Must-see for Godzilla fans! 6 deep spots near Tokyo where history and culture intersect

Milestone Tatarahama (Yokosuka City)

Have you heard the rumor that there is a "trace" of Godzilla's landing? In Kannonzaki Park, there is a spot called "Godzilla's Footprints." This place was set as the spot where Godzilla first landed in the 1954 movie "Godzilla." You can still discreetly see the footprints today. We'll leave it up to your imagination as to the size, but it's sure to be a topic of conversation for Godzilla fans.

This seaside park may look like an ordinary place at first glance, but it would also be fun to use it as a movie location.

Address: 4-1120 Kamoi, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Kurihama Flower World (Yokosuka City)

Godzilla on a slide?! There's another spot on the Miura Peninsula that will delight Godzilla fans. In Kurihama Flower World, a beautiful park filled with over one million cosmos and poppies, there is a giant Godzilla monument. This Godzilla has actually been turned into a slide, making it a unique facility that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Why not experience Godzilla up close while strolling through the vast flower fields?

Address: 1 Shinmeicho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Iwadoyama Misaki Battery Observatory (Miura City)

Historical military remains remain on the summit of Mt. Iwado, the lowest mountain in Kanagawa Prefecture. This mountain, 86.8 meters above sea level, is located at the southern end of the mountain, and from its peak you can get a panoramic view of Sagami Bay. Also at the top are the remains of the Misaki Battery Observatory, which was built during the Taisho era. Although this facility was never used in actual combat, some of the camouflage paint from that time remains, making it a must-see spot for history fans.

Why not take the time to reflect on the history of this mountain, which can be climbed as if on a hike?

Location: Bishamon, Minamishimoura-cho, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Taura Loop Park "Nonojizaka" (Yokosuka City)

Introducing the amazing 540-degree loop bridge! In the Taura district of Yokosuka City, there is a loop bridge that probably boasts the longest rotation in Japan. This bridge was built as a road connected to the military facility "Jo-no-dai Air Defense Battery," which was constructed before and during the war. It is now part of a residential area, but it is a spot where you can feel the vestiges of history. There is also a park nearby where you can enjoy a stroll.

Location: 1-50 Tauracho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Tatchaba Tomb (Miura City)

This is a hidden historical spot that even locals don't know about. At first glance, this place appears to be an ordinary hill, but it is actually a mound where the remains of people who lost their lives in a famine during the Edo period were buried together. The name "Tatchaba" comes from the place name "Tadorihara," and is said to represent the birds flocking to the remains. This will be a valuable opportunity to learn about the history of the tragedies of the past.

Location: Near Matsuwa bus stop, Minami Shimouracho, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Former site of Yokosuka Second Airfield (Miura City)

Would you like to experience the remains of a runway that is still drivable today? Near Misakiguchi Station, the terminus of the Keikyu Line, there is the site of a runway that was once used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Corps. It is now used as a farm road, but a straight road of about 600 meters remains, and it is possible to drive on it by motorcycle or car. This place is also known as "Airfield Plain," and is a spot where you can feel the traces of history.

As you drive through the vast radish fields, Sagami Bay spreads out before you, making you feel as if you are taking off from an aircraft carrier.

Location: Shimomiyata, Hatsuse-cho, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

A trip to these spots will be a great experience for Godzilla fans and history buffs alike. Be sure to visit and experience the depth of Japanese culture and history!

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