Yokosuka & Battleship Mikasa 2026: Day Trip from Tokyo Guide
2026-06-15· Updated 2026-09-17 · 2分で読める
Battleship Mikasa (1902), Admiral Togo statue, US Navy base views, and yokosuka navy curry — a genuinely underrated day trip 60 minutes from Tokyo. Field notes from a Feb 2025 visit.
Yokosuka gets skipped by almost every foreign guide because it isn't Kamakura. That's the point — you get a preserved 1902 battleship, sweeping bay views, and navy curry at 60% of the tourist density. 60 minutes from Shinagawa.
💡Last field-checked: February 2025
Battleship Mikasa is currently undergoing partial mast/superstructure restoration (green scaffolding on the forward mast). The ship remains open to visitors; only the exterior appearance is affected. Interior tourPR unchanged.
How to reach Yokosuka from Tokyo
| Route | Time | Cost | Notes | 予約 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keikyu Line from Shinagawa → Yokosuka-Chuo | 45 min | ¥660 | Fastest, most frequent, best for Mikasa Park | 🏨 予約 |
| JR Yokosuka Line from Tokyo → Yokosuka | 70 min | ¥940 | Direct but slower; drops you further from the ship | 🏨 予約 |
| Odakyu + bus (via Kamakura) | - | - | Only if combining with Kamakura day trip | 🏨 予約 |
🎯Take Keikyu, not JR
Almost every English guide says 'JR Yokosuka Line' by default. Keikyu Line to Yokosuka-Chuo is faster and drops you 12 minutes from Mikasa Park on foot. From JR Yokosuka Station it's 20 minutes.
Field notes from Ren (Feb 2025 visit)
- ●Mikasa Park is a 12-min walk from Yokosuka-Chuo Station (Keikyu). Exit the station east, cross the pedestrian bridge to Coasca Bayside, then follow the waterfront path south. Free, well-signed in English.
- ●Ship entry ¥600 adults (2025), open 9:00–17:30 Apr–Oct / 9:00–17:00 Nov–Mar. Closed Dec 28–31. Audio guide in English/Chinese/Korean rentable for ¥200 at the entrance ramp.
- ●Time budget: 60–90 min for the ship + park. Add 45 min if you visit the Yokosuka Naval Port cruise (see below).
- ●Weather note (Feb 2025): I was there 3:30 PM on a clear winter afternoon, 8°C — the low sun lit the starboard hull beautifully. Cloudy days the grey ship blends into grey sky; try to pick a sunny day.
- ●Admiral Togo statue is at the park entrance, on the west side. The stone monument next to it is a replica of the 'Z-flag signal' Togo raised at the Battle of Tsushima (1905): *'The fate of the Empire rests on this one battle.'*
- ●Kids' playground next to the ship — good for families combining with the visit.
- ●Food in the park: none. Walk 8 min west to central Yokosuka (Coasca Bayside mall) for navy curry.
What to see beyond the ship
- ●Yokosuka Naval Port Cruise — 45-min boat tourPR past US Navy + JMSDF warships (rare civilian view of active naval base). ¥1,600 adults. Departs Verny Park, near JR Yokosuka Station. Weekend + Wed only in winter, daily Apr–Oct.
- ●Verny Park — French-designed rose garden along the waterfront. Free, roses peak mid-May and mid-Oct.
- ●Dobuita Street — 1km strip of navy-themed bars, tailors (custom sukajan jackets ¥30,000+), and burger joints. Walk from JR Yokosuka Station.
- ●Yokosuka Navy Curry — the city's signature dish. Try TSUNAMI, Wood Island, or the curry hall in Coasca Bayside. Roughly ¥1,200–1,800.
Perfect half-day itinerary
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Shinagawa → Yokosuka-Chuo (Keikyu Express) |
| 10:45 AM | Walk to Mikasa Park |
| 11:00 AM | Battleship Mikasa tour + Togo statue |
| 12:30 PM | Walk to Coasca Bayside / central Yokosuka |
| 1:00 PM | Navy curry lunch |
| 2:00 PM | Naval Port Cruise from Verny Park |
| 3:15 PM | Dobuita Street stroll |
| 4:30 PM | Return to Tokyo |
💡Sources I actually check for Yokosuka
Ship hours + closures: Battleship Mikasa official (en). Naval Port Cruise: Tryangle Cruise (ja). Weather: 気象庁 Yokosuka forecast.
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