Igasa Mountain Park

Igasakiyama Park in Yokosuka City is a cherry blossom spot that has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing locations. About 2,000 cherry trees are in full bloom, attracting many tourists in the spring. In addition, you can enjoy walking and hiking while taking in the beautiful view from the mountaintop. It's a popular spot where you can interact with nature regardless of the season.

The main attraction of Igasaka Park is the hiking course that leads to Mount Onasu. This path, which aims for the highest peak of the Miura Peninsula, allows you to proceed while enjoying the natural and historically significant scenery. Although it is a 10.2km course with many ups and downs, the 360-degree panoramic view and the winter-limited spot for taking pictures of Mount Fuji that await you are not to be missed. If you are confident in your physical strength, please give it a try!

Igasa Mountain Park in Yokosuka City is popular as a bird-watching spot. With its many ups and downs and views of the sloping forest, you can see woodpeckers such as the Kogera and Aogera flying around the trees. This place, where a variety of birds visit from resident birds to winter birds and migratory birds, is a hidden gem that nature lovers can't resist!

The biggest attraction of Igasaka Mountain Park is the observatory with a view of Tokyo Bay. The magnificent view from here is breathtakingly beautiful. You can see the National Defense Academy, the Kannon statue in Chiba, and the straight road of Mahoroba Beach. It's a spot to be enjoyed with the changing seasons, whether you visit during the cherry blossom-filled spring, the beautiful early summer, or the colorful autumn leaves. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of each season!

One of the attractions of Igasakiyama Park is the monument and statue of the loyal dog Tama. Tama, who was loved by the citizens of Yokosuka, was a famous dog who saved his owner from two accidents, and his loyalty is highly praised. When visiting during cherry blossom season or hiking on the trails, be sure to stop and remember his great deeds.