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Inubosaki Lighthouse: The Easternmost New Year Sunrise Spot in Kanto

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Inubosaki Lighthouse: The Easternmost New Year Sunrise Spot in Kanto

๐Ÿฅœ Chiba|May 11, 2026

Kanto's Easternmost Lighthouse

Inubosaki Lighthouse stands in Choshi City, Chiba at the easternmost point of the Kanto Plain. First lit in Meiji 7 (1874) to a British engineer's design, it is now a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property.

Sacred New Year Sunrise Spot

Famous as a New Year sunrise viewing spot, it is one of the earliest places in Honshu to see the New Year sun. Many people visit each year to welcome the New Year at this special location.

Choshi Seafood

Choshi City near Inubosaki has one of Japan's leading fishing ports, offering extremely fresh seafood. Choshi mackerel, sardines, and kinmedai sea bream are especially fresh and delicious, with nearby diners and markets recommended.

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