Jōgashima
Island Coastal island off Miura Peninsula with active lighthouse
Off the Miura Peninsula, Jōgashima has a coastal lighthouse, rocky headlands and small beaches; day‑trippers arrive for sea views, fishing and coastal walks.
Jōgashima is a small island off the southern tip of the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, known for its rocky coastline, a lighthouse and coastal walking routes.
The island’s shoreline includes headlands and viewing points that look out over Sagami Bay; the lighthouse marks maritime approaches and the island is a local day-trip destination for coastal scenery and seafood. Paths around the island allow short walks and fishing from accessible points.
Historically the island has been used for navigation and local fishing; maritime infrastructure such as the lighthouse reflects its role in marking coastal waters. The site has long been part of the coastal economy of the Miura Peninsula.
Jōgashima lies off the southern coast of Kanagawa Prefecture, connected to the Miura Peninsula by a short bridge or causeway and reached by road from nearby towns such as Miura and Yokosuka.
- Access: Linked to the Miura Peninsula by a short causeway or bridge, enabling day trips from the Kanagawa mainland and nearby cities such as Yokosuka and Yokohama.
- Views: Offers clear coastal vistas of Sagami Bay and, on clear days, views of Mount Fuji across the water from the island's western shore.
What to See #
- Lighthouse and headland: Jōgashima Lighthouse sits on the island and marks approaches to Miura and Sagami Bay, and the island's western headland offers coastal walking paths and viewpoints over the bay and Strait of Sagami.
How to Get to Jōgashima #
Take the Keikyū Kurihama Line to Misakiguchi Station on the Miura Peninsula; from Misakiguchi you can catch a local bus that serves Jōgashima (services run from the station toward the coast) or walk roughly 30-40 minutes along coastal roads to reach the island/park area.
By car Jōgashima is on the southern tip of the Miura Peninsula - it is roughly 40 km south of central Yokohama (about 45-60 minutes by car) via Route 16 and connecting prefectural roads to the peninsula and the island access road.
Tips for Visiting Jōgashima #
- Aim for sunrise or sunset at Jōgashima: the headland's viewpoints give the best light and-on a clear day-views toward Mount Fuji.
- Use the pedestrian bridge from Misaki (Jogashima Bridge) to reach the island; park or arrive by public transport at Misaki Port and follow signs into Jogashima Park.
- Don't skip the coastal walk around the southern tip and the lighthouse area-these give wide sea views and tide-pool exploration opportunities that many day-trippers miss.
- Avoid weekend afternoons when Tokyo-area day-trippers and local anglers swell numbers; weekday mornings or late afternoons are far quieter.
Best Time to Visit Jōgashima #
Best late spring through autumn for pleasant coastal weather and island walks; summer is busiest for beach activities.
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