Miura
Discover Miura
Miura (三浦) is a city in Kanagawa, covering the southernmost part of the Miura Peninsula, best known for tuna at its fishery port, Misaki (三崎). Miura is basically a rural area where vegetables are grown in farms. Old row of houses along roads are often used as background for shooting of films. In addition, some large ancient ruins were excavated in the city.
What to Experience in Miura
Taste of Miura...
Since there are no drinking bars in Miura city, use one of the millions of juice-vending machines for a nice, cold drink.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsTake the Keihin-Kyūkō Line from Shinagawa to Misakiguchi (the terminus) . The limited express takes about 75 minutes and costs ¥900. From there, Misaki is accessible by bus (~20 minutes, ¥280-350 as of November 2025). Keikyu also sells a tourism package called the Keikyu Misaki Tuna Ticket that includes round trip transportation, a day bus pass, a meal (with many tuna and some non-tuna options), and an activity (including many food options; some options cost extra). Pricing depends on the origin station and day of week/holidays ranging from ¥3600 departing Kamiooka on a weekday to ¥4250 departing Tokyo Shinagawa on a holiday; children pay a fixed rate of ¥2860; physical (magnetic) tickets are always priced at holiday (the most expensive) rates. Some reseller platforms (official sales channels) offer modest discounts off the full retail price....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The Jogashima Ferry operates between Urari Pier at the port of Misaki and Jogashima every 30-45 minutes from about 10:00-16:00 with less frequent stops at Hakushuhi-mae, also on Jogashima island. The trip takes about 5 minutes and costs ¥500 for adults (¥300 for children) with a day pass available for ¥1000. The bus also stops near both of these points and can connect you all the way (back) to Misakiguchi for the train The Miura Peninsula (三浦半島) extends like an appendage into Pacific, guarding the mouth of Tokyo Bay. While Yokosuka and Kamakura lie on either side of the base of the peninsula, the lower region has numerous small towns and beaches on the coastline. Miura Beach (三浦海岸) is popular for swimming in summer and fishing for all seasons. In the summer season, seaside clubhouses (海の家, umi-no-ie) are built at the beach. These houses sell many types of food, and summer goods.
Money & Budget
Since there are no drinking bars in Miura city, use one of the millions of juice-vending machines for a nice, cold drink.
Safety Information
Glimpses of Miura
a body of water with a bunch of boats in it
a man standing on top of a rocky cliff next to the ocean
a large body of water surrounded by trees
a road with a palm tree on the side of it
a body of water near a rocky shore
a body of water with boats in it
a couple of people sitting on top of a stone wall
Tree silhouette against a beautiful sunset.
a group of people standing inside of a store
a set of stairs leading down to the ocean
a body of water with a bunch of boats in it
a man standing on top of a rocky cliff next to the ocean
a large body of water surrounded by trees