Verny Park

Verny Park is a French-style garden park with a view of Yokosuka Port. The park has about 1,300 rose bushes of approximately 130 varieties planted, and the "Rose Festa" is held in spring. During the festival, visitors can enjoy a special view of Yokosuka Port while admiring the roses up close in the open French-style flower bed. Admission is free, so you can relax and enjoy your time at the park.

In Verny Park, there is a monument to Verny and the former chief accountant, Uenosuke Oguri, as well as a memorial hall overlooking the site of the Yokosuka Ironworks. There are also related monuments and literary monuments, allowing you to feel the historical atmosphere. Admission is free, and you can freely stroll around.

At Verny Park, Yokosuka's first Oktoberfest will be held. During the event, you can enjoy German beer, including draft beer and craft beer born in Yokosuka, as well as German cuisine. A market will also be held, featuring rose seedlings and rose goods, as well as rose-related goods and food for sale.

Verny Park has a boardwalk where you can enjoy walking and jogging. There is also free parking in the park, but it's recommended to use public transportation as it can get crowded. Admission is free, and you are free to stroll around as you please.

Around Verny Park, there is a shopping mall called "Coosca Bayside Stores" and an art theater, making it convenient for sightseeing. There are also tourist spots such as the Yokosuka City Museum of Art and Mikasa Park, allowing you to enjoy all day long. We recommend using public transportation.