Abiko Civic Gymnasium is surrounded by nature, located along the Tone River in the countryside. Within the facility, there are the Main Arena, Sub-arena, Tennis Court, Baseball Grounds, Training Room, Meeting Room, and Changing Room (includes shower room, etc.). The venue has been used for many Naginata events since 2005, following the Naginata matches held at the Gymnasium for the All-Japan High School Sports Meeting.

The Abiko Golf Club has the longest history among golf courses in Chiba. Originally designed in 1930 by Rokuro Akahoshi, the first champion of the Japan Open, architects Brian Silver and Kaigolbi remodeled the facility under the theme of “one-greenization” in 2013, garnering “Best International Renovation Award” honors by US-based Golf Magazine Ltd. Hiroshi Aoki, Yoshiro Hayashi, and other professional golfers, as well as amateur players, have launched their careers here.

Aerbin Sports Park is in the middle of Chiba Prefecture, only 50km from central Tokyo. A hostel is surrounded by Nature, with a renewed sports camp facility having re-opened in 2014. There are 2 natural-grass, full-pitching fields, 3 artificial-grass fields, and a gymnasium.

Amagadai General Park covers 10.5ha, and is surrounded by greenery and water, with the facilities nicely integrated into the original landscape. The huge site offers sporting facilities encompassing Baseball Grounds, Athletics Field, and Tennis courts.

Asahi City’s General Gymnasium, “So-tai,” hosted the table tennis matches of the 2010 National Sports Festival. A wide range of equipment is available. Inside the Gymnasium, there is a training room equipped with 44 machines, including for weight lifting and running, as well as aerobikes. Trainers are available during business hours.

The Boso Flower Line runs along the coastline at the southern edge of the Boso Peninsula. The road has no traffic lights between the Kenbutsu Crossing and Aihama Crossing, so frequently is used for road bike training. Furthermore, between Ito and Aihama, the road runs practically straight for the 6km. This section was chosen as one of “Japan’s best 100 roads.”

Chiba Prefectural Sports Center was built around 1965, becoming the main venue of the National Sports Meetings, including the 1973 Wakashio National Meeting. Since then, there have been various international, national, and Kanto area sporting events, which are at the core of Chiba Prefecture’s sporting program. In 1999, the Sports Science Center was established here, and positioned as Chiba’s promotional center.

Chiba Prefectural Sports Center was built around 1965, becoming the main venue of the National Sports Meetings, including the 1973 Wakashio National Meeting. Since then, there have been various international, national, and Kanto area sporting events, which are at the core of Chiba Prefecture’s sporting program. In 1999, the Sports Science Center was established here, and positioned as Chiba’s promotional center.

Chiba Prefectural Sports Center was built around 1965, becoming the main venue of the National Sports Meetings, including the 1973 Wakashio National Meeting. Since then, there have been various international, national, and Kanto area sporting events at the core of Chiba Prefecture’s sporting program. In 1999, the Sports Science Center was established here, and positioned as Chiba’s promotional center.

Chiba International General Swimming Center has a world-standard swimming pool.

The Chiba Port Arena is a large indoor sports facility for national and international-scale tournaments. The Gymnasium and Small Gymnasium, with training room, have provided the ideal venues for other sporting and cultural events.

Chiba Prefectural Sports Center was built around 1965, becoming the main venue of the National Sports Meetings, including the 1973 Wakashio National Meeting. Since then, there have been various international, national, and Kanto area sporting events held here, serving as a core facility of Chiba Prefecture’s sporting program. In 1999, the Sports Science Center was set up here, and positioned as a Chiba promotional center.

Chiba Prefectural Sports Center was built around 1965, becoming the main venue of the National Sports Meetings, including the 1973 Wakashio National Meeting. Various international, national, and Kanto area sports events that are at the core of Chiba Prefecture’s sporting efforts have been held here. A Sports Science Center was established in 1999, and has served as Chiba’s promotion center.

Chiba Prefectural Sports Center, built around 1965, became the main venue of the National Sports Meetings, including the 1973 Wakashio National Meeting. Various international, national, and Kanto area sports events at the core of Chiba Prefecture’s sporting program are held at the center. A Sports Science Center was set up in 1999 and serves as the Chiba promotion center.

Chiba University of Commerce Gymnasium, Ground, Tennis Court, and Inakoshi Grounds were built in 1970. The Gymnasium Arena can hold 3 basketball courts.

Chosei-mura Gymnasium plays a central role in the promotion of sports in town. Built side by side are Budo Hall and Kyudo Hall for the martial arts.

