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Verny Park
A park by the sea where you can enjoy scenic walks, beautiful roses, and delve into Yokosuka's history.
This popular park overlooks Yokosuka Port and is named after the French engineer Verny, who contributed to the construction of the old Yokosuka Iron Works seen across the bay. The park, with its geometric French garden design, complements the port city ambiance of Yokosuka.
The seaside boardwalk, where visitors can enjoy the sea breeze and pleasant walks, is part of the roughly 10km promenade "Umikaze no Michi," stretching from JR Yokosuka Station to Kannonzaki. The flower beds are planted with about 1,300 bushes of 130 rose varieties, offering a spectacular display of colors and elegant fragrances twice a year in spring and autumn. During the blooming season, the "Rose Festa" features food trucks, markets, and music performances.
Facilities like the "Verny Commemorative Museum," which introduces Verny's achievements, and the "Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum Thibaudier Residence," a relocated and recreated one of the oldest Western-style buildings on the mainland, offer free admission. The park also has historical elements reflecting its naval port heritage, such as the main gun of the battleship "Mutsu" built in Yokosuka, the remains of a guardhouse, and various monuments.
Highlights
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A natural urban park facing Yokosuka Port.
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The park, featuring French garden design, showcases about 1,300 rose bushes in spring and autumn.
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The boardwalk along the sea offers comfortable walks with views of the port.
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Museums within the park are open to the public for free.
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The park also features monuments and artifacts narrating the history of Yokosuka as a naval port.
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Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Are there restrooms available?
Yes, there are.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Yes.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ヴェルニー公園
- Postal Code
- 238-0042
- Address
- 1-1 Shioiricho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
- Telephone
- 046-845-6660
- Closed
- Free to walk
- Business Hours
- Walk anytime
- Admission
- Free
- Access
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(1) About 1 minute walk from JR Yokosuka Line’s Yokosuka Station.
(2) About 5 minutes walk from Keikyu Line’s Shioiri Station. - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)