GOODDAY YOKOSUKA / long-form guide
Kinugasa Castle Ruins - Lookout Rock
A memorable morning scene in Kinugasa Castle Ruins.
Kinugasa Castle Ruins is a distinctive sightseeing spot in Yokosuka, and this scene highlights its lookout rock. It is a rewarding stop for photography, casual sightseeing, and discovering another side of Yokosuka beyond the main tourist route. Whether you visit for a short stop or spend more time exploring the wider Kinugasa / Takeyama, it offers a photogenic and memorable glimpse of the city’s nature, culture, and waterfront atmosphere.
治承4年（1180）伊豆で平家打倒の兵を挙げた源頼朝に呼応した三浦一族は、この城で壮絶な戦いを繰り広げました（衣笠合戦）。周辺には縁のスポットも数多く残されています。画像は、衣笠城址にある「物見岩」。