Day 1 | Morning
Chiba Zoological Park
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:30am-4:30pm
Ticket Price: 700 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: 280 Minamotocho, Wakaba-ku 264-0037
Chiba Zoo is located in Chiba City, Japan. It is a large local zoo that integrates tourism and popular science education. It is also a very popular zoo in the local area. In Chiba Zoo, the most popular animal is the red panda. Every day, many children are attracted to the zoo to see the red panda. It can be said that the red panda is the treasure of the Chiba Zoo. In addition to the popular red pandas, there are gorillas, tigers, elephants, giraffes, sea lions and other lovely animals in the zoo. It is deeply loved by children. The Botanical Garden will regularly hold popular knowledge lectures, which are very educational for children. In addition to the popularity of animals, the amusement park Dream World in the zoo is also very fun and very popular with children. Dreamworld has 12 rides including roller coasters, rapids slides, merry-go-rounds, octopus monsters, etc. It is a paradise for children and a paradise for adults to relax and entertain. Many local schools have also chosen Chiba Zoo as their outing location, which is a testament to Chiba Zoo's popularity.
Day 1 | Afternoon
Makuhari Messe nearby is the top choice before you leave Chiba Zoological Park and hit the road.
Makuhari Messe
Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-8:00pm
Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours
Location: Chiba Prefecture, Chiba, Mihama Ward, Nakase, 2 Chome−1
Makuhari Messe is a large convention and exhibition center located in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, and its scale is currently second only to Tokyo Big Sight. It consists of 11 exhibition halls, which are divided into three parts: "International Exhibition Hall", "International Conference Hall" and "Makuhari Event Hall". It is used as a venue for exhibitions and large-scale conferences where many companies gather. It is often used as a venue for events, such as Japan's largest flea market held in May every year, the "Tokyo Game Show", one of the world's three major game exhibitions, and the "Tokyo Motor Show", one of the world's three largest auto shows. There are more than 20 The large-scale rock music festival "SUMMERSONIC" attended by 10,000 people, etc.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: TWICE’s Breakthrough Album meet and greet here at Makuhari Messe 8/25/19 this place is so big that can accomodate huge crowd
Day 1 | Evening
After visiting the glorious Makuhari Messe, Hotel New Otani Makuhari nearby is the best place to stay.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari
Located within a 5-minute walking distance from JR Kaihinmakuhari Train Station, Hotel New Otani Makuhari offers guests the luxury of choosing from 10 restaurants to dine at and a variety of outdoor and indoor activities.
At Hotel Makuhari New Otani, guests can access the indoor pool, spa and fitness centre at a cost. At a surcharge, guests can also enjoy the sauna, get a relaxing massage or break a sweat playing tennis. A 24-hour front desk and a gift shop can be found on site as well.
Guests can dine at the All-Day Dining Satsuki, the Chinese Restaurant Taikanen or get a taste of Teppanyaki at Keyaki or Keyaki Sky Salon. Guests can also feast at one of the 3 authentic Japanese restaurants Senbazuru, Isshin or Sazanka. The Lounge Café or Bay Court Café and the Patisserie Satsuki are also open for light meals and desserts.
The hotel is situated just next to the Makuhari Messe and the Tokyo Disney Resort is a 20-minute train ride away. Narita Airport is a 40-minute and Haneda Airport can be reached with a 70-minute bus ride. Guests can also access the Odaiba shopping malls within a 45-minute train ride from the hotel.
Day 2 | Morning
Chiba Prefectural Makuhari Seaside Park
Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/28;Closed from 12/29-12/31
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours
Location: Japan, Chiba City, 2-116 Hibino Mihamaku, 261-2001
Makuhari Seaside Park is located near Makuhari Seaside. Sitting on a bench in the park can see the sea view, which is very beautiful. Like ordinary parks, it is also suitable for walking and leisure. There are hiking trails in the park. You can enjoy the sea breeze, sun and greenery in the big city while walking, which is unique.
Day 2 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Chiba Prefectural Makuhari Seaside Park, don’t forget pay a visit to Chiba Park.
