{"id":4481,"date":"2025-04-04T16:42:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T07:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/?post_type=news&#038;p=4481"},"modified":"2025-04-04T17:08:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T08:08:55","slug":"yokosuka-sakura-temples-photography","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/yokosuka-sakura-temples-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Yokosuka&#8217;s Sacred Sakura: A Photographer&#8217;s Pilgrimage to Enchanting Temples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to Yokosuka\u2014a coastal town nestled between sea and hills, just a train ride away from Tokyo. As spring arrives, temple grounds here are gently transformed into dreamscapes of soft pink and white petals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a camera and a car, you can follow your own rhythm, letting the light lead you from one quiet moment to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This photo journey leads you through sacred sites adorned with cherry blossoms, offering a perfect harmony of history, tranquility, and natural beauty. Along the way, enjoy local culinary delights and discover peaceful corners ideal for capturing unforgettable scenes. Whether you&#8217;re seeking inspiration or simply a quiet escape, Yokosuka\u2019s sakura pilgrimage will touch both your lens and your soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Around \u2014 Why a Rental Car Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Yokosuka is reachable by train and offers some spots within walking distance, this photo journey follows a quiet trail of temples tucked away in gentle hills and peaceful neighborhoods\u2014places where timing and light matter. Renting a car gives you the freedom to move at your own pace, stop spontaneously, and explore the roads between each destination that often hide beauty in plain sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking is available at most temples and along nearby roads. Especially during sakura season, having a car allows photographers to chase those fleeting moments of light without being bound to train schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a day trip with your camera, consider picking up a rental car near Yokosuka or even from Tokyo. You won\u2019t just travel. You\u2019ll wander, wait for light, and discover moments that weren\u2019t on any map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FpkvSFS1rgcT4krd6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83d\udc49 Looking for rental cars near Yokosuka?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sakura and Ancient Temples in Spring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a short ride from Tokyo, Yokosuka is a peaceful city embraced by the sea and hills\u2014a place where spring takes on a serene glow through the harmony of temples and cherry blossoms. This journey invites photography lovers to explore sacred grounds wrapped in the soft presence of sakura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stillness of ancient temples, the gentle flutter of petals in the spring light\u2014these scenes are not just photogenic, but deeply moving. In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through a full day itinerary, highlighting must-see spots, ideal photo angles, and the local culinary gems that complete the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your camera in hand and your heart open, come discover the tranquil poetry of Yokosuka\u2019s spring\u2014one frame at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1DcVLl3N2q7eY7BT9U2OSGq-PgKvYoWk&#038;hl=ja&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manshoji Temple\uff08\u6e80\u660c\u5bfa\uff0fMansh\u014dji\uff09 \u2014 The Poetry of Weeping Blossoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidarezakura.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of the entrance gate of Manshoji Temple in spring, with Gion shidare-zakura (weeping cherry blossoms) blooming above the stone pillars and traditional tiled roof.\" class=\"wp-image-4520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidarezakura.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidarezakura-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidarezakura-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the foot of a quiet hillside stands Manshoji Temple\uff08\u6e80\u660c\u5bfa\uff0fMansh\u014dji\uff09, framed by a dignified sanmon\uff08\u5c71\u9580\uff0ftemple gate\uff09 that seems to guard both memory and time. Beside the gate, in early spring, a single shidare-zakura\uff08\u3057\u3060\u308c\u685c\uff0fweeping cherry blossom tree\uff09 unfurls its branches like threads of silk in the wind. This particular tree is a Gion shidare-zakura\uff08\u7947\u5712\u3057\u3060\u308c\u685c\uff09, a distinguished variety cultivated by the famed Kyoto sakura gardener Fujioemon Sano\uff08\u4f50\u91ce\u85e4\u53f3\u885b\u9580\uff09\u2014a lineage known as sakura-mori\uff08\u685c\u5b88\uff0fcaretakers of cherry trees\uff09.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidare_info.jpg\" alt=\"Gion shidare-zakura cherry blossoms at Manshoji Temple with an explanatory sign.\" class=\"wp-image-4521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidare_info.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidare_info-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidare_info-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidare.jpg\" alt=\"Gion shidare-zakura cherry blossoms at Manshoji Temple.\" class=\"wp-image-4526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidare.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidare-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_gion_shidare-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_bell_tower_sakura.jpg\" alt=\"Bell tower at Manshoji Temple framed by blooming weeping cherry trees.\" class=\"wp-image-4524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_bell_tower_sakura.