Chōshi, Chiba

Chōshi (銚子市, Chōshi-shi^?) is a city located on the Pacific Ocean in Chiba, Japan. It is the easternmost city in the Greater Tokyo Area.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 72,348 and the density of 862 persons per km². The total area is 83.91 km².

The city was founded on February 11, 1933.

Transportation

Choshi Station is the eastern terminus of the Sobu Main Line to Chiba City and Tokyo. The Choshi Electric Railway Line connects Choshi Station to Tokawa Station at the city's southeastern edge.

Tourist attractions

Choshi is home to Inubohsaki lighthouse, completed in 1874 by Scotsman Richard Henry Brunton.

External links

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Choshi, Chiba

• Choshi official website in Japanese

Chiba Prefecture Image:Flag of Chiba.svg
Cities
Abiko | Asahi | Chiba (capital) | Chōshi | Funabashi | Futtsu | Ichihara | Ichikawa | Inzai | Isumi | Kamagaya | Kamogawa | Kashiwa | Katori | Katsuura | Kimitsu | Kisarazu | Matsudo | Minamibōsō | Mobara | Nagareyama | Narashino | Narita | Noda | Sakura | Sanmu | Shiroi | Sodegaura | Sōsa | Tateyama | Tomisato | Tōgane | Urayasu | Yachimata | Yachiyo | Yotsukaidō
Districts
Awa | Chōsei | Inba | Isumi | Katori | Sanbu
See also: Towns and villages by district edit

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