The Miura Peninsula area offers tourist attractions such as Kurihama Hananokuni, Mikasa Park, and Misaki Asaichi, tourist events such as the Miura International Citizens Marathon, Miura Coast Cherry Blossom Festival, and Chakkirako, and local delicacies such as hijiki, sanma-men, and wakame (seaweed).
The Miura Peninsula area is not far from central Tokyo (60-70 km), yet is rich in nature and historical culture. Depending on the means of transportation, it takes only an hour to an hour and a half to get there, but you can spend a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
There are many places of interest such as beaches, parks, temples and shrines, historical sites and monuments, art museums, and cherry blossom viewing spots, as well as many day-trip bathing facilities. There are also many restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood such as tuna and shirasu (dried young sardines), as well as other fresh seafood from the sea and the mountains.
The Miura Peninsula area has the ocean as one of its main attractions, especially the Miura Peninsula, which is located between Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay.
The Kannonzaki Park, one of the largest parks in the prefecture, where you can enjoy shop-watching and hiking, the Museum of Modern Art Hayama, which is in a privileged location overlooking the Isshiki Coast of Hayama and with a view of Mt. Fuji from its courtyard on fine days, and Jōgashima, where the ruggedness of the reef is overwhelming, are must-sees when visiting the Miura Peninsula.
Also recommended is the shallow, beautifully arced Izu Coast. Izu-kaigan is one of the most popular beaches in Shonan and is always crowded with people engaged in marine sports.
There are many ways to enjoy the Miura Peninsula area, but how about the YOKOSUKA Military Port Tour, the only cruising tour in Japan that offers a close-up view of U.S. Navy and Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels?
You can see not only Maritime Self-Defense Force submarines and destroyers, but also U.S. Navy Aegis and other Japanese and American vessels.
Incidentally, Triangle Corporation, which offers the YOKOSUKA Military Port Tour, also offers a "deserted island" tour that allows you to enjoy the charms of a deserted island to the fullest. If you want to see the nature and historical heritage of Sarushima, we recommend this tour! If you want to see the natural and historical heritage of Sarushima, this is also a good choice.
The Miura Peninsula area is an area where you can enjoy the whole area and all its luxuries. It is a neighborhood resort that can be easily reached from the center of the city! Many tourists visit this area all year round.
Standing on the rugged coast of the Miura Peninsula in Yokosuka, Kannonzaki Lighthouse is Japan's oldest Western-style lighthouse. First lit in 1869, it has guided ships through the busy waters of Tokyo Bay for more than a century and a half. Visitors can climb inside the lighthouse and enjoy views of the Uraga Channel, passing vessels and the distant Boso Peninsula....»
Kannonzaki Park is a vast coastal park covering almost the entire area of Cape Kannonzaki in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Projecting into Tokyo Bay, the cape offers a beautiful combination of evergreen woodland, rocky shores, open sea views and historic remains. Visitors can enjoy hiking, forest walks, seaside activities and family-friendly playgrounds, as well as explore museums, a historic lig...»
A Mysterious Island with the Atmosphere of a Forgotten Fortress Sarushima is the only uninhabited island in Tokyo Bay and the largest natural island in the bay. Located off the coast of Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a fascinating destination where visitors can explore historic military ruins surrounded by nature. Because the island once served as a military fortress, it retains old brick...»
A Famous Park Celebrating Yokosuka's Maritime Heritage Mikasa Park is one of Yokosuka's most distinctive urban parks, located beside the sea in Kanagawa Prefecture. It has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Urban Parks and one of Japan's 100 Best Historical Parks. The park faces the water and is divided into four plazas. Its central plaza is home to the preserved battleship Mikasa, where vi...»
One of the World's Great Historic Memorial Ships The Commemorative Ship Mikasa is a historic battleship preserved and displayed at Mikasa Park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Built in 1902 at the Vickers shipyard in the United Kingdom, it is recognized as the world's oldest surviving steel battleship and is one of Japan's three great memorial ships. Mikasa served as the flagship of the Imperial...»
A Scenic Museum on the Miura Peninsula Yokosuka Museum of Art stands at Kannonzaki, a picturesque area at the eastern tip of the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture. Surrounded by the sea on one side and beautiful woodland on the other three sides, the museum is closely integrated with its natural environment. Its location overlooking the water is one of its greatest attractions. The museum o...»
Verny Park is a waterfront park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, offering beautiful views of Yokosuka Port. Designed in the style of a French garden, it combines formal flower beds, fountains, elegant gazebos, and a pleasant seaside promenade. At the center of the park stand statues of Oguri Kozukenosuke and the French engineer Verny, two important figures associated with the development of Yoko...»
Hayama Shiosai Park is a tranquil park featuring a traditional Japanese garden, a museum, and a tea house. The museum displays marine life found in Sagami Bay, with a particular focus on specimens donated by Emperor Showa. The park was developed on the former site of the attached residence of the Hayama Imperial Villa, and its beautiful Japanese garden preserves an atmosphere of traditional elegan...»
A Pioneer of Regional Curry Dishes Yokosuka Navy Curry is a famous local specialty of Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is closely associated with the history of the Japanese Navy and is considered one of the forerunners of Japan's regional curry dishes. The dish is made by preparing a roux from curry powder and wheat flour, then simmering it in a pot with ingredients such as beef or chicke...»
A Taste of Traditional U.S. Navy Cuisine Yokosuka Navy Burger is a local specialty of Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its story began in November 2008, when the U.S. Navy provided the city with a traditional hamburger recipe from its naval culinary heritage. Based on this recipe, Yokosuka City named the burger “Yokosuka Navy Burger” and developed it as a new local food brand. Restaurants aro...»
The coastal waters of Kanagawa Prefecture are blessed with abundant marine resources, including turban shells and abalone. These prized shellfish are particularly appreciated for their distinctive flavors and textures, making them popular ingredients in the region's seafood cuisine. Turban shells, known in Japanese as sazae, are easily recognized by their distinctive spiral-shaped shells. They ar...»
Misaki Tuna is a celebrated seafood specialty associated with Misaki Port, located at the southern tip of the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture. Misaki is widely recognized throughout Japan as one of the country's leading centers for tuna. The port attracts tuna from fishing grounds around the world, bringing together an impressive variety of fish and qualities. Rather than simply being a p...»
Kinmedai, commonly known as golden-eyed red snapper or splendid alfonsino, is a highly prized deep-sea fish found in the waters around Sagami Bay and the area surrounding Izu Oshima in Kanagawa Prefecture. Its Japanese name, kinmedai, literally refers to its golden eyes, one of its most distinctive physical characteristics. The fish is particularly valued for its beautiful white flesh, generous n...»
Herahera Dango is a traditional local sweet from the Sajima area of Yokosuka City in Kanagawa Prefecture. Closely associated with the local Funamatsuri, or boat festival, this distinctive dumpling is an important part of the area's food culture and traditional celebrations. It consists of flattened dumplings covered with sweet red bean paste. One of its most recognizable characteristics is the wa...»
Matsuwa Mackerel is one of the most highly regarded varieties of mackerel in Japan. Caught in the waters off the Matsuwa district at the southern tip of the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, it is famous for its generous fat content, substantial flesh, and exceptionally rich flavor. The Matsuwa district is located near the base of Tsurugisaki Lighthouse, an area with a long-established fish...»
Misaki, located at the southern tip of the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's best-known destinations for tuna. The name Misaki is closely associated with high-quality tuna, and the town has numerous restaurants where visitors can enjoy fresh tuna dishes. Among the most popular and accessible ways to enjoy this local specialty is Maguro Zuke Don, a rice bowl topped with tun...»
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