Retro Harbor & Island Escape from Tokyo – Half Day Tour
Joined 2025
Just over an hour from Tokyo, step into a quiet fishing town full of Edo and Showa-era charm. There are no tourist crowds, and you can enjoy the fresh ocean breeze.
This tour takes you to Misaki, a nostalgic harbor town. Then, cross the bridge to Jogashima, a rocky island with wild coastal views. Jogashima is rated two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan and is Tokyo’s closest island.
You’ll experience something authentic, peaceful, and deeply local.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Miura Kaigan Station (Keikyu Line)
- The Keikyu Line connects central Tokyo (like Shinagawa) to Haneda Airport and the Miura Peninsula. It’s fast and easy to use. To save time, please take the Kaitoku (Rapid Limited Express) train and get off at Miurakaigan Station, which is the second-to-last station on the Miura Peninsula, near the southern tip.
Tokyo Bay Drive
We will drive along the Tokyo Bay coastline from Miurakaigan Station to Misaki Port. Along the way, you will see small fishing ports, vast fields stretching as far as the eye can see, and, if the weather is clear, you may even catch a view of Mount Fuji beyond Sagami Bay.
Strolling Around Misaki Port
Misaki Port is a peaceful and charming fishing town far from the crowds. Once a hub of Japan’s fishing industry, the port is now quiet but still full of retro character from the Edo, Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. Wander through narrow alleys lined with retro houses, visit shrines and temples that have long protected the port, and meet friendly locals.
Lunch at the Fishing Port
Let’s enjoy a set meal with fresh seafood. You can choose from casual restaurants where local fishermen eat, Japanese-style restaurants that attract tourists on weekends, or traditional inns that were popular when the fishing port was busier in the Showa era. There are several options, and we can contact the restaurants before your arrival to make a reservation if needed.
Jogashima Trekking
Jogashima is the closest island to Tokyo, surrounded by Tokyo Bay, Sagami Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. It is a small island that has been popular as a scenic spot for over 1,000 years.
Let’s trek along the rocky coastline of the island, where you can enjoy endless views of the sea and a peaceful landscape with no man-made buildings.
Tea Break
Let’s take a relaxing break at a retro-style café in Jogashima or Misaki Port.
Ending Point
Misakiguchi Station (The starting point of the Keikyu Line heading toward Tokyo)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Tour Guiding
- Japanese/English Interpreting
- Private transportation from the meeting point and to the ending point
- Gasoline, toll, parking fees during the tour
*My car is a small 4-seater. It can fit up to 3 guests, but it might feel a bit tight. So if you have more than 3 guests, I will rent a larger car that can accommodate up to 6 guests. In that case, I will send you a quote with the rental car fees. Please send me a message.
- Meals or drinks you order at lunch, dinner, or cafés
- Any entrance or admission fees
*There are no admission fees for facilities in Misaki Port or Jogashima. However, if you take a sightseeing boat ride, the ticket prices are as follows:
Ages 13 and up: 1,700 yen
Ages 6 to 12: 800 yen
Ages 1 to 5: 200 yen
Tour Important Information
*Clothing:
I recommend wearing comfortable shoes like sneakers, as we will walk on rocky paths. But don’t worry—if you are wearing sandals or high heels, we can shorten the Jogashima trekking part.
*Wheelchairs and Strollers:
The rocky coastal path is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
*Other:
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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Misaki Port has some lovely places to stay, including old inns and restaurants that have been renovated. These buildings were once used by deep-sea fishermen.
I’ll help you check in if you stay overnight in this area, and will recommend some great night spots, such as local izakayas, international restaurants, or retro-style bars loved by locals.
On weekends, some Japanese visitors come from the Tokyo area, but it’s not crowded except on festival days. Some shops are only open on weekends, so if you want to enjoy the local shopping street atmosphere, weekends are a good choice.
On the other hand, weekdays are very quiet with almost no people around. If you want to relax and take a peaceful walk away from the busy city, weekdays are a good choice.
Important message from the supplier
I’m available on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. However, the best day and time for the tour may vary depending on the destination. I’d be happy to adjust the schedule based on your interests and preferences, so please feel free to contact me to communicate.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Nahomi O.
Hello! I’m a local guide based in the Miura Peninsula, a beautiful coastal area just south of Tokyo. I’ve been living here for nearly 10 years, surrounded by the sea, fields, and a peaceful way of life.
The Miura Peninsula has many unique towns. Kamakura is an old capital where Japan’s first samurai government began. Yokosuka has long been a base for the Japanese Navy, and today it is a special mix of American and Japanese naval cultures. Misaki & Jogashima (Miura City) is a quiet fishing and farming town, very different from busy Tokyo. Hayama is a beautiful town with a summer house of the Japanese Imperial Family.
Through my tours, I want to show not only the famous places but also everyday life in Japan—especially how people live in small towns outside the big city. I hope you can feel the calm, kindness, and beauty of local life.
I’d love to show you the slower, more local side of Japan.
Let’s explore together!
$148/ per group