International Garden Hotel Narita (Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, General Manager: Ikuya Kubo) will hold a special event, "Narita, Spring Battle: Japanese Adventure 2026," on Children's Day, May 5, 2026 (Tuesday, holiday). On the hotel's vast grounds, we have prepared a program where parents and children can experience interacting with horses, Japanese traditional culture, and local cuisine throughout the day.

Experience Interacting with Real Horses

In honor of the 2026 Chinese zodiac sign, the Year of the Horse, we offer an experience to interact with real horses.

・Thoroughbred Viewing: At a special outdoor venue, you can see thoroughbreds up close, observing their muscle movements and beautiful coats.

・Pony Riding & Photos: The undisputed champion of the pony world, "Kojuu Gundan," will appear. Enjoy lead-rein rides and riding experiences for children, as well as commemorative photos.

Japanese Experiences Enjoying Samurai Culture and Rickshaws

These are participatory activities to experience Japanese traditional culture.

・Armor (Katchu) Try-on Experience: Staff will help you wear authentic samurai armor (for adults). Please enjoy taking commemorative photos at the special photo spot.

・Rickshaw Tour: Enjoy a rickshaw tour around the hotel grounds, including the orchard.

Marche to Taste Chiba's Bounty

・Local Production for Local Consumption Marche: In cooperation with "Suehiro Farm" in Tomisato City, we will sell "Tomisato Watermelon," spring vegetables, and processed seafood products directly from Choshi Port.

・Japanese Goods Sale: A booth offering small Japanese accessories will be set up.

Family Fun: Molkky Experience & "Fun Gacha"

・Molkky Experience: Molkky is a sport originating in Finland where players knock down wooden pins. Families can participate.

・Fun Gacha: A "Fun Gacha" (lottery) will be held where you can win free accommodation tickets or pair dinner tickets. (Limited to 50 prizes)

□ Event Overview

Event: Narita, Spring Battle: Japanese Adventure 2026

Date and Time: May 5, 2026 (Tuesday, holiday) 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: International Garden Hotel Narita (Lounge, Orchard, Tennis Court, Parking Lot)

Main Activities:

Event Content

Venue

Time

Price

Target Age

Capacity

Notes

Thoroughbred Viewing

Orchard

10:00 - 16:00

Free

No restrictions

Cancelled in case of rain

Pony Riding & Photos

Orchard

10:00 - 16:00

¥1,000

Elementary school students

20 people

Cancelled in case of rain

Armor Try-on Experience

Lounge

10:00 - 16:00

¥1,000

Adults

20 people

Held indoors

Rickshaw Tour

Orchard

11:00 - 16:00

¥1,000

No restrictions

20 people

Cancelled in case of rain

Molkky Experience

Tennis Court

10:00 - 16:00

Free

No restrictions

80 people

Cancelled in case of rain

Marche

Parking Lot

10:00 - 16:00

Held indoors in case of rain

*No reservations are required for any of the above events.

*Event times and details may change due to the condition of the thoroughbreds and ponies.

*Preschoolers and elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian.

[Restaurant Information]

Restaurant AVANTI Interior

Buffet Image

Buffet

Time

Adults

Elementary school students

Toddlers (4 years and over)

Lunch Buffet

11:30 - 13:00 13:30 - 15:00

¥4,200

¥2,100

¥1,000

Dinner Buffet

17:00 - 21:00

¥4,500

¥2,200

¥1,100

*Children aged 3 and under are free for all buffets.

*Prices shown include tax and service charge.

□ For reservations and inquiries, please contact International Garden Hotel Narita

Restaurant Reservations TEL: 0476-23-5545 (Direct)

About International Garden Hotel Narita

Located approximately 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Narita International Airport, International Garden Hotel Narita offers excellent accessibility. It is also conveniently located for tourist spots such as Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, making it ideal for business meetings and stays before or after overseas departures.

With a spacious 28 sqm per room, the hotel boasts 463 rooms, each featuring a relaxing space with soft tones. Free internet access with comfortable Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, meeting rooms, and banquet halls.

The 8 meeting rooms concentrated on one floor can be used for breakout sessions and training seminars, while the 139 sqm banquet hall can be used for general meetings, seminars, and parties. We meticulously cater to business meetings, small dining gatherings, and parties.

For details about International Garden Hotel Narita, please visit https://gardennarita.com/.

About Oriental Hotels & Resorts

Oriental Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain brand operated by Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. Aiming to "provide unique stay experiences" and for hotels themselves to become "destinations that involve the area," we operate 18 hotels in Japan (totaling 4,837 rooms) under brands such as "Oriental Hotel" and "Hotel Oriental Express." With our unique membership program, "CLUB ORIENTAL," which has no entry or annual fees, you can enjoy attractive benefits and member-exclusive plans.

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About Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd.

Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. is a hotel operating company that operates 27 hotels nationwide (totaling 9,051 rooms). The total number of employees across the group hotels is 3,970. In addition to our proprietary brands "Oriental Hotel" and "Hotel Oriental Express," we manage and operate a diverse range of hotels, including "Hilton," "Sheraton," and "Hotel Nikko." (As of April 2026)

https://www.oriental-hotels.com/hotellist/

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