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_bell_tower_sakura-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_bell_tower_sakura-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than grand crowds, the temple offers something rarer: stillness. The grounds feature a kare-sansui\uff08\u67af\u5c71\u6c34\uff0fdry landscape garden\uff09, where raked gravel, moss, and stone form a silent conversation with light. For photographers, it is a place to pause\u2014not only to frame, but to listen. The breeze that moves the blossoms feels less like a moment to capture, and more like a memory returning to the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_kannon_hall_view.jpg\" alt=\"Peaceful garden view near the Kannon Hall at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.\" class=\"wp-image-4522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_kannon_hall_view.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_kannon_hall_view-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_kannon_hall_view-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_main_gate.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance gate of Manshoji Temple in spring, with stone pillars and traditional roof architecture.\" class=\"wp-image-4527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_main_gate.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_main_gate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_main_gate-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_jizo_statues.jpg\" alt=\"Row of Jizo statues with red bibs at Manshoji Temple, offering a serene corner for prayer.\" class=\"wp-image-4529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_jizo_statues.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_jizo_statues-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_jizo_statues-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In front of the main hall grows an ancient tsutsuji\uff08\u30c4\u30c4\u30b8\uff0fazalea\uff09 said to have been planted by Minamoto no Yoritomo\uff08\u6e90\u983c\u671d\uff09, the founder of the Kamakura shogunate, when the temple was built in 1197. Local lore claims that if you gently place your head among its branches, it can ease headaches and bring clarity of mind. More than just folklore, it\u2019s a whisper from the past\u2014a gift planted for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_bamboo.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo path leading to Goryo Shrine's treasure hall and torii gate, located within Manshoji Temple grounds.\" class=\"wp-image-4523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_bamboo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_bamboo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_bamboo-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the temple grounds are freely accessible, many interior areas\u2014including the main hall and treasure room\u2014are not open to the public.<br>For those interested in viewing the temple&#8217;s historical statues, limited access may be available by advance reservation (with a small admission fee). Please refer to the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/manshoji.com\">official website<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_sakura.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of pink cherry blossoms blooming within the grounds of Manshoji Temple, captured against a soft green background.\" class=\"wp-image-4528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_sakura.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_sakura-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_sakura-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_sakura_on_roots.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of fallen sakura petals resting on tree roots at Manshoji Temple.\" class=\"wp-image-4530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_sakura_on_roots.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_sakura_on_roots-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_sakura_on_roots-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/street_view_with_spring_blossoms.jpg\" alt=\"Spring blossoms overhanging a residential street near Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.\" class=\"wp-image-4525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/street_view_with_spring_blossoms.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/street_view_with_spring_blossoms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/street_view_with_spring_blossoms-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_camellia_bush.jpg\" alt=\"Red camellia blossoms blooming beside a stone garden at Manshoji Temple.\" class=\"wp-image-4531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_camellia_bush.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_camellia_bush-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manshoji_camellia_bush-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Manshoji Temple is not a destination for tourists chasing spectacle.<br>It is a place where blossoms bloom with purpose, where gardens speak without words, and where history breathes softly through bark, stone, and silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XppWxvQhxWnpwJip8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1-5-10 Oyabe, Yokosuka, Kanagawa<\/a><br>\ud83d\udd17 Official Website:<a href=\"http:\/\/manshoji.com\"> manshoji.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hinokitei \u2013 A Seasonal Pause in Quiet Elegance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_entrance_sign-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Front entrance of Hinokitei restaurant with traditional wooden sliding doors and noren curtain.\" class=\"wp-image-4533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_entrance_sign-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_entrance_sign-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_entrance_sign-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_entrance_sign.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked away in the calm neighborhood of Yamashinadai, Hinokitei is a beloved Japanese restaurant known for its focus on seasonal ingredients and honest flavors. Just a short drive from Manshoji Temple, it offers a peaceful setting to enjoy a quiet, satisfying lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_menu-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch set menu of Hinokitei offering six main dishes to choose from, including sashimi and grilled fish.