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Yokosuka Area

About Yokosuka Area

Experience Japan in depth in Yokosuka, an area steeped in naval history and exotic culture

The Yokosuka area in Kanagawa Prefecture is an attractive tourist destination with a unique atmosphere that blends Japanese and American cultures. Active Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Navy ships are docked at Yokosuka Port, and visitors can experience the power of the ships up close on the “Military Port Tour Cruise.

The town is also lined with American restaurants and stores due to the presence of U.S. military bases, and local delicacies such as “Navy burgers” and “Yokosuka curry” are popular. In addition, hiking and fishing can be enjoyed on “Sarushima,” an island rich in nature.

The Yokosuka area is a fresh and interesting destination for foreign tourists, with its naval history and exotic atmosphere.

Nature

Sarushima

Sarushima

Haragayato, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Jogashima

Jogashima

Quercus acuta, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Leisure

Cruise of Yokosuka Naval Port

Cruise of Yokosuka Naval Port

江戸村のとくぞう, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kanagawa