Chiba Park
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: Benten 3-1-1, Chuo-ku 260-0045
ChibaPark is not very big among many parks. It is a bit like a street garden. It will be beautiful in the park when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. A place for a leisurely stroll.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: clean, comfortable, quiet. good to have a family gathering. plan your next picnic gere.
Day 2 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Chiba Park? Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba-Chuo is one of your top choices.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba-Chuo
Located in Chiba Chuo, about 8 km from Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba Chuo features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property.Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some accommodations have a sitting area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer.You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Day 3 | Morning
Perie Chiba
Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours
Location: 1-chōme-1-1 Shinchiba, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0031, Japan
Reviews from Real Guests:
Express: Perie Chiba is remodeled and new, and the store is beautiful anyway. The toilet was also fashionable with flowers in the wind. The food corner is also popular and crowded.
Day 3 | Afternoon
After finishing the tour at Perie Chiba, you can head to Chiba City Chuo Koen (Central Park), the most worth visiting place around the corner.
Chiba City Chuo Koen (Central Park)
Location: 1 Chome-12 Central, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0013, Japan
Reviews from Real Guests:
Express: The illumination "Lumirage Chiba 2021/2022" was held at Chiba Central Park. The trees in the Central Park 々 are illuminated, such as lights like shizuku and cedars decorated with Himalayas. This year, we will be grateful to medical workers who are committed to treating new coronavirus infectious diseases, and to restaurants and all people who are struggling to prevent infection expansion. It was very good!
Day 3 | Evening
Don’t forget to book The QUBE Hotel Chiba in advance, because all the tourists head to Chiba City Chuo Koen (Central Park) love staying at it.
The QUBE Hotel Chiba
The QUBE Hotel Chiba
Space and time to relax in a modern Japanese style. Equipped with open-air baths for men and women Stylish hotel
JR Chiba Station 5 minutes by taxi JR Chiba Minato Station 15 minutes on foot Loop bus (City course) In front of Port Arena 1 minute on foot
Day 4 | Morning
Inage Seaside Park
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: 7-2-1 Takahama, Mihama-kuInage Yacht Harbour
InageOceanPark is a seaside park next to Inage Coast Station. It has a wide coast and lawns. It is very comfortable to walk on the white sandy beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Day 4 | Afternoon
Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Izumi Nature Park.
Izumi Nature Park
Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:00pm
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: 108 Norocho, Wakaba Ward, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture
Izumi Natural Park is located in Chiba and is one of the most famous spots in Japan for cherry blossom viewing. Around the vast lawn of the park, tall cherry trees are planted. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it is like a lot of cherry blossom umbrellas. It is very pleasant for people to rest and play under the shade of the flowers. There are many other vegetations growing in the garden, the growth is very lush, and the landscape is beautiful.
Day 4 | Evening
If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hotel Route-Inn Chiba Hamano is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.
Hotel Route-Inn Chiba Hamano
Opened in 2019, the Hotel Route-Inn Chiba Hamano offers travelers a pleasant stay in Chiba, whether for business or leisure purposes.
The hotel is conveniently located just 1km from JR Hamano Station and 51km from Narita International Airport. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Ichihara Onsen Yuraku no Sato, Yasaka Shrine and Main Building of Iioka Hachimangu all nearby.
At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Chiba hotel can make use of the parking facilities.
There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.
Day 5 | Morning
Myokenhongu Chiba Shrine
Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-6:00pm
Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours
Location: 1-chōme-16-1 Innai, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0018, Japan
Reviews from Real Guests:
Express: There is a pond in the precinct, a bridge, and a place to receive water, and the flowers are beautiful in the cherry blossom season.
Day 5 | Afternoon
Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Egao no Yu, Chiba Samugawa.
Egao no Yu, Chiba Samugawa
Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-12:00am
Location: 2-147-1 Samugawacho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture 260-0832
Egao no Yu, Chiba Samugawa is a hot spring store in Chiba, not a long distance from JR Chiba Station. It is a great location to relax.
Day 5 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Keisei Hotel Miramare is the best places.
Keisei Hotel Miramare
This hotel is connected to Keisei Line Chiba Chuo Station for convenience. Staff provide service to satisfy guests ranging from families to businesspeople.
* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.