Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan
Where to stay in Yokosuka
Yokosuka is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 390,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- HND32 km · Tokyo Haneda International Airport
- Currency
- JPYyen
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Language
- Japanese
About
About Yokosuka
Yokosuka is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Yokosuka has long played a part in Japan's naval history. Commodore Matthew Perry's landing in the area in the 1850s initiated the country's modernization, and today it is the site of a major naval facility used by the United States and Japanese forces. During World War II, it was spared the heavy bombing which was the fate of many other Japanese cities, as the US military had already chosen it as a post-war base location. The city's famous foods are Kaigun (Navy) curry and a radish called Miura daikon. Yokosuka is also the home city of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Yokosuka
See
- Battleship Mikasa
- Perry Memorial Hall and Monument
- Kurihama Hana-no-Kuni
- The Verny park
- Yokosuka Research Park
- Sarushima island
- Downtown's "Blue Street"
- Dobuita Street
- Tsukayama Park
- Chōgan-ji temple
Do
- Yokosuka Stadium
- Tanoura Pool
- Yokosuka Museum of Art
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Where to stay
Hotels in Yokosuka
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| La Vista Kannonzaki Terrace | 1984 | 6.3 km |
| Mercure Yokosuka | 0.9 km | |
| 横浜テクノタワーホテルファミール | 8.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Yokosuka
Yokosuka has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; October is the wettest, with about 232 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Yokosuka: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 32 km from the city centre in a straight line; Oshima Airport (OIM, 62 km) and Narita International Airport (NRT, 85 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
From Narita Airport, the fastest and most expensive way to reach Yokosuka is to take the Narita Express to Shinagawa, and then take the Keikyu Line to the centrally-located Yokosuka-Chuo station. (2 hours; ¥3630 [¥2990 JR fare + ¥640 Keikyu fare]). With the Japan Rail Pass this trip costs only ¥360 for the Keikyu line if you change in Yokohama. Regular JR commuter trains depart Narita Airport once per hour: some trains offer one-seat rides to JR Yokosuka station, or else change at wherever the train terminates to the next train bound for Yokosuka or Kurihama (About 2 3/4 hours, ¥2590).
Getting around
Buses run often and until about 23:30; they are very safe, clean and modern; many bus routes go either to and/or from train stations to connect the transportation network. They cost ¥170-300 on average. At train stations, there will be a master bus map in front of bus stops showing the different routes with bus numbers. This bus number will only stop at one of several bus stops in front of the station or near the station. Each stop has a large sign that lists all the buses and schedules for that stop.
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HND · Tokyo Haneda International Airport
OIM · Oshima Airport
NRT · Narita International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Yokosuka
Eat
Yokosuka claims to be the place of origin of the quintessentially Japanese dish curry rice, and it seems everywhere you turn there's a sign for "Navy curry" (海軍カレー kaigun karee). It's not idle boasting though as the dish is believed to have been introduced in the late 19th century by British sailors who regularly ate the easily preserved meal. The tradition of serving curry was also adopted by the Imperial Japanese Navy, who served it to their sailors every Friday. This tradition continues in the modern Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces today. Many restaurants feature the "Yokosuka burger", based on an American Navy recipe.
Drink
Yokosuka's best-known bar district is known as The Honch, a half-block from the CFAY Naval Base Main Gate and a popular haunt of American sailors. The Honch encompasses parts of Honcho 1-chome, 2-chome and 3-chome and runs parallel to Route 16 from Chūō-o-dori ("Blue Street" in sailor slang, due to the blue composition asphalt) and all the way to Shiori-eki; basically covering the entire commercial district between Yokosuka Chūō and Shioiri stations. The Honch is home to dozens of different bars, eateries and nightclubs. These establishments range from traditional Japanese-style bars to American-oriented hang-outs that cater primarily to American sailors.
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Questions
Yokosuka: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Yokosuka?
Yokosuka has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; October is the wettest, with about 232 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Yokosuka?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 32 km from the city centre in a straight line; Oshima Airport (OIM, 62 km) and Narita International Airport (NRT, 85 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Yokosuka?
yen (JPY).
Nearby
Destinations near Yokosuka
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.