As you get off the train at Choshi Station (the eastern terminal station of the JR East Sobu Main Line and the Narita Line), you will almost immediately see the entrance to the Choshi Electric Railway Line. Yes, right at the platform.
There is a small IC card point between the JR East and Choshi Electric Railway platforms, making it convenient for transfers.
![One of the main intersections in Choshi City proper.]()
One of the main intersections in Choshi City proper.
![When I arrived at Choshi, instead of taking the electric railway, I decided to explore the city first by bus. A bus tour around Choshi will always involve views of the sea, like this.]()
When I arrived at Choshi, instead of taking the electric railway, I decided to explore the city first by bus. A bus tour around Choshi will always involve views of the sea, like this.
![The bus going to Inubosaki Lighthouse will usually pass by Choshi Port Tower.]()
The bus going to Inubosaki Lighthouse will usually pass by Choshi Port Tower.
![Even before you reach Choshi and as you travel around the city, you will not miss the windmills surrounding the area. Wind power is currently being developed here, for use not just in Choshi but even in Tokyo.]()
Even before you reach Choshi and as you travel around the city, you will not miss the windmills surrounding the area. Wind power is currently being developed here, for use not just in Choshi but even in Tokyo.
![When I finally got off the bus at the base of Inubosaki Lighthouse, this view was what greeted me. If only cameras could also capture aroma, then this picture would have already included the fragrant scent of the ocean.]()
When I finally got off the bus at the base of Inubosaki Lighthouse, this view was what greeted me. If only cameras could also capture aroma, then this picture would have already included the fragrant scent of the ocean.
![Pristine-white Inubosaki Lighthouse. According to Wikipedia, this 31.5-meter tower is the second tallest brick lighthouse in Japan. Just how high is 31.5 meters?]()
Pristine-white Inubosaki Lighthouse. According to Wikipedia, this 31.5-meter tower is the second tallest brick lighthouse in Japan. Just how high is 31.5 meters?
![...about 99 steps on this spiral staircase. Whew!]()
...about 99 steps on this spiral staircase. Whew!
![According to Wikipedia, the Inubosaki Lighthouse is registered with the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities as one of the “One Hundred Most Important Lighthouses in the World". (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inubōsaki_Lighthouse)]()
According to Wikipedia, the Inubosaki Lighthouse is registered with the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities as one of the “One Hundred Most Important Lighthouses in the World". (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inubōsaki_Lighthouse)
![This magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean definitely makes the 99-step climb worth the effort.]()
This magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean definitely makes the 99-step climb worth the effort.
![Locals troop to this part of Chiba just before New Year's Day to catch a glimpse of the first sunrise of the new year. ]()
Locals troop to this part of Chiba just before New Year's Day to catch a glimpse of the first sunrise of the new year.
![It is believed that when prayers are offered or wishes are made as the sun rises on the first day of the New Year, those prayers will be answered and wishes will come true.]()
It is believed that when prayers are offered or wishes are made as the sun rises on the first day of the New Year, those prayers will be answered and wishes will come true.
![New Year or not, the view from the Inubosaki Lighthouse is undeniably beyond beautiful. Wild. Untouched. Pure. ]()
New Year or not, the view from the Inubosaki Lighthouse is undeniably beyond beautiful. Wild. Untouched. Pure.
![Here's a sample of Choshi's freshest catch.]()
Here's a sample of Choshi's freshest catch.
![A brief 10-minute walk from the lighthouse is the Portuguese-style Inuboh Station.]()
A brief 10-minute walk from the lighthouse is the Portuguese-style Inuboh Station.
![Here, as in almost every station on the Choshi Electric Railway Line, you can buy souvenirs such as their moist rice crackers (or nure-sembei).]()
Here, as in almost every station on the Choshi Electric Railway Line, you can buy souvenirs such as their moist rice crackers (or nure-sembei).
![This station, previously named Todaimae station, is relatively new, as it was only built in its current location (complete with its forecourt) on December 1990.]()
This station, previously named Todaimae station, is relatively new, as it was only built in its current location (complete with its forecourt) on December 1990.
![The Choshi Electric Railway train, which runs from Choshi station to Tokawa station. Inuboh station is located just before Tokawa, if coming from Choshi station.]()
The Choshi Electric Railway train, which runs from Choshi station to Tokawa station. Inuboh station is located just before Tokawa, if coming from Choshi station.
![The quaint Tokawa station, the southern terminal station of the Choshi Electric Railway Line.]()
The quaint Tokawa station, the southern terminal station of the Choshi Electric Railway Line.
![Apparently this railway line has been experiencing a decline in their number of passengers, and as a result, they resorted to selling nure-sembei to subsidize their operations. Fortunately (or unfortunately), they now earn more from selling confectioneries than from train operations. ]()
Apparently this railway line has been experiencing a decline in their number of passengers, and as a result, they resorted to selling nure-sembei to subsidize their operations. Fortunately (or unfortunately), they now earn more from selling confectioneries than from train operations.
![As I head back home, I was able to catch this lovely Choshi sunset from the train.]()
As I head back home, I was able to catch this lovely Choshi sunset from the train.
![According to Wikipedia, the Inubosaki Lighthouse is registered with the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities as one of the “One Hundred Most Important Lighthouses in the World". (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inubōsaki_Lighthouse)](http://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/22529-124744/320x240!/chiba-choshi-124744.jpg "According to Wikipedia, the Inubosaki Lighthouse is registered with the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities as one of the “One Hundred Most Important Lighthouses in the World". (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inubōsaki_Lighthouse)")
