Among the beaches in Chiba Prefecture, Haraoka Beach is the most crowded with beachgoers. By the way, Haraoka Coast is also a spot with a spectacular sunset view. The reason is that it is located on the west side of the Boso Peninsula. There are no mountains or islands to obstruct the sunset, so you can see it beautifully until it sinks into the horizon. The pier also faces west, making it a perfect location for viewing the sunset. This time, we will introduce in detail the spectacular sunset and pier viewing spots on the Haraoka coast in Chiba Prefecture, which is crowded with beachgoers.
①【Haraoka Coast】 Spectacular view of the sunset and pier‼︎
Haraoka Beach is a beach located in Haraoka, Tomiura-cho, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. This is the most popular beach in Minamiboso City.
- ❶What kind of coast is Haraoka coast?
- ❷Nostalgic pier with a retro Showa feel.
- ❸You can see Mt. Fuji from the pier.
- ❹Sunset spot where the sun sets over Tomiura Bay with Mt. Fuji in the background.
- ❶Longest pier in Japan‼︎
- ❷It is a wonderful sunset spot.
- ❷What kind of facilities are there at Daibusa Misaki Natural Park?
- ❸What kind of uses can you use Daibusa Misaki Natural Park?
- ❶The Lone White Bench on the Rocks — “The Lovers’ Bench”
- ❷The Shining White “Nojimazaki Lighthouse” — A Swan Guiding the Sea.
❶What kind of coast is Haraoka coast?
Haraoka Beach is a perfect beach for swimming. The reason is that the waves are calm, the distance is shallow, and the sandy beach is beautiful. During the season, the beach is crowded with many swimmers. It is also famous as a sea fishing spot, and many anglers visit throughout the year. It is also popular as a walking and jogging course.
❷Nostalgic pier with a retro Showa feel.
Haraoka Pier juts out into Tomiura Bay between Haraoka Coast and Tadara Kitahama Coast. This wooden pier has a retro, nostalgic feel, as if it was used in a scene from a youth drama from the Showa era. At dusk, the lights come on and the area has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere.
❸You can see Mt. Fuji from the pier.
Haraoka Pier is a scenic spot where you can see Mt. Fuji. Haraoka Pier has a great view, and you can even see Mt. Fuji in the distance. Locally it is also called “Fujimi no Oka”.
❹Sunset spot where the sun sets over Tomiura Bay with Mt. Fuji in the background.
Haraoka Pier is a sunset spot where you can see the sun setting over Tomiura Bay with Mt. Fuji in the background. The scene in which the western sky turns orange and the sun slowly sinks into the horizon is a sight to behold.
By the way, Haraoka Pier is also a popular sunset spot on social media. If you want to see the sunset, it’s best to visit just before sunset, as parking spaces are limited and the roads are narrow.
➁【Tateyama Sunset Pier】 Japan’s longest pier!! ︎
Tateyama Sunset Pier is a pier located in Tateyama, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Tateyama Sunset Pier is pronounced “Tateyama Yuhi Sanbashi”. The official name is “Tateyama Port Multipurpose Tourist Pier,” and its nickname is Tateyama Sunset Pier. The origin of the nickname was determined through applications from all over the country. Tateyama Sunset Pier was chosen because it allowed you to confine yourself to Tateyama and because you could imagine the beautiful sunset over Tateyama Bay.
❶Longest pier in Japan‼︎
Tateyama Sunset Pier is characterized by being the longest pier in Japan. It is 500m from the coastline to the coast. It is the longest pier in Japan. By the way, a pier is a passage that juts out into the sea for docking ships, boarding and disembarking passengers, and loading and unloading cargo.
❷It is a wonderful sunset spot.
Tateyama Sunset Pier, as its name suggests, is the best sunset spot. Tateyama Sunset Pier is not only long, but also faces west, so you can see a beautiful sunset just by looking straight ahead. Also, since Mt. Fuji is located exactly where the sun sets, you can see Mt. Fuji colored by the setting sun.
By the way, in early May and early August, you can see Diamond Fuji, where the sun sets over the top of Mt. Fuji, so if you’re looking to take photos or videos, it’s especially recommended to take photos during this time. Tateyama Sunset Pier is the perfect place to park your car at the roadside station and take a walk while watching the sunset.
