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EVENT 2026.07.24

Children’s Summer Program at Memorial Ship MIKASA, 2026

A summer program for children will be held at Memorial Ship MIKASA in Yokosuka from Saturday, July 25, through Sunday, August 16, 2026.

This family event offers children a hands-on introduction to history and everyday life during the Meiji period. Elementary and junior high school students can enter free of charge.

A Summer Program for Families at Memorial Ship MIKASA

Memorial Ship MIKASA is one of Yokosuka’s best-known historic attractions.

Planned activities include a stamp rally, crafts, commemorative photos in military-style uniforms, and a chance to try out a hammock. Families can enjoy these activities together with a tour of the ship during summer break.

A standard tour of the ship takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Visitors may wish to allow additional time for the event activities.

JMSDF Band Yokosuka Concert on August 2

A shipboard concert by JMSDF Band Yokosuka will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Time: 1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m.
Venue: Auditorium aboard MIKASA

Event Information

The battleship Mikasa and the statue of Admiral Togo Heihachiro at Mikasa Park in Yokosuka, symbolizing Japan's naval history and legacy.
  • Dates: July 25–August 16, 2026
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
  • Last admission: 5:00 p.m.
  • Venue: Memorial Ship MIKASA
  • Address: 82-19 Inaoka-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa
  • Admission: Adults ¥600; visitors age 65 and over ¥500; high school students ¥300; elementary and junior high school students free
  • Estimated tour time: 30–60 minutes
  • Important: Children in third grade or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Organizer: Mikasa Preservation Society
  • Supported by: Yokosuka City
  • Phone: 046-822-5225

Access

From Keikyu Yokosuka-Chuo Station:
Approximately 15 minutes on foot.

From JR Yokosuka Station:
Take a bus to the Mikasa Park Bus Stop. Alternatively, take a local bus to the Odakicho Bus Stop, followed by an approximately seven-minute walk.

By car:
Take the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road to Yokosuka IC, continue along the Honcho-Yamanaka Toll Road, and turn left at the Mikasa Park entrance on National Route 16.

Memorial Ship MIKASA Official Website

Guide to Visitors

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