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YOKOSUKA-CHUO AREA GUIDE

The area closest to the main gate

About Yokosuka Chuo and Shioiri

Yokosuka Chuo refers to the area around KQ Yokosuka Chuo Station on the Keihin Electric Express Railway, one of the closest stations to the Hon cho and Tomari-cho areas where the Yokosuka U.S. military base is located.
In this article, we will focus on the area around Keikyu Shioiri Station and JR Yokosuka Station　as well.
On Route 16, which runs east-west in front of the main gate, there are many commercial establishments catering to US military.
Internet service, convenient rent payment service, exchange stores, used car store, home insurance company, and all the other stores you need while you are living here.
On Dobuita-street, one street over from Route16, you will find our office Iino Real Estate, hamburger stores, nars, and stores selling scajan and miscellaneous goods.
four-minute walking from KQ Shioiri Station is a large commercial facility called Coaska, which has furniture and clothing stores, a movie theater, and other facilities for all kinds of people to enjoy.
The shopping street that runs from Yokosuka Chuo Station to the north and south, called Blue Street, has become a very convenient area, with not only malls and stores, but also high-rise apartments (some of which are leased to U.S. military personnel) being built. In addition, the Y-deck in front of Yokosuka Chuo Station was completed in 1998.
The characteristics of the rental properties are about 600-800 SQFT, mainly 1LDK~2LDK properties.
As you move away from the center of Yokosuka, there is a tendency for the occupied area, garden, and number of parking spaces to increase.

Typical surrounding residential area

Odakicho・ Wakamatucho

The area is mainly from Womble Gate to Yokosuka Chuo Station. The street that runs straight in front of Chuo Station is called Blue Street by those involved in the base.
There are many shops and it is convenient for shopping. Many apartments are located in this convenient and popular area. It is recommended for relatively small households with little furniture and luggage.

Honcho

Near the main gate Yokosuka naval U.S. base, the area on either side of Route 16.
In normal times, Dobuita-street is crowded with restaurants and bars. The area is lined with several large apartment buildings and is recommended for those who value convenience in terms of shopping and access to trains.
This is an area where you can live more comfortably if you have a bicycle.

Iino Real Estate Base Branch

Our store is also located on Dobuita Street.We are a military house agency. It's a two-minute walk from the main gate, so it's very easy to access.
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Ogawa-cho

It is a seaside area located roughly within a 5-10 minutes walk from Womble gate.
There are many Apartments, some of which have great views.
There is also a boat stop to Sarushima(Monkey island), and the Battleship Mikasa is on display at Mikasa Park.

Yonegahmadori

It is within walking and biking distance from Yokosuka naval U.S. base Yokosuka Mutual Aid Hospital is located here.There are many restaurants and other popular places to eat and drink.There are not many base properties, but it is an area to stop by when you are nearby.

Uwamachi

The shopping street is located on the south side of Yokosuka Chuo Station.
The history of the shopping street is so old that some stores have been in existence for more than 100 years, and the shopping association was naturally established around 1868-1872 in the early Meiji period.
Incidentally, the (Uemachi Ginza Shopping Association) was formed in 1947
"Signboard architecture," or two- to three-story buildings of stores and residences with their facades decorated with boards, mortar, and tiles, can be seen in Uwamachi.
The arcades in the shopping arcade, installed in 1975, have started to be removed from December 2020, which will make the sign architecture more visible than ever.

Sakamoto-cho

The area is just up the hill from KQ　Shioiri Station.
A big community (Plan Vert Yokosuka Shioiri) with a great view is located in this area.
The area has easy access to the Yokosuka　naval U.S. base and is suitable for those who want to live a calm life.
There are also many detached houses along the road, and some of them can be found for navy lease.