Country Farm Tokyo German Village: a park with fun-filled exploration for all ages

Playgrounds, carnival rides and games, golfing, pond cruises in swan boats, open fields for playing, forest exploration and rope swings all keep park-goers active. You can also enjoy delicious local food and German specialties, and do a little souvenir shopping to complete your day of fun. Let’s take a closer look at what the park has to offer!

Attractions are abound at the “Amusement Area”. While younger kids can enjoy gentle roller coasters and carnival rides, bigger kids and adults can fly down the massive hillside slide. You can pay for each ride on an individual basis, but the park also sells an endless pass to ride as many rides as much as you want (about the cost of 4 rides total). Note that the pass can be used for attractions in other areas like the Ferris wheel or swan boats.

The “Jiji Forest” is found through a quaint log cabin, leading to a wide-open field with unique athletic equipment. Deeper into the hills you’ll find rope swings and more log cabins, and plenty of places to play hide and seek, or whatever else you and your inner kid, or your own kids can think of. A small fee is needed to enter the area, but your admission will be valid all day.

Nearby both the Jiji Forest and the Amusement Area is the petting zoo, which can be a nice break between rides. The stars of this zone are the goats, who climb between pens on high, narrow bridges. A cute pony greets you at the entrance, as well as a multitude of other animals like guinea pigs, sheep, and even the adorable and rare Patagonian maras.

Golf is also a popular activity here, with three different options to show off your swing. The “Hole in One Challenge” is in the upper corner of the park, overlooking an expanse into the wilderness of Chiba. Below the platform you swing from there are two separate holes positioned within their own respective mounds. A hole in one will bag you free admission to the park for next time, but just taking a few whacks is rewarding enough. The other options are the 9-hole “mini putter golf” and the 18-hole “putter golf” courses. While the 9-hole golf is kid-friendly and quite easy, the 18-hole course is also designed for beginners. Regardless of skill level though, everyone is sure to enjoy the beautifully manicured grassy hills you play on.

A great way to top off a fun-filled day in the park is with some souvenir shopping and food. Indulge on the sweets, snacks, and drinks imported from Germany, as well as your favorite German inspired meals. The barbecue area is open as well, where you can enjoy your meats and drinks from the nearby shop. Come visit Japan’s very own Germany next time you come to Chiba!

One of the biggest draws here is the brilliant “illumination” light display that takes place during the winter months. The festive lights span huge areas of the park, creating a sparkling sensation that can be seen from afar. Visitors can also take a ride on the park’s Ferris wheel to take a look at the display from high above!