🚢 Yokosuka Port (Yokosuka Naval Port Tour)

#Spring0yentrip 📍 Location: 2-1-12 Honmachi, Yokosuka, Kanagawa (5 mins walk from Shioiri Station) ⸻ Recommended points • See two naval bases, Japan and the US, up close! • A rare port in Japan where the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the US Navy are adjacent. • Impressive ships are moored, including the US Navy's nuclear aircraft carriers (e.g. George Washington, Ronald Reagan), Aegis ships, and JSDF escort ships. • Cruise around the YOKOSUKA military port • A 45-minute cruise that operates daily. A very popular tour where you can see the ships from the sea while listening to the guide's lively talk. • Not only will you hear about the warships, but you'll also hear about Yokosuka's history and the inside story of the port, so even beginners can enjoy it! • Full of photo spots! • During the cruise, you'll also have the chance to take a picture of the aircraft carrier from the front! • The angle that can only be seen from the sea is rare. ⸻ Operating hours and ticket information 🕒 Duration: Approximately 45 minutes 🎟 Price (approximate): ・Adults 1,800 yen ・Elementary school students 900 yen *Advance reservations recommended (same-day tickets may be sold out) 📅 Operation schedule: ・3-5 trips per day (varies depending on the day and season) 🔗 Latest operation information and reservations available on the official website → Yokosuka Military Port Tour Official Website ⸻ Access 🚃 Train: ・5-minute walk from Keikyu Shioiri Station ・15-minute walk from JR Yokosuka Station 🚗 Car: ・Approximately 15 minutes from Yokosuka IC on the Shuto Expressway Yokohama Yokosuka Road ・Paid parking available nearby ⸻ Spots to stop by in the area • Dobuita Street: A shopping street with an American atmosphere. Home of Navy Burgers and Sukajan jackets! • Mikasa Park/Battleship Mikasa: A park where you can see the Russo-Japanese War memorial ship. • Coaska Bayside Stores (formerly Saikaya): A large shopping mall. You can eat and shop here. ⸻ Notes A must-see port for warship lovers! But even if you don't have any prior knowledge, the guide's stories are interesting and you can enjoy it. The view of the aircraft carriers while feeling the sea breeze is a spectacular sight, so it's also recommended for photography lovers. On a clear day, you might even be able to see Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Bay!