Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Chiba
Maihama View Hotel by HULIC is serving a yellow-themed "Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea" at its Fantasy Dining Fleur from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with tropical sweets, savories, and the trending Dubai chocolate mochi, all enjoyed with no time limit.
Itsukiri, a retreat in Isumi, Chiba, will host a two-night-only gastronomy event this September pairing its executive chef Ai Kimura with Daiki Horita of Nara's Michelin-starred VILLA COMMUNICO, uniting mountain and coastal terroir in one course alongside a stay built around hot springs and sauna.
NHK Culture Center's Chiba and Kashiwa classrooms are opening a new course exploring why Seishi Yokomizo's novels continue to be read and adapted, timed to the September 2026 release of the film The Village of Eight Graves, taught by Nishogakusha University professor Naotaka Yamaguchi.
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting a one-month limited Strawberry, Melon & Mango Sweets Fair from July 1 to 31, 2026, featuring a sweets buffet, afternoon tea, and a range of seasonal shortcakes and desserts.
The RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival runs from July 4 to August 19, 2026, at Grandvaux Spa Village in Chiba, with bamboo Tanabata decorations, limited seasonal sweets and cocktails, and a special lantern-release and stargazing event on August 19.
Funabashiya Koyomi is launching two summer-only Japanese sweets for July 2026 — a matcha kudzu-mochi pudding topped with granola and a refreshing lemon shiratama shiruko — available from July 2 to July 31.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor pool Shell Pool reopens from July 18 to September 22, 2026, introducing a new "PINK & GOLD" concept with photogenic burgers, seasonal sweets, and colorful drinks at the poolside Garden Restaurant Shell the Garden.
AEON Entertainment and Sony Creative Products are opening SNOOPY Playful PARK, a Peanuts-themed indoor playground, at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba this summer.
Salon de Sweets at IKSPIARI in Maihama is hosting a colorful summer sweets buffet from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring 11 seasonal treats inspired by an artist's palette.
THE FARM resort in Katori City, Chiba, kicks off its summer season with the "冷え冷え・納涼アイランド2026" event from July 1 to mid-October 2026, offering a full lineup of cool-down activities, onsen, glamping, BBQ, and chilled food across the entire resort.
Mother Farm in Futtsu, Chiba, is currently home to approximately 2,000 hydrangea plants in peak bloom, with two varieties on display across the park's garden and walking trail. A limited-edition color-changing lemonade drink is also available through late June.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa, set within the Minamiboso Quasi-National Park in Chiba Prefecture, is offering 10 nature-based and hands-on summer experiences for families, from an all-inclusive outdoor pool to a stargazing session and an ocean plastics workshop, running from July through September 2026.
Space Aviation Co., Ltd. is now selling summer-limited helicopter night-view sightseeing flights timed to major fireworks festivals, offering a private aerial experience for groups of 3 to 6 from the Chiba Bay Coast Heliport and JPD Kyoto Heliport.
Iinuma Honke, a sake brewery with over 300 years of history in Chiba, will hold the "Tanabata and Fireflies Evening 2026" at Kinoene Omoya on July 18, 19, and 20, 2026. Guests can enjoy a special 7-course Japanese meal paired with the brewery's finest sake while watching fireflies in the garden of a registered tangible cultural property.
A drone show event celebrating Doremi's birthday is coming to the Funabashi Racecourse Lawn Plaza on July 25, 2026, featuring a drone show, dance performances, and an anime screening of Magical DoReMi.
Café Tostina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is hosting the "Asian Tropical Sweets & Bakery" event from July 1 to 31, 2026, featuring tropical fruit-inspired sweets, bakery items, a sweets box, and afternoon tea.
Sport & Do Resort リソルの森 in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is expanding its hot spring glamping area "グランヴォー スパ ヴィレッジ" with the new "Harmony Area," featuring log-house lodges and glamping tents designed for corporate training and team-building stays, opening from August 2026.
Tokyo Disney Resort is rolling out expanded heat-relief initiatives from July 2 to September 14, 2026, as part of the special summer event "Summer Cool-Off at Tokyo Disney Resort," developed in collaboration with environmental science experts.
Hondoji Temple in Matsudo City, Chiba, is dazzling visitors this season with 50,000 hydrangeas and 5,000 Japanese iris flowers in bloom. The colorful display is expected to last through late June.
Sodegaura Park in Chiba will host its Hanashobu Festival from June 12 to 14, 2026, showcasing around 15,000 Japanese iris plants alongside cultural performances, limited-edition food, and photo opportunities.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is serving Chilled Kabosu Udon — a refreshing cold noodle dish made with fragrant kabosu citrus and delicate dashi broth — for a limited summer run from June 15 to August 31, 2026.
International Garden Hotel Narita in Chiba is offering a weekday-only casual afternoon tea for parents and children during the summer holidays, from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring 9 summer fruit sweets and 3 savory items on a shared gold circle stand.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is running a summer Italian buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring freshly made pasta, stone-baked pizza, around 15 kinds of hotel-made desserts, and all-you-can-eat seasonal fruits that rotate monthly.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba will host "Summer Splash" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring the orca "Tail Burst" performance that drenches the entire stadium in seawater.