\" class=\"wp-image-4536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_menu-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_menu-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_menu-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_menu.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The featured lunch set, called <em>Y\u016bzen<\/em>, lets you choose two main dishes from options like sashimi, tempura, simmered fish, grilled fish, pork kakuni (braised pork belly), or beef steak. It also includes two daily side dishes, miso soup, pickles, and freshly cooked rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_yuzen_lunch_set-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_yuzen_lunch_set-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_yuzen_lunch_set-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_yuzen_lunch_set-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_yuzen_lunch_set.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_side_dishes-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted side dishes from Hinokitei\u2019s lunch set, including simmered fish and seasonal vegetables, chosen from a rotating daily selection.\" class=\"wp-image-4539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_side_dishes-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_side_dishes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_side_dishes-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_side_dishes.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_sashimi-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted sashimi plate with tuna, squid, sea bream, and firefly squid on a green ceramic platter.\" class=\"wp-image-4540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_sashimi-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_sashimi-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_sashimi-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_sashimi-1.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_steak-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Tender grilled steak served as a main dish option in Hinokitei\u2019s lunch set, paired with seasonal vegetables.\" class=\"wp-image-4541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_steak-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_steak-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_steak-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_steak.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_kakuni-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Slow-simmered kakuni (braised pork belly) in soy-based sauce, one of the main selections in Hinokitei\u2019s seasonal lunch set.\" class=\"wp-image-4542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_kakuni-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_kakuni-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_kakuni-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_kakuni.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_simmered_fish-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled seasonal fish, delicately prepared and served with lemon and daikon, offered in Hinokitei\u2019s lunch course.\" class=\"wp-image-4543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_simmered_fish-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_simmered_fish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_simmered_fish-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_simmered_fish.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_grilled_fish-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Simmered seasonal fish in light soy broth, highlighting traditional Japanese flavors in Hinokitei\u2019s lunch menu.\" class=\"wp-image-4544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_grilled_fish-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_grilled_fish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_grilled_fish-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_lunch_grilled_fish.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Each plate is carefully arranged\u2014not just beautiful, but thoughtfully balanced. It\u2019s a meal that feels both satisfying and gently refined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_jyo_tendon-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of tempura rice (tendon) with shrimp, fish, and assorted vegetables in crispy batter.\" class=\"wp-image-4534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_jyo_tendon-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_jyo_tendon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_jyo_tendon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_jyo_tendon.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other lunch menu options include tendon (tempura over rice) and unagi don (grilled eel over rice), both popular with locals.<br>The special tendon includes domestic anago (conger eel), prepared in-house and fried in a blend of light sesame and cottonseed oils. This creates a crisp texture with a rich, nutty aroma that isn\u2019t too heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seafood is sourced from nearby Miura Peninsula ports such as Hashirimizu, Kaneda, and Nagai, while vegetables come from local farms. In spring, the owner even forages mountain vegetables himself.<br>The rice is pesticide-free Koshihikari, grown by a trusted farm in Futtsu and polished in-house just before cooking. Everything, including cooking and drinking water, is prepared using alkaline ionized water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_interior-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\" Inside Hinokitei, showing wooden partitions and a mix of private and open seating.\" class=\"wp-image-4537\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_interior-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_interior-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_interior.