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Choshi, Sawara
Chiba
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Choshi, Sawara
Chiba
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￥3,000～￥3,999
￥3,000～￥3,999
Choshi, Sawara
Choshi's "Inubosaki Lighthouse" is the first place in Honshu to see the sunrise, so if you start your day here, you can spend the longest time in daylight in Japan. Sawara, where Ino Tadataka, who walked around Japan and completed the Japanese map, lived, is famous for the "Sawara Grand Festival" that has been held since the Edo period. It is designated as an important intangible folk cultural property, and yamakasa floats carrying dolls of historical figures are pulled around, and the floats are exhibited throughout the year at the "Suigo Sawara Ayame Museum."
Choshi, Sawara
6 Highlights
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Choshi Port Tower
Twin towers with a height of 70 meters above sea level
These twin towers, with a height of 57.7 meters, are located adjacent to the shopping street Wasse 21 inside the Fisheries Port Center. From the observation hall on the 4th floor, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view, overlooking the Choshi fishing port and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. When visiting Choshi, why not stop by Wasse 21 and the Port Tower!
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Choshi Port Tower
Twin towers with a height of 70 meters above sea level
These twin towers, with a height of 57.7 meters, are located adjacent to the shopping street Wasse 21 inside the Fisheries Port Center. From the observation hall on the 4th floor, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view, overlooking the Choshi fishing port and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. When visiting Choshi, why not stop by Wasse 21 and the Port Tower!
02
Sawara, the Waterfront Town
A nostalgic and warm "little Edo" that is always welcoming
Sawara, also known as "Kita-Boso's little Edo," is a nostalgic and warm town that feels like a time slip back to the Edo period. As you walk through the historic streets, you will find various gourmet restaurants. When you visit, be sure to enjoy the local specialties while feeling the historic atmosphere of the town!
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Sawara, the Waterfront Town
A nostalgic and warm "little Edo" that is always welcoming
Sawara, also known as "Kita-Boso's little Edo," is a nostalgic and warm town that feels like a time slip back to the Edo period. As you walk through the historic streets, you will find various gourmet restaurants. When you visit, be sure to enjoy the local specialties while feeling the historic atmosphere of the town!
03
Namero Donburi
A luxurious namero donburi that allows you to enjoy two flavors
This is a bowl of rice topped with namero made from fresh horse mackerel, which is a type of tataki that values freshness. Sometimes an egg is added on top, and by mixing the namero, you can enjoy two flavors in one bowl. When visiting Choshi, be sure to try the fresh namero donburi!
03
Namero Donburi
A luxurious namero donburi that allows you to enjoy two flavors
This is a bowl of rice topped with namero made from fresh horse mackerel, which is a type of tataki that values freshness. Sometimes an egg is added on top, and by mixing the namero, you can enjoy two flavors in one bowl. When visiting Choshi, be sure to try the fresh namero donburi!
04
Choshi Soy Sauce
Soy sauce that has been continuing since the Edo period, which is blessed with water transportation
Choshi is a historic soy sauce town that developed from the mid-Edo period, and Koikuchi soy sauce is famous. It is said that delicious soy sauce was made because it was easy to procure soybeans and wheat, and it was blessed with water transportation such as the Tone River and the Edo River, and the climate was warm and humid. Why not buy it as a souvenir when you visit Choshi!
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Choshi Soy Sauce
Soy sauce that has been continuing since the Edo period, which is blessed with water transportation
Choshi is a historic soy sauce town that developed from the mid-Edo period, and Koikuchi soy sauce is famous. It is said that delicious soy sauce was made because it was easy to procure soybeans and wheat, and it was blessed with water transportation such as the Tone River and the Edo River, and the climate was warm and humid. Why not buy it as a souvenir when you visit Choshi!
05
SUP Cruising
Experience SUP cruising in beautiful waters
Enjoy a fun SUP cruising while admiring the beautiful location. Receive guidance from professional instructors and freely explore Byobugaura at Choshi Marina. Why not enjoy a leisurely cruise while feeling the magnificent nature in a scenic spot!
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SUP Cruising
Experience SUP cruising in beautiful waters
Enjoy a fun SUP cruising while admiring the beautiful location. Receive guidance from professional instructors and freely explore Byobugaura at Choshi Marina. Why not enjoy a leisurely cruise while feeling the magnificent nature in a scenic spot!
06
Inubosaki Onsen
A hot spring that springs up in Inubosaki, the easternmost point in Kanto
This is a hot spring that springs up in Inubosaki, famous for its scenic sunrise view of the easternmost point in Kanto. The spring quality is chloride spring, which is gentle on the skin and is expected to have a beautiful skin effect. After enjoying dolphin watching and the stunning sunrise, relax in the hot spring!
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Inubosaki Onsen
A hot spring that springs up in Inubosaki, the easternmost point in Kanto
This is a hot spring that springs up in Inubosaki, famous for its scenic sunrise view of the easternmost point in Kanto. The spring quality is chloride spring, which is gentle on the skin and is expected to have a beautiful skin effect. After enjoying dolphin watching and the stunning sunrise, relax in the hot spring!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Choshi Local Fish Gourmet
Choshi, boasting the highest catch in Japan, offers a variety of seafood dishes.
In Choshi, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy seafood dishes made with local fish delivered directly from Choshi fishing port, one of the three largest fishing ports in Japan. The repertoire includes sashimi, seafood bowls, tempura, and more, all with excellent freshness! Among them, the simmered Choshi Tsurikinme (golden eye snapper), a Chiba brand, has a superb deliciousness with plump flesh and a good amount of fat.
Sawara's historic renovated farmhouse restaurants
A dining establishment that has renovated traditional buildings in Sawara.
In the historic streets of Sawara, there are many dining establishments that utilize old farmhouses and storehouses. With a variety of genres such as Japanese, French, and Italian, lunch while enjoying the quaint streetscape will warm your heart and bring a sense of calm.
Edo Masari River Fish Cuisine
River fish cuisine in Sawara, where Edo culture remains strong.
Sawara, with a history of flourishing river ports centered on the Tone River, has many famous restaurants where you can enjoy river fish dishes such as eel, loach, and carp. The grilled eel on rice, "Unaju", which is grilled crispy and fragrant with charcoal fire, is still very popular today. "Suzume-yaki", which is river fish skewered and grilled, is recommended as a unique souvenir of Sawara.
Namero Donburi
A luxurious namero donburi where you can enjoy two flavors.
Namero donburi is a bowl of rice topped with namero, a type of tataki made from fresh horse mackerel, where freshness is crucial. Sometimes an egg is also placed on top. By mixing the namero, you can enjoy two flavors in one bowl. When you visit Choshi, be sure to try the fresh namero donburi!
Choshi Soy Sauce
Soy sauce with a long history since the Edo period, blessed with water transportation.
Choshi is a historic soy sauce town that developed from the mid-Edo period, famous for its Koikuchi soy sauce. It is said that delicious soy sauce was made possible by the easy procurement of soybeans and wheat, and the warm and humid climate, as well as the water transportation of the Tone River and Edo River. Why not buy it as a souvenir when you visit Choshi?
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥9,164
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥32,614
Best Season
3~7 Month
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