Overview
The Port of Akiya is a Class 1 fishing port in Akiya, Yokosuka, Kanagawa. Set in a quiet cove on the western coast of the Miura Peninsula facing Sagami Bay, it is a small harbor managed by the city of Yokosuka that supports local fishing. Unlike large, tourist-oriented ports, its charm lies in the unassuming life of a fishing village, with the calm waters of Sagami Bay stretching westward across the bay.
Highlights
- ●A quiet Class 1 fishing port managed by Yokosuka, facing Sagami Bay on the Miura Peninsula's west coast
- ●The unassuming daily life of a fishing village untouched by tourism
- ●Views of Mount Fuji across Sagami Bay in the clear-air seasons
- ●An Akiya location near the sunset-famed Tateishi Beach, blending sea and mountains
History
The Port of Akiya is a Class 1 fishing port managed by the city of Yokosuka, run as a harbor rooted in local coastal fishing. The Akiya district on the western coast of the Miura Peninsula has long lived off the bounty of Sagami Bay, and the port serves as a base supporting that way of life. For details on the port's development and use, please refer to official sources.
Access
The port lies in Akiya, Yokosuka, Kanagawa (roughly 35.24 N, 139.60 E), facing Sagami Bay on the western coast of the Miura Peninsula. From the nearest railway, buses are the usual way in, reaching the Akiya district along National Route 134. As this is a working port, please take care not to interfere with fishery operations when visiting. Check official information for detailed access and parking.
Best season
Clear days from autumn into winter, when sunsets over Sagami Bay are beautiful, are recommended. In the crisp-air seasons you may see Mount Fuji beyond the sea, striking alongside the quiet harbor scene. Summer offers seaside freshness and spring a gentle calm, so each season shows a different face.
Map
35.2353, 139.5992 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the Akiya district along National Route 134 toward the Sagami Bay shore
- 2Stop by the Port of Akiya to take in the quiet feel of a fishing harbor
- 3Extend to nearby Tateishi Beach to view Mount Fuji across Sagami Bay
- 4Close the day watching the sun set over Sagami Bay at dusk
Did you know?
💡 The Akiya district, home to the port, sits near Tateishi Beach, a noted spot for sunset views of Mount Fuji across Sagami Bay, making it an area to enjoy the sea-and-mountain scenery unique to the Miura Peninsula's west coast. A Class 1 fishing port is a category for harbors mainly used by local coastal fisheries. Rather than tourist flash, savoring the everyday feel of a fishing town is the way to enjoy Akiya; check official information for details.
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