Mikasa Park
Coordinates: 35°17′8.686″N 139°40′26.9″E / 35.28574611°N 139.674139°E
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The fountain at the park
Battleship Mikasa
Mikasa Park (三笠公園, Mikasa Kōen) is a park located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.
Facilities[]
- Battleship Mikasa
- Statue of Tōgō Heihachirō
- Ammunition of Battleship Yamato
- Gunkan kōshinkyoku monument
- Fountains
Mikasa Park's main attractions are the memorial pre-dreadnought battleship Mikasa, its multicolored fountain complex, and ammo from the Yamato. There's also a monument of the Gunkan kōshinkyoku navy march song. The park is among Japan's Top 100 City Parks. Monkey Island (猿島, Saru-shima) can be seen from most locations in the park.
Hours[]
- 8:00am – 9:00pm April - October
9am - 8pm November - March
Transportation[]
- From Yokosuka-Chūō Station (Keikyu) : approx. 15 min by foot.
- From Yokosuka Station (JR Yokosuka Line) : approx. 30 min by foot.
Gallery[]
Shell of the Battleship Yamato
Bow of the Battleship Mikasa
Naval Ensign of the Battleship Mikasa
Back of the Battleship Mikasa
External links[]
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- Yokosuka, Kanagawa
- Parks and gardens in Kanagawa Prefecture
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