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The interior offers a mix of table seating, zashiki (traditional Japanese floor seating), and koagari (raised tatami platforms), making it a comfortable stop for all types of travelers.<br>Lunch hours can get busy, especially on weekends when reserved courses are popular, so coming early or a bit late is recommended. Calling ahead is also a good idea if you\u2019re planning to visit on a weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hinokitei is a great stop for a well-priced, carefully prepared Japanese meal featuring local fish and seasonal vegetables.<br>If you&#8217;re looking to enjoy traditional flavors in a peaceful, local setting, Hinokitei is a spot you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_exterior-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Full exterior view of Hinokitei, a modern Japanese building with simple signage and a warm atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-4532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_exterior-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_exterior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_exterior-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hinokitei_exterior.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Access from Manshoji Temple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By car: approx. 7 minutes<br>By bicycle: approx. 13 minutes<br>On foot: approx. 25 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccd<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/PeLG9CHFDnVqXX9s8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> View on Google Maps<br><\/a> \ud83d\udd70 Open: Tue, Wed, Fri\u2013Sun (Lunch 11:30\u201314:30) \/ Fri &amp; Sat dinner also available<br> \ud83d\udcb3 Credit cards accepted \/ Non-smoking (outdoor smoking area available)<br> \ud83c\udf10<a href=\"https:\/\/hinokitei.gorp.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tsuken Street \uff08\u901a\u7814\u901a\u308a\uff09&amp; YRP \u2014 Petals on the Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400001-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400001-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400001.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After leaving Manshoji Temple and heading toward Shomyoji, what seemed like a simple drive became an unexpected highlight of spring. Tsuken Street\uff08\u901a\u7814\u901a\u308a\uff09, with its quiet slope lined by rows of <em>Somei Yoshino<\/em> cherry trees (a pale pink variety most commonly seen across Japan), is not a major destination\u2014but that\u2019s exactly why it stays with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400009-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"A vibrant scene on Tsuken-dori (Telecom Research Institute Street) in Yokosuka, featuring cherry blossom trees in full bloom creating a beautiful canopy over the road, with a street sign for &quot;Tsuken-dori&quot; visible.\" class=\"wp-image-4432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400009-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400009-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400009-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yokosuka-tsuken-street-sakura-202400009.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The road stretches from the NTT Communication Research Center toward Nagasawa Junior High, creating a soft tunnel of blossoms in peak season. Even through the car window, it\u2019s a cinematic view. But if you have the time, I recommend stopping near YRP Center, where coin parking is available. Walking the street at your own pace lets you feel the rhythm of petals in the wind. Your camera hand moves almost without thinking, guided by light and breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farther along, the area around Hikari no Oka (Yokosuka Research Park) and near Iwato Junior High reveals another layer of beauty\u2014cherry trees blooming beside fences, leaning gently into the hillside. These aren\u2019t planned displays. They\u2019re fragments of beauty growing quietly within daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you find yourself pulling over, or stopping mid-step\u2014drawn by a flicker of light or the angle of a branch. And it\u2019s often these fleeting, unplanned scenes that linger longest in memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kr3i8mchZhufpCLk7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Along Nagasawa, near the NTT Tsuken Research Center, Yokosuka<\/a><br><br><strong>Hikari no Oka (YRP) &amp; Iwato Junior High School Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4p9azFFV93kx1Lhd7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Around Hikari no Oka and Iwato, Yokosuka, Kanagawa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shomyoji Temple (Nobi) \uff08\u79f0\u540d\u5bfa\uff0fSh\u014dmy\u014dji\uff09\u2013 Stillness Beneath the Blossoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_cherry_blossoms_above_school-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_cherry_blossoms_above_school-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_cherry_blossoms_above_school-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_cherry_blossoms_above_school-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_cherry_blossoms_above_school.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>About a ten-minute walk from YRP Nobi Station, Shomyoji Temple\uff08\u79f0\u540d\u5bfa\uff0fSh\u014dmy\u014dji\uff09 quietly rests among the residential streets of Yokosuka. Modest in scale and humble in appearance, it offers something rare in spring\u2014tranquility that feels untouched, even as cherry blossoms begin to bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_temple_gate_and_statue-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_temple_gate_and_statue-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_temple_gate_and_statue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_temple_gate_and_statue-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_temple_gate_and_statue.