Yokosuka City Museum — Attraction in Yokosuka

Small, local museums are so often real gems - and this place is no exception. The history of Yokosuka and the Miura Peninsula, on which it is located is laid out, in great detail, from the area's geological formation, and through its subsequent transitions, to the arrival of flora and fauna, and into human history from prehistoric, right up to modern times. Among the myriad of notable exhibits, far too many to name, among my favourites are the natural history exhibits, such as the skeleton of Naumann's elephant - the first of it's kind ever found, just down the hill from the museum; the extensive reconstructions of ancient and medieval dwellings and workplaces, from the feudal warrior lords of Miura to the humblest peasants and fisherfolk; and of course the bust of William Adams, the actually historical but nevertheless also legendary English samurai. I'm doing my third YouTube series on the history of the area, so it's great that photography is allowed in the museum, that the staff are patient and helpful, and that it's free, so I can pop in and continue my research and expand my knowledge on a regular basis. Set in a handsome, well-maintained little park, full of interesting, metal-cast statues, and with a restored historic coastal defence battery, and impressive hilltop views over Tokyo Bay, it's a lesser-known and even lesser visited Yokosuka attraction that sooner or later will start to attract far larger numbers of visitors than it...

Learn about the history of Yokosuka (if you don’t read Japanese, all the artifacts and pictures, maps and whatnot are still interesting to look at). There was a lot more to see here than I expected! (That old fisher’s house used to actually be in Sajima.) Excellent that it’s free entry, and the parking is free for an hour. Restrooms are also...

こちらは横須賀の深田台という高台の場所にある入館料無料の横須賀市運営の自然、人文博物館です。この横の施設には横須賀市文化会館があり駐車場スペースは兼用で、１時間まで駐車料金は無料です。またこちらには平和中央公園があり、ここから横須賀を一望できるのでこちらもお勧めです。こちらの博物館では、横須賀で生活されていた昔の人達の生活の模様を知ることができ、また横須賀の2箇所で発見されたナウマンゾウの展示もこちらで見ることができます。これらの展示を無料で見学できることは素晴らしいことです。

This is a nature and humanities museum operated by Yokosuka City, located on the elevated area of Fukadadai in Yokosuka. Admission is free. Next to it is the Yokosuka City Cultural Hall, which shares a parking lot, and parking is free for up to one hour. Additionally, there is Heiwa Chuo Park nearby, offering a panoramic view of Yokosuka, making it another recommended spot.

At this museum, visitors can learn about the lives of people who once lived in Yokosuka, as well as see exhibits featuring Naumann elephants discovered in two locations within the city. Being able to view these exhibits for free is...