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Coast

Yokosuka 横須賀

Navy history, curry and an uninhabited island

Prefecture
Kanagawa
From Tokyo
About 1 hour
Best time
Spring through autumn

A port city at the mouth of Tokyo Bay, Yokosuka has been home to naval fleets since the 19th century. Today it mixes harbor cruises, Navy culture and a relaxed seaside feel.

Highlights

Memorial Ship Mikasa

A preserved battleship from the Russo-Japanese War in Mikasa Park.

Sarushima

Tokyo Bay's only natural island, with old fortifications and a short ferry ride.

Yokosuka Naval Port Cruise

A 45-minute boat tour past Japanese and US naval vessels.

Dobuita Street

A street known for embroidered sukajan jackets and American-style diners.

Verny Park

A French-style rose garden on the waterfront.

Kannonzaki

Japan's first Western-style lighthouse site and coastal walks.

Getting there

  • Keikyu Line from Shinagawa to Yokosuka-chuo (about 45 minutes).
  • JR Yokosuka Line from Tokyo to Yokosuka (about 70 minutes).

Tips

  • Navy curry is traditionally eaten on Fridays.
  • The Sarushima ferry may not run in rough weather — check before you go.

What to eat