Choshi Port Tower

Choshi Port Tower on a sunny day

Choshi Port Tower

Choshi Port Tower, on the northeastern coast of Chiba prefecture, gives a great view of the ocean and the city of Choshi. The observatory sits at 57.7 meters above ground level. The building is 4 stories tall, with a souvenir shop on the first floor and an exhibition room on the second floor. The exhibition room has different displays throughout the year. From the observatory on the fourth floor, you can see Choshi Port. Choshi Port is famous for having the most catch in all of Japan. Between December 1 and the 25th, an illumination event is held at Choshi Port Tower. During this time, the whole observatory floor is illuminated with blue lighting.

Basic Information

Address
2-6385-267 Kawaguchi-cho, Choshi-shi, Chiba
Phone
0479-24-9500
Hours
・8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.
・8:30a.m. - 6:30p.m. on weekends and national holidays between April and September and every day in August
(4月~9月の土日祝日、8月は8:30~18:30)

Closed
Thursdays
Fee
Adults: ¥380円
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥200 
65 years old and above: ¥330
Disabled adults/children: free

【Groups of 20 or more people】 
Adults: ¥350
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥180

【Groups of 100 or more people】
Adults: ¥300
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥150

Credit Card
Unaccepted

Access

  • FromTokyo Station
    【Tokyo Sta.】JR Limited Express Shiosai / for Choshi
    →【Choshi Sta.】Kawaguchi・Port Center Line Bus / for Port Center
    →【Port Center Bus Stop】about a 3-minute walk

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