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A new special program called Imaginary Creatures Wonder Festival is set to debut at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26 in Makuhari, gathering over 250 sculptural works of yokai, UMA, mythological creatures, and more from over 150 exhibiting dealers.
Center Hotel Narita 1 has refreshed all 130 guest rooms with aviation photographs by Narita-based photographer Charlie Furusho, covering 11 categories from cockpit views and seasonal scenery to night shots and overseas airports.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI will host a special three-day pasta fair from June 26 to 28, 2026, showcasing a kaiseki-inspired multi-course Italian menu by renowned chef Mamoru Kataoka of Ristorante Alporto in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo.
Kinoene Farm on the grounds of Iinuma Honke in Shisui-machi, Chiba, opens its seasonal blueberry picking experience on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Two blueberry varieties are available across the season, with sessions running through September 6.
LULUTI, a fashion rental service offering dresses for weddings and special occasions, is opening its first store along the JR Keiyo Line at Aeon Mall Makuhari Shintoshin in Chiba City on August 6, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Rilakkuma collaboration sweets buffet, running through June 30, 2026, now includes a new anniversary cake plate option — a great choice for celebrating birthdays and special occasions with a personalized touch.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa in Chiba has expanded its family room lineup with a projector-equipped room and a Japanese-style room accommodating up to 7 guests (including 2 co-sleeping), available from spring 2026.
Specialty coffee company PHILOCOFFEA has opened a new central kitchen at its Funabashi headquarters and is expanding its gluten-free baked goods lineup starting June 5, 2026.
Around 25,000 visitors gathered at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba on May 30, 2026, for an immersive fireworks event combining live music, drone shows, and a narrative fireworks performance marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Chiba and the 50th anniversary of Inage Beach.
The iconic nighttime parade at Tokyo Disneyland has marked 25 years since its June 1, 2001 debut, with a special commemorative image available to park guests through the Tokyo Disney Resort app from June 1 through July 12, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will offer three summer gourmet sets — a Wagyu BBQ, a Chiba local food set, and a Beer Party — all with unlimited drinks, from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Early bird tickets with up to around 20% off go on sale from June 8.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's seasonal outdoor pool Shell Pool returns from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Reservations open June 1, with an unlimited-use Pass Card and a new Short Plan also available.
A new cafe, "Sakura City Museum APRON MARK," is opening on the first floor of Sakura City Museum in Sakura City, Chiba. A pre-opening event runs June 5–7 with a 20% discount, followed by the grand opening on June 10.
A craft beer café offering around 20 types of craft beer from Chiba Prefecture and beyond is opening at Narita Airport Terminal 2's post-security area on June 26, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering its popular summer-limited "Night Pool & Stay" plan from July 18 to September 22, 2026, pairing accommodation with guaranteed access to the illuminated Shell Pool at night, just 30 minutes from central Tokyo.
Tengu Grand Food Hall / Minatoya Isokichi Shokudo opens at LaLaport Kashiwanoha on May 27, 2026 — the first shopping mall location for Tengu Grand Food Hall. The spot blends retro casual dining with charcoal-grilled fish set meals at family-friendly prices.
Cheese Garden is rolling out three limited-time café drinks under the "Mango Drinks" lineup from May 27, 2026, available at 14 locations across Japan through early July — each pairing cheese with mango and pineapple.
Michelin-recognized Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan is offering water dumplings — filled with shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in house-made hot broth — at its Japan locations from June 1 to July 31, 2026, priced at ¥980.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita is now offering a BBQ stay plan featuring a covered outdoor BBQ dinner, handheld fireworks, and ice cream from Narita Yume Farm — available from May 28 through November 30, 2026.
The premium sake lounge Ikkon Fugetsu at Perie Chiba is running a month-long collaboration with Iinuma Honke, a 300-year-old brewery from Shisui, Chiba, throughout June 2026, featuring exclusive Kinoene (KINOENE) sake pairings, tasting sets, and a special brewer visit event.
Best Bridal is running a limited-time campaign tied to "Propose no Hi" (Proposal Day), the first Sunday of June. Couples who inquire between May 22 and June 30, 2026, and plan to propose by the end of August can receive a complimentary chapel decoration and a commemorative photo at participating venues.
A spring flower festival is set for May 30, 2026, on the Edogawa riverbank in Matsudo City, where a vibrant poppy field has been lovingly cultivated by local flower volunteers, nurseries, kindergartens, and residents.
A new creative café called FabCafe Chiba is set to open on June 1, 2026 inside Inohana-tei, a public facility within Inohana Park in Chuo-ku, Chiba City, offering café service, local goods, exhibitions, and events.
Starting August 1, 2026, Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will open an all-weather, hotel-guest-exclusive kids' park called "Umière" for a limited summer season. The facility features three themed zones with internationally recognized play equipment for children aged 0 to 12.
