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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Public Transportation fee
✔ National Lisenced Guide
✔ Admission Fee(A CRUISE OF YOKOSUKA NAVAL PORT and Memorial Ship MIKASA )
✔ Hotel Pickup
✖ Personal Expenses
✖ apx. 15-25 USD per person
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Mystays Ueno Iriyaguchi
2. Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae
3. Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi
4. Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage
5. Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park
6. Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi
7. Business Hotel Inamoto
8. The Hideout Tokyo
9. APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho ekikita
10. Business Hotel Yamayuri
11. Horai
12. Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa
13. Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku
14. Asakusa Home Suites Tokyo
15. Nest Hotel Tokyo Yaesu
16. The Edo Sakura
17. Hotel Sunroute Asakusa
18. Fukuyoshi Ryokan
19. MONday Apart Ueno Shin Okachimachi
20. Asakusa Hotel Hatago
Additional Info: The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby with your name sign.
Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
Itinerary
1
We will take a train to Yokosuka station.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Memorial Ship MIKASA
The warship Mikasa is a historic battleship that was originally built for the Imperial Japanese Navy. It was launched in 1900 and is best known for its role in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, where it played a significant part in the Battle of Tsushima. This battle was a decisive naval engagement that established Japan as a major naval power.
The Mikasa is a pre-dreadnought battleship, meaning it was built before the advent of the more modern dreadnought battleships that revolutionized naval warfare in the early 20th century. Despite being somewhat outdated by the time of World War I, it remained an important symbol of Japanese naval strength.
After its military service, Mikasa was preserved as a museum ship and is now located in Yokosuka, Japan. It serves as a monument to Japanese naval history and is open to the public for tours. Its preservation is a testament to its historical significance and the role it played in shaping naval history.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Yokosuka Port Market
Yokosuka Port Market is a local market located in Yokosuka, Japan, offering a variety of fresh seafood, produce, and local specialties. Positioned near the Yokosuka Naval Base, it draws both locals and tourists who want to enjoy regional flavors. The market often features locally caught fish and shellfish, as well as seasonal vegetables, making it a popular spot for those looking to experience fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Dobuita Shopping Street
Since the Meiji era (1868-1912), it has flourished as a military port town for the Imperial Navy, and after World War II, it became a familiar shopping district for the U.S. military stationed in Yokosuka.
Today, with the changing times, it has become nationally known as a shopping district that attracts many Japanese customers from within the city, the prefecture, and beyond. It is a unique shopping street with a wide variety of businesses, including old-fashioned portrait stores, military stores, souvenir stores, gaijin bars and restaurants, and a fusion of Japanese and American atmospheres that is unique in Japan.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Verny Park
The park is known for its view of the site of the Yokosuka Steel Works, which the French engineer Verny contributed to the construction of, on the other side of the river, and for its French garden style.
In the park, there are busts of Verney and Tadamasa Oguri Kozunosuke, an accountant at the time, French-style flowerbeds and Western-style bower around the square, and approximately 130 varieties of roses, mainly French varieties, with approximately 1,300 plants, add color.
There is a boardwalk along the sea, where visitors can enjoy a walk in the sea breeze.
The park overlooks the main port of Yokosuka, where you can see moored ships. Looking from the park, the U.S. Navy base can be seen on the right and the Maritime Self-Defense Force Regional Directorate on the left.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
We will return to Tokyo station.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
