- Yokosuka is the only place in Japan where the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force share the same base facilities.
- The city is the namesake of 'Yokosuka Navy Curry,' a dish created by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the early 20th century to combat vitamin B1 deficiency among sailors.
- The Chiyogasaki Battery site is one of the few remaining coastal defense fortifications from the Meiji era that still retains its original red brick construction.
- The city served as the landing site for Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853, an event that effectively ended Japan's period of national isolation.
- Yokosuka utilizes a unique 'base city' urban planning model where the military installations act as central hubs for the local economy and social infrastructure.
About Yokosuka, Kanagawa
Yokosuka is a strategic port city on the Miura Peninsula, uniquely defined by its long-standing maritime history and its dual identity as a base for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Navy. Visitors can explore the historic Mikasa Memorial Warship at Mikasa Park or walk the waterfront promenade at Verny Park to view the active naval vessels. The city blends industrial military heritage with scenic coastal landscapes, ranging from the clifftop vistas of Kannonzaki Park to the extensive flower fields of Kurihama Hana-no-Kuni Flower World. Art and architecture enthusiasts often visit the Yokosuka Museum of Art, which integrates seamlessly into the surrounding natural coastal environment.
Highlights of Yokosuka, Kanagawa
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
Museums
Step aboard the world's last remaining pre-dreadnought battleship to learn about naval engineering history.
Parks
Enjoy panoramic views of the naval base and the bay while surrounded by seasonal rose gardens.
Museums
Experience modern architecture that frames the Tokyo Bay skyline as much as the art collections inside.
Parks
Walk through vast, rolling flower fields that change color schemes with every season.
Places of interest
Visit the oldest Western-style lighthouse in Japan, which has guided ships through the Uraga Channel since 1869.
Historical places
Explore the preserved red-brick gun battery fortifications that once protected the entrance to Tokyo Bay.
Parks
Walk the historic grounds where Commodore Perry first stepped ashore to initiate trade with the West.
Parks
Interact with farm animals and enjoy high-altitude coastal vistas in a park designed for outdoor family activities.
Top things to do in Yokosuka, Kanagawa
The 432 highest-rated places in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, ranked by travellers.
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Mikasa Park serves as the permanent home to the Mikasa, a pre-dreadnought battleship launched in 1902 and used as the fl...
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Museums
The Mikasa Memorial Warship is a pre-dreadnought battleship preserved as a museum ship in Yokosuka, Japan. It served as...
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Parks
Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill is a sprawling agricultural-themed park located on the Miura Peninsula overlooking Sagami...
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Verny Park is a French-style garden located along the Yokosuka waterfront, directly facing the U.S. Naval Base. The park...
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Kannonzaki Park is located at the easternmost point of the Miura Peninsula, bordering the Uraga Channel. The park featur...
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The Yokosuka Museum of Art is located on the eastern tip of the Miura Peninsula, integrated into the hills of Kannonzaki...
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Jogashima Park occupies the eastern end of Jogashima Island, the southernmost point of the Miura Peninsula. The park is...
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Zoos
Keikyu Aburatsubo Marine Park permanently closed its doors on September 30, 2021, after 53 years of operation. Located i...
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Umikaze Park is a linear coastal park in Yokosuka designed with extensive designated barbecue areas and open lawns direc...
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Kurihama Hana-no-Kuni Flower World is a spacious hillside park in Yokosuka known for its massive scale and diverse flora...
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Jogashima Lighthouse is a functional coastal beacon located on the western tip of Jogashima Island in Miura, Kanagawa Pr...
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Umanose Cave is a prominent sea cave located on the southern coast of Jogashima, a small island at the tip of the Miura...
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Yokosuka Iris Garden is a specialized botanical park featuring approximately 140,000 irises representing over 400 differ...
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Kannonzaki Lighthouse is Japan’s first Western-style lighthouse, originally constructed in 1869. The current structure i...
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Arasaki Park is a coastal nature reserve located on the Miura Peninsula, featuring jagged volcanic rock formations and t...
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The Yokosuka Arts Theatre is a multi-purpose performing arts venue designed by architect Takahiko Yanagisawa, known for...
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Chiyogasaki Battery is a well-preserved coastal defense fortification constructed in the late 19th century to protect To...
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Sarushima is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay, located approximately 1.7 kilometers off the coast of Yokosuka. The i...
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Perry Park in Kurihama marks the site where Commodore Matthew C. Perry landed in 1853, an event that ended Japan's polic...
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Miyagawa Park is a coastal public space located at the southern tip of the Miura Peninsula, uniquely characterized by it...
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Plan your visit to Yokosuka, Kanagawa
Spring (April-May) for blooming flowers at parks or Autumn (October-November) for mild, clear weather ideal for coastal hiking.
2-3 days to balance historical naval tours with coastal outdoor activities.
The city is accessible via the Keikyu Line; local travel is best accomplished by bus or rental car to reach coastal parks.
The area surrounding Yokosuka-Chuo Station offers the most convenient access to public transportation and the main downtown dining districts.
Mid-range; local amenities cater to both service members and domestic tourists with a variety of price points.
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