《2019 latest version》 Kanagawa / Yokosuka sightseeing recommended gourmet / leisure spot ranking BEST5

"Sarushima" is the largest natural island in Tokyo Bay and the only uninhabited island in the bay. Most of the island is called "Sarushima Park" Yokosuka The city maintains it. Its history is very old, and stone tools and pottery from the Jomon and Yayoi periods were also discovered. "Sarushima" was an island that protected Tokyo Bay, as it was constructed as a base for defense of Edo Bay at the end of the Edo period and as a Western-style battery in the Meiji period. After World War II, which was a fortress of the former Navy, it became a valuable historical heritage island with buildings such as Daiba and fortress. The untouched nature of Sarushima has seasonal attractions that change from season to season. The deep green trees and lush nature mix with old brick buildings for a bit of exploration. As is often mentioned as an example, "Sarushima" has a landscape like the world of "Laputa". The beach opens from July to August, so you can enjoy marine activities such as fishing and swimming on the highly transparent beach. You can also barbecue on the sandy beach all year round. Visiting Sarushima is surprisingly easy, Keikyu Line Yokosuka The ferry departs from "Mikasa Pier", which is a 15-minute walk from Central Station. You will arrive at Sarushima in 10 minutes by taking the ferry. It is a popular island as an uninhabited island that you can easily go to, so be sure to visit it!

Yokosuka Speaking of sightseeing, "Mikasa Park" is one of the main spots. Selected as one of the "100 Best City Parks in Japan" and "100 Best Historical Parks in Japan" Yokosuka You can enjoy the beautiful scenery with the theme of "water, light and sound" in this park. There are fountains that dance dynamically to the production of music and light, and monuments that are 18 meters high.

In addition, "Mikasa", one of the world's three major memorial ships that was active in the Russo-Japanese War, is preserved in "Mikasa Park". "Mikasa" is a battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and Heihachiro Togo was also on board during the Russo-Japanese War. By the way, the inside of the ship has been restored and you can tour the inside of the ship! There are also furniture and exhibition rooms, so you can feel the history of Mikasa, so it is an irresistible tourist spot for battleship fans and children who like ships! There is a shop selling original goods in Mikasa Park, so it's a perfect souvenir ♪ It's an open park overlooking the sea overlooking the boats passing through Tokyo Bay and Sarushima, and the quiet waves and sea breeze. Why don't you feel relaxed?

By the way, near Mikasa Park, there is a local product general sales office "Yokosuka Port Market". It is a local production for local consumption market that sells locally produced seasonal agricultural and marine products with the themes of "local production for local consumption" and "seasonal production for local consumption". In addition to fresh fish stores, freshly picked local vegetables and meat, as well as bakeries Yokosuka We also sell souvenirs. The facility will close at the end of March 2019, so now is your chance to go.

On the easternmost tip of Kanagawa Prefecture, the Miura Peninsula, there is a large prefectural park on a cape protruding from Tokyo Bay. "Kannonzaki Park" where you can enjoy various leisure activities such as museums in addition to the sea and mountains. The park is covered with laurel forest where you can feel the warmth, and you can see many plants and wild birds in the forest centered on castanopsis and tabs. Japan's first Western-style lighthouse "Kannonzaki Lighthouse" is located on the hill of the park, and protects the safety of ships passing through Uraga Suido. The lighthouse observatory has the best open view overlooking Tokyo Bay, and you can enjoy a very pleasant view.

There are many spots in the park besides the lighthouse. "Kannonzaki Nature Museum", which exhibited consideration of the relationship between the nature of forests, rivers, and the sea centered on Tokyo Bay and human life Yokosuka "Art works by artists related to Miura Peninsula" Yokosuka "Museums" are famous. Walking spots include the remains of the battery, brick tunnels, and coastal garden caves. As you walk, you can enjoy the feeling of getting lost in the world of Ghibli movies.

"Uminoko Toride", where you can move your body with wooden athletics, has large playground equipment, athletics, and a climbing wall, so even families with children can have fun. By the way, the barbecue area is open for free and no reservations are required, so it's perfect as a BBQ spot!