➂【Obomisaki Natural Park】 You can enjoy nature through camping‼︎
Cape Daibusa Natural Park is a natural park located in Tadara, Tomiura-cho, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. Cape Daibusa Natural Park is a park where you can fully enjoy the forest and sea, with a total length of about 2 km and an area of 41.3 hectares, which is about the size of eight Tokyo Domes.
❷What kind of facilities are there at Daibusa Misaki Natural Park?
Daibusa Misaki Natural Park has facilities such as a visitor center, information center, campground, lawn garden, observation tower, sports plaza, nature house, hotel, parking lot, and walking trails. Therefore, it takes about 1 hour to go around the park.
❸What kind of uses can you use Daibusa Misaki Natural Park?
You can enjoy Cape Daibusa Natural Park by hiking, playing on the shore, bird watching, camping, etc. It can be used throughout the year. We recommend the 4.2km long promenade that takes you around Cape Daibusa. By the way, the place where Cape Daibusa Natural Park is located was the site of the Tokyo Bay Fortress before the war. Therefore, you can tour the ruins of artillery batteries and wartime weapons depots, making it a coveted tour of military facilities for military fans.
④Nojimazaki, Minamibōsō Quasi-National Park — Where Light Meets the Edge of the Land‼︎
At the southernmost tip of the Bōsō Peninsula, the land seems to stretch its limbs toward the ocean, forming a unique coastal shape. At its far end lies Nojimazaki Park, part of Minamibōsō Quasi-National Park — a rare cape where you can witness both sunrise and sunset from the very same place.
Before dawn, the horizon is wrapped in a cool, quiet blue. By midday, clear sunlight spills over the rocks and shoreline. And as evening approaches, the entire landscape slips gently into a golden glow. Standing there, you feel as though you’re traveling through different worlds without ever taking a single step.
❶The Lone White Bench on the Rocks — “The Lovers’ Bench”
One symbol of Nojimazaki is the solitary white bench placed atop the rugged shoreline.
Often called “The Edge-of-the-World Bench” or “The Lovers’ Bench,” it’s known as a romantic spot where couples who sit together are said to be blessed with happiness.
When you stand before it, the open sea and endless sky spread out in front of you, floating like a quiet vision of the future. During the day, layers of blue stretch into infinity. At sunset, the world slowly melts into warm amber. And once night falls — with little light pollution around — the Milky Way appears overhead, illuminating the bench like a stage.
Many popular photos on social media featuring “the Milky Way and the white bench” were captured right here, born from the harmony between this landscape and its shifting light. The bench sits on uneven natural rocks, so wearing comfortable shoes is recommended.
❷The Shining White “Nojimazaki Lighthouse” — A Swan Guiding the Sea.
Another highlight is Nojimazaki Lighthouse, selected as one of Japan’s 50 notable lighthouses.
First lit in 1869, it is Japan’s second-oldest Western-style lighthouse and is designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Its brilliant white exterior is so graceful that people affectionately call it “the Swan Lighthouse.” The attached museum offers a chance to learn about its history and view the massive French-made lens that once cast its guiding beam across the sea.
Access information to Haraoka Beach
Here you will find detailed information about access to Haraoka Beach. The address of Haraoka Beach is “Haraoka, Tomiura-cho, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture.”
❶Route from Minamiboso City City Hall to Haraoka Beach by car
| Minamiboso City Hall ⇒ Uchibo Nagisa Line ⇒ National Route 127 ⇒ Haraoka Beach |
The total travel distance is approximately 1.8km, and the journey time is approximately 5 minutes.
Official site
Summary of sunset spots on the Boso Peninsula.
This time, we introduced the spectacular sunset and pier viewing spots on the Haraoka coast in Chiba Prefecture, which is crowded with beachgoers. Haraoka Beach, Haraoka Pier, and Tateyama Sunset Pier are located on the west side of the Boso Peninsula, so they are the best spots to watch the sunset. If the time is right, you can also see Diamond Fuji. Also, Cape Daibusa Natural Park has many facilities where you can enjoy the forest and the sea. It is a tourist spot that you can enjoy even with children. When you visit Chiba Prefecture, be sure to stop by Haraoka Beach, Haraoka Pier, Tateyama Sunset Pier, and Cape Daibusa Natural Park.
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