Experience the Unique Charm of a Naval Port City! 8 Popular Tourist Spots in Yokosuka

If you are sightseeing in Yokosuka, spring or fall is recommended.
In nature-rich Yokosuka, you can enjoy cherry blossoms and many other flowers in spring.
In fall, you can enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in vivid shades of red and yellow.

From Tokyo Station to Yokosuka Station, it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes on the JR Yokosuka Line.
From Yokohama Station in Kanagawa Prefecture, it takes Approx. 50 minutes on the same JR Yokosuka Line.
Both routes are accessible without transfers, so it is also recommended to visit Yokosuka together with Tokyo or Yokohama.

Located right next to the U.S. Naval Base Yokosuka and facing Yokosuka Shinko Port, Mikasa Park is one of Japan’s 100 best urban parks.
Inside the park are features such as a song monument that plays the suite “Yokosuka” at set times and a monument that plays the sound of rippling waves.
In the central plaza, the naval battleship Mikasa, which played an active role in the Battle of the Sea of Japan and contributed to victory in the Russo-Japanese War, has been preserved and opened to the public as a memorial ship.

A popular park with a location overlooking Yokosuka Main Port.
The park is named after the French engineer Verny, who contributed to the construction of the former Yokosuka Ironworks site visible across the water. Designed with a geometric French garden style, the park matches the atmosphere of the port town of Yokosuka.
Approx. 1,300 rose bushes of around 130 varieties are planted in the flower beds, and you can enjoy their stunning colors and elegant fragrance twice a year, in spring and fall.

Located in the nature-rich Kannonzaki Park at the eastern tip of the Miura Peninsula.
Based on the concept of “the entire environment is a museum,” much of the building was designed underground so that it would harmonize with the surrounding sea and forest park.
Its glass-covered exterior is distinctive, and plenty of natural light pours inside through round windows in the ceilings and walls.

A vast park covering 70.4 hectares, spread across Cape Kannonzaki, which juts far out into Tokyo Bay.
It was once managed by the Japanese military as a sea fortress protecting Tokyo Bay and was not open to the public, so much untouched nature still remains.
On the seaside, visitors can enjoy swimming, exploring the rocky shore, and even barbecuing on the beach.

A park on a small hill along Yokosuka’s west coast. In its vast grounds, you can enjoy the rich nature of the Miura Peninsula along with a variety of hands-on activities.
One of the most popular attractions in the park, which was renewed in April 2023 as an “entertainment park where everyone can play and have fun 365 days a year,” is a large 49-foot athletic structure with 36 attractions, along with an Approx. 300-meter zipline that starts from its rooftop and glides over a pond.

Floating offshore from Yokosuka Port, Sarushima is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay and the largest uninhabited island in the bay, with a circumference of Approx. 1.6 km.
Because it is located at the entrance to Tokyo Bay, it has been a strategic point for defending the capital since the late Edo period. Today, it has become an easy leisure destination that can be reached in Approx. 10 minutes by dedicated boat.
Most of the island is rocky shoreline, but there is a sandy beach close to the pier where the boats arrive, where visitors can enjoy swimming and barbecuing.

Yokosuka Port has developed as a naval port since Commodore Perry’s arrival Approx. 170 years ago.
Every day, cruise tours are held around Yokosuka Main Port, where the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet is based, and Nagaura Port, where the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force headquarters is located, allowing visitors to see a variety of vessels up close from the water.
On this Approx. 45-minute tour aboard a cruise ship equipped with a cabin made of special glass that resists fogging and a covered second-floor deck, you can see a wide range of vessels firsthand, including JMSDF destroyers and U.S. Navy Aegis ships.

An ancient shrine dedicated to two deities: the hero of Japanese mythology, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, and his wife, Ototachibanahime no Mikoto.
Because it enshrines Ototachibanahime no Mikoto, who sacrificed herself to save her husband in a time of crisis, it is known as a power spot believed to bring better luck for women.
It is also said to offer blessings for marital harmony, matchmaking, and finding a good partner, among other benefits that appeal to women.

Japanese-style thick curry is said to have originated in Yokosuka, and the city is home to many curry restaurants.
Among them, Yokosuka Navy Curry is known for its nostalgic flavor based on a recipe from the “Navy Culinary Reference Book” compiled by the former Imperial Japanese Navy in the Meiji era.

Yokosuka Shell is Approx. an 8-minute walk from Keikyu Yokosuka-Chuo Station.
Inside, American goods fill the retro Showa-style interior from wall to wall, creating a harmonious blend of Japanese and American culture that feels just like Yokosuka itself.
This restaurant serves all three of Yokosuka’s famous local specialties, Yokosuka Navy Curry, Yokosuka Navy Burger, and cherry cheesecake, and the Yokosuka Navy Burger is especially outstanding.
The coarse-ground patty sandwiched in a custom-made bun mixes perfectly with the fresh vegetables for a well-balanced flavor. Be sure to try it with the house-made sauce.

Approx. a 5-minute walk from Shioiri Station on the Keikyu Main Line.
TSUNAMI, located along Dobuita Street, is a restaurant where you can enjoy Yokosuka’s three great local specialties.
The interior, with surfboards on display and an American atmosphere, feels very much like Yokosuka, where different cultures come together.
Although it is a popular restaurant, there are many seats, so you will probably not have to wait in line for a long time to get in.
Its popular menu items include a wide variety of burgers and carefully crafted curry developed by the owner, a curry meister.
Be sure to try one of them, or both.

This shopping street in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, is lined with as many as 150 diverse shops along a street that stretches for Approx. 300 meters.
After World War II, the history of nearby U.S. military facilities led to a rapid increase in shops offering fashion, food, and more aimed at service members.
That trend has remained unchanged for decades and continues to be passed down through generations.

A large shopping center directly connected to Keikyu Yokosuka-Chuo Station.
From the basement level to the 9th floor, this 10-floor complex brings together 120 diverse shops offering everything from fashion and interior items to goods, accessories, stationery, and cosmetics.
It also has many major chain stores, including UNIQLO, a leading fast-fashion brand in Japan, and MUJI, known for its simple and high-quality items, so you can find just about anything here.

Facing both Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay, and blessed with the nature of the Miura Peninsula, Yokosuka is a treasure trove of fresh seafood and farm produce.
At Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market, a facility renovated from a huge frozen warehouse, visitors can enjoy content centered on “eat,” “shop,” and “experience,” introducing the region’s appealing food culture under the concept of a “food experience.”