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THE 5 BEST Yokosuka Large Group Activities & Things to Do
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- Littleone88Brighton,England236 contributionsLots of interesting information and can pretty much access most of the ship. At only ¥600 (£~4) for adults its definitely worth it. There's also a nice park located to the side.Written June 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Amory BLake in the Hills, IL11 contributionsThe island is accessible by boat from a contracted company. They do not speak a lot of English but money sure does. The fare is affordable and you can bring your own food and beach supplies. My kids enjoyed gathering shells and tour the island on our own. The island bamboos and vegetations that truly captures the essence of Japan. There are eatery in the island and you can rent a grill. It is very clean with convenient bathroom. You are free to roam around and the staff are accommodating.Written August 29, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- laceynewmexicoGalveston Island, TX13 contributionsThe Art museum focuses on contemporary art in Japan. This includes artists of new and old. Allow about two hours to see everything that the museum offers. Wear walking shoes because the art work is displayed in several buildings. The harbor is directly across from the museum. A small restaurant at the museum allows one to enjoy a cup of tea while viewing the harbor.
If you are coming from downtown, take bus number 24. It gets you very close to the museum.Written March 8, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JSTrip_77Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,299 contributionsVerny Park was named for the French engineer who designed the Yokosuka arsenal/ironworks. Apparently, this was the location where many western "firsts" took place. The arsenal was apparently a tourist attraction and was the first spot in Japan to institute, among other things, a 6-day work week. Anyway, the part is somewhat narrow as many have observed. But, it's a well-manicured, peaceful spot by the water. From the park, you can see many ships (DDGs and SS primarily) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The US 7th Fleet base is also visible but none of the US ships are visible from the park. The park has a museum to Mr. Verny but I didn't have time to go. The Japanese also salvaged one of the 16 inch guns from the Battleship Mutsu. The Imperial Navy's Mutsu was the world's first ship to be equipped with 16 in guns which became the standard on many subsequent classes of battleships. The Mutsu suffered an internal explosion in 1943 and sank. The gun is quite impressive! The park also has a number of memorials and monuments to Japanese warships. And, the original shipyard gates are still in position from when this area was part of the Japanese base.Written May 3, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrea_LongBeachTokyo Prefecture, Japan29 contributionsMy trip on the ferry was awesome! It wasn't very crowded on either of my trips (my ride home was during rush hour & I still had space for a quick nap). They have food & drinks for purchase along with a beautiful view of the bay.Written April 28, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Liz JAllyn, WA62 contributionsIt was a nice walk and was beautiful, they had a play area that would be great if you had a little one with you!Written January 24, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John LKamakura Japan85 contributionsHotspot for Fuji Views on Clear Days, cool little island to explore, a few park benches and picnic pavilion as well, free parkingWritten January 22, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nenas121Dhahran, Saudi Arabia54 contributionsGenerations of US Navy sailors got their first glimpse of the exotic orient upon arrival at the Japanese port of Yokosuka. Commodore Matthew Perry opened Japan to the West though gunboat diplomacy here in 1853. My older brother fondly recalls arriving in March 1960 as a young sailor on the USS Ranger with snow gently falling on the flight deck. Some damage from the world war which had ended 15 years earlier was still visible then. Today, Yokosuka is a vibrant, joint military base hosting the Japanese and US navies. The only way for the public to see it is via the well organized harbor cruise which operates hourly throughout the day. It's well worth doing. The cruise takes about 50 minutes and circles the harbor past the US and Japanese fleets. The live narration is unfortunately only in Japanese but for non-speakers it is still and enjoyable voyage filled with interesting sights and photo opportunities. Over 20 ships were in port the day we were there including submarines, guided missile cruisers, destroyers and an aircraft carrier. The cruise passes deep bunkers cut into the surrounding hillsides left from WWII. Afterward, a stroll past the shops and bars on Dobuita Street and up the main Odakicho thoroughfare to the Yokosukachuo train station is recommended. There you can enjoy a wonderful sushi lunch at Sakanayasan no Shinsen Sushi-Go-Around that's delectably fresh and good value.
Yokosuka is about one hours' train ride from Tokyo, easy to get to and walk around, and makes for a good day trip.Written April 20, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.