A less-touristed day trip to the dramatic southern tip of Kanagawa. Misaki Port handles enormous volumes of Pacific bluefin tuna, making it one of Japan's freshest and most affordable places for a tuna lunch. The rugged Cape Jogashima lighthouse and coastal cliffs are stunning.
The Miura Peninsula stretches south from Yokohama into Sagami Bay, ending at Cape Jogashima — one of the most dramatic and least-touristed coastal landscapes in Kanagawa. The principal draw for day-trippers is Misaki Port, a working fishing harbour on the peninsula's southwestern coast that handles one of the largest volumes of Pacific bluefin tuna in Japan. The town's proximity to Pacific tuna grounds and its direct trade relationships with auction markets makes its sashimi and rice bowls among the freshest and most affordable in the country.
From Yokohama, the Keikyu Misaki-guchi Line runs directly to Misakiguchi station in approximately 57 minutes (820 JPY one way). From Misakiguchi, buses connect to Misaki Port in around 15 minutes (290 JPY). The most efficient transport option is the Miura Misaki Maguro Kippu, a bundled pass available from multiple Keikyu stations that includes round-trip train fare, unlimited bus rides on the peninsula, and a meal ticket redeemable at participating Misaki restaurants — outstanding value at roughly 3,400 JPY from Yokohama.
Misaki Port is a compact fishing town with a morning market and numerous tuna-specialist restaurants clustered around the waterfront. Maguro-don (tuna rice bowl) and sets of five or six tuna cuts — from lean akami to fatty otoro — are the signature meals, typically 2,000–3,500 JPY. After lunch, buses run to Jogashima Island, linked to the mainland by a short bridge (290 JPY from Misaki Bus Terminal). The island's headland trails wind through wind-sculpted coastal vegetation to a lighthouse at the southern tip, with sheer basalt cliffs dropping 30–40 metres into the Pacific below. The coastal walk takes approximately two hours at a moderate pace and offers wide sea views and good birdwatching.
The peninsula's other villages — Aburatsubo, Hemi, and the surf town of Miura Beach — are reachable by bus for those wishing to extend the day. Misaki is quieter and less packaged than Kamakura or Enoshima, rewarding visitors who want to experience working maritime Kanagawa.
Suggested itinerary
- 09:00 — Depart Yokohama by Keikyu Line
- 10:00 — Arrive Misakiguchi; take bus to Misaki Port
- 10:30 — Morning tuna market viewing at Misaki Port
- 12:00 — Tuna sashimi lunch at Misaki port restaurant (maguro-don 2,000 JPY)
- 13:30 — Bus to Jogashima Island (290 JPY)
- 14:00 — Jogashima coastal walk to lighthouse (2 hours)
- 16:30 — Bus back to Misakiguchi
- 17:30 — Return to Yokohama
Location
35.1426, 139.6063 View on map
Highlights
- Eat a fresh maguro-don at Misaki Port, one of Japan's leading Pacific bluefin tuna landing harbours
- Walk the Jogashima Island coastal trail to the historic lighthouse at the peninsula's southern tip
- Photograph the sheer basalt sea cliffs of Cape Jogashima dropping into the Pacific
- Use the Miura Misaki Maguro Kippu bundled pass for all-in transport and a tuna restaurant meal coupon
- Explore a less-visited, working-maritime corner of Kanagawa far from the main tourist circuit
Tips for visiting
- The Miura Misaki Maguro Kippu pass from various Keikyu stations includes round-trip train, bus, and a restaurant meal ticket — outstanding value at ~3,400 JPY.
When to visit
Autumn (October–December) when Pacific bluefin quality peaks and comfortable temperatures make the Jogashima coastal walk enjoyable; spring (April) adds wildflowers along the headland trail, and the cliffs are photogenic year-round.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Miura Misaki Maguro Kippu and where can visitors buy it?
The Misaki Maguro Kippu is a bundled pass sold at major Keikyu stations (including Yokohama and Shinagawa) that includes round-trip Keikyu train fare to Misakiguchi, unlimited bus rides in the Misaki area, and a lunch coupon worth around 1,200 JPY at participating restaurants. From Yokohama the price is approximately 3,400 JPY; it is not available on IC cards and must be bought at a ticket window.
Is Pacific bluefin tuna available at Misaki year-round?
Misaki Port receives Pacific bluefin throughout the year, though the freshest seasonal catches peak in autumn and winter. Both hon-maguro (Pacific bluefin) and minami-maguro (southern bluefin) appear on menus; most restaurants label the species clearly, and menus change based on daily landings.
How rugged is the Jogashima coastal walk?
The main lighthouse trail is approximately 2 km of unpaved coastal path with gentle elevation changes. The cliff-edge sections involve uneven ground and exposed promontories; sturdy shoes with grip are recommended. The trail is not suitable for pushchairs and involves some short scrambles near the cliff edges.
Are there other activities on the Miura Peninsula besides the tuna port and cliffs?
Aburatsubo Marine Park on the east coast offers an aquarium and sea-kayaking rentals. The Pacific-facing Miura Beach area is popular for surfing and stand-up paddleboarding in summer. Both are reachable by Keikyu bus from Misakiguchi.