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Miura Peninsula — Sightseeing & Local Food

三浦半島　観光とグルメ

Note: Just one hour from Tokyo, the Miura Peninsula offers rugged coastline, fresh seafood, and a pace of life that feels a world away. ／ 東京から1時間、荒々しい海岸線と新鮮な海の幸、そして都会とは別世界のゆったりとした時間が待っています。
Sea, Coast & Local Flavours

The Miura Peninsula — A Hidden Gem of Kanagawa

三浦半島　―　神奈川の隠れた宝

Stretching southward from Yokohama into Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the Miura Peninsula is one of the most rewarding day trips from Tokyo that most visitors never take. Sandwiched between the famous destinations of Kamakura to the west and the urban sprawl of Yokohama to the north, Miura quietly goes about its own life — fishing, farming, watching the sea.

The peninsula is roughly 30 kilometres from tip to top, and covers an area of about 100 km². Its coastline is extraordinarily varied: dramatic rocky cliffs on the Pacific side, calm and sheltered bays on the Tokyo Bay side, sandy beaches popular in summer, and hidden coves that reward those willing to walk a little further.

This is the landscape I grew up in. I hope this page gives you a reason to visit.

三浦半島は横浜の南に伸び、東京湾と太平洋に挟まれた半島です。 鎌倉や横浜の陰に隠れがちですが、変化に富んだ海岸線・新鮮な海産物・ 歴史ある漁師町など、訪れる価値のある魅力が詰まっています。 東京から約1時間、私が育った故郷の風景をここで紹介します。

Sightseeing Spots

観光スポット

📍 Yokosuka & Uraga Area　横須賀・浦賀エリア
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Battleship Mikasa
記念艦みかさ
History
The preserved battleship Mikasa, flagship of Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō at the Battle of Tsushima (1905), sits in Mikasa Park in central Yokosuka. One of only three preserved pre-dreadnought battleships in the world.
日露戦争の日本海海戦で活躍した戦艦三笠。世界に3隻しか現存する前弩級戦艦のひとつで、横須賀の象徴的なスポットです。
記念艦みかさ 艦尾 東郷平八郎像と記念艦みかさ 記念艦みかさ 全景
📷 More photos & stories → Uraga page
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Uraga Ferry Crossing
浦賀の渡し船
Sea
One of Japan's last remaining hand-operated ferry crossings, taking passengers across the narrow Uraga Channel between the east and west sides of Uraga harbour. A journey of just a few minutes — and a few hundred years of history.
浦賀港の東岸と西岸を結ぶ小さな渡し船。数分の船旅ですが、江戸時代から続く歴史を感じられる貴重な体験です。
📷 More photos & stories → Uraga page
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Kannonzaki Lighthouse & Park
観音崎灯台・公園
Sea View
Japan's first Western-style lighthouse, built in 1869 at the entrance to Tokyo Bay. The surrounding park offers dramatic views across the bay to Chiba, and trails along the rocky Pacific coastline.
日本初の洋式灯台（1869年建設）。東京湾の入口に立ち、対岸の千葉まで見渡せる絶景と、起伏のある遊歩道が楽しめます。
📷 More photos & stories → Uraga page
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Hashirimizu — Where Two Seas Meet
走水　―　二つの海が出会う場所
Scenic
At the northeastern tip of the Miura Peninsula, Hashirimizu is the point where Tokyo Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. The currents collide visibly here, and on a clear day the view stretches from Mount Fuji to the Bōsō Peninsula.
東京湾と太平洋が合流する地点。潮流がぶつかる様子が目に見え、晴れた日には富士山から房総半島まで見渡せる絶景スポットです。
📷 More photos & stories → Uraga page
📍 Misaki & Jogashima Area　三崎・城ヶ島エリア
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Misaki Fishing Port
三崎漁港
Tuna Town
One of Japan's most important tuna fishing ports, Misaki has built its entire identity around maguro (bluefin tuna). The port town is lively on weekend mornings, with fresh tuna markets and restaurants lining the waterfront.
日本有数のマグロ漁港として知られる三崎港。週末の朝は鮮魚市場や海沿いのマグロ料理店が賑わいます。
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Jogashima Island
城ヶ島
Nature
Kanagawa's largest natural island, connected to the mainland by a bridge. Known for its dramatic wave-eroded cliffs, wildflower meadows, and the striking Jogashima Lighthouse.
神奈川県最大の自然島で橋で繋がっています。波食洞や断崖絶壁、野草の群生地が美しく、バードウォッチングや磯遊びも楽しめます。
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Arasaki — Sunset & Whale Watching
荒崎海岸
Sunset
A rugged stretch of coastline on the western side of the peninsula, famous for its sunsets over the Pacific and, in season, the chance to spot migrating whales offshore.
半島西側の荒々しい岩礁海岸。太平洋に沈む夕日が美しく、季節によっては沖合いを回遊するクジラが見えることも。
📍 Hayama & Zushi Area　葉山・逗子エリア
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Hayama — The Artist's Shore
葉山　―　芸術家の海辺
Relaxed Walk
Hayama has long attracted artists, writers, and the quietly wealthy — including the Imperial Villa. Its beaches are calmer and less crowded than Kamakura, and the town has an unhurried elegance.
葉山御用邸もある静かな海辺の町。芸術家や文人に愛されてきた上品な雰囲気が漂い、鎌倉より落ち着いたビーチでのんびり過ごせます。
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Zushi Beach
逗子海岸
Beach
A popular beach town between Kamakura and Hayama, with a relaxed, international atmosphere. Known for its beach bar culture in summer and the dramatic view of Mount Fuji on clear winter days.
鎌倉と葉山の間に位置するリゾートビーチ。夏はビーチバーが並び、冬の晴れた日には相模湾越しに富士山が美しく見えます。

