Cape Tomyozaki Nishiuraga, Yokosuka

Home to Tomyodo Lighthouse and a lovely secluded beach

Jessica A Paje Jul 15, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Beautiful view of the south side of the cape</p>

<p>Toumyoudou (Lighthouse) was restored to the old lighthouse mark (stone wall) in Yokosuka City in March 1989</p>

<p>Can you picture yourself swimming in this lovely secluded beach?</p>

<p>During the week, Cape Tomyozaki beach is a wonderful getaway to just relax on the bench and enjoy the views of the ocean.</p>

<p>Follow this short pathway to reach Tomyodo Lighthouse</p>

<p>The beach at Cape Tomyozaki is a great place to collect seashells, sea glass, and pottery pieces</p>

<p>Peeking through the trees that surround the Tomyodo Lighthouse</p>

<p>Can you see Tomyodo Lighthouse tucked away into the trees?</p>

<p>The south side of the cape is perfect for sun bathers</p>

<p>The entrance at Cape Tomyozaki in Nishiuraga, Yokosuka</p>

<p>The parking lot is located just on the right side of the small winding road</p>

<p>At this fork, follow the road to your left to get to your destination: Tomyodo Lighthouse</p>

On your road trip to find Cape Tomyozaki in Yokosuka, follow the small brown street signs that read “Tomyodo Lighthouse.” Uraga Toumyoudou (lighthouse) was restored to the old lighthouse mark (stone wall) in Yokosuka City in March of 1989. It is said the original was built in 1648 by the order of Edo shogunate and functioned to keep the night sea safe for approximately 220 years. Escape to the beach to enjoy fun in the sun, sand and ocean. A more secluded beach due to its inaccessibility, you can always find a few surfers, sunbathers and swimmers. Children and hobbyists love to explore the tide pools and collect sea glass and shells.

Parking 1,000yen for the day (sometimes free depending on the day of the week).

Jessica A Paje @jessica.paje

Originally from San Diego, California, I lived in Yokosuka, Japan, for 5 years. In 2010, I arrived with a new outlook on my future. Mainly, to refocus on family and let my curiosities take us to places we’ve only dreamt of. Along the way, we’d hopefully develop new friendships and simply collect ...