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Local name: 横須賀市 Population: 393.9 thous. (2019)Area: 38.88 mi²Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°16'48"N, 139°40'12"E
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Yokosuka Top Attractions

Yokosuka Attractions - What to See and Explore

Yokosuka offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Kannonzaki Park, Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, Kannonzaki Lighthouse, Yokosuka Museum of Art. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Park

    Kannonzaki Park

    Nestled on the scenic Miura Peninsula, Kannonzaki Park is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life of Yokosuka, Japan. Overlooking Tokyo Bay, this picturesque park is renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance.

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    Park

    Yokosuka Naval Arsenal

    Yokosuka Naval Arsenal was one of four principal naval shipyards owned and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy, and was located at Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture on Tokyo Bay, south of Yokohama.

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    White octagonal lighthouse from 1925

    Kannonzaki Lighthouse

    Kannonzaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Cape Kannon, on Miura Peninsula, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.

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    Museum • Art museum

    Yokosuka Museum of Art

    Yokosuka Museum of Art opened in Kannonzaki Park, Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, in 2007. The collection, numbering some 5,000 pieces, includes works by Fujishima Takeji and Nakamura Tsune.

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    Historic 1900s naval warship and museum

    Japanese battleship Mikasa

    Mikasa is a pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the late 1890s.

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    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Yokosuka Stadium

    Yokosuka Stadium is a baseball stadium in Japan, and the home ground of the Yokohama DeNA Baystars Eastern League affiliate. It was opened in 1949 as Oppama Park, and rebuilt in 1997.

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    Park

    Mikasa Park

    Mikasa Park is a park located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.

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    Theater • Concerts and shows

    Yokosuka Arts Theatre

    Yokosuka Arts Theatre is part of the mixed-use Bay Square complex in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It opened in 1994. The horseshoe-shaped theatre seats 1,806 and there is a smaller hall, the Yokosuka Bayside Pocket, with a capacity of 600.

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    Archaeological site

    Natsushima Shell Mound

    The Natsushima Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Natsushima neighborhood of the city of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, in the southern Kantō region of Japan containing a Jōmon period shell midden. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1972.It was then oldest known shell midden in Japan.

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    Town • Area

    Hayama

    Hayama is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, on central Honshū, Japan. As of 1 April 2021, the town had an estimated population of 32,961 and a population density of 1900 persons per km². The total area of the town is 17.06 square kilometres.

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    35°20'19"N • 139°38'5"E

    Marine Park

    Umi no Koen is an urban park located in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The facility is owned by Yokohama City and operated and managed by the Yokohama Green Association as the designated manager.

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    Museum

    Heng xu he shi zi ran ren wen bo wu guan

    Yokosuka Museum of Nature and Humanities is a municipal museum in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It consists of two museums, the Museum of Nature and Humanities and the Museum of Humanities.

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    Harbor

    Port of Yokosuka

    The Port of Yokosuka lies to the south of the Port of Yokohama on Tokyo Bay. Under the Ports and Harbors Law of Japan it is classified as an Important Port. The city of Yokosuka administers the port.

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    35°15'21"N • 139°44'39"E

    Cape Kannon

    Cape Kannon is a cape at the easternmost point of the Miura Peninsula, which divides Tokyo Bay from the Pacific Ocean. It is on a rocky coast where the Kannonzaki Lighthouse, Japan's first modern lighthouse stands, and faces the Uraga Channel, Japan's busiest sea lane.

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    Island

    Sarushima

    Sarushima, is a small island located off Yokosuka, Kanagawa in Japan. It is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay. Sarushima was used as a battery by the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period, and after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the island was developed as part of the Yokosuka Navy Yard.

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    Museum

    Perry Memorial

    Perry Park is a city park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Yokosuka Seibu Partners is the designated manager.

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    35°13'36"N • 139°42'22"E

    Kurihama

    Kurihama is an area in the city of Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Kurihama is the location where Matthew C. Perry landed for his first negotiations for the opening of Japan on July 14, 1853.

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    35°17'36"N • 139°40'16"E

    United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka

    United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka or Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka is a United States Navy base in Yokosuka, Japan.

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    Universities and schools

    Kanagawa Dental University

    Kanagawa Dental University is a private university in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1910 in Kanda, Tokyo as the Tokyo Joshi Shika Gakiun Gakkō. After the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake, it relocated to Shinagawa.

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Day trips

Yokosuka – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Yokosuka, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Tokyo National Museum (Tokyo), Imperial Palace (Tokyo), The National Art Center (Tokyo).

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    Grand site for Japanese art and antiques

    Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

    The Tokyo National Museum, standing as a cultural beacon in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan, is the country's oldest and largest museum. Established in 1872, this prestigious institution is dedicated to preserving and displaying a comprehensive collection of art...

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    Emperor's residence with gardens and tours

    Imperial Palace, Tokyo

    The Imperial Palace, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is a pivotal symbol of the nation's rich heritage and the residence of the Japanese imperial family. Surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, the palace is a serene oasis amid the bustling cityscape.

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    Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

    The National Art Center, Tokyo

    Nestled in the vibrant heart of Tokyo, The National Art Center stands as a contemporary architectural marvel and a beacon of culture in Japan's bustling capital. Opened to the public in January 2007, the museum is distinguished by its unique façade, characterized by...

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    Fish market with an extensive selection

    Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo

    The Tsukiji Fish Market, once the heart of Tokyo's culinary scene, was renowned as the world's largest and busiest fish market. Located in central Tokyo, it was a bustling hub of activity where the freshest seafood from around the globe was bought and sold.

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    Well-known tower with observation areas

    Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

    The Tokyo Tower, unmistakable with its white and international orange paint, stands as an iconic symbol of Japan's capital city, Tokyo. Rising to a height of 333 meters, Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958 and has since been an enduring landmark and a tourist attraction...

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Best Time To Visit Yokosuka

Learn when is the best time to travel to Yokosuka weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, July and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and December. Most of it rains in June, September and October.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Yokosuka?

The top attractions to visit in Yokosuka are:

What is the best time to visit Yokosuka?

August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, July and September. The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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