Mother Farm マザー牧場

Mother Farm, or Mother Bokujo, is one of Chiba's most popular destinations, especially for kids. Located right in the center of the Boso Peninsula , it is a wide-open area full of animals, activities, and great views of the Boso Hills.

Mother Farm is accessible by bus from Sanukimachi Station or Kimitsu Station.

From Sanukimachi Station, there is one bus every two hours. From Kimitsu Station, there is one bus every two hours daily except on weekends, when buses depart every hour.

Mother Farm is located on a mountainside overlooking hills and valleys. The park includes seasonal flower fields, including nanohana (or rapeseed flowers) which typically in bloom from mid-February to mid-April.

The park has farm animals, including horses, sheep, goats, cows, and alpacas. Kids love the petting zoo, where they can interact with sheep and rabbit-like Patagonian mara.

There are even farm activities such as seasonal fruit-picking and horseback riding.

The biggest event at the park is the sheep show, in which a real sheepherder introduces the audience to 19 different species from around the world, and gives a shearing demonstration. There's also other daily events such as a sheep run, a duck parade, and a pig race.

The farm is big, so ride one of the sightseeing buses to save time. Choose from the Wanwan Bus (Dog) or the Tonton Bus (Pig), which have different routes.