The name of Inubo literary means the cape of dog barking. Legend said, that the dog of Minamoto no Yoshitsune was left here. He was barking for 7days 7night. People named the cape after that dog.
Cape Inubo (犬吠埼) is a cape located east end of Chiba Prefecture. It is located the most eastern point in Kanto region. Therefore, it is popular view point of Sun Rising especially New Year's day. There is a lighthouse that is chosen as 100 best lighthouses in the world. It has unique rocks on the coastal lines that is designated as the national monument. It is also registered as 100 best geological sites in Japan.
Tourist Info.
Admission to the lighthouse: 200 yen for adult. Kids free.
There is parking, restroom, gift shops and restaurants.
Access
0. at Narita Station.
1. use JR Narita Line to Choshi. Use Choshi Dentetsu Line to Inubosaki.
2. walk east (10 min.)
30 min
The name of Inubo literary means the cape of dog barking. Legend said, that the dog of Minamoto no Yoshitsune was left here. He was barking for 7days 7night. People named the cape after that dog.