Mother Farm Announces Golden Week Special Operations: 'Great Sheep Release' Event and Nemophila Blooms
Mother Farm (Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture) has announced special operating hours and events for Golden Week (April 25 - May 6, 2026). Highlights include a 'Great Sheep Release' event featuring approximately 200 sheep (held on 7 specific days), special timetables for daily animal interaction events, and limited-edition Singaporean breakfast menus. Opening hours will be earlier than usual to accommodate early visitors and avoid traffic. The Nemophila flower fields, with about 1 million plants, are also expected to be in full bloom during this period.
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Mother Farm (Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, 940-3 Takura) has released its special operating information for the Golden Week period (April 25 - May 6, 2026).
During Golden Week, Mother Farm will offer daily animal interaction events on a special schedule. Additionally, there will be unique GW events such as the 'Great Sheep Release,' where approximately 200 sheep appear before visitors, and GW-exclusive Singaporean breakfast menus. The park will also open earlier than usual, allowing visitors to enjoy the refreshing morning atmosphere and providing an option for those traveling early to avoid traffic.
Furthermore, the Nemophila flower fields, which typically bloom from mid-April to early May with about 1 million plants, are expected to be at their peak during Golden Week. Visitors can enjoy a refreshing landscape dyed in light blue.
Detailed information on GW special operations is available on the Mother Farm official website: https://www.motherfarm.co.jp/information/news/detail.php?CN=423734.
GW Period Special Opening Hours at Mother Farm Makiba Gate:
Mother Farm will change its opening hours to earlier than usual during Golden Week (April 25 - May 6, 2026).
Dates and Times:
April 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 29 (Wed/Holiday), May 2 (Fri/Holiday), 3 (Sun/Holiday), 4 (Mon/Holiday), 5 (Tue/Holiday): 7:30 AM (Parking 8:00 AM)
April 27 (Mon), 28 (Tue), 30 (Thu), May 1 (Fri), May 6 (Wed/Holiday): 8:30 AM (Parking 9:00 AM)
*Opening/parking hours may change due to weather. Please check the official website for updates. Closing time is generally 5:00 PM but may be extended.
GW Limited Event 'Great Sheep Release' Overview:
This special early morning GW event features approximately 200 sheep being released into the 'Midori no Hiroba' (Green Plaza) without fences. Visitors can witness the impressive procession of sheep running towards them, observe them peacefully grazing in the refreshing morning grassland, and enjoy interaction time with the sheep. This limited event is held only once a day on 7 specific days during GW.
Event Dates: April 25, 26, 29, May 2-5, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM (approx. 20 minutes)
Location: Midori no Hiroba (Mountaintop Area)
Admission: Free viewing (Mother Farm entrance fee required)
*Canceled in case of rain. Dog owners can view from the dog-friendly area behind the main viewing area.
Nemophila Overview - Best Viewing During GW:
Mother Farm's approximately 1 million Nemophila plants typically bloom from mid-April to early May. In 2026, they are expected to be in full bloom during Golden Week. Enjoy a stroll and photography in the refreshing natural landscape dyed in light blue.
Blooming Period: Mid-April to Early May
Blooming Locations: Makiba Area 'Hana no Tani' (approx. 5,000 sqm), Makiba no Hiroba, etc.
Number of Plants: 1 million
GW Morning Exclusive Breakfast Menu Overview:
To celebrate the Singapore Festival, Mother Farm will offer GW morning-exclusive Singaporean breakfast items: Kaya Toast Set (kaya jam with coconut milk and eggs, 1,200 yen) and Chinese-style Okayu (porridge, 1,000 yen).
Products:
1. Kaya Toast Set (1,200 yen)
2. Okayu (1,000 yen)
Sales Location: Cafe & Genghis Khan FARM DINER (Mountaintop Area)
Sales Times: April 25, 26, 29 (until 9:45 AM); May 2-5 (until 9:15 AM)
*Limited quantities, while supplies last.
About Mother Farm Co., Ltd.:
Located on Kanouzan in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, Mother Farm is an entertainment farm with flowers and animals, spanning 250 hectares. It offers animal interaction experiences with cows, sheep, horses, and alpacas; seasonal flower fields like rapeseed and pink petunias; attractions such as bungee jumping and zip-lining; farm gourmet options like soft serve ice cream and Genghis Khan; and glamping facilities for overnight stays.
