Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Tokatsu Area

  • Kashiwanoha T-SITE
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Pref. Kashiwashi Wakashiba 227-1
    This commercial complex is located along National Route 16. It is a lifestyle proposal-oriented facility, with apparel shops, miscellaneous goods shops, bakeries, restaurants, outdoor goods stores, photo studies and hair salons, centered around the Tsutaya Books with kitchen and craft tables inside. It invites experts and regularly holds events related to food, child raising, manufacturing and healing.
  • Amuser Kashiwa
    Travel / Tourism
    Chiba Pref. Kashiwashi Kashiwa 6-2-22
    This shopping complex is located at Kashiwa6-Chome, Kashiwa City. This complex is comprised of the Kashiwa Chuo Kinrin Center and a culture center equipped with conference rooms, a cooking instruction room, and tatami mat rooms. The Crystal Hall auditorium inside the culture center holds 400 guests around which rehearsal rooms, and the plaza are built. The hall is used for music or theater performances as well as symposiums, and exhibitions.
  • Matsudo Keirin (Matsudo Bicycle Racetrack)
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Kamihongou 594
    Matsudo Bicycle Racetrack is located a three-minute walk from JR Kita Matsudo Station, and there is easy access from the center of Tokyo, as well. The racecourse is 333 meters per circuit, and it is unique in having one of the shortest straightaways of any cycling track in Japan. Spectators can opt for club seating or a luxury suite for a price, allowing them to watch not only races held at this racetrack but also races held at other racetracks. There is also a Beginners' Plaza and a Kids' Corner, where first-timers can hear lectures about the ins and outs of bicycle racing.
  • Kashiwa Young Bowl
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Minami-Kashiwa Chuo 11-1
    This large bowling alley has 48 lanes and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The bowling alley can be reached by taking the east exit of JR Minami-Kashiwa Station and walking for five minutes along the road in the direction of Kashiwa Station. The facility also has a large parking area and children's lanes and is very popular with families. The bowling alley also functions as a leisure complex and is outfitted with table tennis tables, billiards, and games. The facility is a fun destination for all kinds of people and can be used as a company party event venue as well as a space to have fun with friends.
  • Mizushiro Orchard-Garden
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Pref. Nagareyamashi Mukaikogane 3-179
    This orchard is on Prefectural Route 261 in Mukaikogane, Nagareyama City. Using enzyme cultivation and hardly any chemicals, they grow grapes, pears, three types of kiwis, and more. Visitors can pick their own fruit and dig their own potatoes in the season. They also have a farm stand selling fruit, vegetables, and flowers, as well as a barbecue area.
  • Ishii Teruen
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Pref. Kamagayashi Kamagaya 7-8-69
    Ishii Teruen is a farm that cultivates the pears that Kamagaya is famous for. From late August to early October, visitors can pick various varieties of pears, including Hosui, Nansui, Shinsei, and Shinko. In addition, visitors can pick grapes from mid August to late September. Groups that make reservations can dig for sweet potatoes. It is also possible to buy pears and grapes here.
  • Kenko Plaza Raccoon (Kashiwa Main Branch)
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Pref. Kashiwashi Kitakashiwa 3-2-6 Royal Building Hokuto 3F
    This gym specializes in Kaatsu Training to help you get in shape and look great. A pressure belt is applied to restrict blood flow, and participants engage in short, efficient bursts of training with light weights. The results include burning fat, enhancing immune functions, and improving resilience. You can take in concentrated oxygen in their Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Room, too. Reservations are required to use the facilities, including for trial trainings and tours.
  • Matsudo Central Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Iwase Sagamidai 487-1
    This park is in Matsudo City in Chiba Prefecture. Inside the park the remains of the brick pillars to the main gate of the former army technical training school are preserved and deemed a Municipal Cultural Property. The park cultivates a variety of flowering plants and blossoming trees, including cherry trees. During the cherry blossom and fall seasons the park throngs with visitors. In addition to children's play structures, like monkey bars, there is a large playground which is ideal for children's activities. There are also two tennis courts, for use by anyone with prior reservations.
  • Naoko Space Planetarium
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Matsudo 1389-1 Matsudo City Hall
    This planetarium adjoins the Matsudo City Municipal Hall in Matsudo, Matsudo City. Planetarium shows are on weekends and holidays (only groups on weekdays), and on Wednesdays and Thursdays during summer break. The shows, which vary by season, are narrated live. The planetarium hosts special Christmas shows and summer astronomy classes for parents and children.
  • Toyoshiki Dome Stadium
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Pref. Kashiwashi Toyoshiki 284
    This batting center is along the Prefectural Route 278 in Toyoshiki, Kashiwa City. This all-weather batting facility has a dome shaped roof and has the distinctive feature of providing batting cages for both soft and hard ball practice.
  • Kitachiba Water Supply Visitor Center
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Tobarishinden
    "This educational facility was built on the grounds of the Kitachiba No. 2 Pumping Station on the bank of Lake Teganuma. The No. 2 Pumping Station was built to regulate the water levels of Lake Teganuma, the Tega River, and the Saka River basin; prevent floods; and improve water quality. The center utilizes informational panels to explain the roles of the facility and how it was built. From some of the center's windows, visitors can see the station's sluice gates in operation. The center also distributes trading card-style ""Dam Cards"" with outlines of the sluice gates."
  • Matsugasaki Chuo Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Oyamadai 1-31
    This municipal park is located on a rise east of the National Route 16 Matsugasaki Intersection. The park consists of a gourd-shaped pond and sprawling trees and greenery situated amidst a residential and commercial district. There is a walking path around the pond which can be used to stroll around its edge. A terrace jutting out into the pond can also be used to get close to the water. In addition, there is a variety of playground equipment for small children. On weekends and holidays, the park is visited not only by local residents but also families going shopping at the nearby mall. The park serves as a space for rest and relaxation for many.
