Explore Battleship Mikasa and Yokosuka’s naval history with a guide. Discover historic victories, iconic statues, and a unique Japan-U.S. atmosphere.
Explore Battleship Mikasa and Yokosuka’s naval history with a guide. Discover historic victories, iconic statues, and a unique Japan-U.S. atmosphere.
- Tokyo Station - The journey begins with a train ride to Yokosuka Station.
- Memorial Ship MIKASA - The Mikasa is a historic battleship originally constructed for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Launched in 1900, it is renowned for its pivotal role in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, particularly during the Battle of Tsushima. This decisive…
- Tokyo Station - The journey begins with a train ride to Yokosuka Station.
- Memorial Ship MIKASA - The Mikasa is a historic battleship originally constructed for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Launched in 1900, it is renowned for its pivotal role in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, particularly during the Battle of Tsushima. This decisive naval battle established Japan as a formidable naval power. The Mikasa is a pre-dreadnought battleship, built before the introduction of the more advanced dreadnought battleships that transformed naval warfare in the early 20th century. Although somewhat outdated by World War I, it remained a significant symbol of Japanese naval prowess. After its military service, Mikasa was preserved as a museum ship and is now located in Yokosuka, Japan. It stands as a monument to Japanese naval history and is open to the public for tours, highlighting its historical importance and contribution to naval history.
- Yokosuka Port Market - Yokosuka Port Market is a local market in Yokosuka, Japan, offering a wide range of fresh seafood, produce, and local specialties. Situated near the Yokosuka Naval Base, it attracts both locals and tourists eager to savor regional flavors. The market frequently features locally caught fish and shellfish, along with seasonal vegetables, making it a popular destination for those seeking fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine.
- Dobuita Shopping Street - Since the Meiji era (1868-1912), this area has thrived as a military port town for the Imperial Navy, and after World War II, it became a well-known shopping district for the U.S. military stationed in Yokosuka. Today, it is nationally recognized as a shopping district that draws many Japanese customers from the city, the prefecture, and beyond. It is a distinctive shopping street with a diverse array of businesses, including traditional portrait stores, military shops, souvenir stores, gaijin bars and restaurants, and a unique blend of Japanese and American atmospheres found only in Japan.
- Verny Park - The park is celebrated for its view of the Yokosuka Steel Works site, which French engineer Verny helped construct, located across the river, and for its French garden style. Within the park, there are busts of Verny and Tadamasa Oguri Kozunosuke, an accountant of the era, French-style flowerbeds, and Western-style bowers around the square. Approximately 130 varieties of roses, mainly French, with about 1,300 plants, add vibrant color. A boardwalk along the sea allows visitors to enjoy a stroll in the sea breeze. The park overlooks the main port of Yokosuka, where moored ships can be seen. From the park, the U.S. Navy base is visible on the right, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force Regional Directorate is on the left.
- Tokyo Station - The journey concludes with a return to Tokyo Station.
- Public Transportation fee
- National Licensed Guide
- Admission Fee (A CRUISE OF YOKOSUKA NAVAL PORT and Memorial Ship MIKASA)
- Hotel Pickup
- Public Transportation fee
- National Licensed Guide
- Admission Fee (A CRUISE OF YOKOSUKA NAVAL PORT and Memorial Ship MIKASA)
- Hotel Pickup
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch
Let’s take a walk in the Yokosuka area, where the Mikasa, one of the world’s three most famous memorial ships, is preserved! Mikasa fought valiantly as the flagship of the Allied Fleet led by Commander-in-Chief Heihachiro Togo during the Battle of the Sea of Japan, contributing to the historic victory. The battleship Mikasa is kept in Mikasa Park, where…
Let’s take a walk in the Yokosuka area, where the Mikasa, one of the world’s three most famous memorial ships, is preserved! Mikasa fought valiantly as the flagship of the Allied Fleet led by Commander-in-Chief Heihachiro Togo during the Battle of the Sea of Japan, contributing to the historic victory. The battleship Mikasa is kept in Mikasa Park, where visitors can see a statue of Heihachiro Togo and other spots that symbolize the era. Walking around this area, which has a unique atmosphere of both Japan and the United States as a town of the U.S. military stationed in Yokosuka after World War II, will surely be a memorable part of your trip.
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