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_path_with_visitors_and_cherry_tree-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_path_with_visitors_and_cherry_tree-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_path_with_visitors_and_cherry_tree-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_path_with_visitors_and_cherry_tree-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_path_with_visitors_and_cherry_tree.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What draws visitors here is the elegant shidare-zakura\uff08\u3057\u3060\u308c\u685c\uff0fweeping cherry blossom tree\uff09 beside the temple\u2019s modest sanmon\uff08\u5c71\u9580\uff0ftemple gate\uff09. With its graceful form and wide-reaching branches, the tree often blooms slightly earlier than the surrounding Somei Yoshino\uff08\u30bd\u30e1\u30a4\u30e8\u30b7\u30ce\uff0fSomei Yoshino cherry trees\uff09, creating a gentle contrast with the surrounding trees. Underneath its blossoms, everything feels quietly suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple grounds are compact but lovingly tended. Seasonal plants and garden trees offer soft accents throughout the year. For photographers, it\u2019s a place where you don\u2019t need to search for the perfect shot\u2014it quietly reveals itself when you\u2019re ready. With a bit of framing, the stillness becomes the subject, and what you capture feels more like a breath\u2014fleeting, quiet, and alive\u2014than a photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_vibrant_shrine_building-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_vibrant_shrine_building-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_vibrant_shrine_building-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_vibrant_shrine_building-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_vibrant_shrine_building.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shomyoji is also the eleventh stop on the Miura 33 Kannon Pilgrimage\uff08\u4e09\u6d66\u4e09\u5341\u4e09\u89b3\u97f3\u970a\u5834\uff09. In its Kannon Hall\uff08\u89b3\u97f3\u5802\uff09 rests a statue of Sho Kannon\uff08\u8056\u89b3\u97f3\uff09, a figure quietly venerated by locals for generations. Though the hall remains closed to the public, its presence is felt\u2014woven gently into the air, like the soft fall of petals in spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_entrance_spring_stairs-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_entrance_spring_stairs-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_entrance_spring_stairs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_entrance_spring_stairs-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shomyoji_entrance_spring_stairs.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just a short distance from the cherry-lined Tsuken Street, Shomyoji invites you to pause\u2014to trade spectacle for stillness, and discover the quiet resonance of a blossom that needs no audience to be beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/o89c1mV8XUQq3oVm7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1-32-15 Nobii, Yokosuka, Kanagawa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Togakuji Temple\uff08\u7b49\u899a\u5bfa\uff0fT\u014dgakuji\uff09 \u2013 Stillness Framed by Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_weeping_cherry_full_bloom.jpg\" alt=\"Full bloom of a weeping cherry blossom tree at Togakuji Temple, cascading beside the stone steps.\" class=\"wp-image-4555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_weeping_cherry_full_bloom.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_weeping_cherry_full_bloom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_weeping_cherry_full_bloom-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked into the quiet residential streets of Kumura\uff08\u4e45\u6751\uff09, Togakuji Temple\uff08\u7b49\u899a\u5bfa\uff0fT\u014dgakuji\uff09 feels like a space held gently in silence. When I arrived, what struck me first was the absence of noise. There were no cars, no chatter\u2014just the rustle of branches, the sound of birdsong. It felt less like silence, and more like a different kind of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_cherry_closeup_dark_branches.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of weeping cherry blossoms with the dark silhouette of old branches behind at Togakuji Temple.\" class=\"wp-image-4554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_cherry_closeup_dark_branches.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_cherry_closeup_dark_branches-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_cherry_closeup_dark_branches-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beside the temple\u2019s stone steps stands a single shidare-zakura\uff08\u3057\u3060\u308c\u685c\uff0fweeping cherry blossom tree\uff09 over a hundred years old. It was planted in the early Taish\u014d era\uff08\u5927\u6b63\u6642\u4ee3\uff0f1912\u20131926\uff09 to mark the birth of a local priest, and its branches now sway with quiet dignity. The tree doesn&#8217;t overwhelm\u2014it lingers. It doesn\u2019t demand attention, but once noticed, it\u2019s hard to forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the temple grounds, light and shadow shift gently with time. A small change in angle, a quiet step to the side, and suddenly the whole frame transforms. For a photographer, this subtle dialogue with the environment is deeply rewarding\u2014moments when stillness becomes the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_main_hall_through_sakura.jpg\" alt=\"Front of the main hall at Togakuji Temple, seen through delicate shidare-zakura branches in bloom.\" class=\"wp-image-4556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_main_hall_through_sakura.