Located in the middle of Chiba Prefecture, Choseinomori Park has been set up as a hub for sporting activities in the Chosei-Isumi Region. In addition, it is considered also a hub for recreation and health promotion in the local areas.

The Choshi Baseball Field area consists of left and right fields of 92m, with 118m at center field, for hardball baseball. Also pitching machine and 2 batting cages, as well as 6 batting nets. Ideal weather conditions all year round, with cool summers and warm winters. Choshi is also suitable for training camps.

The gymnasium can be configured for basketball and volleyball (two sides), badminton (8 sides), table tennis (24 surfaces). Choshi City’s climate is ideally cool in the summer and warm during the winter season. The facilities are also ideal for training camps.

Located at the easternmost tip of Chiba Boso Peninsula, Choshi Marina faces the expansive Pacific Ocean. At this prime location, you can enjoy various marine sports, including cruising, boat fishing, dinghy yachting and jet-skiing. Essential support in place to fulfill your marine life requirements, and are especially tailored to yachts and boats.

Major renovations to the former Choshi Nishi High School, which closed in 2011, have given birth to CHOSHI SPORTS TOWN. Its sports fields can be used for a wide variety of games and the gymnasium can hold several events at the same time. The building for accommodations retains the atmosphere of the original school, while a new building is home to the cafeteria and shower facilities. CHOSHI SPORTS TOWN is a new base for regional development and revitalization.

Through study sessions, competitions, and practical lessons, the Colza Horse Club aims to improve the skill levels of its members and para-horse riders. The Club organizes events that promote local socio-economic activities, along with the horse-riding culture. In the future, some welfare-related features will be enhancing the present horse-riding offerings.

Fukuda Denshi Arena is the home stadium for the Jef United Ichihara Chiba soccer team of the professional J League, and is next to the Chiba Municipal Soga Sports Park. A roof covers 90% of the 18,500 seats. The first facility to have exercised naming rights from its opening, the stadium is also used to host games in the Japan Rugby Top League.

Fukuda Denshi Square has an artificial-turf surface that is double the size of a soccer field, and its office tower provides 2 meeting rooms (which can be joined into one large one), coin-operated showers and lockers, and restrooms.

The arena is available for volleyball, basketball, and badminton. There is also a Second Arena, Judo Hall, Kendo Hall, and meeting room.

The Fukutaro Baseball Field is located in an abundantly green municipal park, where children also enjoy playing in Kamagaya City.

Fukutaro Stadium is available for athletics, football, ground golf, and more. The facility is open to individuals, with group bookings taking priority.

Located in an abundantly green municipal park in Kamagaya City, Fukutaro Tennis Court offers 4 all-weather tennis courts.

The third gym of Funabashi Municipal High School, Ichifuna, is well-equipped mainly for boys’ gymnastics, and is scheduled to be rebuilt by December 2017.

Funabashi City’s General Gymnasium was built as one of the fitting memorials after Funabashi was declared a “sports healthy city” in 1985. Construction was from 1991 to 1994. The multi-purpose facility meets a wide range of needs, such as for sports, cultural, and recreational activities. The gymnasium is affectionately referred to by its nickname, “Funabashi Arena.”

Fureai Sakataike Park is about 21 hectares (approx. 51.9 acres). The number of cherry trees and azaleas exceeds 40,000, which attracts numerous wild birds. The park serves as a popular recreation zone for local citizens to play sports and relax.

Futtsu Park’s 25m indoor swimming pool (with depth-adopting function) can be used for synchronized swimming, water ball and swimming competitions. In addition, there is a training room and sauna.

Heisaura Kaigan is located in the southwest section of Tateyama City. The beach runs along the “Boso Flower Line” for 5kms and has a naturally arched sandy coastline. Surfers love to come here to take advantage of the numerous surfing spots. Since 2010, the Nippon Surfing Association (NSA) surfing matches have been held here.

The sports arena was constructed in 2008. Both the basketball club and volleyball club members at Hinode Gakuen run their daily, hard-driven practice sessions at the arena.

Located in the Southern part of Kujukuri Beach, Kuroshio (Black Tide) offers waves enjoyed by visitors. Close to Tsurigasaki Beach, Hitotsumatsu Kaigan will be the Surfing site for the 2020 Olympic Games, providing also adequate parking and toilet facilities. Seaside venders set up along the beach during the summer. There is a spa facility within a 3-min walk that enables guests to stay overnight.

Mt. Fuji rises above the horizon, and Tateyama Bay enjoys calm waters and a long coastline. The 2012 ASTC Triathlon Asia Championships were held here; and Open Water Swimming has taken place every year here since 1997. The coastline offers easy access to the station. Visitors will enjoy the beautiful sunset, which was chosen as one of the “100 most spectacular sunsets in Japan.”

