Unique Train Trip in Rural Japan | Choshi Railway, Chiba

Unique Train Trip in Rural Japan | Choshi Railway, Chiba

A slow train journey to charming little stations. Chōshi Station, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. That’s not the train we’re taking. To reach the Chōshi Electric Railway, we need to climb these stairs. Maybe this blue reflects the color of the ocean in Chōshi. That’s the sign. We’re getting on this train. Ah, we’ve finally made it to the Chōshi Electric Railway. This muted color feels steeped in history. We got lost in the moment… And the train departed. Oh well, let’s wait for the next one in this waiting room. Feels like stepping back in time. Yep, total Shōwa retro style. Ah, here comes the train that starts our journey. The interior really does reflect the sea. So blue! Hey, the handrail’s a fish! First time seeing a hand-drawn map. Got our day pass from the conductor.
JPY 700 (USD 4.7) Let’s check the Chōshi Railway route on the map. As you can see, this line runs about 100 km east of Tokyo, along Japan’s eastern tip. Just 6.4 km, 10 stations, and 20 minutes from end to end. Payment is by cash onlly. Arriving at Moto-Chōshi Station. The train disappeared into a green tunnel. What a lovely tunnel. Another train should be coming soon. Though rusted and worn, it somehow has a quiet charm. Of course, the station fits perfectly into the local scenery. That wooden chair is lovely as ever. Could this have been drawn by a local kid? Out of the green tunnel comes the train. No one gets off. We’ll try filming from this footbridge. Looks like someone made this hole for train spotters. Wow, lots of kids! Maybe it’s a school trip? It’s a two-car train. The kids are in the other car. Arriving at Sasagami-Kurohae Station. “Republic of Nauru”—that’s what it says. So this was the South Pacific… Each Chōshi Railway station building is unique. This messy charm makes the station stand out. Let’s take a look over there too. This reminds me of Ama-Ariki Station on the Kominato Railway… What a powerful kanji… It really is. This place has red sofas and tiles… Pretty chic. That one’s going in the opposite direction. Let’s take a quick look around the station. No people in sight—just wind, greenery, and houses. Ah, glad to hear some sound at last. Arriving at Kimigahama Station. Was it always this color, or has it faded? It’s not the South Pacific, but it does feel tropical. This is Chiba Prefecture, Japan. This is the waiting room? Or the station? Feels more like a rural bus stop than a train station. That was the Kimigahama cats. All right, let’s walk. There’s no way to reach Cape Inubō but on foot. The sea of Chōshi is coming into view! This sea is famous for its rich catch. Because warm and cold currents meet here. Look, a beautiful lighthouse! That’s Inubōsaki Lighthouse. Why not climb it, since we’re here? One of the world’s top 100 lighthouses. Admission fee: JPY 300 (USD 2.0) Just 99 steps. Super steep though… They say you can see the curve of the Earth from here… What do you think? Does it look round? Could be just wide-angle distortion… Either way, beyond this sea lies America! Time for lunch! Iced coffee before the meal. Carbonara and Japanese-style Napolitan spaghetti. Both come with iced coffee, for 1,230 yen (USD 8.2) It’s not a spaghetti specialty shop. But the pasta’s actually pretty good. It’s a Japanese original, ketchup-flavored. Let’s take a walk after lunch. Years of wave erosion have shaped these unusual rock formations. It’s about a 15-minute walk to Inuboh Station. The station wall? Kind of has a Spanish vibe, doesn’t it? It’s a big station building. This is a staffed station. There’s a souvenir shop inside. On the platform, waiting for the train. We’ve arrived at the final stop—Tokawa Station. It says “Thank you.” An old train car was on display. Yet again—an unexpectedly charming interior! A school? Built in 1923—this wooden station still stands. An NHK drama was shot here. Of course, “Mio-Tsukushi,” starring Yasuko Sawaguchi. The story follows a young woman torn between love and family duty. Known for its scenic slopes—let’s walk through them. Like this one, for example. This is Motoura Street. I believe Yasuko Sawaguchi walked here in the drama. So beautiful… Lovely, but this slope every day? That’s tough. Inu-iwa is nearby. Inu-iwa means “dog rock”—a rock shaped like a dog. Does it look like a dog to you? To me, it just looks like rabbit ears… And over there, you can see… That’s Byōbugaura—the long, sheer cliff ahead. Known as the Dover of Japan. Back at Tokawa Station now. First, we’ll head back to Chōshi Station. Then we’ll go see Japan’s Dover—the cliffs we mentioned earlier. Our last time on the quirky Chōshi Electric Railway… Let’s take a good look as we ride. Returned to Chōshi Station. Our journey ends here, at the sheer cliffs of Byōbugaura. Today, we shared a journey on the Chōshi Electric Railway. And this… Japan’s Dover. Thank you for watching. Please subscribe if you enjoyed the video. We’d really appreciate it if you gave us a like. Feel free to leave a comment below. We share travel videos from Japan and around the world. See you in the next video!

We took the Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba, Japan — a quiet local line running through peaceful countryside towns. This was part of our train travel across Japan, exploring unique and nostalgic station buildings in rural areas.
We stopped at stations like Inuboh, Kimigahama, and Moto-Choshi, and saw the Inubosaki Lighthouse.
We also walked the slopes of Tokawa, known from Mio-Tsukushi (NHK drama).
The journey ended with the sunset over the cliffs of Byobugaura.

*Trip Costs
Choshi Electric Railway 1-Day Pass
Price: JPY 700 (USD 4.7) for adults
Converted at a rate of USD 1.0 = JPY 150

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0:00 Introduction
0:23 Chōshi Station
3:01 Moto-Chōshi Station
5:34 Kasagami-Kurohae Station
8:12 Kimigahama Station
10:23 Inubosaki Lighthouse
11:27 Lunch
12:47 Inuboh Station
13:58 Tokawa Station
15:10 Moto-Ura Street
16:05 Inu-Iwa Rock
16:43 Return from Tokawa Station to Chōshi Station
18:29 Byōbugaura Cliffs

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