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_main_hall_through_sakura-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_main_hall_through_sakura-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next to the main hall stands the Kannon Hall\uff08\u89b3\u97f3\u5802\uff0fhall dedicated to Kannon\uff09, home to a group of wooden statues from the late Heian period. Among them are a Senju Kannon\uff08\u5343\u624b\u89b3\u97f3\uff0fthousand-armed bodhisattva of compassion\uff09 and a pair of Kong\u014drikishi\uff08\u91d1\u525b\u529b\u58eb\uff0fguardian statues\uff09. Though damaged with age, they endure\u2014silent witnesses to centuries past. These statues are not for photographing, but for simply standing before them\u2014in stillness, without needing to capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Togakuji is not a grand temple, and it doesn\u2019t ask for attention. But it welcomes those who arrive quietly\u2014with a camera, perhaps, or with open eyes. It\u2019s a place where even the time before the shutter clicks feels sacred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_stone_pillar_sakura_backdrop.jpg\" alt=\"Ancient stone pillar with engraved script at Togakuji Temple, surrounded by spring cherry blossoms.\" class=\"wp-image-4553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_stone_pillar_sakura_backdrop.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_stone_pillar_sakura_backdrop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/togakuji_stone_pillar_sakura_backdrop-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/irCD18sZaseT9nsi9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">479 Kumura, Yokosuka, Kanagawa<\/a><br>\ud83d\udd17 Official Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/temple.nichiren.or.jp\/0061063-tougakuji\"> temple.nichiren.or.jp\/0061063-tougakuji<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yokosuka Port Market \u2013 A Flavorful Farewell by the Sea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-port-market-entrance-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of Yokosuka Port Market with wide stairs leading to the entrance under a clear blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-4558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-port-market-entrance-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-port-market-entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-port-market-entrance-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-port-market-entrance.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-view-and-dog-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor terrace at Yokosuka Port Market with a view of the harbor and a small dog resting on a bench.\" class=\"wp-image-4562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-view-and-dog-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-view-and-dog-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-view-and-dog-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-view-and-dog.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-people-dining.jpg\" alt=\"People dining on the terrace of Yokosuka Port Market during the afternoon, enjoying casual food and drinks.\" class=\"wp-image-4557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-people-dining.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-people-dining-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/terrace-with-people-dining-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the day winds down, there\u2019s one more place to savor the spirit of Yokosuka\u2014Yokosuka Port Market, a lively stop near the bay where local flavors and casual charm come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This waterfront market brings together fresh produce, seafood, craft drinks, sweets, and local specialties. Whether you\u2019re after a hearty bite or a final treat before heading home, it\u2019s the perfect stop to wrap up your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/marlowe-shop-inside-market-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/marlowe-shop-inside-market-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/marlowe-shop-inside-market-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/marlowe-shop-inside-market-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/marlowe-shop-inside-market.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-market-stores-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Central signboard of Yokosuka Port Market food court surrounded by dining tables and eateries.\" class=\"wp-image-4560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-market-stores-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-market-stores-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-market-stores-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka-market-stores.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/indoor-seating-area-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet and cozy indoor seating area with wooden floors and partitioned booths at Yokosuka Port Market.\" class=\"wp-image-4561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/indoor-seating-area-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/indoor-seating-area-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/indoor-seating-area-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/indoor-seating-area.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also find bakeries, deli shops, cafes, and more scattered throughout the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest list of shops, visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/yokosukaport-market.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor Info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Lk3TW6ZhHceMuRXW6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 Shinkocho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa<\/a><br>\ud83d\udd52 Hours: 10:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM (Shops until 6:00 PM)<br>\ud83d\ude97 Parking: Available (1 hour free with purchase) \u2013 181 spaces<br>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/yokosukaport-market.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mikasa-battleship-from-terrace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mikasa-battleship-from-terrace.