Choshi Travel Guide

 
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Explore Choshi

Things to Do  

Visit the Round Earth Observatory

Visit the Round Earth Observatory, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  Given the location of this area, standing atop this observatory commands a 330-degree view of the Pacific Ocean, giving the illusion of a markedly rounded earth with your line of sight including your peripheral line of sight. Not having photographed with a fish-eye lens, I... 

Choshi fish industry city

Choshi fish industry city, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  In Edo period (18th century-19th century), Choshi was alive as a hub of shipping transportaion. Because people brought many stuffs by ships from capital city Edo along the Tone river and they brought them from Choshi port to northeast Japanese area. And this city is famous... 

Hotels  

Inubosaki Kanko Hotel

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Restaurants  

Magurogura (means "The Tuna Storehouse"): Sushi and sashimi, of course

Magurogura (means "The Tuna Storehouse"): Sushi and sashimi, of course, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  This restaurant is located on the northern shore just across from of the Choshi Fish Markets. What else can be said? Except that once you get accustomed to this standard, you end up becoming very particular about any other sushi or sashimi in the future. Anyway, here at the... 

Transportation  

Fastest Way to Choshi from Tokyo

Fastest Way to Choshi from Tokyo, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  Ride the Limited Express "Shiosai" on the Soubu Line. Time required one hour and fifty minutes, running generally once every two hours from Tokyo starting from appx. AM7.30. The train fee is ticket 2,210yen and express fee 2,010 yen total 4,220yen (2008.1.1). If you do not... 

Cute and Nostalgic Choshi Dentetsu Line

Cute and Nostalgic Choshi Dentetsu Line, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  This one-car train links JR Choshi Station to Togawa Station with 10 stations total. It is 6.4 km in length, and each of the station buildings are built to be intentionally charming design, such as Holland windmill, Swiss chalet, Portuguese tiled building, and Japanese... 

Shopping  

Local fishes - fresh, frozen, tinned, dried...

Local fishes - fresh, frozen, tinned, dried..., Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  Fresh or frozen local seafoods are available for purchase at the markets or shops (sardines, alfonsino sea bream, and even the mighty tuna are especially good local fishes). The local markets will be cheaper, but the posher tourist gift shops can prepare the goods for... 

Any Tourist Shop: Soy sauce and Moist Rice Biscuits

Any Tourist Shop: Soy sauce and Moist Rice Biscuits, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  As two major Soy Sauce factories Yamasa and Higeta (both open for public tours) are located in the area, local specialties include gourmet versions of Soy Sauce, such as those fermented with local sardine base, low salt, gift versions etc. Also moist rice biscuits flavoured... 

Local Customs  

Motorbike gangs

Motorbike gangs, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  We encountered motorbike gangs typical of the Chiba-Ibaragi area, whose motorbiking style seems not to have changed for the past 30 years, in which the steering handles are deep set, and the long-backed seats are intricately decorated, with modified (rather non-existent?)... 

Cabbage fields of Choshi

Cabbage fields of Choshi, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  Local agriculture of Choshi includes cabbage sold nationwide. 

Tourist Traps  

Choshi Port Tower

Choshi Port Tower, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  Well, rather than being a complete waste of time, it would be better to think of this place as a resting stop for those travelling by car, as it's inconveniently located otherwise.What there is to offer here is a chance to pay a modest fee to see a panorama view of the area,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

What to do?

What to do?, Choshi

 o00o Says:  WHat is the best thing to od before you go back home or to sleep? Do this, have an Onsen bath. 

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zzzZZZ, Choshi

 o00o Says:  This will wash away your tireness and just make you feel good before you start a new day. 

Onsen

Onsen, Choshi

 o00o Says:  The typical Japanese way of a week-end trip. Onsenis consider a must. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Dolphin and/or Whale Watching

Dolphin and/or Whale Watching, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  On the south coast at the Choshi Marine Research Laboratories, you may enjoy Dolphin and Whale Watching, some excursions even run several times daily. Courses are two types - either along the coast or further out to sea. However, any children must be over three- or ten-... 

Favorites  

Byobu gaura Cliffs

Byobu gaura Cliffs, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  Located at the southern shore of the local peninsula, the geographical features of this cliff (10 km long and about 45 m tall) are invariably compared to those at Dover, England (why? as if the natural features don't have enough merits to stand out on its own? or as if... 

Inubosaki Lighthouse

Inubosaki Lighthouse, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  This is a typical scene of Choshi northern coastline, which as it is protruding outward, is surrounded on all sides directly by the Pacific Ocean, and is the first location in Japan which receives the morning sunrise hence gets some crowds of tourist during the New Years... 

Iinuma Kannon Temple

Iinuma Kannon Temple, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  There are quite a number of temples here in this area, but we stumbled upon here. This particular one celebrates Choshi's wealth and prosperity.Here is located near the northern shore a 5-min walk from Choshi Dentetsu Kannon Station.Just another nice Japanese temple, yet..... 

Inubosaki Marine Park

Inubosaki Marine Park, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  Located across from the landmark Inubo Lighthouse, this simple local-sized park is most appealing to children as the many fishes on display may be directly fed by hand, and several-time-daily dolphin shows may be seen (cancelled in case of bad weather).Within walk distance... 

Tour the Soy Sauce Factories of Choshi

Tour the Soy Sauce Factories of Choshi, Choshi

 RoseAmano Says:  Both Yamasa and Higeta soy sauce brewers have started operations since 17th century (1645 and 1616 respectively), and have evolved using technologies of any modern factory. Guided tours, video screenings, small museum and small take-away soy sauce samples are available for... 

What

What, Choshi

 o00o Says:  WHat can you explore here? Of course the cliff and the sunshine, the Japanese Jinjya near by, and the onsen surrounding. 

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 Choshi, a small fishing village located north-east 100kms away of Chiba City. 

 

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 Choshi is the one of the most famous fishing industry city in Japan. If you are interested in Japanese fishing industry and delicious fish, I can recommend to go to Choshi. You will see beautiful sea... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Choshi. I'd love to share with you the 8 tips I've written, the 12 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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