Opened in August 2005, Ichihara Suporeku Park was used for the 2005 Japan High School Sports Meeting (Football) and 2010 National Sports Meeting (Football and Rugby). Now more and more top-level athletes playing J-League pre-season matches and 7-player Rugby Japan National Team, among others, use the park.

The Ichikawa City Fukuei Sports Ground opened in 1994 (Heisei 6). As the main outdoor sports facility in the southern sector of the city, it is used by local residents for softball, baseball and tennis. With a landscaped pond and a lawn area, the sports grounds provide citizens a place to relax.

A unified junior and senior high school, which abides by the principle of respecting the individual and encouraging self-reliance. The large campus is well-equipped with sports facilities.

The Ichikawa Sports Center, which consists of baseball grounds, track and field stadium, tennis courts and gymnasium, was constructed between the 1940s and the 1970s. The Center has been extensively used for citizens’ activities, including city sports meetings, and has played a central role in promoting sports in Ichikawa. The 2010 National Sports Meeting (Handball) matches took place at the Center.

Of all the indoor sports facilities in the southern part of the city, Ichikawa City’s Shiohama Civic Gymnasium, which opened in 1989, has been one of the favorite venues for the Citizens’ Sports Meetings and many other matches. When the 2010 National Sports Meeting was held in Chiba Prefecture, Ichikawa City’s Gymnasium was chosen for the handball matches. With numerous event records being set here, the Gymnasium has played an important role in promoting sports in the area.

Inage Kaihin Park is a Soccer Field, and was used during the World Cup 2002 when Korea and Japan co-hosted the FIFA tournament, and was used as a training camp by the Irish national team. The lawn is also maintained for use by the J-League and provides a high-quality environment for professional soccer. In addition, being equipped with lighting enables the field to be used for night games.

At Inage Yacht Harbor, every citizen can freely enjoy the sea and deepen their understanding and strengthen their interest in Nature. Since December 1982, the harbor has aimed to spread and promote marine sports in Chiba City, at its only harbor, which remains open to the general public.

International Budo University’s educational objective is to train specialists of Budo to work in and outside of Japan, to lead new research in Budo and sports science, to foster international culture, and to cultivate leaders for Japan and the international community.

Isumi City’s Ohara Track Field was completed in 2008. The grounds are covered in artificial turf with sand and has been officially accredited by the Japan Hockey Association. Located within a 15-min walk from JR Ohara Sta., the field is relatively comfortable even in the hot summer season, and provides great views of the Pacific Ocean.

Iwana Sports Park Grounds was built in 2014. The great features include artificial turf for year-round use, stands that can hold up 490 people, and lighting facilities for night use. The park has a baseball stadium, tennis court, ball playing field, and swimming pool, free playing field, and sports information center. The park is loved by its citizens.

Iwana Sports Park Track Field’s main stand can hold up to 1,022 people, and has been accredited by the Japan Association of Athletic Federation as a 3rd Category Track Field. It is widely used for civic events, as well as Inba-gun regional events and Prefectural pre-matches. Within the park, there is a baseball stadium, tennis court, ball playing field, swimming pool, free playing field, and sports information center. It is a park loved by its citizens.

Juntendo University specializes in sports. The campus has an Athletic Field (3rd-category accreditation), Gymnastics grounds, Football and Rugby Fields made of artificial turf, Gymnasiums dedicated to Basketball and Volleyball, Tennis Courts, and training room. A medical school and university-affiliated hospital are nearby, providing a wide range of medical support.

The facility is open to the public, and Kamagaya City is working on increasing the number of sessions. Skill standards help prevent accidents.

Professional baseball team Chiba Lotte Marines, nationwide universities and high schools use Kamogawa Municipal Baseball Grounds for their respective training camps. Both wings are 97.5m, and center is 122m. The spectator area can accommodate 4,480 people. Facility size and capacity are capable of hosting official opening matches for the Professional Baseball League.

Remodelled in 2012, Kamogawa City’s General Sports Facility Bull Pen has a roof that covers the entire area. The lighting capability makes the space useable on cloudy and rainy days as well. Inside the steel-framed, flat-roofed facility are separate spots for 5 hurlers, with the grounds covered in artificial turf. The range of users is from professional baseball camps to university and high school camps.

Kamogawa City’s General Sports Facility has a Football Field of artificial grass and night lighting capability installed in 2015. It serves not only as a training/game venue for the local boys, but also provides training venues for Orca Kamogawa (consisting of members aiming to join Japan’s female national team), high school teams, and university teams, as well as a warm-up site before official matches.

