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Hayama Funny House
Tom RoseveareHayama Funny House offers guests a relaxing escape along Kanagawa's Hayama coast, overlooking the Sagami Bay.
Tateishi Park is a scenic coastal park which has inspired artists and photographers throughout history, including big names like the iconic ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige. The park features on several lists owing to its beauty, including 50 Scenic Spots in Kanagawa and Yokosuka's Top 100 Scenic Spots. Additionally, it has been named as a designated Civic Cultural Asset of Yokosuka City.
The park offers an extra incentive to visit on clear days – you can get some incredible views of Mount Fuji from here.
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From JR Zushi Station, take the bus bound for Nagai and alight at the stop for Tateishi.
Hayama Funny House offers guests a relaxing escape along Kanagawa's Hayama coast, overlooking the Sagami Bay.
If you come to the Hayama Hotel Otowa no Mori, the best way to spend your time might be to do nothing—just relax. Here you will find the atmosphere of a real resort!
Lunch at The Scapes, Hayama: Enjoy really delicious vegetables, a nice tender steak and tasty deserts, a sophisticated atmosphere and stunning seashore view.
Feel at home at this relaxing seaside lounge space that sits along Hayama's famed coastline. UNDER THE PALMO offers a calm, minimal interior—made from local materials by local artisans—that houses a cafe as well as event space for exhibitions, pop-up shops, exercise classes and movie screenings. Sit back and enjoy the cafe menu of drinks, alcohol and food offerings (both desserts and dishes to share). Gaze out at the views of Sagami Bay from the wooden deck terrace, with Enoshima—and even Mount Fuji. UNDER THE PALMO follows in the footsteps of the much-loved CABaN HAYAMA beach terrace, originally located nearby.
This scenic cafe was opened in 1984 and sits on one of the most beautiful seaside spots in the area. And the location isn't the only thing that's a delight; Marlowe's food uses fish caught fresh from Okusu Port and vegetables from Miura. For an extra-delicious treat, try their pudding!
This 100-year-old warehouse has been renovated into a atmospheric, retro-styled cafe. Dine on dishes made from fresh Miura ingredients while admiring the classic cars and motorcycles on display.
Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill is a fantastic destination for a family-friendly day out, particularly if you're a fan of seasonal blooms. There's something to enjoy no matter what time of year you visit, with vibrant yellow nanohana in the wintertime, nemophila (baby blue eyes) and poppies in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn. Flowers aren't the only attraction here, though – the park is home to spacious children's play areas, a zipline, rides, and even the Soleil train that makes regular trips around the venue. Once you work up an appetite, check out some of the on-site eateries. There are plenty of options to choose from, with everything from pizza and donuts to curry and soft serve ice cream. Many vendors utilize local produce in the dishes they make, ensuring top-notch flavor and freshness.
Originally opened in 1946 and revamped in 2001, Verny Park (ヴェルニー公園) is a French styled garden overlooking Kanagawa’s Yokosuka Port. The park is named after Léonce Verny, a French naval engineer who led the construction of multiple naval facilities in the area in the late 1800s, including Yokosuka Naval Arsenal. Verny made great contributions to Japan’s modernization with his leadership, engineering, and educational skills. Verny Park is renowned for its stunning rosebeds, which contain over 100 different species. In springtime, the collection of colorful flowers bloom, providing visitors an enchanting scene against the massive Japanese and American naval ships docked in Yokosuka Port. The juxtaposition of the park’s soft landscaping against the war ships’ intimidating forms makes Verny Park a visually intriguing spot. Intoxicating floral scents follow the breeze, weaving through notable sights such as the French style gazebo and fountain, which add to the authentic feel of the park. Visitors can also stop by the Verny Memorial Museum, which houses information about Verny’s engineering and machinery, as well as the general history of the area. After strolling through the gardens, guests can take a break at Corsaire, the park’s cafe, and enjoy a delicious meal while looking out at the surrounding greenery and sea.
Dobuita Shopping Street stretches all the way from Shioiri Station to the Yokosuka Naval Base, and it uniquely fuses both Japanese and American culture. Along the street there are a variety of retail stores, including everything from portrait shops to military-style stores and plenty of bars and eateries. Some establishments along Dobuita Street even accept payment in US dollars! A couple of the popular dining options popular along Dobuita Street include Yokosuka navy curry and Yokosuka navy burgers, with many restaurants offering them on their menus. As the name suggests, both of these foods were inspired by the military presence in the area, and they’re well worth trying – be sure to come hungry! If you’re looking for an iconic souvenir while you’re visiting this part of Yokosuka, keep your eyes peeled for stores selling Sukajan jackets. The beautiful embroidery on the jackets makes for a truly unique memento from your time here.