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Voykit pocket guide · Japan
Miura
Spend a half day to a full day in Miura for tuna at Misaki port, beach time and a short ferry to Jogashima; no need to stay overnight.
Miura is a rural coastal city on the Miura Peninsula, known for its tuna fishery, beaches and the nearby Jogashima island. It is reachable by the Keihin‑Kyūkō Line (≈75 min from Shinagawa) and offers quick bus or ferry links to local sights, making it a suitable half‑day or day‑trip stop.
- Country
- Japan
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm beach weather, fewer rain days)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional typhoon risk)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- JPY
- Money
- Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥5,000–¥8,000 excl. bed · Mid ¥8,000–¥12,000 excl. bed · High ¥12,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Data-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 100 V · 50 Hz east (Tokyo), 60 Hz west (Osaka) · Most sockets are two flat pins without earth; European and UK plugs need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers handle 100 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Ryokan: Optional: ¥1,000–3,000 in an envelope for the room attendant; never loose cash.; Private guide: Not expected; a small gift or a thank-you meal is more usual.; Hotel porter: No tip.
- Water
- Safe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet. Rural and old stations may have squat toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tuna sushi set (Misaki restaurant) | ¥1,200–¥2,500 |
| Jogashima ferry (adult) | ¥500 |
| Local bus (Misakiguchi → Misaki) | ¥280–¥350 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HND · Tokyo Haneda Airport
- Keikyu line to Misakiguchi ≈75 min, then bus to Misaki
Typical fares
- Shinagawa → Misakiguchi (Keihin‑Kyūkō)
- about ¥900, 75 min
- Misakiguchi → Misaki bus
- ¥280–¥350, 20 min
- Misaki → Jogashima ferry
- ¥500 adult, 5 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Mainly bus or rental car. The Keihin‑Kyūkō Line ends at Misakiguchi; from there a local bus (≈20 min, ¥280‑350) reaches Misaki. Jogashima Ferry runs 10:00‑16:00, every 30‑45 min, ¥500 adult.Mainly bus or rental car. The Keihin‑Kyūkō Line ends at Misakiguchi; from there a local bus (≈20 min, ¥280‑350) reaches Misaki. Jogashima Ferry runs 10:00 AM‑4:00 PM, every 30‑45 min, ¥500 adult.
See and do
Known for
- Tuna fishery at Misaki
- Miura Beach
- Jogashima island
- Kenzaki lighthouse
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jogashima Island | Keikyu to Misakiguchi, bus #9 to Misaki, then ferry from Misaki port | ≈2 h total |
| Miura Beach | Bus from Misakiguchi to Miura Beach stop (≈15 min) | ≈1 h from Shinagawa |
| Kenzaki Lighthouse | Bus or taxi from Misaki (≈10 min) | ≈1 h 15 min from Shinagawa |
Sleep
- Maholova Minds Miura
- Near Miurakaigan station; pick‑up bus from station, about 15 min by car from Yokohama.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | すみませんsumimasen |
| Thank you | ありがとうございますarigatō gozaimasu |
| How much is it? | いくらですか？ikura desu ka |
| Where is the bus stop? | バス停はどこですか？basu tei wa doko desu ka |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A small bow; a handshake if the other person offers; avoid: Hugs, back slaps, loud greetings
- Names: Family name plus -san; avoid: First names unless invited; adding -san to your own name
- Paying: Put money in the tray at the register; avoid: Tipping, or leaving loose cash for staff
- Trains: Queue at the floor marks, phone on silent, ask before reclining on the Shinkansen; avoid: Phone calls, eating on crowded commuter trains, blocking doors with bags
- Escalators: Stand on the side locals use — left in Tokyo, right in Osaka; stations now ask people to stand still on both; avoid: Stopping at the top or bottom
- Shoes: Off at the step-up entrance; toilet slippers only inside the toilet; avoid: Stepping on tatami in shoes or slippers
- Shrines: Rinse hands at the basin; bow twice, clap twice, bow once; avoid: Walking down the centre of the approach, which is for the deity
- Gifts: Offer and receive with both hands; bring a small omiyage for hosts; avoid: Sets of four; cash outside an envelope
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited train service: last Keihin‑Kyūkō train departs around 22:00; plan return accordingly.
- Ferry does not run in winter evenings; check schedule.
- Beach huts close after sunset; bring your own supplies if staying late.
Miura is generally safe; stay alert on beaches after dark and watch for occasional strong currents.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Miura yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tuna fishery at Misaki
- Miura Beach
- Jogashima island
- Kenzaki lighthouse
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata Miura: www.city.miura.kanagawa.jp/
- Keikyu Misaki Tuna Ticket: www.keikyu.co.jp/visit/otoku/otoku_maguro/
- Miura tourist association (Japanese): miura-info.ne.jp/
- Jogashima Ferry: www.umigyo.co.jp/hakushu.html
- Wikivoyage: Miura, revision 5168734 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5168734
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/miura). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.