Grand Café at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama will serve up a North America Food Fair from June 1 to July 20, 2026, featuring buffet-style dishes from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
A lineup of collaboration goods featuring Keisei Electric Railway and Sanrio Characters — including two hand towel designs and a drawstring bag — goes on sale at selected FamilyMart stores starting May 26, 2026, with a pre-sale event on May 23.
Two rare Manx Loaghtan baby lambs and a set of triplet baby goats have been born at Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba, and can now be spotted on the Mother Farm Tour DX.
A PR event for the Ayame Matsuri Support Fair is set for May 17 at Hotel Nikko Narita, bringing together mayors and mascot characters from Katori, Itako, and Sakura cities to celebrate the region's iris festival season.
A new air-conditioned indoor luxury pool seat called "Hale Lani" is coming to Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor Shell Pool this summer, offering champagne free-flow and rental amenities from July 18 to September 22, 2026.
A limited-time dessert buffet collaboration with Sanrio's Kuromi runs on select dates from June 13 to August 30, 2026, at Art Grace wedding halls in Yokohama, Omiya, Shin-Urayasu, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Kashiwa Takashimaya's "Great Tohoku Fair" brings together the best flavors from all 6 Tohoku prefectures, including over 10 first-time vendors and live cooking demonstrations, running May 20 to 26, 2026.
Starting May 8, Mawashizushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations are offering a new seasonal sushi and side dish lineup as part of the ongoing Kochi Umai-mon Fair, featuring straw-seared specialties and early-summer ingredients from Kochi Prefecture.
Moheji, a new concept restaurant from the renowned Tsukishima monjayaki brand, opened on April 28, 2026, at Ikspiari in Maihama, Chiba. Spread across seven immersive themed areas and offering over 50 monjayaki varieties inspired by 19 countries around the world, the restaurant delivers a one-of-a-kind dining experience on the iron griddle.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's The Lounge is hosting the "Hotel New Otani" × "Rilakkuma" Super Sweets Buffet for the first time in Chiba Prefecture, running from May 7 to June 30, 2026, with 7 character-themed sweets, special collaboration drinks with acrylic stirrers, and a full savory menu.
THE FARM (Farm Resort) in Katori, Chiba is launching a limited-time day glamping plan for the Riverside area from May 6 to June 14, 2026. Guests can enjoy BBQ, vegetable harvesting, campfire with s'mores, and natural hot springs — all within a single day, from 12:00PM to 9:00PM.
THE TSUBAKIMORI Hotel & Residence opens on May 7, 2026 as Chiba City's first boutique hotel, just a 10-minute walk from JR Chiba Station, with 26 designer rooms, a ground-floor bistro, and local experiences in the surrounding Chiba Park neighborhood.
A free outdoor community festival combining stage performances, sports activities, and local food trucks is coming to Tokyu Resort Town Katsuura's Sunny Park on May 5, 2026.
From May 9 to June 21, 2026, SATSUKI restaurant at Hotel New Otani Makuhari is hosting a weekend sweets buffet featuring strawberry, matcha, and mango-themed desserts alongside Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting its first-ever sweets fair themed around strawberry, matcha, and mango, with special desserts served across the hotels' restaurants and bakeries.
GRAND MONday Resort Tokyo Bay Maihama, the first property under the new GRAND MONday Resort brand, is set to open on July 18, 2026 in Maihama. The 140-room resort features all ocean-front rooms overlooking Tokyo Bay, a year-round outdoor lagoon pool, multinational dining, and a premium sauna experience.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a summer package that includes access to the outdoor Shell Pool for up to 16 hours across a two-day stay, along with a breakfast buffet and restaurant discount vouchers, available from July 18, 2026.
General tickets for teamLab: Yoro Valley, the night outdoor art exhibition running in Chiba's Yoro Valley through May 24, have sold out. Guests staying at participating accommodations in the area are eligible to receive free invitation tickets.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba has announced the return of Summer Splash, its beloved summer orca drenching event, along with the reveal of the official Summer Splash 2026 logo and the launch of exclusive merchandise.
Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is currently at peak bloom with 1 million nemophila flowers spreading across the hillside fields in a vivid shade of blue — Golden Week is the perfect time to visit.
Ofuro Café Karinnoyu, the hot spring and sauna facility within THE FARM Farm Resort in Katori, Chiba, celebrates its 4th anniversary on April 28, 2026, with an expansion of the men's outdoor cold baths and a lineup of special events throughout April.
A new PETIT BATEAU shop opens at Kashiwa Takashimaya S Wing 6F on April 29, 2026, offering a wide range of baby, kids, and women's items, along with Japan-exclusive logo T-shirts and a special gift for the first 50 qualifying customers.
Chakun Xiaolongbao Kisarazu Store is set to grand open at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu on May 1, 2026, serving freshly steamed xiaolongbao handcrafted to order by certified dim sum chefs.