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mikasa-battleship-from-terrace-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mikasa-battleship-from-terrace-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearby battleship Mikasa is also visible from the terrace seating. You can find more information about the memorial ship Mikasa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/battleship-mikasa-anime-games-history-yokosuka\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-yokosuka-travel-guide wp-block-embed-yokosuka-travel-guide\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"CgT8KwWFzg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/battleship-mikasa-anime-games-history-yokosuka\/\">Battleship Mikasa: A Historic Warship Living on Through Anime and Games<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Battleship Mikasa: A Historic Warship Living on Through Anime and Games&#8221; &#8212; Yokosuka Travel Guide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/battleship-mikasa-anime-games-history-yokosuka\/embed\/#?secret=9Gzs1OACuD#?secret=CgT8KwWFzg\" data-secret=\"CgT8KwWFzg\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HONEY BEE \u2013 The Original Navy Burger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_set-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Navy Burger and fries set from Honey Bee, served on the terrace\" class=\"wp-image-4564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_set-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_set-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_set-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_set.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with one of Yokosuka\u2019s most famous local dishes: the Navy Burger.<br>At HONEY BEE, a diner-style burger joint founded in 1968, you\u2019ll find thick, juicy patties grilled to a crisp on the outside, nestled in golden toasted buns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_counter-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_counter-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_counter-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_counter-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_counter.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We tried the Regular Navy Burger and the Cheese Navy Burger\u2014both satisfying, nostalgic, and deeply flavorful. With every bite, it felt like stepping into a classic American diner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_cut-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cross-section of the Honey Bee Navy Burger with juicy patty and crisp lettuce\" class=\"wp-image-4565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_cut-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_cut-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_cut-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_burger_cut.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_exterior-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Customers lined up at the Honey Bee counter inside Yokosuka Port Market\" class=\"wp-image-4566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_exterior-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_exterior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_exterior-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/honeybee_exterior.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd52 10:00 AM-07:00 PM (L.O.7PM)<br>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybee-yokosuka.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yokosuka Beer TAPROOM \u2013 Brewed with Local Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_shop_front-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"The front view of the Yokosuka Beer shop inside the market, with a bold yellow sign and taps.\" class=\"wp-image-4568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_shop_front-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_shop_front-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_shop_front-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_shop_front.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a refreshing break? Step into Yokosuka Beer TAPROOM, where 15 taps serve up crisp, creative brews\u2014each one made with spring water from nearby Hashirimizu and a deep love for the local land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each pour tells a story of Yokosuka\u2014bright, balanced, and brewed for easy moments by the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yokosuka Gold \u2013 Pure, Crisp, and Local<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_gold_beer_bottle-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a &quot;Yokosuka Gold Beer&quot; bottle with a colorful label, placed on a counter.\" class=\"wp-image-4571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_gold_beer_bottle-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_gold_beer_bottle-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_gold_beer_bottle-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_gold_beer_bottle.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clean, golden, and refreshingly smooth\u2014Yokosuka Gold is the brewery&#8217;s signature pale ale, brewed with natural spring water from nearby Hashirimizu.<br>Its bright, balanced flavor speaks of the land itself: honest, clear, and deeply satisfying.<br>Whether you&#8217;re a craft beer aficionado or just in for something easy to love, this is the one that keeps you coming back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taproom Favorites \u2013 Local Brews, Local Vibes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_variety_drinks-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Two cups of craft beer and a bottle of &quot;Yokosuka Blue Cider&quot; arranged on a counter.\" class=\"wp-image-4570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_variety_drinks-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_variety_drinks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_variety_drinks-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yokosuka_beer_variety_drinks.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From fruity to wheaty to non-alcoholic, Yokosuka Beer&#8217;s taproom offers something for every taste.