Yokosuka Uraga Dry Docks Tour – Experience the History of a Meiji-Era Shipyard (February 16 & March 2, 2025)
The Yokosuka Uraga Dry Dock (Former Yokosuka Arsenal), built in 1899, played a crucial role in Japan’s shipbuilding industry for over a century. More than 1,000 ships were constructed and repaired here before the dock closed in 2003. This guided tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the historical brick-built dry dock and learn about its rich history.
Event Details
📅 Dates
⚫︎Sunday, February 16, 2025
⚫︎Sunday, March 2, 2025
📍 Meeting Point: 9:30 AM at the Uraga Dock Main Gate (10-minute walk from Keikyu Line’s Uraga Station)
⏳ End Point: Around 11:30 AM at the Uraga Community Center
👥 Capacity: 50 participants per tour (advance registration required; lottery system may apply)
💰 Participation Fee: ¥500 (Free for elementary school children accompanied by a parent or guardian)
📌 Registration Deadlines
⚫︎February 16 tour → Monday, February 3, 2025
⚫︎March 2 tour → Monday, February 17, 2025
Tour Highlights
1️⃣ Introduction & Briefing at Meeting Point
2️⃣ Viewing the Jib Crane
3️⃣ Exploring the Dock Walls & Pump Station
4️⃣ Observing the Flap Gate & Former Tower Crane Site
5️⃣ Walking Along the Dock Bottom
6️⃣ Finishing at the Uraga Community Center (Local History Museum)
(The route may include a visit to the Uraga Brick Dock Utilization Center if available.)
What to Bring & Important Notes
✔ Bring your own water, rain gear, and a mask if needed.
✔ Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes.
✔ Transportation fees and additional entrance fees (if any) are not included.
✔ The event will be canceled in case of severe weather.
How to Register
🖥 Sign up via the official website under “Yokosuka Historic Heritage – Uraga Dock Tour”
(Postcard applications are not accepted).
📌 More Information & Contact
🌐 Official Website
📞 TEL: 046-822-8256
📠 FAX: 046-827-1682
📢 Weather & Event Updates
🔹 Check the Yokosuka Event Calendar or call the Yokosuka City Call Center (TEL: 046-822-2500, 7:15 AM–8:00 PM).
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