Kamogawa City’s General Sports Facility Gymnasium and Culture Hall has an artificial grass floor of 50m×50m, with spectator space on the 2nd floor. When baseball camps are held indoors under bad weather conditions, the gymnasium can be used as an indoor training space. In addition to this advantage, training for football and footsal are frequently held here, while also being open for recreational events.

Kamogawa City’s General Sports Facility Softball Ground has wings and center of 70m. Guests use it for softball training, Children’s baseball and softball matches, and frequently seen as a sub-ground for the municipal baseball grounds.

Kamogawa City’s Athletic Field is a 3rd-category athletic facility accredited by Japan Association of Athletics Federations. Track site of 23,700㎡ has 400m-lanes, jumping spaces, and throwing spaces. On the grass field, official football matches can be held. Main viewing area has 1,240 seats, a broadcast room and medical room, which is the largest among the sporting facilities on the Boso Peninsula.

Kashiwanoha Park Stadium can accommodate up to 20,000 people, and has a roof over all the seating areas. Chiba Prefecture set the stadium up as a core recreational facility within the Higashi Katsushika area.

Nagareyama City’s new Civic Arena, newly opened in April 2016, has Main Arena, Second Arena, Martial Arts Gym, and Training Room. This facility can be used for various sports competitions, including table tennis, volleyball, and basketball. A new hotel is to be constructed in the city in several years, so users will enjoy easier access to “Kikkoman Arena”.

Kimitsu Civic Gymnasium has a main athletic room where people can play sports, namely volleyball. Japanese garden, located right next to the gymnasium, welcomes the guests with beautiful plants of the season. The facility can provide a convenient access: It is located 5 mins drive from the Kimitsu IC and has a numerous parking space.

Kimitsu Medical Sports Center is a sports complex that includes a 25m-long swimming pool, tennis court, and relaxation facility with a calcium hot springs.

This facility was set by Kisarazu-shi, and administrated by a designated managing body. The arena can hold two basketball courts, two volleyball courts or eight badminton courts depending on its use. The gymnasium has an office, a meeting room, a broadcasting facility, a shower room, locker room(s), restrooms, multipurpose restroom(s).

The Kisarazu Municipal Baseball Stadium measures 92 meters to the left and right fields, and 116m to center field. The 2,000 spectator seats include 550 seats in the main stands, 1,150 seats in the infield area, and 300 seats in the outfield grass lawn area. The facilities consist of 2 dugouts, 2 locker rooms, 2 shower rooms, equipment store, broadcasting booth, first-aid room, referee seats, headquarter seats, and meeting rooms.

Kitahadori Multi-Purpose Ground A is composed of natural grass that supports various kinds of ball games, including football and rugby.

Kitahadori Multi-purpose Ground B is suitable for baseball and softball, with its clay infield and natural-grass outfield.

Koito Sports Park is 12,008 square meters, with a center of 116m and wings of 92m. With a seating capacity of 288, this facility is one of the Japan Rubber Baseball Association’s accredited grounds. Located within a 15-min drive of the Kimitsu IC, the park provides convenient access for its users.

A unified elementary, junior and senior high school founded in 1926 (Taisho 15), and rebuilt in 2012. The students are encouraged to strive for greater knowledge and improved performance every day at the campus sports arenas and grounds.

Kururi Sports Park is located in the historical area of Kururi. The size of the field is as large as 16,952 sqm with the center of 110m, and wings of 90m. The facility is accessible on foot from Kururi Sta. of JR Kururi Line. If you take a walk from the station to the facility, you can enjoy natural well water. There are some flowing wells that provides one of the “Great Waters of the time”.

Matsudo Athletic Park is a vast general athletic facility full of seasonal plants and flowers. There is a gymnasium, Budo hall, track field, and swimming pool that add up to a year-round sporting facility. Frequently used for sporting matches, practice sessions by club teams, and club activities of schools, as well as individual health improvement activities. Many citizens use this facility for their workout.

Matsudo Athletic Park is a vast general athletic facility full of seasonal plants and flowers. There is a gymnasium, Budo hall, track field, and swimming pool that add up to a year-round sporting facility. Frequently used for sporting matches, practice sessions by club teams, and club activities of schools, as well as individual health improvement activities. Many citizens use this facility for their workout.

Matsudo Athletic Park is a vast general athletic facility full of seasonal plants and flowers. There is a gymnasium, Budo hall, track field, and swimming pool that add up to a year-round sporting facility. Frequently used for sporting matches, practice sessions by club teams, and club activities of schools, as well as individual health improvement activities. Many citizens use this facility for their workout.

