The AEON Mall Chiba is an all-encompassing shopping center, where locals and visitors often spend their weekends. Its elaborate food court has a great range of dining options, while the specialty pet shops and anime theme parks provide something a little different from a typical Western mall. Bring the whole family to enjoy the intriguing entertainment options in this indoor city within a city.
Browse some of the 360 shops lining the halls of this enormous mall, which is split into four sections. In the Pet Mall area, you’ll find a dog petting café, pet grooming kiosks and a studio for photography with animals.
Peruse the sports and electronics stores in the Active Mall division, where you can try out your new purchases on the tennis and basketball courts. Fashion and pop culture are showcased in the Grand Mall section.
Watch your kids learn about the grown-up world in the Kandu indoor amusement park. Here, they can take on adult jobs and even receive payment for their work. See them dress up in costumes and become pilots, soup makers or police officers, among the many roles.
Admire how your little ones tackle the rock-climbing exhibit in the PekiPeki Bouldering Studio, whose walls are draped with colorful holds. Adults can test their mettle on the harder levels.
Check out the various events staged in the mall, from musical concerts and comedy acts to acrobatic performances and the traditional ceremony of mochi-pounding for Japanese rice cakes. The mall is open 7 days a week, from morning until late evening.
Find the AEON Mall Chiba in the Makuhari district in the northwestern part of Chiba. Ride the train along the Keiyo Line to the Kaihim-Makuhari Station and walk northwest for 15 minutes to get to the shopping center. While in the area, visit other nearby attractions such as Chiba Prefecture Makuhari Seaside Park, Makuhari Beach and the ZOZO Marine Stadium.