Company Name: Mother Farm Co., Ltd.
Location: 940-3 Takura, Futtsu City, Chiba
TEL: 0439-37-3211
HP: https://www.motherfarm.co.jp/
During Golden Week, Mother Farm will offer daily animal interaction events on a special schedule. Additionally, there will be unique GW events such as the 'Great Sheep Release,' where approximately 200 sheep appear before visitors, and GW-exclusive Singaporean breakfast menus. The park will also open earlier than usual, allowing visitors to enjoy the refreshing morning atmosphere and providing an option for those traveling early to avoid traffic.
Furthermore, the Nemophila flower fields, which typically bloom from mid-April to early May with about 1 million plants, are expected to be at their peak during Golden Week. Visitors can enjoy a refreshing landscape dyed in light blue.
Detailed information on GW special operations is available on the Mother Farm official website: https://www.motherfarm.co.jp/information/news/detail.php?CN=423734.
GW Period Special Opening Hours at Mother Farm Makiba Gate:
Mother Farm will change its opening hours to earlier than usual during Golden Week (April 25 - May 6, 2026).
Dates and Times:
April 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 29 (Wed/Holiday), May 2 (Fri/Holiday), 3 (Sun/Holiday), 4 (Mon/Holiday), 5 (Tue/Holiday): 7:30 AM (Parking 8:00 AM)
April 27 (Mon), 28 (Tue), 30 (Thu), May 1 (Fri), May 6 (Wed/Holiday): 8:30 AM (Parking 9:00 AM)
*Opening/parking hours may change due to weather. Please check the official website for updates. Closing time is generally 5:00 PM but may be extended.
GW Limited Event 'Great Sheep Release' Overview:
This special early morning GW event features approximately 200 sheep being released into the 'Midori no Hiroba' (Green Plaza) without fences. Visitors can witness the impressive procession of sheep running towards them, observe them peacefully grazing in the refreshing morning grassland, and enjoy interaction time with the sheep. This limited event is held only once a day on 7 specific days during GW.
Event Dates: April 25, 26, 29, May 2-5, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM (approx. 20 minutes)
Location: Midori no Hiroba (Mountaintop Area)
Admission: Free viewing (Mother Farm entrance fee required)
*Canceled in case of rain. Dog owners can view from the dog-friendly area behind the main viewing area.
Nemophila Overview - Best Viewing During GW:
Mother Farm's approximately 1 million Nemophila plants typically bloom from mid-April to early May. In 2026, they are expected to be in full bloom during Golden Week. Enjoy a stroll and photography in the refreshing natural landscape dyed in light blue.
Blooming Period: Mid-April to Early May
Blooming Locations: Makiba Area 'Hana no Tani' (approx. 5,000 sqm), Makiba no Hiroba, etc.
Number of Plants: 1 million
GW Morning Exclusive Breakfast Menu Overview:
To celebrate the Singapore Festival, Mother Farm will offer GW morning-exclusive Singaporean breakfast items: Kaya Toast Set (kaya jam with coconut milk and eggs, 1,200 yen) and Chinese-style Okayu (porridge, 1,000 yen).
Products:
1. Kaya Toast Set (1,200 yen)
2. Okayu (1,000 yen)
Sales Location: Cafe & Genghis Khan FARM DINER (Mountaintop Area)
Sales Times: April 25, 26, 29 (until 9:45 AM); May 2-5 (until 9:15 AM)
*Limited quantities, while supplies last.
About Mother Farm Co., Ltd.:
Located on Kanouzan in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, Mother Farm is an entertainment farm with flowers and animals, spanning 250 hectares. It offers animal interaction experiences with cows, sheep, horses, and alpacas; seasonal flower fields like rapeseed and pink petunias; attractions such as bungee jumping and zip-lining; farm gourmet options like soft serve ice cream and Genghis Khan; and glamping facilities for overnight stays.
Company Name: Mother Farm Co., Ltd.
Location: 940-3 Takura, Futtsu City, Chiba
TEL: 0439-37-3211
HP: https://www.motherfarm.co.jp/