- 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.
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Experience modern architecture that frames the Tokyo Bay skyline as much as the art collections inside.
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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.
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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 280 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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The Mikasa Memorial Warship is a pre-dreadnought battleship preserved as a museum ship in Yokosuka, Japan. It served as...
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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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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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