Jutting into the sea south of Yokohama, the Miura Peninsula is Kanagawa’s breezy coastal escape — a rural finger of land ringed by beaches, fishing ports, sea cliffs and flower fields, all within easy reach of Tokyo. At its tip sits Misaki, a famous tuna port, and the rugged little island of Jogashima with its lighthouse and walking trails. In between are swimming beaches, the science-museum coast of Aburatsubo, seasonal blooms and farm stands piled with Miura’s prized vegetables. Laid-back and scenic, Miura makes a refreshing day trip away from the city.
This guide covers the beaches, capes, islands, food and how to get there.
🗓️ Quick Reference
| Location | Southern tip of the Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa |
| Highlights | Jogashima, beaches, Misaki tuna, flowers |
| Time needed | Day trip |
| Best time | Summer for beaches; year-round for coast |
| Good for | Beaches, seafood, walking, cycling |
Coast, capes & islands
- Jogashima island: sea cliffs, a lighthouse and walking trails at the peninsula’s tip, reached by a short bridge.
- Cape Aburatsubo & Koajiro: quiet inlets, an aquarium-park, and a tide-pool nature area.
- Beaches at Miura Kaigan and Aburatsubo for summer swimming.
Food & flowers
- Misaki tuna is the peninsula’s star — fresh maguro bowls by the harbour; see our Misaki tuna guide .
- Miura vegetables (daikon, cabbage, melons) fill roadside farm stands.
- Seasonal flower fields bloom with rape blossoms and poppies in spring.
Tips
- A Keikyu “Misaki Maguro Ticket” bundles transport and a tuna meal — great value.
- Rent a bicycle to explore the capes and beaches at your own pace.
- Weekends are busy in summer — go early.
Combine your visit
Miura is a natural pairing with its tuna town:
- Feast on tuna at Misaki — see our Misaki tuna guide .
- For more coast, head up to Shonan and its beaches — see our Shonan guide .
How to get there
- Keikyu line to Misakiguchi Station, then buses to Misaki, Jogashima and the beaches.
- ~1.5 hours from central Tokyo via Shinagawa.
