Bōsō Peninsula, Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
The Bōsō Peninsula reaches far into the Pacific Ocean and separates Tokyo Bay from the open sea. Its western shore is flat and sheltered, while the eastern side faces the open ocean and is marked by rocky cliffs and long sandy beaches.
During the Edo period, traders used the location of the peninsula to ship goods between northern provinces and the capital. Later, fortifications were built along the coast to protect Tokyo from possible attacks by sea.
Fishing villages along the Pacific shore continue to use methods developed generations ago to bring in seafood from these waters. In small harbors, fishermen maintain nets and boats by hand and sell their catch fresh at local markets.
The drive from Tokyo runs either through the Aqua Line under the bay or along roads through the northern prefecture. Many visitors explore the coastal sections by car, as public transport between smaller communities is limited.
The northeastern coastal plain of Kujūkuri runs without interruption for several dozen kilometers and offers one of the longest continuous sandy beaches in Japan. Wind and waves have shaped a smooth, gently sloping shoreline here over centuries.
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