Local Food — What to Eat on the Peninsula

三浦半島のグルメ　―　ぜひ食べたいもの

The Miura Peninsula is one of the finest places in the greater Tokyo area to eat seafood. With both Tokyo Bay and the Pacific on its doorstep, the range and freshness of what comes out of these waters is extraordinary.

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Misaki Maguro — Bluefin Tuna
三崎まぐろ
Must-eatSeafood
Misaki is to tuna what Kobe is to beef. Bluefin tuna (hon-maguro) brought in by the Misaki fleet is served everywhere in town — as sushi, sashimi, tuna bowls (maguro-don), tuna burgers, even tuna ice cream.
三崎港は全国屈指のマグロの水揚げ港。まぐろ丼・まぐろ寿司・まぐろバーガーなどあらゆる形で楽しめます。
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Shirasu — Fresh Whitebait
生しらす
SeafoodLocal favourite
Shirasu (baby sardines) caught fresh from Sagami Bay are a seasonal delicacy. Raw shirasu is only available when the fishing boats have been out. Served over rice with soy sauce and grated ginger.
相模湾でとれたての生しらすは、三浦・鎌倉エリアの名物。水揚げのない日は食べられないため、出会えたらラッキーです。
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Miura Vegetables
三浦野菜
Local produceFarm fresh
The Miura Peninsula's mild maritime climate makes it one of Kanagawa's most productive farming areas. Miura daikon, Miura cabbage, and Miura watermelon are among the most famous products.
三浦大根・三浦キャベツ・三浦スイカが有名で、半島内の直売所や道端の無人販売でお手頃価格で買えます。
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Yokosuka Navy Curry
横須賀海軍カレー
HistoryLocal specialty
Yokosuka has a long and proud claim as the birthplace of Japanese curry. "Navy Curry" restaurants across Yokosuka serve the dish with a side salad and glass of milk — exactly as the Navy specified.
横須賀は日本のカレーの発祥地とも言われる場所。海軍カレーはサラダと牛乳付きで提供されるのが正式スタイル。

Best Time to Visit

訪れるのにいい季節

SeasonHighlightsTips
🌸 Spring
Mar – May		 Cherry blossoms, mild weather, fresh shirasu season begins Best overall season; avoid Golden Week crowds if possible
☀️ Summer
Jun – Aug		 Beach season at Zushi & Hayama; fireworks festivals; fresh seafood Humid and hot; beaches very crowded on weekends
🍂 Autumn
Sep – Nov		 Clear skies, Mount Fuji views, less crowded; tuna season in full swing Arguably the best season for hiking the coastal trails
❄️ Winter
Dec – Feb		 Spectacular Mount Fuji views; quiet beaches; shirasu season ends Mild compared to inland areas; perfect for a peaceful visit
🚃 Getting Here from Tokyo

To Yokosuka / Uraga: Tokyo Station → Shinagawa (JR) → Uraga (Keikyu Line) — approx. 60–70 min
To Misaki / Jogashima: Shinagawa → Misakiguchi (Keikyu Line) → bus — approx. 80–90 min
To Zushi / Hayama: Tokyo → Zushi (JR Yokosuka Line) — approx. 55–65 min

A rental car or bicycle is highly recommended for exploring the peninsula's interior and coastline at your own pace.

春は桜と生しらすが楽しめ、観光のベストシーズン。夏は逗子・葉山のビーチが賑わいますが混雑します。秋は空気が澄んで富士山がよく見え、ハイキングに最適。冬は静かで穴場な季節で、海越しの富士山が絶景です。
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