During this difficult pandemic, exploring close to home has perhaps never been a more appealing option. Misaki Port, in the city of Miura, offers a plethora of excellent seafood combined with a chance to get out and stretch your legs strolling its scenic coastline.
Take the Keikyu Line all the way to its terminus at Misakiguchi Station (around an hour from Yokohama Station by frequently running express trains). From there you can continue on to the port by bus or give your legs a workout by cycling. Rental bikes are available at Misakiguchi Station with advanced reservation (visit miuracycle.com).
The port of Misaki is well known by Yokohama’s sushi chefs as a major source of quality tuna and other fresh seafood. Most Yokohama natives are also well aware of the wealth of vegetables grown on the Miura Peninsula. To see what all the fuss is about, a visit to the URARI Seafood Market (umigyo.co.jp) is a must. The two floor market houses vendors selling all of the aforementioned products. Many of the farms in Miura, including some on the route from the station, have roadside stands. If your goal is immediate gastronomic satisfaction, there are plenty of sushi restaurants in the vicinity of URARI to choose from. Actually selecting one will be difficult, but rest assured you really can’t go wrong.
Across the channel from the fishing port lies the island of Jogashima. The bluffs of Jogashima Prefectural Park feature seaside vistas with the Boso Peninsula of Chiba visible across Tokyo Bay. There are paths descending from the heights to a walkable, rocky stretch of coastline. Amateur anglers might want to arrive early to stake out their spot. Taking children on shell collecting expeditions is also a popular activity. Keep the little ones close at hand, though, as there are some areas with significant drops and waves breaking forcefully on the rocks.
From the parking lot closest to the park entrance, follow the trail west leading to Umiu Observation Deck, which offers striking views of the cliffs that are also a protected habitat for cormorants (umiu in Japanese). Further along the trail you will descend to Umanose Domon, a large rock arch stretching out of the sea. Complete your journey around the island at the Jogashima Lighthouse area. On a clear day, distant Mount Fuji is visible across Sagami Bay. There is also a smattering of restaurants and places to reward yourself with a post-walk beer or two. Nearby is the Jogashima bus terminal, from which you can return to Misakiguchi Station (via Misaki Port, in case you wanted to make some last-minute purchases) in about 30 min (¥400).