Inubōsaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Cape Inubō, in the city of Chōshi, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is notable as one of the few lighthouses whose original lens was a first order Fresnel lens, the strongest type of Fresnel lens. It is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. The lighthouse is located within the borders of the Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park.
Inubōsaki Lighthouse
On the ocean
Surrounding town
View from the beach
Chōshi is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020, the city had an estimated population of 59,174 in 27,160 households and a population density of 700 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,800/sq mi). The total area of the city is 84.19 km2 (32.5 sq mi).
Chōshi Fishing Port Inubōsaki Lighthouse Yamasa Soy Sauce Chōshi Port Tower Inuboh Station Byōbugaura Chōshi Public Hall
Chōshi City Hall
Estuary of Tone River
An 18th century block print showing bonito fishing in Choshi Bay