Yokosuka/Zushi/Hayama/Miura

The night in Yokosuka is wrapped in a unique atmosphere shaped by the history of the US military base. Walking down Dobuita Street, you'll see snack bars and girls bars with neon signs lining the street, buzzing with a mix of English and Japanese.

The area is spread around Yokosuka-Chuo Station, Dobuita Street near Shioiri Station, and the coastal areas of Zushi, Hayama, and Miura. Yokosuka has the highest concentration of nightlife spots, while Zushi and Hayama have more relaxed venues. Miura is centered around simple snack bars typical of a fishing port.

The nightlife core consists of snack bars and girls bars. On Dobuita Street in Yokosuka, dozens of unique snack bars frequented by US military personnel gather. Prices are reasonable: snack bars charge around 1,000–2,000 yen cover, and girls bars cost 2,000–3,000 yen per hour. Karaoke snack bars are also common, bustling with customers enjoying singing.

There are almost no host clubs or kyabakura; instead, a few concept cafes and lounges exist. In the Zushi and Hayama area, lounges and bars with sea views are popular and accessible to tourists. In Miura, snack bars where local fishermen gather operate late into the night.

Access: about 50 minutes from Shinagawa to Yokosuka-Chuo Station on the Keikyu Line. Shioiri Station is the closest to Dobuita Street. Zushi and Hayama are 20–30 minutes by bus or car from Yokosuka. Miura is accessible by bus from Keikyu Misakiguchi Station.

For the best experience, visit on Friday or Saturday night. Most snack bars don't require reservations, but if you're a first-timer, choose a place where Japanese is spoken. Many shops don't accept credit cards, so bring cash.