Cape Iioka Gyobu is a scenic spot with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and Kujukuri Beach.
The view of the ocean from the 65 meter high cliff is an amazing location. The sunset seen from this cape is said to be so beautiful that it cannot be described in words. This time, we will introduce in detail Cape Iioka Gyobu, a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and Kujukuri Beach.
①What is 【Gyobu Misaki】 A luxurious scenic spot with sunrise, sunset, and night views?
Cape Iioka Gyobu is a cape located at the southern end of Byobugaura in Kaminagai, Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture. Cape Iioka Gyobu is a popular spot for spectacular sunrise and sunset views, and has been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 sunrises and one of Japan’s top 100 sunsets. From the nearby observation deck, you can see the night view of the city along Kujukuri Beach.
Tetsuya Chiba, the author of the manga ″Tomorrow’s Joe,” spent some time here, and there are deformed stone statues of the main character Takeshi Yabuki and his rival Toru Chikaraishi. Iioka Lighthouse is also famous as the filming location for an important scene in the movie ″Fireworks: Should You See It from Below or from the Side?” There is also a monument commemorating the movie right next to Iioka Lighthouse, and when you place your hand over the pillars on either side, the music box theme song “FOREVER FRIENDS” plays.
By the way, Asahi City, where Cape Iioka Gyobu is located, has signed a friendship city agreement with Nakagusuku Village, Nawa Prefecture.
➁ History of Cape Iioka Gyobu.
Here we will introduce the history of Cape Iioka Gyobu in detail.
❶Relationship with Tomorrow’s Joe author Tetsuya Chiba.
Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, where Cape Iioka Gyobu is located, is the birthplace of the father of Tetsuya Chiba, the author of the manga ″Tomorrow’s Joe.” After World War II, Tetsuya Chiba’s family returned from Mukden, Manchukuo, China, and lived in the former Iioka town for just one year. Tetsuya Chiba’s masterpiece from her days as a girls’ manga artist, “The Sea Calling Yuka,” is set in the former Iioka Town and Iioka Sea.
❷Okinawa and friendship city.
The reason Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture entered into a friendship city agreement with Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture, was because the ″Okinawa Prefecture Exchange Project” was carried out in 1998 under the jurisdiction of the former Iioka Town Board of Education. Since then, mutual visits have been held every year by children from elementary schools in both cities and villages. The two municipalities formed a friendship city alliance on October 5, 2004 to further deepen exchanges.
➂ Sightseeing spots in Cape Iioka Gyobu.
Here we will introduce in detail the sightseeing spots of Cape Iioka Gyobu.
❶Iioka lighthouse.
Iioka Lighthouse is a small lighthouse built on top of Iioka Gyobu Cape. On June 19, 2018, it was selected as a “Lighthouse in Love” by the Japan Romantic Association (General Incorporated Association) in the “Lighthouse in Love Project”.
❷Iioka Gyobumisaki Observatory.
Iioka Gyobu Misaki Observatory is an observation facility built on top of Iioka Gyobu Cape.
Iioka Gyobumisaki Observatory is designed with the theme of “light and wind.” You can take the stairs to the observation space “Light and Wind Deck” on the 3rd floor, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and Kujukuri Beach.
❸It is a bell of hope.
The Bell of Hope is a commemorative bell installed in Kaminagai Park at Cape Iioka Gyobu. It was installed in this location overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Kujukurihama Beach with hopes for the recovery of Asahi City, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
❹The westernmost tip of Byobugaura (National Natural Monument)
The westernmost point of Byobugaura is a scenic spot that was designated as a national scenic spot and natural monument in 2016. Byobugaura is a cliff-lined coastline that stretches for approximately 10km from Asahi City to Choshi City in Chiba Prefecture. You can see an impressive location reminiscent of the world-famous “White Walls” of Dover on the English Channel.
④Festivals and events at Cape Iioka Gyobu.
One of the recommended festivals and events at Iioka Gyobu Misaki is the Asahi Seaside Fireworks Festival. The event will be held mainly on the Iioka coast. The seaside fireworks display is characterized by the launch of approximately 10,000 fireworks, including star mines.
⑤Access information.
Here we will introduce access information to Cape Iioka Gyobu. The address of Iioka Gyobu Misaki is “Kaminagai, Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture”.
〇Route from Tokyo to Iioka Gyobumisaki Observatory (Iioka Lighthouse) by car.
| Within Tokyo ⇒ Shuto Expressway Central Loop Line C1 ⇒ Shuto Expressway No. 7 Komatsugawa Line ⇒ Keiyo Road (National Route 14) ⇒ Higashi-Kanto Expressway (to Daiei IC) ⇒ Prefectural Route 70, Prefectural Route 28, National Route 126 ⇒Iioka Gyobumisaki Observatory |
〇Parking information for Iioka Gyobumisaki Observatory.
At Iioka Gyobumisaki Observatory, you can park at the Asahi Municipal Kaminagai Nature Park parking lot.
Free parking is available for 6 large vehicles and 60 regular vehicles.
〇Train information.
If you take the train, there is no direct connection to Iioka Gyobumisaki Observatory. Get off at Asahi Station on the JR Sobu Main Line, take a bus bound for Choshi (20 minutes), get off at Todai Iriguchi bus stop, and walk 10 minutes to Cape Iioka Gyobu.
Summary.
This time, we introduced Cape Iioka Gyobu, a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and Kujukuri Beach.
Cape Iioka Gyobu is home to the Iioka Lighthouse, which was the setting for the movie ″Fireworks: Should You See them from Below or from the Side?” Today, it has become a sacred pilgrimage spot that is visited by many fans from all over the country.
Also nearby is the Iioka Gyobu Misaki Observatory, a spot with spectacular sunset and night views, where you can see the sun setting over the sea and the city lights along Kujukuri Beach at night. Furthermore, below you can see the overwhelming scale of Byobugaura, the westernmost tip of Byobugaura, which has become a national natural monument. When you visit Chiba Prefecture, we highly recommend that you stop by Iioka Gyobu Misaki.
▲Cape Gyobu and Iioka Fishing Port can also be seen from the top.
▲When it’s sunny, you can even see Mt. Fuji.
▲ Iioka lighthouse
▲Official site
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