高原千葉村, Mountain recreational park in Minakami, Japan.
Kogen Chiba Village is a recreational park set in the forested highlands of Gunma Prefecture, with walking trails and camping areas spread across elevated terrain. The site gives visitors direct access to the surrounding forest and open-air settings suited for outdoor stays.
The site operated for decades as a youth nature center and forest campground before closing in 2019. A change in ownership then led to its reopening as a recreational resort under the current name.
The park serves as an educational center where visitors participate in agricultural activities and learn about local farming techniques throughout the seasons.
The park is easiest to reach by car, with Minakami Interchange serving as the main reference point for the route. Visitors should bring appropriate footwear and clothing, as the terrain is forested and weather in the highlands can change quickly.
The name of the park combines the Japanese word for highland with the family name Chiba, suggesting a personal or regional connection that goes beyond a simple geographic label. This kind of naming is uncommon for nature parks in Japan, making the site easy to identify.
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