From July 1 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel are set to offer a range of summer-exclusive experiences, including a Lost Kids rally program, a tropical-themed restaurant event, pool activities, and an expanded Happy Entry benefit covering Tokyo DisneySea.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is offering the limited-time "Okonomi Don Gozen (Kiwami)" from May 7 to June 30, 2026, letting diners choose any two mini donburi from a selection of ten varieties.
From July 2 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disney Resort hosts "Summer Cool-off at Tokyo Disney Resort," featuring water-soaking attractions, special entertainment, limited-edition goods, and seasonal menus across Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are offering three summer-only passport options for the 2026 summer season, including afternoon entry passes and a one-day two-park hopper ticket, available for admission dates from July 1 to September 14.
A seasonal limited baked cookie gift set from Colomban, themed around sunflowers and lemon, is now available at stores across Tokyo and the surrounding area through late August 2026.
A new lineup of special merchandise celebrating Tokyo DisneySea's 8 theme ports and 25-year history will go on sale on May 25, 2026, as part of the ongoing anniversary event "Sparkling Jubilee."
JB's TOKYO, the Tabelog Hyakumeiten-selected craft burger specialist known for its square, 100% handmade burgers, is opening its sixth store at Seven Park Ario Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture on April 21, 2026.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, will host a pistachio and nut-themed sweets and bakery fair from May 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring monthly sweets, bakery items, a sweets box, afternoon tea, and a Friday sweets buffet.
Restaurant Fontana at Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will offer a limited Italian-themed afternoon tea for six days in May 2026, showcasing traditional dolce from across Italy alongside Italian-inspired savory dishes.
A night outdoor art exhibition by teamLab is open at Yoro Valley in Chiba, running from April 17 to May 24, 2026. The gorge, shaped over millions of years by the Yoro River, becomes an immersive art space that changes in response to the presence of visitors.
The Chiba location of Osusumeya has relaunched as a yakitori-focused all-you-can-eat restaurant, adding 10 new grilled skewer varieties to an expanded lineup of over 120 dishes and drinks.
A merchandise event for The Bears' School picture book series is taking place at Sogo Chiba's 6F Event Hall from April 21 to May 6. With approximately 500 items on sale, the venue also features SDGs educational panels and photo spots.
Granvaux Spa Village at Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-cho, Chiba, is bringing back its popular Firefly Viewing Night Tour from May 23 to July 12, 2026, with nightly guided walks through firefly-lit nature trails for staying guests.
Following a full closure for renovation from January to April 2026, Ichihara Lakeside Museum in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture reopens partially for a theatrically staged series of solo exhibitions through September.
The SNS sensation PUG, known for its freshly baked Boston Cookies with over 330,000 sold nationwide, is opening pop-up stores at Hiroshima PARCO and Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu this spring.
Ichihara City in Chiba Prefecture, known for the picturesque sight of Kominato Railway running through countryside scenery of cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers, is sharing bloom updates via its official Instagram and city website.
For four days during Golden Week, the all-day dining restaurant Le Jardin at Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will offer a special lunch buffet featuring about 65 varieties of dishes highlighting the flavors of early summer.
From April 16, 2026, Japanese patisserie Colombin is offering four new matcha-themed cakes for a limited period, including a matcha butter cream cake and a matcha Bavarian cream dessert.
A limited-time glamping collaboration inspired by the hit anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End launches at Agricultural Resort THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, running from July 17 to October 16, 2026.
The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Narita is holding a "VIVA Western Food Buffet — Melon and Mango Sweets Fair" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, with all-you-can-eat snow crab during Golden Week and a jumbo shrimp fry from May 7. A special all-you-can-eat melon add-on plan is also available.
Kamogawa Sea World is hosting its popular animal encounter program for 12 limited days in May 2026, featuring five hands-on activities including an orca handshake, beluga touch-and-feed, and dolphin sign training, with an overnight hotel stay option also available.
A special Tree Climbing® experience event is being held at the 21st Century Forest and Plaza in Matsudo on April 29, 2026. Participants use dedicated ropes and safety gear to climb trees in this hands-on nature activity.
For the first time since its 2016 opening, all 350 rooms at Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel – Discover will feature renewed artwork, with new designs rolling out from September 1, 2026.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, is launching a MERMAID STORY ROOM stay plan from March 24 through August 28, 2026, featuring mermaid-themed decor, wave-inspired lighting, and exclusive summer perks for families.
Hibiya Kadan is selling three types of collaboration bouquets inspired by Pompompurin, the beloved Sanrio character who won first place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Awards, at stores nationwide through April 19, 2026.
DEAR MOM, a cafe overlooking Iwawada Beach and the calm waters of Ajiro Bay in Onjuku, Chiba, is set to open on April 3, 2026. Hotel and sauna facilities are also planned to follow in late April.
Starting September 30, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland's Showbase in Tomorrowland will host a new stage show featuring the super vocal and dance group "The D-Groovationz4" alongside beloved Disney characters — including the debut of Vanellope and Baymax at Tokyo Disney Resort.
A new Hawaiian-inspired coffee brand, KNOWS COFFEE, has opened its first location inside Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba Prefecture, drawing long lines from the very first day.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is set to offer a spring-themed sweets lineup featuring flaky pastry and tart doughs, along with a seasonal afternoon tea and a sweets box — running throughout April 2026.