Matsudo Bicycle Track, “Matsudo Keirin,” opened in 1950 and remains popular among bicycle fans for its unusual 333m banks. Also, has good access to Tokyo.

The Matsudo Edogawa River is a hub of river sports among the suburbs and is located between Tokyo and Matsudo City. The Chiba Prefecture Governor’s Canoe Cup is held every year, when canoists gather from across East Japan.

Matsuoka Sports Park consists of a 8,970-square-meter Multi-purpose Hall and 12,020-square-meter Baseball Grounds, with a center of 120m and wings of 90m. The Multi-purpose Hall has football goals, 1 large and 1 small. There is parking space for approximately 200 cars.

Matsuyamashita Park has a ventilation system for its Indoor High-Jump facility, accredited by the Japan Association of Athletics Federation (JAAF), and 2 Indoor Climbing Walls, each 15mx4m. Conveniently located within 1 hour of Narita International Airport.

Minamiboso City’s Chikura B&G Marine Center Arena offers in one compact location Baseball Grounds and Multi-purpose Grounds nearby.

Minamiboso City’s Chikura General Athletic Park is a natural-turf grounds for official baseball games and rubber-ball baseball. The National Sports Meeting on rubber-ball baseball, as well as high school pre-games, have been held at this facility.

Minamiboso City’s Chikura General Athletic Park includes a multi-purpose field, which offers, for example, a football field of natural turf that minimizes stress on the body while playing. There is also a Jogging Course, Baseball Grounds, Tennis Courts, Gymnasium, and Judo Kendo Hall.

Minamiboso City’s Chikura General Athletic Park includes 3 tennis “omni” courts covered by artificial turf and sand, which offer a playing surface of relative consistency, thereby reducing stress on the lower back and legs. Nearby are plenty of other sporting facilities, including baseball diamond and multi-purpose grounds.

Minamiboso City’s Chikura Kotto Gymnasium serves as a multi-purpose gymnasium where volleyball and recreational sports can be played. Previously, the facility was part of a former elementary school.

Minamiboso City’s Chikura Nanaura Gymnasium, made of wood, provides the right conditions for athletes to concentrate on their sport. The facility was part of a former elementary school.

Minamiboso City’s multi-purpose Maruyama Athletic Field is frequented by students and children for football practices and ground golf. The field of natural turf is fully lit for night-time use.

Minamiboso City’s Maruyama Gymnasium is a spacious indoor facility where people can play a variety of sports, such as five a-side, basketball, or volleyball. The eco-friendly LED system offers brightly lit playing conditions. Convenience stores and supermarkets are within a 5-min drive.

Minamiboso City’s Budo Kendo Hall enhances participants’ concentration while preparing and executing martial arts such as Kendo, Judo and Karate. The Kyudo Hall and tennis courts are located nearby.

Minamiboso Miyoshi Kyudo Hall is a short 28m distance from 5 playing grounds, with night lighting. The Judo Kendo Hall and Tennis courts are also nearby.

Minamiboso City’s spacious Shirahama Gymnasium is where judoists can stay focused on their martial arts. Ideal for holding sports camps, the facility is a few minutes’ walk to a spot overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Minamiboso City’s Tomiura Gymnasium holds a variety of sporting events all year round, with a seating capacity for 180 people and parking for 350 vehicles. College student club activities, cheerleader camps, and corporate training and lectures are a few examples of the users. Conveniently located within a 5-min walk from JR Tomiura Sta. and the Express Bus Terminal.

Minamiboso City’s Tomiura Tennis Courts consist of 2 courts covered by artificial turf and sand, and is easily accessible by train or express bus.

Minamiboso City’s Tomiyama Fureai Sports Center consists of 2 basketball courts that easily fit into the multi-purpose gymnasium. There is a total capacity of 424 seats positioned at both sides of the arena. The facility is frequently used for sports camps.

Minamiboso City’s Tomiyama Heguri Gymnasium enjoys close access to Kyonan Tomiyama IC. Users can enjoy a variety of indoor sports here. Located at the bottom of a hill, the facility can provide an attractive natural environment, especially for sports camps.

Minamiboso City’s Tomiyama Multi-purpose Sports Center is ideal for sports camps, as well as for children and retirees. The Baseball Grounds is easily accessible from Kyonan Tomiyama IC.

Minamiboso City’s Wada Community Athletic Field is ideal for amateur and boys’ baseball games. Night lighting has been fully installed, making this one of the best diamonds for youth camps.

