Sightseeing spots
Yugawara・Manazuru
Cape Manazuru
At the tip of the Manazuru Peninsula stands Cape Manazuru, a scenic drive-in offering panoramic views of the Izu Peninsula, Shonan, the Boso Peninsula, and the Izu Islands. The facility features an exhibition space, a shop selling local souvenirs, and a café.
Nearby attractions include Mitsuishi Beach, whose scenery changes with the tides; the remains of a coastal gun battery dating back to the era of Commodore Perry’s arrival in Japan; and Scenic Mitsuishi, a popular spot for watching the first sunrise of the New Year.
Information
- Spot name
- Cape Manazuru
- Address
- 1175-1 Manazuru, Manazuru-machi, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture
- TEL
- 0465-68-1112
- Business hours
- Weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday): 10:00 AM–3:30 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
The Manazuru Town Endo Shell Museum, located on the second floor, is open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Last admission is at 3:00 PM.
- Regular holiday
- Every Wednesday and on temporary closure days.
- Fee
- Free
※Admission to the Manazuru Town Endo Shell Museum is ¥300 for adults and ¥150 for children (elementary and junior high school students). Admission is free for residents of Manazuru Town and Yugawara Town, visitors with a disability certificate, and one accompanying person. Admission fees may change during special exhibitions.
- Access
- Take a bus bound for Cape Manazuru about 13 minutes at JR Tokaido Main Line 「Manazuru」 station. About 4 km. from 「Iwa IC」on Manazaru Road.
- Parking lot
- Free parking available 24 hours a day.
- Remarks
- ・An EV fast-charging station is available. Reception hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
・The restaurant and the former “Ripple” facility are currently closed. The shop and café remain open, offering light meals such as rice ball sets.
・Lunch can be provided for groups by advance reservation only.
・Credit cards, debit cards, QR code payments, and transportation IC cards are accepted.