Cape Inubosaki & Choshi Port
The easternmost point of the Kanto region — a lighthouse-topped cape where the Kuroshio Current meets the Oyashio Current, creating Japan's richest inshore fishing waters. Choshi Port is Japan's #1 sardine and saury landing port; the morning market sells fresh-grilled aji (horse mackerel) from open braziers on the harbour quay.
Half day
Free
Lighthouse: 8:30–16:00 (no regular closing day); fish market open from early morning
Year-round (autumn for saury season)
Choshi Station on JR Sobu Main Line / Choshi Electric Railway (approx. 110 min from Tokyo by Limited Express Shiosai)
Location
Why Visit
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Japan's #1 sardine landing port — the morning market grills whole fish on harbour-side braziers
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The lighthouse marks where the Kuroshio and Oyashio currents meet — creating the best fishing in Japan
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Choshi's soy sauce (Yamasa) has been brewed here since 1645 — brewery tours available
Local Tips
Choshi is one of Japan's top fishing ports — the morning market has extraordinary fresh fish at a fraction of Tokyo prices. The lighthouse is one of Japan's oldest Western-style lighthouses. Reach by the charming Choshi Electric Railway from Choshi Station.
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