Mikasa Park, Historical park with naval museum in Yokosuka, Japan.
Description
Mikasa Park is a historical park in Inaoka-chō, Yokosuka, Japan. At its center stands a preserved warship from the Meiji era, surrounded by a peace arch, musical fountains, and lawns that offer views across Tokyo Bay.
History
The ship launched in 1902 and served as the flagship for Admiral Togo during the war between Russia and Japan. After a long period of neglect, it was restored in the 1960s and set up as a floating museum.
Culture
The name comes from Mount Mikasa in Nara, a site of religious importance celebrated in tanka poetry. Families and school groups use the green spaces for picnics, while joggers follow the paved pathways along the waterfront.
Practical
The park sits about a 15-minute walk from Yokosuka Chuo Station on the Keikyu Line. Visitors can enter the grounds freely, while the museum ship itself has limited opening hours and closes occasionally.
Did you know?
The admiral's personal quarters on board show surprisingly small rooms with plain wooden paneling. The deck offers a wide view across the bay where modern naval ships anchor alongside the old warship.
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