The Mobara City Civic Gymnasium opened in 1982, and comprises a Main arena, Table Tennis practice hall, Kendo practice hall (2 courts), Judo practice hall (2 courts), Kyudo archery range (6 crowding), Training Gym Room, Running Course, Medical Office, and Meeting Room. The Main arena is available for 3 volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 tennis courts, and 8 badminton courts.

Nakadai Sports Park’s multi-purpose artificial-turf grounds is suitable for a variety of ball games. The park also offers a sub-track with 7 straight all-weather lanes, at a distance of 100m.

Nakadai Sports Park’s Baseball Field is used for little league and rubber-ball, as well as softball games, but not used for hard-ball baseball.

Nakadai Sports Park has a 2,350-square-meter gymnasium, and the arena accommodates 3 basketball, 4 volleyball and 12 badminton courts; sections for table tennis, judo, kendo, and kyudo; and training rooms. Judo events were held here during the National Sports Meeting, as well as table tennis and judo events at the All Japan Highschool Sports Meeting.

Nakadai Sports Park’s sumo arena of steel construction has a regulatory dohyo (sumo ring), 1 teppo wooden pole (for training), 16 tatami (Judo mats) for seating of the stable masters, in addition to dressing rooms and shower facilities. The arena is conveniently located within a 10-min walk of JR Narita Station.

Nakadai Sports Park has an outdoor swimming pool of 9 lanes, 50m in length. There are also a 25m pool and a shallow pool for children.

Nakadai Sports Park has 8 all-weather, artificial-grass with sand lawn courts, 5 of which have lighting for night matches.

Nakadai Sports Park’s athletics stadium for international games is certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations. The USA Track & Field team used the facilities as their main pre-training camp prior to the 2015 World Championships in Athletics held in Beijing. Conveniently located within a 10-min walk from JR Narita Station.

Narita Shooting Range is spacious, holding 4 trap courts and 2 skeet / trap courts. It is the venue for main shooting matches such as the National Sports Meeting (Shooting) that is frequently held here. With easy access from Tokyo, the shooting range attracts a lot of shooters.

NaSPA STADIUM is the newest Baseball Grounds in Narita City. Every year, the professional Eastern League, as well as regional high school tournament games, are played here.

The North Ichikawa Sports Park is scheduled to open in July 2017 as the main outdoor sports facility in the northeastern sector. Surrounded by bountiful nature, the facility will be equipped with clay tennis courts and a lawn area as a place to relax for local citizens.

Nosaka Arena has convenient access (approx. 1 hr. from Narita Airport). Air conditioning is fully installed.

Oamishirasato Arena is a public institution for sports, located in Oamishirasato City. There are 2 Gymnasiums (main arena and sub-arena) and 1 Martial Arts facility, providing appropriate settings for sports and various other activities. There is a training facility open to residents and non-residents above the age of 16.

Obitsu Sports Park is only a 60-min drive from Tokyo, yet offering a relaxing rural environment. The Baseball grounds (Area : 13,386㎡, Center: 115m, Wings: 90m) and the Gateball field are the main components of the park. Citizens, from kids to the elderly, enjoy the facilities, and users have great opportunities to play sports in a picturesque environment.

Oka Kaigan, located right next to the beach, is a popular venue for sports camps and other athletic activities. The facilities are fully equipped with showers and restrooms.

Since being selected as the venue for the 1973 National Sports Meeting (Rowing), Omigawa Boat Park has hosted numerous competitions, including the Japan Businessmen’s Rowing Championships, 2005 All-Japan High School Sports Meeting (Rowing), and 2010 National Sports Meeting (Rowing). The Boat Park and the Sports Community Center are also popular for sporting camps by the National Teams and various Businessmen’s groups.

Otaki Town’s recreation facility, B&G Marine Center (“Otaki B&G”), was built by the Blue Sea and Green Land Foundation in 1984, and voluntarily took on the responsibility for the well-being of juveniles and health promotion among local citizens. Located just a 15-minute drive from the Ichihara Tsurumai IC, the facility has great access. A hot springs with accommodations is only 20 minutes away from the center.

There are 2 clay courts and 2 all-weather hard courts. People enjoy playing tennis despite the fact that there is no lighting facilities.

Oyatsu Athletic Park is often used for the regional high school baseball tournaments. ＊Not available until March 31, 2018 due to the North Chiba National Highway construction.

Oyatsu Sports Park’s multi-purpose field consists of a Football Field and 2 Softball Grounds available for a variety of sports. There is no charge.

