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Admire Exquisite Carvings at the Ancient Shrine Protecting Uraga

About this spot

A shrine situated on the hilltop of Nishi-Uraga, featuring exquisite dragon and lion carvings adorning the shrine building as its main highlight. Since the Edo period, it has gathered the faith of the people of the port town of Uraga, and together with Higashi Kano Shrine on the opposite shore, has been cherished as "Uraga's Kano Shrine." From the grounds reached by climbing stone steps, you can look down at the traditional townscape characteristic of a port town. This is a fitting starting point for learning about the history of Uraga Port, where fireworks will light up tonight.

Fireworks details

Name: 浦賀みなと祭花火大会

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat) 19:30–20:00

Venue: 西浦賀みなと緑地・浦賀港周辺

Shells: approx. 500

幕末にペリー艦隊が来航したことでも知られる港町、浦賀の夜空を彩る花火大会です。渡し船が行き交う小さな港ならではの近さで、約500発の花火を間近に感じられます。規模は大きくありませんが、港町の歴史と結びついた地域密着の花火大会として、地元の人々に長く愛されてきました。1日かけて渡し船や古社を巡った締めくくりに、家族で港の夜空を見上げましょう。

Tips

荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日は横須賀市の公式発表で確認を。会場周辺の道は狭いため、徒歩や公共交通機関でのアクセスがおすすめです。終了後は駅までの道が混み合うため、しばらく余韻を楽しんでからの帰宅がスムーズです。

Source: city.yokosuka.kanagawa.jp

Tips

A 15-minute walk from Keikyu Line Uraga Station. Entry is free. The carvings are detailed and located throughout the shrine building, so take your time to examine them carefully. The ferry boat landing is about a 5-minute walk away.