This vast farm offers flower fields, workshops, shops, restaurants, an amusement park, and lodging facilities, making it a year-round destination.
Overview
Mother Farm is one of the largest tourist farms in the Kanto region, located in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Its expansive grounds offer a variety of attractions for year-round enjoyment, including flower fields, workshops, shops, restaurants, an amusement park, and lodging facilities.
Mother Farm is famous for its "Sheep Grand Parade," where approximately 150 sheep are herded by a skilled sheepdog. The sheepdog's skillful guidance and the adorable sheep are captivating for both children and adults. Don't miss the "Sheep Show," which features sheep shearing and introductions to sheep breeds from around the world. This show is educational and entertaining for all ages, showcasing sheep shearing techniques and the unique characteristics of various sheep breeds.
Beautiful flower fields, such as the "Flower Grand Slope" and "Flower Valley," are scattered throughout the vast grounds, displaying seasonal blooms. Enjoy the vibrant rapeseed flowers in spring and cosmos in autumn.
Mother Farm also offers opportunities to interact with animals. Experience cow milking and butter-making, unique to farm life. Furthermore, the amusement park "Wakuwaku Land" features various attractions like a Ferris wheel and a sky monorail.
Mother Farm is a beloved destination for families, offering a wide array of activities and attractions.
Public Transportation
JR East “Sakanacho Station”: Take a Nitto Kotsu bus (bound for Mother Farm/Jinnoji) for about 25 minutes (“Mother Farm” stop).
JR East “Kimitsu Station”: Take a Nitto Kotsu direct bus from the south exit for about 40 minutes (Operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from March to November, and daily from December to February).
Tokyo Bay Ferry “Kinya Port”: Take a Nitto Kotsu direct bus for about 40 minutes (Operates on Saturdays and Sundays from March to November only).
Car
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line/Tateyama Expressway “Kimitsu PA Smart Interchange”: About 10 minutes
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line/Tateyama Expressway “Kimitsu Interchange”: About 20 minutes
On-site parking available (fee applies) Show route
Op.Hours
February - November
Weekends and holidays: 9:00 - 17:00
Weekdays: 9:30 - 16:30
December - January
Weekends and holidays: 9:30 - 16:00
Weekdays: 10:00 - 16:00
Winter Illumination 'Garden of Lights' event (since 2012)
2019: November 1st - January 6th, Daily (except closed days) 16:00 - 20:00
2020: January 11th - March 29th, Weekends and holidays only, 16:00 - 20:00
Cld.Days
Open all year round
Fee
Adult (junior high school students and above): ¥1,500
Child (4 years old - elementary school students): ¥800
INFO
During spring break, summer vacation, and the New Year's period, the operating hours are the same as weekends and holidays. Two-year passports and group discounts are available.