July brings fireworks, neighborhood festivals, waterfront markets, and family activities to Yokosuka.

Visitors can spend the day exploring the city before watching fireworks over the Kurihama waterfront, enjoy music and local food at YOKOSUKA PORT MARKET, or experience a quieter summer evening illuminated by handmade bamboo lanterns.

Event schedules and programs may change due to weather or other circumstances. Check each event’s official website for the latest information before visiting.

Dobusabu FES 2026 Stamp Rally

Explore Dobuita Street through local food and shopping

Dobusabu FES 2026 is a stamp rally connecting participating restaurants, stores, and visitor attractions on and around Dobuita Street.

Participating businesses offer submarine-themed sandwiches and hot dogs, as well as certified merchandise featuring the event’s original logo. The food and merchandise were developed through a partnership between the shopping district and a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine unit based in Yokosuka.

Visitors can collect stamps by ordering eligible menu items or purchasing participating products. Depending on the number of stamps collected, participants can receive prizes or enter prize drawings.

The event offers an opportunity to combine food and shopping on Dobuita Street with sightseeing around central Yokosuka.

Event information

Dates: April 18–July 20, 2026

Locations: Participating restaurants, stores, and visitor attractions on and around Dobuita Street

Organizer: Dobuita Street Shopping Association

Details: Dobusabu FES 2026 official website

Bamboo Lantern Festival on the Miura Peninsula 2026

Handmade bamboo lanterns illuminate temple grounds

Six Buddhist temples in Yokosuka and Miura hold evening lantern events on selected dates in July and August.

Approximately 300 to 500 handmade bamboo lanterns are displayed at each temple. Depending on the venue, the program may also include Tanabata decorations, memorial letter-writing activities, Bon dance performances, workshops, and food stalls.

The July venue in Yokosuka is Fudanji Temple in the Nagai area, where the lanterns will be illuminated on July 4. Fukusenji Temple in Miura City will hold its event on July 26. Dates, times, and activities vary by temple.

Event information

Overall event period: July 4–August 30, 2026

Approximate illumination hours: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Hours vary by venue and weather conditions.

July venue in Yokosuka: Fudanji Temple

Fudanji Temple date and time: July 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Address: 5-1-1 Nagai, Yokosuka

Admission: Free
Some activities and food stalls charge separate fees.

Details: Bamboo Lantern Festival official website

2026 Kurihama Perry Festival

Spend a summer day in Kurihama and watch approximately 7,000 fireworks

The Kurihama Perry Festival takes place in the area where Commodore Matthew Perry landed in 1853.

Events are held throughout the day around Perry Park, Kurihama Beach, local shopping streets, and nearby venues. The program includes a commemorative ceremony, daytime and evening markets, a parade, and Bon dancing.

The evening fireworks display is scheduled to feature approximately 7,000 fireworks, including rapid-fire star mines, over the Kurihama waterfront.

Event information

Date: July 11, 2026

Festival hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Scheduled fireworks: 7:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Locations: Perry Park, Kurihama Beach, the Kurihama shopping district, and surrounding venues

Fireworks viewing areas: Perry Park, Kurihama Beach, and nearby areas

Weather policy: Held in light rain; canceled in severe weather
There is no alternate date.

Details: 2026 Kurihama Perry Festival official website

Oppama Festival 2026

Music, dance, and street performances fill the Oppama shopping district

The Oppama Ginza shopping street near Keikyu Oppama Station becomes a pedestrian-only festival venue for the day.

The program includes hip-hop, cheerleading, Awa Odori, Oppama Soran, Okinawan Eisa, street performances, and a precision drill by students from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force High Technical School.

Event information

Date: July 12, 2026

Hours: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Location: The Oppama Ginza shopping street

Area: Oppamahoncho 1-chome and Oppamacho 3-chome, Yokosuka

Access: Next to Keikyu Oppama Station

Alternate date: None

Important: Traffic restrictions will be in effect throughout the area. Visitors should use public transportation. Bus and taxi stops and routes may also be temporarily changed.

Details: Oppama Tourism Association official website

Yokosuka Night Market

Enjoy live music, craft beer, and local food by the harbor

YOKOSUKA PORT MARKET hosts an evening event combining live music, regional craft beer, and local food.

The indoor program includes performances by musicians and DJs with connections to Yokosuka. Craft breweries from Yokosuka and surrounding areas will also participate.

Food stalls, food trucks, merchandise vendors, and festival activities for children are scheduled for the outdoor event area. Participating vendors and program details may change before the event.

Event information

Date: July 24, 2026

Hours: 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Location: Inside YOKOSUKA PORT MARKET and the outdoor event area

Address: 6 Shinkocho, Yokosuka

Weather policy: In severe weather, the event will be reduced in scale and held indoors.

Details: Yokosuka Night Market official website

Yokosuka Morning Market

Shop for fresh produce, specialty foods, and locally selected goods

The Yokosuka Morning Market brings fresh agricultural and seafood products, specialty foods, and miscellaneous goods to the outdoor event area at YOKOSUKA PORT MARKET.

A complimentary serving of Kyushu Pancake is also planned for the first 250 visitors on each day. Numbered tickets will be distributed from 8:40 a.m., with servings beginning at 9:00 a.m.

After visiting the market, travelers can continue toward nearby waterfront attractions, Mikasa Park, or the Yokosuka Chuo area.

Event information

Dates: July 25 and 26, 2026

Hours: 9:00 a.m.–noon

Location: Outdoor event area at YOKOSUKA PORT MARKET

Address: 6 Shinkocho, Yokosuka

Weather policy: Canceled in severe weather

Details: Yokosuka Morning Market official website

Summer Activities for Children at Memorial Ship MIKASA

Discover history and life in the Meiji era aboard MIKASA

During the summer vacation period, Memorial Ship MIKASA hosts activities designed to introduce children to history and everyday life in the Meiji era.

Programs include a stamp rally, craft activities, commemorative photographs in military-style uniforms, and an opportunity to try a shipboard hammock.

Admission is free for elementary and junior high school students, making the program accessible for families visiting Yokosuka during the summer.

Event information

Dates: July 25–August 16, 2026

Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Last admission is at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Memorial Ship MIKASA

Address: 82-19 Inaokacho, Yokosuka

Admission:
Adults: ¥600
Visitors aged 65 and over: ¥500
High school students: ¥300
Elementary and junior high school students: Free

Access: Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Keikyu Yokosuka Chuo Station

Details: Memorial Ship MIKASA official website

Enjoy Yokosuka’s Summer Events in July 2026

Yokosuka’s July calendar includes waterfront fireworks, community festivals, temple lantern displays, food markets, and activities for families with children.

Some events are held outdoors and may be canceled, relocated, or reduced in scale due to weather. Check the relevant official website shortly before traveling for current schedules, program details, and announcements.