Sarushima Island in Yokosuka

Hello everyone, how’s it going under the Corona Virus? The request to refrain from going out by the government is lifted at long last and you can go anywhere without limitation. but Corona Virus does not end, so you should still be careful about it. You have to continue to wash your hands, gargle, observe the rules of etiquette and you have to try to a new lifestyle (新しい生活様式)　such as keep the “social distancing” and avoid to going out in crowds.

By the way, do you know the “Sarushima Island (猿島)” The island’s area is 4times as large as the ground of the Yokohama Stadium. It is the only desert island in Tokyo Bay. This island is also used as a location for TV dramas You can go there by  ship from Mikasa Park. It takes about 15 minutes and you can feel the nature of four seasons and you can also enjoy the outdoor activity through out the year Especially in summer, there are crowds of the families, couples and young people because swimming in the sea and having barbeques, You can enjoy a barbeque if you just bring the equipment but you should make a reservation in advance.   

The island is very historical. It was  originally used as a fortress of the Japanese at the end of WW2, ordinary people were prohibited to enter the island. There is a brick tunnel and gun buttery still now. On the island, there are some spots to stroll, Especially characteristic of the island are the brick tunnel and the wall of the fortress. The atmosphere is very somber and very quiet. It feels cool when walking even in the summer. I recommend to you the place the view of the sea from the observation point. The view is very beautiful. you can see the endless ocean and the scenery of the industrial area is very fantasy. The island is not so large, so you can walk around it in about 1 hour. The closes early, so be careful not to miss the boat. 

 Sharushima Island 

Ticket 

Adult 1400yen Children 700yen 

Open 9:00 a.m ~ 4:30 p.m 

URL https://www.tryangle-web.com/