When and where is the Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival 2026?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a public holiday), from 10:00 to 15:30 at Chiba Port Park in Chuo-ku, Chiba City.

Is the Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival free to enter?

Admission charges haven't been confirmed, so don't assume it's free. Check the official Chiba City page first.

How do I get to Chiba Port Park by train?

Take the JR Keiyo Line or Chiba Urban Monorail to Chiba-Minato Station; the park is about a 12-minute walk.

Will the festival go ahead if it rains?

No. The festival is cancelled in rain, so check the weather and official announcements before you set out.

What food can you eat at the Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival?

Highlights include whole grilled Sotobo spiny lobster, sazae grilled in the shell and teushi-jiru soup from Choshi.

Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival: Seafood, Access & Activities

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Key takeawaysThe Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival takes place at Chiba Port Park on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:30, marking Chiba’s 900th anniversary. The food line-up includes whole grilled Sotobo spiny lobster, sazae cooked in the shell and Choshi’s teushi-jiru soup, while the outdoor stage hosts taiko and yosakoi. The park is about 12 minutes on foot from Chiba-Minato Station, and rain cancels the event.

Seafood fresh from Chiba, grilled shellfish and an afternoon of outdoor performances: the Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival makes a great choice for a holiday outing. It takes place at Chiba Port Park on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:30.

This edition marks both Chiba’s 900th anniversary and the 50th Citizens’ Industry Festival. The official Japanese name, useful for matching signs and listings, is: Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival celebrating Chiba’s 900th anniversary — 50th Chiba Citizens’ Industry Festival (千葉開府900年記念千葉湊大漁まつり～第50回千葉市民産業まつり～).

Before you travel: the festival will be cancelled if it rains. Admission charges have not been confirmed in the supplied information, so do not assume entry or activities are free. Check the official Chiba City festival page for the latest arrangements.

Japanese festival flyer with exhibitor and stage information for November 3 — Image: official Chiba City website (city.chiba.jp).

Date, venue and getting there

Date	Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — a public holiday
Hours	10:00–15:30
Venue	Chiba Port Park
Address	1-chome Chuoko, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Organizer	Chiba Citizens’ Industry Festival Executive Committee
Nearest station	Chiba-Minato Station, served by the JR Keiyo Line and Chiba Urban Monorail; approximately 12 minutes on foot
Parking	No event parking is listed. Visitors are asked to use public transport.
Rain policy	Cancelled in rain
Admission	Not confirmed in the supplied information; check the official page.

Since the venue is a short walk from the station, public transport is the easiest way to get there. Check the weather and official announcements before leaving, particularly if you are travelling from outside Chiba.

If you rely on your phone for maps and train connections, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains a power-bank rental option. Rental availability at this festival has not been confirmed.

What to eat and shop for

Food is a major reason to visit. The programme includes Chiba seafood and seasonal vegetables for sale, alongside cooked dishes you can try at the festival. Individual prices are not provided, so check each stall before ordering.

Spiny lobster and turban shells cooking on a grill — Image: official Chiba City website (city.chiba.jp).

Food	What is listed
Sotobo spiny lobster	Whole grilled lobster
Sazae turban shells	Shellfish grilled in their shells
Teushi-jiru	A soup speciality from Choshi
Local seafood and vegetables	Chiba produce available to buy

A bowl of soup containing fish and vegetables — Image: official Chiba City website (city.chiba.jp).

There is no confirmed price list or payment-method information in the supplied details. Treat the images as a sample of what’s on offer, not a guarantee that every item will be available throughout the day.

Performances and activities

The outdoor stage programme includes taiko drumming, dance, singing and yosakoi. Performance times are not included in the supplied text; consult the official programme if there is something you particularly want to see.

Hands-on options include electric-cycle, BMX and skateboard experiences. There is also a fair-trade corner and a workshop using marine plastic. Fees, booking arrangements and age requirements have not been confirmed, so families should check these before promising children a particular activity.

Children wearing red caps taking part in a shoreline activity — Image: official Chiba City website (city.chiba.jp). This supplied photograph does not establish the schedule or participation requirements for a specific activity.

For other family outing ideas, see our Asoview attraction campaign guide, checking its dates and conditions separately. If you prefer an exhibition, our Ghibli Park Exhibition guide covers another option to compare with your travel plans.

Maps and additional flyers

The main-venue flyer below shows a site map and stall list. Use it alongside the official page when deciding which areas to visit.

Japanese flyer showing the main festival venue map and exhibitor list — Image: official Chiba City website (city.chiba.jp).

A separate supplied flyer is labelled Sogo Tairyo Festival and dated November 3. Its detailed arrangements are not established in the supplied text. Do not assume that its stalls or map refer to the main Chiba Port Park venue.

Separate Sogo Tairyo Festival flyer with stall information and a surrounding-area map — Image: official Chiba City website (city.chiba.jp).

Before setting out, check the official festival information and flyers and the Chiba City event-calendar listing.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival?: It takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:30 at Chiba Port Park.
Is admission free?: Admission charges are not confirmed in the supplied information. Check the official festival page before visiting.
What happens if it rains?: The festival will be cancelled if it rains.
How do I get there by train?: Take the JR Keiyo Line or Chiba Urban Monorail to Chiba-Minato Station. The venue is approximately 12 minutes away on foot.
Do children need to book activities?: Booking requirements, fees and age limits are not confirmed in the supplied information. Check the official programme for each activity.