indoor activity areas to scenic walks and areas for small children. In the Children’s Art Museum kids can participate in creative workshops.
On the grounds, you’ll find a picturesque windmill, ponds and trails for leisurely walks. Kids can try a game of mini golf, explore a flower maze and drive mini cars in a designated area. There’s plenty of space to spread out for a family picnic, but also cafés and restaurants if you’d like to sit down for a proper meal. The park is easily accessible by public transport and there’s ample parking if you’re driving.
Ubicación: 525 Kanehoricho, Funabashi, Chiba 274-0054, Japan
Horarios: Hours vary by season
Funabashi H.C. Andersen Park
5. Hasunuma Water Garden
Features one of the largest pools in Chiba
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Chiba’s largest pool facility, Hasunuma Water Garden, is open only in summer and equals the size of 1.5 Tokyo Domes. There are 16 pools themed on the life of water, and water play attractions such as Aqua Climbing Wall and Keiryu Kudari (Water Slide), from which you can see Kujukurihama on the way down.
The 182-metre-long Splash Shaker is a new water slider that combines 4 types of sliders into 1, the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Also, check out the exhilarating boat ride for 2 to 3 persons that swoops down from a height of 21 metres.
Ubicación: 368-1 Hasunumaho, Sammu, Chiba 289-1803, Japan
Horarios: Hours vary by season
Hasunuma Water Garden
6. The Museum of Aeronautical Science
For aviation enthusiasts
Categoría: Familias, Historia
The Museum of Aeronautical Science right next to Narita International Airport is a popular place for aviation enthusiasts of all generations to spend the whole day. Exhibitions of the history of aircraft are displayed together with a mock-up of an actual Boeing 747 cabin, and Cessna and other small aircraft can be boarded and inspected in the rooftop exhibition.
At the new Taikenkan experience hall, you can pay a small fee to sit in the pilot’s seat in the simulator cockpit. Along with the permanent exhibition, learning experience sessions are held from time to time so that visitors can learn drone programing and operate a drone inside the museum.
Ubicación: 111-3 Iwayama, Shibayama, Sanbu-gun, Chiba 289-1608, Japan
Horarios: Tuesday–Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (closed on Mondays)
The Museum of Aeronautical Science
7. Nokogiriyama Ropeway
A thrilling ride with amazing views
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Nokogiriyama Ropeway, at the border of Kyonan-machi and the city of Futtsu in Chiba Prefecture, boast breathtaking views of the area. From the summit 300 metres above sea level, you can see all the way to Mount Fuji on a clear day.
At the top of the mountain, you’ll find Nihonji Shrine, Kanto’s oldest Chokugansho founded in the year 725. In the shrine precinct, you can enjoy Chiba’s natural environment and culture at the same time with Japan’s biggest Buddha, 1,500 Arhat statues, Sengohyaku Rakan and a huge rock sticking out from the cliff and overlooking the scene below, Jigoku Nozoki.
Ubicación: 4052-1 Kanaya, Futtsu, Chiba 299-1861, Japan
Horarios: February 16–November 15: daily from 9 am to 5 pm. November 16–February 15: daily from 9 am to 4 pm
Nokogiriyama Ropeway
8. Inbanuma Sunset Hills Auto Camping Site
Perfect for barbecues, picnics and sunset sightings
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Inbanuma Sunset Hills Auto Camping Site boasts spectacular views of Inbanuma, cycling courses, and celebrated spots for watching sunsets. You might also see Mount Fuji and Tokyo Sky Tree in the distance. Situated downstream of Tonegawa River in the north of Chiba Prefecture, it’s the perfect spot for families to visit, with ferry boat stops (watashi) along the stream.
When the hunger strikes, pack a picnic or go for the ready-made ‘Tebura de BBQ’ option is recommended, as ingredients and broils are both prepared for you, so need for washing up afterwards. Then, just sit back and relax while admiring the sun setting behind the trees.
Ubicación: 27 Iinomachi, Sakura, Chiba 285-0009, Japan
Inbanuma Sunset Hills Auto Camping Site
9. Glicopia CHIBA
Who doesn’t love ice cream?
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Glicopia CHIBA is a reservation-only ice cream factory offering free tours. The tour is packed with highlights, from visiting the cleanroom and massive refrigerator to visiting the manufacturing lines of the famous Papico and Seventeen Ice Cream and tasting Papico manufactured at the Chiba Factory and ready for shipment.
At Glico Kitchen, you can make your own ice cream. You can have a lot of fun decorating your ice cream with Glico sweets, too. The best way of getting here is by car. The tours typically are booked up 3 months ahead, so do reserve your visit well in advance.
Ubicación: 10 Bansho, Noda, Chiba 278-0041, Japan
Horarios: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Glicopia CHIBA
10. Little Planet KITE MITE MATSUDO
Interactive fun for kids
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Little Planet KITE MITE MATSUDO uses digital technology to provide an interactive playing space for children to play. There are 16 interactive attractions where you can watch, touch and experience digital worlds. These include ZABOOM, a ball booth with light and sound effects, SAND PARTY! where you can play with sand using Augmented Reality, PAPER RIKISHI (digital paper sumo) and a digital trampoline.
If you take part in Making Magic Stick and other workshops, you can take your artwork home with you at the end. You’ll find Little Planet a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Matsudo Station.
Ubicación: 6th floor, KITE MITE MATSUDO, 1307-1 Matsudo, Chiba 271-0092, Japan
Horarios: Monday–Friday from 10 am to 5 pm (closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Little Planet KITE MITE MATSUDO
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