[2025 Choshi Attraction] Travel Guide for Choshi Port Tower (Updated Jul)

5 Days, 4 Nights in Japan Day 1: After landing at Narita Airport, the first stop was 'Choshi.' The first restaurant we visited was 'Hitachi Fish Dish.' Our Japanese guide recommended this place, mentioning that it’s quite popular, especially in the evenings. The food served was incredibly fresh and delicious. Each of us got a set meal that was absolutely delightful! 👍🏻 Next, we visited the 'Yamasa Soy Sauce Factory Visitor Center,' where we tried soy sauce ice cream made by the factory. The flavor was surprisingly good, reminiscent of salted caramel. We also sampled cola made from soy sauce, paired with sparkling water—it was an amazing combination! Day 2: Heading into Tokyo 🚅 We explored the Ito Yokado area near Kiba, which has a large Seven-Eleven store. After shopping at the mall, we stopped by Tully’s Coffee for a hot matcha latte to recharge before continuing our journey. In the evening, we indulged in sushi at 'Kaiten Sushi Misaki.' The taste was fantastic—definitely a 10/10 experience! It felt like enjoying an omakase meal. Day 3: More sushi! This time, we tried 'Sushiro,' a famous sushi chain that’s gaining popularity in Thailand. The sushi was excellent, and the best part was that there was no waiting in line! For dinner, our Japanese friends invited us to try sukiyaki. But instead of the usual beef or pork sukiyaki, we had 'duck sukiyaki,' a local specialty from Nara. The duck was incredibly fresh with no gamey smell, and the appetizers were equally delightful. This meal was truly satisfying and budget-friendly! 😂 Day 4: The final day of our adventure 🫠 This day was all about exploring, shopping for souvenirs, and eating! First stop: Asakusa. The street food here was abundant, and we highly recommend the green tea shop in Asakusa—it was amazing, with a nutty aroma. Next, we headed to Shibuya for lunch. After much deliberation, we decided to queue at 'Roast Beef Ono.' The line was long, but it was worth the wait. The restaurant is located underground, accessible via stairs. Meat lovers shouldn’t miss this place! We ordered the A5 Wagyu beef set (size M) for about 2,200 yen (excluding drinks). The price was reasonable, and the taste was phenomenal—it kept us full until evening. After lunch, we strolled around Shibuya and tried dorayaki from a famous shop (unfortunately, we forgot the name). The queue was incredibly long, but the taste was worth it! Dinner: BBQ time! It’s a must-have when visiting Japan. We dined at 'Gyu-Kaku' in Shinjuku. The food was delicious, and it’s a buffet-style restaurant where you can choose a price range that suits your budget. We opted for the cheapest set, which cost around 900 baht in Thai currency. It was absolutely worth it! If you’re planning a trip to Japan, we highly recommend trying out the restaurants we visited. You won’t be disappointed! 🫶🏻

This is port tower and nice view point to see the port and see. Also you can see the city. I really liked it. It’s 57mt high. I used the binocular there and watched the birds flying over the sea. It was really amazing. For people who have been to Tokyo tower and skytree, this will be small. But you can watch once for the sea view. You can focus the ships . It was a great experience!

Happy New Year✨️ This year, I went to Choshi City to see the earliest first sunrise in Japan🥰 It seems that Choshi is the place where you can see the first sunrise the earliest in Japan, excluding mountaintops and remote islands👀Apparently, about 60,000 people come every year! To be honest, I was underestimating it, but since it's the number one in Japan, there were a lot of people😂 [Choshi First Sunrise Report]-----------------------------︎︎︎︎︎︎⏰At 12:30, my friend left for the Inubosaki Lighthouse area to secure a parking space🚗To my surprise, there were already traffic restrictions😨(usually full between 2:00 and 3:00) ⏰At 2:20, we changed our destination and went to Choshi Port Tower! Limited to the first 200 people, we met up just after 2:00am! (50 parking spaces available) Take a nap in the car 😪 It's good to have a blanket 🙆♀️ ⏰The line started to form at 4:45, so we lined up outside... 🥶 ⏰Numbered tickets started being distributed at 5:40 ⚠️You can't enter between 6:00 and 7:00 on New Year's Day without this ticket! ⏰Entry begins at 6:00! There's no wind inside, so it's warm...! Pay the fee and head to the observation deck! ⚠️It's first come, first served to reserve a spot on the east side, so do your best! ⏰First sunrise at 6:46 🌅 -------------------------------------------------🗼Recommended points for first sunrise at Choshi Port Tower🗼 ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ Once you're inside, it's not cold while you wait until sunrise! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ As it is an observation deck, you can see the whole city and the horizon with a beautiful view ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ Even if you are late to head to Inubosaki, there is a possibility! ⚠️Points to note⚠️︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ You will have to queue outside for about an hour, so it is essential to take measures against the cold! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ You need to line up early to get a good spot at the observation deck...︎︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ There is a convenience store about a 10-minute walk away, so it's best to stop by in your car before heading out. Spot information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Choshi Port Tower 🗺Address: 2-6385-267 Kawaguchicho, Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture🚗Access: Tokyo - Higashi-Kanto Expressway "Sawara-Katori IC" - National Route 356 - Choshi Tokyo - Higashi-Kanto Expressway "Itako IC" - National Route 124 - Choshi Chiba - Chiba Togane Road - Matsuo Yokoshiba IC - Yokoshibahikari IC - Route 126 - Choshi🅿️Parking lot 50 cars⏰Opening hours: 1/1 (Sat) First sunrise special business 6:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00) Between 6:00-7:00, the number of visitors to the observation deck is limited to 200 people *Numbered tickets will be distributed from around 5:30💳Payment method: Cash💵Budget: 420 yen for adults #Tokyo sightseeing #First sunrise #Choshi Port Tower #Japan's best #Winter trip