"" Yokosuka There are buses bound for "Kannonzaki" from each of the stations "Station", "Uraga Station" and "Maboricho Kaigan Station", so access is good. Let's experience not only rocky shore play, sea bathing, and fishing at Kannonzaki Park on the rocky and sandy beaches that change with the seasons and are full of natural beauty!

The shopping district area, which is a 5-minute walk from Keihin Kyuko Shioiri Station, is commonly known as "Dobuita Street". It refers to the area from Shioiri Station to the US Navy Base. After World War II, US troops were stationed and prospered as a city of US troops. Therefore, the influence of American culture remains strong in this shopping district. It still has the base of the 7th Fleet of the US Navy and the base of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, but it is crowded with tourists who come to see the exotic cityscape full of exoticism besides the Marines. Such Yokosuka In "Dobuita Street Shopping Street", which is full of American charm, Yokosuka There are restaurants offering unique local gourmet food and military shops selling items released by the US military.

Yokosuka Speaking of local gourmet, "Yokosuka Navy Curry" is famous, but the hearty "Yokosuka Navy Curry" Yokosuka "Navy Burger" is also very delicious. There are many Instagram-worthy sweets such as cherry cheesecake, so let's eat around in the shopping district ♪ In addition, "Dobuita Street Shopping Street" is ideal for shopping. You can also look around rare items with an American atmosphere, such as Sukajan, military goods, and country miscellaneous goods, which is perfect for choosing souvenirs!

Also known as "the birthplace of jazz" in Japan Yokosuka .. There are still many jazz bars and jazz cafes left. Why don't you experience the exotic atmosphere at "Dobuita Street Shopping Street", which is the closest to the city center and is always popular with tourists. If you are accessing by car, the parking lot may be crowded. Let's investigate in advance.

Do you know "Kurihama Flower Park", which protects the lush nature and is famous as a "flower spot" in the metropolitan area? As the name suggests, it is a park full of flowers adjacent to Kurihama Port, a 10-minute walk from Keikyu Kurihama Station. The 23,000-square-meter flower field that spreads out in front of you from the entrance is one of the largest in Kanagawa Prefecture. In spring, warm poppies and cool nemophila reach full bloom at the same time, so you can enjoy a beautiful contrast that makes you forget you are in Japan.

The flower fields bloom on the gentle slopes of the mountains, and you can enjoy walking through the garden road surrounded by flowers. The flower garden overlooking from the hill above the hill offers a fascinating sight for everyone. However, Kurihama Flower Park is a structure that makes the best use of the mountainous terrain, so it is characterized by intense ups and downs. It's a gentle but long slope, so it may be a little harsh for the elderly and women. But don't worry. If you take the "Flower Train", a bus in the park that resembles a steam locomotive, you can relax and enjoy mountain climbing while looking out over the flower fields from the hill.

In addition to the Cosmos Poppy Garden, there is also an abundant herb garden and footbath "Yutari", and "Adventure Land" with Godzilla slides and athletics. There are many facilities such as a park golf course, a lawn plaza with an observatory, an arboretum, a camellia garden, and an archery air rifle field. Enjoy healing in "Kurihama Flower Park" and make gentle memories of your trip.

What did you think. The cruising tour "YOKOSUKA Military Port Tour", which could not be introduced above, is also attracting the attention of tourists as a specialty. There is a base for the 7th Fleet of the US Navy Yokosuka This is a cruising tour of the main port and Nagaura Port, where the Maritime Self-Defense Force's headquarters is located, to see the ships of Japan and the United States. "YOKOSUKA Military Port Tour" is the only cruising tour in Japan where you can see the Maritime Self-Defense Force and US Navy ships up close.

also, Yokosuka There are many power spots such as "Hashirimizu Shrine" and "Kano Shrine". It is ideal for active family trips at Sarushima and Kannonzaki Park, and as a date spot at Mikasa Park and shrines. A city that retains the influence of American culture, the sea where warships float, and the open harbor and nature. A land where you can fully enjoy from "active play" to "quiet healing", which is a wonderful fusion of these. Yokosuka It is. Please come and visit us ♪