From March 12 to April 8, 2026, La foret buffet restaurant at Hotel Green Tower Makuhari is offering a special web-reservation-only course featuring all-you-can-eat domestic strawberries.
A national popup event tour for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers has been announced, visiting all 47 prefectures across Japan with region-exclusive Mikey character designs and collectible stamps.
From May 1 to 6, 2026, Restaurant Fine Terrace at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will host a Golden Week Dinner Buffet featuring live roast beef carving and seasonal early-summer dishes, with special pricing for children staying at the hotel.
Sobakichi, known for its freshly stone-ground, hand-rolled, and freshly boiled nijuhachi soba, is opening its 9th location at Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
GREY, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty store, is holding a limited-time pop-up at Tobu Department Store Funabashi's "PanCafé" event from March 19 to 24, 2026, featuring popular soft serve ice cream and Hawaiian scones.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will host a special Golden Week gourmet event featuring open-air BBQ, a premium chef's dinner, and a poolside afternoon tea — with dogs now welcome, too.
A hands-on coffee festival featuring local Chiba shops and a special brew served by station staff is coming to the Perie Square multipurpose space under JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station on March 21 and 22, 2026.
Starting March 10, 2026, Cafe Kaila's Maihama branch at Ikspiari is offering a spring afternoon tea set — limited to 8 guests per day, with a tiered stand full of sweets, savories, and a mini acai bowl, plus unlimited drinks.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is hosting a special after-hours orca performance on select weekends and holidays from April through September 2026, featuring dynamic orca jumps set against seasonal sunset skies. Tickets start at ¥1,000 per person.
Spring-inspired treats featuring fresh strawberries and pistachio gelato are available for a limited time at all H's CREAM dessert shop locations across Japan.
A strawberry-themed sweets buffet called "Strawberry Bloom" is coming to Maihama View Hotel by HULIC in Urayasu, Chiba for just three days from March 20 to 22, 2026. The event takes place at Restaurant Fine Terrace and features over 20 varieties of strawberry sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.
Gran Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is holding a Nagasaki & Saga Gourmet Fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring regional dishes from both prefectures supervised by the executive chef of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel.
Sodegaura Spring Fest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, has been cancelled due to strong winds forecast during the event hours, with the safety of visitors, nearby residents, and vendors as the top priority.
The beloved spring limited menu at J.S. PANCAKE CAFE is returning, featuring Amaou strawberries layered into a mille-feuille pancake. Available from March 12 through early May at locations across Japan.
After drawing huge crowds at amusement parks across Japan last year, the nighttime park buyout matchmaking event is heading to Tokyo German Village in Chiba on April 18, 2026.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is hosting a Japanese Italian & Wa Sweets Buffet from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring six live-cooked fresh pasta options at lunch — including a creative dish made with Narita's signature unagi.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is celebrating spring with a seasonal fair featuring strawberry and cherry blossom-themed sweets, bakery items, afternoon tea, and a Friday sweets buffet throughout March 2026.
On May 24, 2026, a unique rice planting event combining SDGs practices and hands-on farming will take place in the Takataki area of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, using organic compost made from elephant dung collected at a local zoo.
From March 2 to May 1, 2026 (Monday–Friday, excluding March 20), Maihama View Hotel by HULIC is hosting a seasonal "Strawberry Afternoon Tea" featuring strawberry and cherry blossom sweets, savory dishes, and a soft drink bar. A lighter "Strawberry Dessert Stand" option is also on offer.
A limited-time teamLab exhibition featuring the interactive artwork "Sketch Umwelt" will be held at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences in Chiba from March 20 to April 19, 2026. Entry to the exhibition is free (museum admission required separately).
A new Duffy & Friends collection themed around searching for beautiful shades of blue arrives at Tokyo DisneySea on April 14, 2026. Goods, food souvenirs, hotel special menus, and Disney Resort Line passes are all part of the lineup.
Italian & Wine Bar CONA is hosting "Ohanami Bar 2026" from March 1 to April 30, 2026, where guests can enjoy full-bloom cherry blossom décor indoors alongside 5 spring-limited dishes featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms.
Starting March 7, 2026, Fantasy Dining Soleil at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC presents "Pétale de Fraise," a spring-themed afternoon tea buffet combining individual dessert stands with a savory buffet, running on Saturdays and Sundays through April 26.
Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu, Chiba, reopens with completely renovated guest rooms in two buildings. Fujimitei opens March 18, 2026, and Ryugutei opens March 20, 2026, with a total of 95 refreshed rooms.
The Disney Ambassador Hotel will hold the Tropical Summer Festival from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-style menus, tropical decorations, and special character greetings with Stitch.
On May 30, 2026, a spectacular fireworks entertainment event will take place at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba, featuring live performances synced with fireworks, ticket information, and various seating options.
