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Overview
The Port of Yokosuka is a harbor in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, facing Tokyo Bay to the south of the Port of Yokohama. Under Japan's Ports and Harbors Law it is classified as an Important Port, and the city of Yokosuka administers it. Its surrounding district has been chosen among Japan's 100 Best Urban Landscapes.
Highlights
- ●A port on Tokyo Bay in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
- ●Classified as an Important Port under the Ports and Harbors Law
- ●A surrounding district chosen among the 100 Best Urban Landscapes
- ●A specified port administered by the city of Yokosuka
History
The Port of Yokosuka lies to the south of the Port of Yokohama on Tokyo Bay and traces its history back to 1865. Under the Ports and Harbors Law it is classified as an Important Port, and the city of Yokosuka administers it. The port has since been developed for shipping and ferry traffic, and its surrounding district has been recognized among Japan's 100 Best Urban Landscapes.
Access
The port lies in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, facing Tokyo Bay. The surrounding area, chosen among the 100 Best Urban Landscapes, can be explored on foot together with the port.
Best season
As a harbor city on Tokyo Bay, it can be visited year-round. The comfortable weather of spring and autumn suits strolling around the port.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Take in the view of the Port of Yokosuka facing Tokyo Bay
- 2Walk the surrounding district chosen among the 100 Best Urban Landscapes
- 3Experience the townscape of a harbor city
- 4Stop by sightseeing facilities in the surrounding town
Did you know?
💡 The district around the Port of Yokosuka has been selected among Japan's 100 Best Urban Landscapes.
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