  • Junji Nakamura Art Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Otsugaoka 1-41-5
    This museum displays the works of Junji Nakamura, a talented artist with Down's syndrome who passed away at the age of 27. The museum is situated diagonally across from Otsugaoka Central Park on National Route 16. The museum displays a large number of watercolors and crayon drawings depicted with a delicate touch. A cafe operating out of a remodeled private home adjoins the museum, and here you can take a break after viewing the museum's collection. The museum also serves as a culture center, regularly holding concerts, special exhibitions, and other events.
  • Kashiwa City Local History Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Oshimata 48-1 Kashiwa-shi Shonan Office Building
    This museum is located on the second floor of the Kashiwa City Hall Shonan Branch City Office. The museum displays works of art, historic items, and other cultural properties in order to promote interest in and a deeper understanding of Kashiwa City. The museum's standing exhibition presents the history of Kashiwa City through three areas which look at prehistoric and ancient times, the middle ages and early modern period, and the modern period and beyond. Visitors can learn how the city developed through its relationships with Lake Teganuma and the Tone River, along with artefacts excavated from archeological sites in the region. The museum also regularly holds special exhibitions. Because of the museum's narrow focus, visitors can get a deep understanding of the local character. Entry is free, ensuring anyone and everyone is welcome to come view the museum.
  • Soccer Shop KAMO Kashiwa Store
    Shopping
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Chuocho 2-11 Terada Building 12F
    Located a five-minute walk from the south exit of JR Kashiwa Station, this is the official shop of the locally-based Kashiwa Reysol soccer team. The shop is divided between two floors; clothing and wearable items are primarily sold on the first floor, while shoes, balls, and other merchandise can be found on the second floor. The shop also sells a wide selection of Kashiwa Reysol uniforms and fan merchandise, including many items which can be found no place else. In addition, the shop holds fan events such as Kashiwa Reysol player signing events and handshake events. Whenever a Kashiwa Reysol game is held, many fans make their way to this shop.
  • LIVE HOUSE KASHIWA 616
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Chuocho 7-26 Sakae Building B1
    This live music club is located close to the south exit of JR Kashiwa Station. The club consists of two live music spaces on a single floor, and can support festival-style events and multi-genre events involving the use of its two spaces at the same time. Outfitted with professional lighting and sound systems, customers can enjoy performances by a broad array of musicians, from concerts by local high school students to professionals. In addition, the club can also be used for a variety of events other than live music concerts, including club events, dance events, and wedding after parties.
  • Fields Minami Kashiwa
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Minami-Kashiwa Chuo 6-7
    This shopping mall adjoins the east exit of JR Minami-Kashiwa Station. Consisting of two buildings and five floors in total, the mall is occupied by a variety of tenants, including restaurants, fashionable apparel shops, cultural establishments, and cafes. In addition, there are two artificial turf futsal courts on the roof which can be used for team practices as well as private futsal games. Come work up a sweat after going shopping. The second floor is connected to the station via a pedestrian deck, ensuring ease of access. The mall is a favorite shopping destination for local residents.
  • Kashiwa Planetarium
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Kashiwa 5-8-12 Kashiwa Municipal Library Motodate 2F
    This domed planetarium is located on the second floor of the Kashiwa City Library. Planetarium shows are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month as well as the following Sundays, and entry is free. Show themes change monthly, and the stars and accompanying programs showed vary accordingly. The planetarium is notable for its homemade, home crafted approach. The cityscape at the base of the planetarium dome is made of paper cutouts and the movement of the projected stars is also operated manually. Program narration is provided entirely live by staff. The appeal of this is the adlib nature of the narration, which may use less complicated language when there are many children in the audience and, conversely, increase the amount of technical language when there are many knowledgeable people watching the show.
  • Molly fantasy Aeon Mall Kashiwa
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kashiwa-shi Yutakacho 2-5-25 AEON Kashiwa 2F
    This amusement facility is located on the second floor of Aeon Mall Kashiwa. Designed to be a fun place where children are in charge and adults and children can get closer, the facility is filled with things that are fun for adults and children to enjoy together. The facility's centerpiece is its indoor play area, which includes a light up slide, ball park, and merry-go-round fun for small children. The entry fee is based on a time system; if you intend to play for a long time here, there's also a money-saving one day pass. One of the facility's appeals is its convenience, and children can play here after their parents go shopping.
  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Kamagaya Stadium
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    Leisure / Hobbies
    Chiba Kamagaya-shi Nakazawa 459

    What a great experience for the family! Minor league baseball with a giant children’s pool and umbrella-covered tables in right field. Can bring in own food or buy food and drinks in the stadium...

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The Boso Peninsula forms the main body of Chiba prefecture, and this is where you’ll find its endless warm water beaches and jagged mountains. Further inland, Narita - most famous as the home of Narita Airport - is a secret haven of tradition and history in the form of centuries-old Shinshoji Temple and quaint wooden Edo buildings. Chiba prefecture is also home to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

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