Celebrate Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary with special menus featuring the event's signature Jubilee Blue color. Starting April 15th, enjoy Mickey-shaped macarons, special churros, and exclusive dining experiences.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is hosting a Spring Retreat Fair from March 20 to May 31, 2026, featuring BIG SUP cruising, water roll attractions, and floating sound bath experiences on their resort pool surrounded by nature.
A new resort hotel opens near Tokyo Disney Resort on February 13, 2026, featuring 750 rooms with exotic-themed interiors that evoke the excitement of traveling the world's oceans.
Tokyo DisneySea will host a special food and wine event from April 15 to June 30, 2026, offering culinary experiences across all eight themed ports with special menus inspired by Ratatouille.
Manyoken at JR Chiba Station will offer their beloved Tonkatsu Bento with special Valentine's and White Day wrapper designs in February and March 2026.
This spring, indulge in an exquisite seasonal bento featuring cherry trout and spring vegetables from the renowned Japanese restaurant Senbazuru. Available for takeout from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
Starting February 5th, Mawashi Zushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations launch their winter limited menu featuring seasonal delicacies like firefly squid, whale taste comparison, and citrus-accented sushi.
Tokyo Disneyland presents the sixth installment of Disney Pal-Palooza from April 9 to June 30, 2026, featuring a colorful sweets-themed celebration with parade, special menus, exclusive merchandise, and park-wide decorations.
KONA'S COFFEE, which operates 51 locations across Japan, launches a new brand KNOWS COFFEE, opening its first store at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
The hotel celebrates its 4th anniversary under HMI Hotel Group management with a special 2-meal accommodation plan featuring open-kitchen buffet dining and all-you-can-drink options. Available from February 1 to April 28, 2026.
The campground located inside Tega Hill Park in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture has undergone a large-scale renewal, transforming into a family-friendly outdoor destination.
The world's most famous penguin Pingu collaborates with eco-friendly lifestyle brand KNT365. Exclusive products including bags and book covers available at select Tsutaya bookstores from February 6 to March 1, 2026.
THE MEAT DUTCH Kashiwa-no-ha Campus launches its first-ever all-you-can-eat plan featuring up to 53 items, including signature hamburgers and seasonal vegetables, available for three months starting February 3rd.
From January 26 to March 1, 2026, Aloha Table restaurants across Japan are serving special menu items inspired by Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties. The collaboration features dishes that appear in the game, including SPAM-topped hamburgers and curry, plus an exclusive SNS campaign with prizes.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari introduces the "Haru Urara Gozen – Kiwami," a limited-time seasonal menu featuring 10 kinds of appetizers and spring ingredients, available from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
A fun stamp rally featuring local strawberries at farms, shops, and cafes around Teganuma, running from January 31 to March 22, 2026. Collect stamps to win prizes and participate in special events.
Perie Inage, a commercial facility directly connected to JR Inage Station, is undergoing a complete renovation of its food zone "Food Square" and will reopen in spring 2026 under the new name "GOURMARENA."
Hotel New Otani's patisserie introduces a unique shortcake combining Hakata amaou strawberries with traditional castella sponge, available through March 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Chinese restaurant "Daikanyuen" introduces a luxurious spring lunch course featuring seasonal mountain vegetables and seafood, available from February 1 to April 30, 2026.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara, Chiba Prefecture, will host a special Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour on March 3, 2026, where visitors can witness the moon transform into a reddish-copper color during this rare celestial phenomenon.
A limited-time collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Rilakkuma brings adorable pancake and strawberry menu items to 12 locations across Japan from February 1 to 28, 2026.
Ramen Wadaya, a popular ramen shop near Tsudanuma Station, has revamped its signature kelp water tsukemen with four varieties of kelp and a unique "try the noodles first" dining experience.
Kamogawa Seaworld offers a special after-hours program where visitors can enjoy the aquarium after closing on three days in March 2026, featuring behind-the-scenes tours, beluga encounters, and dinner with orcas.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Pâtisserie SATSUKI offers an exquisite Valentine's collection featuring collaboration bonbons with Pierre Hermé Paris, Super Series chocolate desserts, and Chiba-inspired treats from February 1-14, 2026.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will host a special Valentine's Day parent-child event where families can create adorable bear-shaped chocolate tarts under the guidance of hotel pastry chefs, followed by an evening buffet dining experience.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the second phase of its Strawberry Collection buffet, featuring premium strawberry desserts and savory dishes from March 1 to May 6, 2026.
A limited-time event launches January 29th at SiKiTO CAFE Nihonbashi and Makuhari locations, featuring TAICHIRO MORINAGA winter sweets paired with specially created music for an immersive sensory experience.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari offers a special Valentine's Chapel Proposal Dinner Plan from February 11 to 14, 2026, featuring exclusive chapel rentals and romantic dining experiences with a 100% success rate since 2021.
Experience Narita Airport like never before with an open-top bus tour that takes you into restricted areas, up close to aircraft, and to the exclusive Ramp Central Tower for 360° panoramic views.
Cafe Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel presents the second installment of their seasonal strawberry fair, "Strawberry × Chocolate Sweets & Bakery," running from February 1 to February 28, 2026. Perfect for the Valentine's season.
