Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Miura peninsula

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Miura peninsula

三浦半島
alternative words: Miurahanto, Miura-hanto, Miura hanto, Miurahantou, Miura-hantou, Miura hantou
keywords: kanagawa , peninsula , tourist resort
related topics: Kanagawa Prefecture , Boso peninsula , Yokosuka City , Keihin electric express railway
explanation: Located in east of Kanagawa prefecture, it separates Tokyo bay from Sagami bay, and faces Boso peninsula. It played a major historic role, because Commodore Perry landed first there in 1853. Yokosuka city, the headquarters of US 7th fleet is located there too. The climate being mild, the western coast, as well as Jogashima island at the southern extremity are favorite tourist spots for Tokyoites. You can visit there via Keihin railway from Shinagawa station in Tokyo.