<br>Here are just a few local standouts\u2014each brewed with character and a splash of Yokosuka spirit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dobuita Happy<\/strong><br>A juicy, balanced brew inspired by the lively Dobuita Street culture. Easy-drinking with a soft, fruity twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hasse Mitsumugi Wheat<\/strong><br>This award-winning wheat beer is brewed with local wheat and naturally aromatic, with soft banana-like notes from the yeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yokosuka Blue<\/strong><br>A refreshing cider-style drink that\u2019s vibrant in color and flavor. With no alcohol and a bold blue hue, it&#8217;s fun, fresh, and family-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sip, Chill, Repeat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beer_tap_pouring_scene-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A staff member pouring craft beer from one of many taps in a modern beer bar setup.\" class=\"wp-image-4569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beer_tap_pouring_scene-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beer_tap_pouring_scene-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beer_tap_pouring_scene-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/beer_tap_pouring_scene.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab your favorite pour, step out to the terrace, and let the salty breeze and harbor view do the rest.<br>This isn\u2019t just a drink stop\u2014it\u2019s a moment of Yokosuka you can taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd52 10:00 AM-07:00 PM<br>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/b385706.gorp.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BUTCHER\u2019S TABLE \u2013 Sausages with Local Flavor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-counter-full-view-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-counter-full-view-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-counter-full-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-counter-full-view-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-counter-full-view.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-gift-sets-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-gift-sets-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-gift-sets-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-gift-sets-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/butcher-gift-sets.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-on-terrace-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-on-terrace-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-on-terrace-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-on-terrace-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-on-terrace.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-fridge-display-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-fridge-display-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-fridge-display-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-fridge-display-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sausage-fridge-display.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At BUTCHER\u2019S TABLE, operated by Yokosuka\u2019s trusted butcher Matsuzakaya, sausages are crafted the old-fashioned way\u2014by hand, one by one, using premium Japanese pork and absolutely no chemical seasonings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HAYAMA NATSUMIKAN &amp; ROSEMARY<\/strong><br>A refreshing twist featuring locally grown summer orange and rosemary. 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Major rental companies such as Toyota and Nissan have branches near Yokosuka-Chuo and Kurihama Stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer not to drive, <strong>a combination of train, walking, and taxis<\/strong> is also possible, though some flexibility in your route may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25cf Map and Navigation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Google Maps on your smartphone to navigate between locations.<br>Searching by name (e.g., \u201cManshoji Temple,\u201d \u201cShomyoji Temple,\u201d \u201cTogakuji Temple\u201d) will give accurate directions, and checking for parking availability in advance is highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You May Come for the Sakura, But You\u2019ll Return for Yokosuka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/You-May-Come-for-the-Sakura-But-Youll-Return-for-Yokosuka-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/You-May-Come-for-the-Sakura-But-Youll-Return-for-Yokosuka-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/You-May-Come-for-the-Sakura-But-Youll-Return-for-Yokosuka-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/You-May-Come-for-the-Sakura-But-Youll-Return-for-Yokosuka-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/You-May-Come-for-the-Sakura-But-Youll-Return-for-Yokosuka.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A day spent among cherry blossoms, quiet temples, and local flavors offers a richness that goes beyond what any photo can capture.<br>In Yokosuka, spring reveals stories hidden in the everyday\u2014soft moments that linger long after the shutter clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as the seasons change, you may find yourself drawn back here, camera in hand, ready to discover it all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover More in Yokosuka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yokosuka\u2019s Culinary Delights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/see-and-do\/?cat=dining\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/yokosuka_travel_guide_dining.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/yokosuka_travel_guide_dining.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/yokosuka_travel_guide_dining-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/yokosuka_travel_guide_dining-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/yokosuka_travel_guide_dining-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/yokosuka_travel_guide_dining-1536x384.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yokosuka in Bloom: A Guide to Cherry Blossoms, Festivals &amp; 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