Lazare Diamond stores across Japan are hosting a Bridal Fair from January 24 to February 28, 2026. Customers who purchase bridal rings during the event will receive an original Lazare Diamond novelty item as a gift.
Starting January 20, 2026, Godiva introduces new soft serve ice cream featuring delicate chocolate petal toppings at select Valentine's Day pop-up locations across Japan.
Starting January 23, Plus Narita Lab Co., Ltd. will launch the Baked Sweet Potato MOCHI, a new product featuring luxuriously rich roasted sweet potato paste made from Chiba-grown sweet potatoes, at Narita Airport's +NRT factory brand stores.
Hokkaido-based chocolate brand RIPi CIOCCO brings unique fruit-shaped chocolates to Valentine's events across Japan, featuring limited-edition collections available from January 17 to February 15, 2026.
Sodegaura City is hosting Walking Festa 2026, a multi-generational walking event at Tokyo German Village on March 8, 2026, with courses of approximately 4 km and 8 km.
A new plant-based cola using stevia sweetener is now available at convenience stores across the Greater Tokyo area, offering a refreshing cola taste with zero sugar and zero calories.
The day spa facility in Shisui Town, Chiba, celebrates its 10th anniversary from January 24 to February 8, 2026, featuring Japanese drum performances, sake baths, and special promotions.
The maple sweets specialty store The MAPLE MANIA will be opening limited-time Valentine's pop-up shops at Sogo, Tokyu, and Takashimaya department stores across Japan from January to February 2026.
Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu City, Chiba, will offer limited-time accommodation and day-trip plans in February 2026 exclusively for single-parent families, helping them enjoy their first family trip together.
Disney Hotels welcome guests with special seasonal offerings, including Minnie's Funderland-themed menus, Imagining the Magic photo-themed rooms, and Minnie's Spring Daydream dining experiences.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall hosts a special Kumamoto Akairo Fair from January 21 to 27, featuring limited-time menu items using Kumamoto strawberries, tomatoes, decopon, and eggplant.
A limited-time exhibition of 3D pop art by New York-based artist Charles Fazzino is taking place at the Takashimaya Kashiwa store from January 16 to 18, 2025.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru launches two limited-edition ehomaki featuring golden saffron rice and seven premium ingredients. Available February 1-3, 2026.
Keisei Rose Garden in Yachiyo City, Chiba, opens its limited-time strawberry picking facility featuring a rainbow theme, interactive experiences, and exclusive sweets from January 17 to April 30, 2026.
Belgian chocolate brand Legast collaborates with Ron Herman Cafe for the second time, launching a special chocolate box featuring dark chocolate made from rare Peruvian cacao and a cafe-exclusive white chocolate with raspberry and cacao nibs.
Takagi Coffee introduces a limited-time seasonal menu featuring homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and hazelnut lattes, available from January 16th at 9 locations across Japan.
Sogo Chiba Store hosts Valentine's 2026 from January 20 to February 14, featuring chocolate from debut French brands, limited-edition treats, and special sweets across all floors.
A stamp rally event featuring four facilities in Shisui Town, Chiba Prefecture, runs from January 10 to May 6, 2026. Collect stamps to win original stickers and exclusive prize sets.
Self-photo brand Photomatic launches a collaboration with the popular anime Mr. Osomatsu. Five exclusive frames will be available at 11 locations nationwide from January 14 (Wed) to February 1 (Sun).
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay will host a limited 6-day Grand Sweets Buffet celebrating the pairing of sweet strawberries and rich chocolate, featuring over 14 varieties of desserts and pastries from February 10-12 and 17-19, 2026.
CAMSHOP.JP announces the sale of a special Initial D ZIPPO lighter featuring iconic manga scenes, limited to 150 numbered units, at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 from January 9 to 11, 2026.
From January 5 to February 28, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Penthouse Lounge "Bay Court Cafe" presents a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring Hakata Amaou strawberries and the hotel's signature "Super Series" cakes at 100 meters above ground.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari launches its highly anticipated strawberry-themed buffet featuring premium Super Amaou shortcakes, fresh-made crepes, and over 260,000 satisfied guests since 2009.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman Series, exclusive collaboration merchandise and event-limited items will be available at the Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Collaboration Goods & Neon Genesis Evangelion Goods Shop at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from January 9-11, 2026.
A new branch of TONTON, known for its savory Obihiro-style pork bowl, opens in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture in late January 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the "Strawberry & Amaou Sweets Fair" until March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive afternoon tea sets, all-you-can-eat buffets, and premium strawberry desserts on the 24th floor with stunning Tokyo Bay views.