Oyatsu Sports Park has an outdoor swimming pool of 7 lanes, 50m long. Children can enjoy the shallow pool.

Located around the middle of the Chiba prefecture where is situated 50km from center of Tokyo. Area is rich in green, nature and this resort included accommodation, sporting, medical, and training facilities such as a complex style. In the past, track and field national teams of the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia have used the facility for pre-camps.

Rinkai Stadium’s facility is considered to be a central municipal gymnasium, widely used by its citizens. The gymnasium has served as the venue for basketball and volleyball matches from middle school to high school, as well as for civic sporting activities.

Sakura Civic Gymnasium represents the first gymnasium, second Kendo venue, and third Judo venue in Chiba Prefecture. There is also table tennis, training room, and conference room. The National High School Sports Meeting and National Sports Meeting were held in Chiba Prefecture using these facilities for the wrestling competition. Major wrestling tournaments in Chiba continue to take place here. There are 4 wrestling mats.

The main stand of the Shigeo Nagashima, Iwana Memorial Baseball Stadium can hold up to 2,000 people. Children’s baseball, citizens’ baseball matches, and Chiba’s high-school baseball matches are held here. The facilities are used throughout the year since they include a track field, tennis court, grounds, and swimming pool, as well as a free space and sports information center.

Shimofusa Sports Park, known as a “Friendly Park,” is a general athletic playground providing various sports and cultural facilities over 10ha. The multi-purpose grounds, for example, is of natural grass suitable for football.

Shimofusa Sports Park offers Baseball Grounds, with lighting, but not used for hard-ball baseball. The grounds were used for softball games at the National Sports Meeting.

Shimofusa Sports Park has 4 all-weather tennis courts, with lighting.

The municipal athletic complex is composed of a track & field stadium, artificial-lawn tennis courts, and a ground for ballgames. The stadium consists of a natural-grass field, and a special blue-colored, urethane-paved, all-weather track. The venue is surrounded by a tranquil forest, and located within a one-hour drive from both Narita International Airport and central Tokyo. Neighboring Shiroi City has a 25-meter outdoor Swimming Pool also available for training sessions, along with other pool…

Shumei University has a track & field facility available for training.

Shumei University’s Water Polo Arena is accredited by the Japan Swimming Association, and is Japan’s 1st Water Polo Pool measuring 30mx25m, at a depth of 2m. Goal(s) and Timer(s) available for water polo matches.

Sodegaura City’s baseball grounds, opened in 1989, was the main venue for rubber baseball at the 2010 National Sports Meeting. Every year, the High School Baseball Championships Chiba are held on these grounds. The facility also is the venue for a game by the Japan Professional Baseball Eastern League hosted by the city’s Sports Association once a year.

Sodegaura City’s 4 Tennis courts, built in 1979, are covered in artificial turf with sand. Night lighting is fully installed at this municipal facility frequented by its citizens.

Sodegaura City’s Athletic Field, built in 1977, provides 400m of 7 curved lanes and 100m of 8 straight lanes. Recently, elementary and middle school students have been using the facility for football matches.

Sodegaura City’s Rinkai Sports Center Indoor Swimming Pool, built in 1979, is enjoyed throughout the year due to its automatically controlled water temperature system.

Sodegaura City’s Nozomino Football Field, established in 1995, is covered with natural turf. It is primarily being used for elementary and junior high school football matches.

Sodegaura City’s Rinkai Sports Center Gymnasium, built in 1980, is extensively used by its citizens. Next to the gymnasium are a swimming pool and training room.

Taiei Athletic Field is a multi-purpose grounds located next to the Taiei B&G Ocean Center.

Taiei B&G Ocean Center’s Gymnasium Arena has 1 basketball, 2 volleyball, 3 badminton and 8 table tennis courts. Also available are a martial arts space suitable for judo, as well as a 25m-long indoor swimming pool from June to September.

Taiei Tennis Courts are located next to Taiei B&G Ocean Center, and offer 4 all-weather tennis courts with lights.

Takasu Minami Tennis Court consists of two hard courts, recently completed in 2017.

Tateyama Sports Park is a hub for sports promotion and recreational activities in the Southern area of Chiba Prefecture. It was established in Tateyama City for the promotion of health and welfare of the local citizens. Its concept is “park with sun, water and green.”

Tateyama City’s Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, at 25mx15m, with 7 lanes at a depth range of 0.8-1.3m, is set to around 29℃ throughout the year. The Free Diving Indoor Cup is held here every year. Restrictions on opening days and business hours may apply.

