Question 1

How do I get there from the nearest station?

Accepted Answer

The easiest is about 7-10 minutes' walk from Inubo Station on the Choshi Electric Railway. You can also take the bus for Inubo or Tokawa from stand 6 in front of JR Choshi Station, alight at the Inubo stop and walk about 8 minutes. A direct bus also runs from the Yaesu bus terminal at Tokyo Station, taking about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Question 2

Can I bring a pet?

Accepted Answer

Pets may be walked in the grounds outside the lighthouse, on the paths and in the surrounding area. Guide dogs are accepted inside the lighthouse; for other pets we recommend telephoning in advance to check.

Question 3

What sights are there nearby?

Accepted Answer

Paths run around the lighthouse where you can explore the rocky shore with its breaking waves and look at coastal plants. Nearby are the Inubosaki Kanko Hotel, Inubo Station on the Choshi Electric Railway, and shops selling Choshi specialities such as nure-senbei rice crackers.

Question 4

Can I visit in bad weather?

Accepted Answer

Viewing may be suspended in bad weather or for operational reasons. On days of strong wind or thunderstorms we recommend calling 0479-25-8239 to check before you travel.

Question 5

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

A viewing donation of 300 yen is required for junior high school age and above; elementary school age and under is free. Holders of a disability certificate enter free. The adjoining Inubosaki Lighthouse exhibition hall is free.

Question 6

What is the exhibition hall?

Accepted Answer

It is a two-storey building next to the lighthouse, displaying material on Inubosaki Lighthouse, the first domestically made first-order lens, and photographs. Entry is free and we recommend calling in along with the lighthouse.

Question 7

What is the lighthouse's historical value?

Accepted Answer

Built in 1874 of brick, it is a historic structure using the first bricks made in Japan. It was designated a national Important Cultural Property in 2020. It is also recognised as modern industrial heritage by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and is among the world's 100 finest lighthouses and Japan's 50 finest.

Question 8

Is it famous for the first sunrise of the year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Inubosaki is famous as one of the places where the first sunrise of the year can be seen earliest in the Kanto region, and many people come on New Year's Day. It is very busy then, so we recommend public transport and an early start.

Question 9

Can I climb to the top of the lighthouse?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can climb the 99 spiral steps to the top, where there is a 360-degree panorama over the Pacific, the town of Choshi and as far as Kujukuri Beach. Viewing may be suspended in bad weather.

Question 10

How long does a visit take?

Accepted Answer

Climbing the lighthouse and seeing the exhibition hall takes about 30 to 60 minutes. Add another 1 to 2 hours if you want to walk the paths around it and watch the waves breaking on the rocks.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is no general car park for the lighthouse; there are only 2 accessible spaces nearby. If you come by car, please use one of the private car parks in the area. We recommend public transport.

Question 12

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

9576 Inubosaki, Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Open every day (with occasional closures for bad weather or operational reasons).

Question 14

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

A viewing donation of 300 yen (junior high school age and above; elementary school age and under free). The adjoining exhibition hall is free.

Question 15

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is not available.

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 7-10 minutes' walk from Inubo Station on the Choshi Electric Railway. Or take the bus for Inubo or Tokawa from stand 6 in front of JR Choshi Station, alight at Inubo and walk about 8 minutes.

Question 17

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

March to September 8:30-17:00 (until 17:30 during Golden Week and 10-19 August); October to February 8:30-16:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing).

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