Monster Hunter Festa '26, the ultimate gathering for Monster Hunter fans nationwide, will feature exclusive visitor benefits, special merchandise, impressive life-size installations, and exciting content. The event will be held on February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
Soubourou Concept Ryukyu, a luxury villa blending Japanese modern aesthetics with Ryukyuan culture, opens in Minamiboso, Chiba. The exclusive one-group-per-day villa features Ryukyuan limestone interiors, ocean views, Minamiboso hot springs, heated pool, private sauna with cold plunge, and climate-controlled BBQ pavilion.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Chiba offers a romantic Valentine's and White Day glamping experience from February 1 to March 15, 2026, featuring specially decorated rooms, handcrafted sweets, and French cuisine.
Ticket sales have started for the Winter Sweet Potato Expo 2026, Japan's largest sweet potato festival featuring roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potato sweets from across the country, to be held at Makuhari Messe from February 11 to 15, 2026.
A one-day cultural event celebrating music, food, vintage clothing, and local artisan goods across three venues in Nishi-Chiba on November 22, 2025.
FUN VILLAGE in TOKYO-BAY, a candy-themed indoor family park featuring Sakuma Seika's beloved Ichigo Miruku candy, opens on November 28, 2025. Located at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY shopping mall in Chiba, this unique attraction brings candy making to life through interactive play areas, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
Ikspiari, a shopping facility at Tokyo Disney Resort celebrating its 25th anniversary, welcomes a Christmas tree inspired by Disney's latest film Zootopia 2, releasing December 5, 2025.
THE FARM, an agricultural resort in Chiba's Katori City, announces a special accommodation plan for runners and supporters of the 17th Katori Koedo Marathon on December 14, 2025.
Chiikawa Yaki, the popular character-themed pastry shop, is expanding to Chiba with its second location. The new store will offer exclusive new flavors including Pistachio, Strawberry Chocolate, and Rare Cheese.
Tokyo Disney Resort will host special New Year celebrations from January 1 to January 12, 2026, featuring greetings from Disney characters in traditional Japanese attire, exclusive merchandise, and festive fireworks.
From January 15 to June 30, 2026, Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel will offer exclusive guest rooms featuring photographer Mika Ninagawa's stunning Fantasy Springs photography as part of the Imagining the Magic photography project.
We held a 2-day bus tour to Chiba with Kuge Kyohei and Yamaki Toru on October 4-5. Participants enjoyed a fan meeting at a hot spring inn and BBQ at a ranch!
The fourth installment of the popular collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Sumikko Gurashi launches nationwide this November, featuring chocolate-themed menu items and exclusive novelties.
THE FARM agricultural resort in Chiba will open its winter-limited Starry Sky Strawberry Garden on December 13, 2025, featuring nighttime strawberry picking under illumination.
KURAND's online sake shop opens a limited-time pop-up store at Narita Airport Terminal 1, featuring their viral "Sake Gacha" random sake selection experience from September 27 to October 27, 2025.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea present Disney Christmas from November 11 to December 25, featuring a brand-new parade, festive entertainment, and special holiday decorations.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama introduces a vibrant dinner buffet experience in an amusement park atmosphere, featuring over 60 seasonal dishes and live cooking performances.
The first-ever live concerts for the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku collaboration project are scheduled for March 2026 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY, featuring all virtual singers and Pokémon characters performing together across five shows.
Kamogawa Sea World is one of Chiba Prefecture's representative tourist spots. It's an aquarium where you can enjoy dynamic orca shows and encounters with diverse marine life. The facility is well-equipped with restaurants and souvenir shops, making it popular with families and international travelers alike.
Chiba Prefecture, located near Tokyo, is easily accessible and rich in nature, history, and culture, attracting many tourists throughout the year. Especially in September, the climate becomes milder, making it a great time to enjoy various events and activities. This article introduces the nature, activities, events, festivals, and fireworks that you can enjoy in Chiba […]
If you’re planning a trip, you’d want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in October for those who are interested. Note: The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
If you plan to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba for November for those who are interested. *The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
If you’re going sightseeing, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in December for those who are interested. Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. […]
When you travel, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year, right? For those looking for such experiences, we will introduce the April events, highlights, and recommended spots in Chiba. *Please note that the events mentioned may have their schedules changed. Please check the official websites of […]
About Chiba in August Chiba Prefecture in August is a season full of summer charm. You can enjoy swimming in the sea, fireworks festivals, and the beauty of nature. Especially because of the abundance of summer activities and events, it is worth visiting. *Please note that the events mentioned may have their schedules changed. Please […]
If you’re sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. This time, we will introduce the January situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba for those who are interested. *Please note that the events introduced may have schedule changes. Please […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific season. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba during February for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules mentioned may change. […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in March for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules are subject […]
The Boso Peninsula is a peninsula located in eastern Chiba Prefecture, surrounded by Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The area is rich in nature and has a resort-like atmosphere. The Boso Peninsula is home to many attractive sightseeing spots, such as gourmet foods filled with the bounty of the Pacific Ocean, spectacular views that […]
Summary Check out this Choshi, Chiba trip plan! Enjoy tasty seafood and beautiful Pacific Ocean views in nature. Hope it helps with your travel plans:) *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 07:30am Tokyo Station It takes about 2 hours from Tokyo Station to Choshi by “Shiosai” limited express […]