MAP around Yokosuka and Miura
Detailed travel guide for Cape Kannon
Cape Kannon is the first place where the western style lighthouse was placed. Current one is the 3rd one, and to get up the lighthouse for 200 yen to see great view of Tokyo Bay. In the park which is the entire cape, there are visitors center, restrooms and many hiking courses. Many ruins are still well preserved.
Sightseeing guide around the area: Yokosuka and Miura(三浦半島)
Yokosuka and Miura (横須賀・三浦)
Yokosuka, Miura
Terminal Station: Yokosuka St.
-By Train
0. at Tokyo Station
1. use JR Yokosuka line to Yokosuka (1hr. 13 min.)
-By Car
0. use Shutoko to Yokohama Higashi
1. change to Yokosukashindo to Yokosuka
Yokosuka and Miura is located in Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa prefecture. It lies south of Yokohama and Tokyo and divides Tokyo Bay, to the east, from Sagami Bay, to the west. Cities and towns on the Miura Peninsula include Yokosuka, Miura, Hayama, Zushi, and Kamakura. In Miura Penisula, even it is located very close to Tokyo, there are many nature with great view of Tokyo and Sagami Bay. However, because the US navy base is located in Yokosuka, this are is also well developed as modern city. There are many ports where you can have great seafood. Also, Miura Penisula have many historically important sport from the Kamakura Period to End of Edo Period.