Choshi and Inubosaki: Lighthouse, observation hall and railway access

Check admission, opening hours and Choshi Electric Railway access for Inubosaki Lighthouse and the observation hall, including a shorter opening day on 28 October 2026.

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Choshi () is best known along its coast for the lighthouse at Inubosaki () and a nearby observation hall. This article summarises admission, hours and transport using information from the Choshi Tourism Association (checked on 2026-10-28). The official pages do not give the price of a Choshi Electric Railway day ticket or walking time between the two attractions, so neither is included. Return to the Chiba travel guide.

Key points

  • Inubosaki Lighthouse: approximately 32 metres high with 99 spiral steps; adult admission 300 yen; open 8:30 to 16:00 from October to February
  • Earth Looks Round Observation Hall: adults 420 yen; shorter hours on 28 October 2026 due to equipment inspection (last admission 16:30; closing 17:00, after opening at 9:00)
  • Both are normally open year-round, but may close in severe weather
  • Access: take the Choshi Electric Railway to Inubo Station, then walk about 10 minutes to the lighthouse or 15 minutes to the observation hall

Inubosaki Lighthouse ()

Item Official information
Features Approximately 32 metres tall; 99 spiral steps
Admission Adults 300 yen; children of elementary school age or younger enter free when accompanied by a parent or guardian
Hours March to September, 8:30 to 17:00; Golden Week and 10 to 19 August, 8:30 to 17:30; October to February, 8:30 to 16:00
Closures Open year-round; may close because of severe weather or operational reasons
Access (rail) Take Choshi Electric Railway from Choshi Station to Inubo Station, then walk about 10 minutes
Access (bus) From stop 6 in front of JR Choshi Station, take the bus towards “Inubo / Tokawa”, get off at Inubo (about 20 minutes), then walk about 8 minutes

Earth Looks Round Observation Hall ()

Item Official information
Hours April to September, 9:00 to 18:30; October to March, 9:00 to 17:30; last admission 30 minutes before closing; open until sunset on clear days
Notice On Wednesday 28 October 2026, shortened hours due to equipment inspection: 9:00 to 16:30 (last admission), closing at 17:00; these are not the usual fixed hours
Closures Open year-round; may close in severe weather
Admission Adults 420 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen, ages 65 and over 360 yen; combined admission for this hall and Choshi Port Tower: adults 700 yen, elementary and junior high school students 350 yen; a special annual pass for adults costs 1,000 yen
Access (rail) Take Choshi Electric Railway from Choshi Station to Inubo Station, then walk about 15 minutes
Access (bus) Get off at Inubo and walk about 20 minutes (bus journey about 15 minutes)
Car About 10 minutes from JR Choshi Station; free parking for 126 regular cars and 5 large buses

How to plan

Your situation Suggestion
Want to see both the lighthouse and observation hall Visit both on the same day, starting with the lighthouse (closes at 16:00 from October to February), then the observation hall (open until sunset on clear days)
Bad weather Both may close, so call or check their official websites first
Want to travel by train Use the Choshi Electric Railway (the official page does not give day-ticket prices)

For booking Boso limited express trains, see the Chiba transport guide; the official page does not list stops or times for Choshi.

Further reading: Chiba attractions by area.

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