Sightseeing routes in Hokuso area
Chōshi Electric Railway tour satisfying train enthusiasts
Touring of Choshi sightseeing spots by riding Choshi Electric Railway's retro one-man train. Full of train carriages and spots that attract train enthusiasts.
| Theme | Choshi sightseeing for train enthusiasts |
| Recommended for | train enthusiasts and game enthusiasts |
| The best season | all seasons |
| Time required | 7 hours |
| Spots to visit |
Explanation for spot |
Staying time & charge |
Choshi station
First of all, please buy "Komawari Tegata", free pass for a day, on the train and observe the carriage you will ride. If you are lucky, you may be able to ride on a wrapped carriage of Momotaro Dentetsu.※Child 310 yen
Staying time
- minutesCharge
620 yenAbout 15 minutes by train
Nakanocho station
The head office of Choshi Electric Railway locates in this station. You can see "Deki 3", the smallest locomotive in Japan, and other carriages, and stone statue of "Binbo-ga-saru", the character of Momotetsu. Why don’t you get off the train and enjoy at this station!Staying time
15 minutesCharge
- yenAbout 5 minutes on foot
Yamasa soy sauce
Soy sauce factory is located just adjacent to Nakanocho station. You can see the producing process of soy sauce, which is Choshi's noted product, with a souvenir of small bottle of soy sauce for free (reservation is required). Soy sauce taste soft ice cream which is a local delicacy tastes nice.Staying time
45 minutesCharge
- yen5 minutes on foot and 15 minutes by train
Kannon Station
Famous for Taiyaki, a fish-shaped pancake filled with anko. Eating the Taiyaki and walking, you will soon be arrived at former fish market.Staying time
5 minutesCharge
- yen7 minutes
First fish market
Former fish market in Choshi having traditional fish retail shops. This market has many restaurants serving fresh seafood of Chosi.Staying time
60 minutesCharge
- yen
Kasagami-kurohae station
There is a statue of "Binbo wo tori", the character of Momotetsu. At this station, you can see traditional tablet exchange.Staying time
10 minutesCharge
- yenAbout 25 minutes on foot
Wosse 21 & Port Tower
A sale center selling full lineup of marine products and local delicacies of Chosi. Port Tower adjacent to the sale center offers you full view of Chosi city.※Child: 150 yen
Staying time
90 minutesCharge
300 yenAbout 25 minutes on foot and 5 minutes by train
Kimigahama station
From this station, you can reach Kimigahama beach for 5 minutes on foot. Strolling along "Shiosai Park" will lead you to Inubosaki lighthouse.Staying time
20 minutesCharge
- yen20 minutes on foot
Inubosaki lighthouse
Inubosaki lighthouse is the first western-style lighthouse in Japan and was selected as the IALA list of 100 lighthouses as historic and architectural monuments. Climbing 99 steps of a spiral staircase leads you to exquisite view. There is an exhibition room on the first floor.Staying time
30 minutesCharge
200 yenAbout 3 minutes by bus and on foot
Inubo station
In the station building having Portuguese taste, you can try baking Nure-senbei (wet rice cracker) (reservation is required). Foods are sold in this station such as tsukudani, food boiled down in soy.There is a statue of "Binbo ga inu", the character of Momotetsu, at this station.
Staying time
30 minutesCharge
600 yenAbout 25 minutes on foot and 5 minutes by train
The observatory hill of the roundness of the Earth
From this observatory, you can watch panoramic view for 360 degrees including Byobugaura, Pacific Ocean, and Choshi city. The horizon describing an arc offers you the view of the roundness of the Earth.※Child 150 yen
Staying time
45 minutesCharge
300 yen25 minutes on foot and 2 minutes by train
Tokawa station
The terminal station of Choshi Electric Railway. Retro wooden station building will offer you nostalgic feeling.Staying time
- minutesCharge
- yen20 minutes on foot
Senkigaiwa and Inuiwa
Two rocks having Yoshitsune legend. It is told that Yoshitsune hid 1000 horsemen behind Senkigaiwa. It is also told that the dog of Yoshitsune became Inuiwa.Staying time
20 minutesCharge
- yen