Yokosuka Umikaze Carnival 2026
6/13(土) 〜 6/14(日)
3-23 Heiseicho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa (Umikaze Park)
A marine event unique to Yokosuka offering various sea-related experiences. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the event aims to provide opportunities to enjoy marine sports and raise awareness about ocean safety and etiquette. Programs include rides on personal watercraft and motorboats, fish fry releases, powerboat demonstrations, and more, allowing visitors to experience the ocean's charm with all five senses. A special cruise viewing the city of Yokosuka from the sea is also available, offering views normally unseen from the water. The event is popular with a wide range of visitors from families to marine sports enthusiasts.。
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3-23 Heiseicho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa (Umikaze Park)
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https://yokosuka-kanko.com/events/Get Ready
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Personal watercraft and motorboat rides are the main attraction. Powerboat demonstrations are thrilling, and the special cruise viewing Yokosuka from the sea is also popular. Ocean environmental education programs including fish fry releases are available, making it ideal for children's summer vacation memories.
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Started in 1997 to promote marine sports and raise awareness about ocean safety, this event celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026 as a Yokosuka summer staple.
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The first edition was held in 1997, and it has been held annually with the purpose of enjoying marine sports and promoting ocean safety and etiquette awareness. It marked its 29th year in 2025 and 30th in 2026. In recent years, the event has been held across multiple venues (Uraga Boat Park, Fukaura Boat Park, Umikaze Park). Experience programs including yacht, canoe, and SUP activities have been enhanced, establishing it as an experiential marine event hosted by Yokosuka City.
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Umikaze Park venue is a 15-minute walk from Keihin Kyuko Line "Kenritsu Daigaku Station." Fukaura Boat Park venue is a 3-minute walk from "Hinata" bus stop on Keikyu Bus route "Ta-17" from Oppama Station or Taura Station. Public transportation is recommended as parking (paid) is limited.
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Many experience programs are first-come-first-served, so early arrival is recommended. Personal watercraft experiences are especially popular and registration may close in the morning.
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Sun protection, hats, and sunglasses are essential for this waterfront event. Wearing clothes that can get wet will let you enjoy the experience programs more. Bringing drinks is also recommended.
Visitor Report
An event aimed at providing marine sports experiences and promoting ocean safety awareness in Yokosuka City, celebrating its 29th year in 2025. Visitors can enjoy various sea-related experiences including personal watercraft and motorboat rides, BIG SUP and kids' boat marine activities, fish fry releases, and powerboat demonstrations. Entertainment is also robust with mini concerts by the JMSDF Yokosuka Band and idol group performances. Held across multiple venues including Umikaze Park and Uraga Boat Park, the event is designed to be accessible for families. The opportunity to try marine sports for free makes it especially popular with children. As an event that fully showcases the charm of Yokosuka's ocean, it attracts many visitors every year.
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