Tateyama City’s swimming pool measures 50m (25 yards), with 9 lanes, at a depth range of 1.3m~1.5m, and is open during the summer. The office building is conveniently located, and its architecture adds a Southern European-quality to the site. It also serves as the back-up site for the OWS Japan Open. Due to sea conditions, the site was used for the Japan Open 5km Race.

Tateyama City’s multi-purpose facilities include baseball grounds with wings of 91m and a center spanning 107m, 4 clay tennis courts, and multi-purpose grounds of 10,000 square meters covered with natural turf. Overlooking Tateyama Bay to the West, this serves as the start and finish to the Tateyama Wakashio Marathon.

Tateyama City’s Idenoo Multi-purpose Field is a natural turf grounds covering 15,651㎡. Set up can include 2 standard-sized football pitches, and 4 pitches for children’s games. Teams from the Japan Professional J-League also practice here. As the turf is natural, there is an over-seeding period required when field area not available.

Teikyo Heisei University’s facility is part of their education program. The grounds consist of 4 lanes at 400m and 6 lanes at 100m, all available under any weather conditions; and pits for shot put, jump, and high jump. The football field of artificial turf is officially accredited by The Japan Football Association. The gymnasium has a training gym and re-conditioning room. The Chihara-dai campus has baseball grounds with an artificial turf outfield and bullpens.

The Tennis Training Center consists of 10 outdoor and 4 indoor tennis courts, with surfaces covered with Decoturf II. The Center has been organizing ITF Futures Tournaments, as well as the $25,000 Tournament, these past 17 years. Also, the All Japan Selected Junior Tournament and JWTA (Japan Wheelchair Tennis Association) Masters have been held at the Center for more than 2 decades. The courts are just 2.5km from Kashiwano-ha Campus Sta.

Togane Arena Gymnasium consists of a Main Arena, a Sub-arena, meeting rooms and training room, which are all air-conditioned. The athletic track field of 400m consists of 8 lanes, and is accredited by the JAAF and compatible for any weather conditions. Inside, the field is covered with natural turf and can be used for jumping and throwing events.

Tomisato Social Gymnasium can be used for sports and recreation activities to encourage healthy and active living. Kendo Hall, Judo Hall and the Training Room are located on the 1st floor. There is the main gymnasium on the second floor. The third floor is for seating of the spectators.

Tonosho Town’s Miyanodai Athletic Park is located in the Tonosho Industrial Complex, with its main focus to promote citizens’ health. Inside the park, there is rubber baseball grounds and 2 tennis courts, all with lighting capabilities.

Toso Playground, covering approximately 12ha, has been a satellite field for the Chiba Central Sports Center since 2001, and serves as the hub for a wide range of sports activities in the Katori and Kaiso regions. There is a track, tennis court, multi-purpose field, and hilly trekking course. The site is located in Tendaicho, Inage ward.

Urayasu Sports Park has a Main arena with an approximately 1,000-seating capacity, a Sub-arena, Table Tennis room, Martial Arts practice space, Training room, and an Indoor Swimming Pool. There are also eight Tennis courts, and a Track & Field stadium, Archery grounds, and a Baseball field that is fully equipped for night games. There is great access to/from the Olympic Village, and both Haneda and Narita airports. Due to such developments and substantial accommodations, the Urayasu area is cons…

Yachimata Sports Plaza was built in 1992, and has been used mainly for sporting activities involving local schools, sports teams and amateur players in the Imba Area. Main arena, sub-arena, training room, indoor running track, and Kyudo hall are all available.

Yachiyo City’s General Grounds was opened in Yachiyo Wide Area Park in Sep. 2014. The all-weather, durable urethane track can be used for track and field meets. In addition, the Grounds are used for a variety of sports such as football, rugby and new types of sports using an artificial turf surface. The Grounds have been developed into a hub of sports activities for its citizens.

Yokaichiba Dome offers convenient access (approx. 1 hr. from Narita Airport) and fully installed air-conditioning.

ZA Ball Park was fully renovated in 1999. Both infield and outfield now have artificial turf. Since then, it as been used by locals and non-locals for various high school and inter-city baseball games, serving as a representative stadium for Ichihara.

ZA Budo Hall is where municipal and prefectural promotion activities and Budo (martial arts) tournaments take place. In 2014, the floor was fully replaced, and LED lighting installed. The bright renovated facility reopened in 2015.

ZA Oripri Stadium is the only JAAF-accredited stadium in Ichihara for Track and Field (third category). In addition to track meets, the stadium also hosts other sporting events. Its natural turf can meet the criteria for professional football matches, and has been the venue for a number of tournaments, including the Japan High School Football Championships.