Mikasa Park
Mikasa Park (三笠公園, Mikasa Kōen) is a park located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.
the fountain
Battleship Mikasa
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
Statue of Togo Heihachiro
Close up of the statue of Togo Heihachiro
Naval Ensign of the Battleship Mikasa
Back of the Battleship Mikasa
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