Miura Beach In Kanagawa
About the Miura Beach Camera
Miura Beach runs along the eastern side of the Miura peninsula, facing the mouth of Tokyo Bay. The water here is busy with shipping, so the view regularly includes vessels working up and down the bay, and on a clear day the Boso peninsula in Chiba is visible across the channel.
The beach is a straightforward summer destination from Tokyo, reached by the Keikyu line to Miurakaigan Station and a short walk. Out of season the attraction is earlier than most: Kawazu-zakura cherries bloom along the line here from early February, weeks before Tokyo's, and the blossom season draws a steady stream of visitors to an otherwise quiet beach town.
The rest of the peninsula is farming and fishing country. Miura is known for its daikon, and Misaki at the southern tip is a tuna port with Jogashima island just offshore.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: shipping at the mouth of Tokyo Bay, the Boso peninsula across the water, early-February cherry blossom, summer crowds
- •Nearby: Miurakaigan Station, Misaki port, Jogashima, Kurihama
- •Note: the Kawazu-zakura here bloom from early February, well ahead of Tokyo's cherries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Miura Beach camera live?
Yes. It streams the beach continuously.
What can you see across the water?
The Boso peninsula in Chiba, on the far side of the mouth of Tokyo Bay, along with shipping working in and out of the bay.
When does the cherry blossom here start?
The Kawazu-zakura along the railway bloom from early February, several weeks ahead of Tokyo's cherries.
How do you get there?
By the Keikyu line to Miurakaigan Station, then a short walk to the shore.
