GOODDAY YOKOSUKA / long-form guide
Beach in Oppama / Taura Area
A scenic coastal view in Oppama / Taura Area.
Oppama / Taura Area is a distinctive sightseeing spot in Yokosuka, and this scene highlights its beach. Open water views, sea breezes, and a relaxed coastal mood make it an appealing place for a stroll, photography, and enjoying the shoreline scenery. Whether you visit for a short stop or spend more time exploring the wider Oppama / Taura, it offers a photogenic and memorable glimpse of the city’s nature, culture, and waterfront atmosphere.
平成28年度横須賀フォトコンテスト入選作品です。追浜にある雷神社で撮られた一枚。雷神社は、行基が駿河国浅間神社を勧進したと伝えられています。境内のご神木の銀杏の木は樹齢400年を越す大木で、垂れ下がる「乳頭」が安産や子育ての信仰の対象となっています。