Tokyo Fruit Picking and Chiba Bay Tour

Chiba, Japan
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Duration6h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

One hour from Tokyo, Chiba offers what the city cannot — fruit you pick yourself, a castle most visitors never find, and a bay view that puts the whole journey in perspective. All in one day, one city.

The morning begins at a real working farm. Pick strawberries, blueberries, pears, or grapes by hand, guided by local farm staff. No queues, no theme parks — just the orchard and the season.

After lunch, board the world's longest suspended monorail. It glides above streets and between buildings, offering views of everyday Chiba from a height that makes it feel extraordinary.

In the afternoon, climb to Inohana Castle — seat of the Chiba clan for 300 years. Five floors of armour and scrolls await, with a terrace view over the city worth every step.

Then rise 113 metres above Tokyo Bay at Chiba Port Tower. The port spreads below, the peninsula curves in the distance, and the day settles into a view you will not forget.

Tell us what you love. Your guide will build the day around you.

What's included

  • Guide fee, Real-time English interpretation and cultural commentary throughout the day
  • Fully customized itinerary based on your pre-tour questionnaire
  • Chiba Urban Monorail day pass
  • Fruit picking experience at Chiba City Central Tourist Farm (seasonal)
  • Chiba Port Tower admission
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Personal purchases and souvenirs
  • Round-trip train fare between Tokyo and JR Chiba Station

What to expect

  1. 1h 30m
    Chiba City Central Tourist Farm, Chiba

    Seasonal fruit picking on a real working farm, guided by local farm staff. Chiba City Central Tourist Farm is our primary venue — we may guide you to an alternative farm depending on availability.

    Seasonal availability:
    · Strawberries (January – mid-May)
    · Blueberries (June – early September)
    · Japanese Pears (early August – late September)
    · Grapes (early August – early October)
    · Sweet Potato Digging (late September – late October)

    Seasonal availability may shift due to weather conditions.

    Varieties (examples from Chiba City Central Tourist Farm):
    Grapes: Queen Nina (seedless, edible skin),
    Muscat Bailey A, Fujiminori, Koshu Sanjaku, Tamayutaka.
    Pears: Akizuki, Hosui, Niitaka.
    Bloom — the white powder on grape skin — is a natural
    protective coating and a sign of freshness.

    Licensed guide interpreter assists throughout. Entrance fee: 1,000 JPY per adult. Note: Farm closed November – December.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Travel through the city on the world's longest suspended monorail system. The elevated track weaves between buildings and above street level, offering unusual views of everyday Chiba life from above. A day pass is included in the tour.
  3. 50m
    Climb stone steps past the grave of a 12th-century samurai lord to reach this hilltop castle keep, seat of the Chiba clan for over 300 years. The museum spans five floors with suits of armour, ancient scrolls, and artefacts tracing the city's history from medieval stronghold to modern port city. Free admission. The stone terrace at the entrance offers one of the best views over central Chiba.
  4. Chiba Port Tower
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Ride the elevator to 113 metres above Tokyo Bay and take in a panoramic view of the port, the city, and on clear days, the Boso Peninsula beyond. Café Vista on the upper floors is available for coffee and refreshments. Certified as one of Japan's Scenic Heritage Nightscapes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at JR Chiba Station. Exit through the Central Gate and turn left — your guide will be waiting beneath the clock and the PERIE shopping centre sign. Look for the orange scarf or clothing: that is how you will spot us in the crowd.

End point

The tour ends in front of the ticket gates at Chiba-Minato Station on the JR Keiyo Line.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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