By TokyoCityscape 東京の街並み
This walking tour video takes viewers through the neighborhoods of Kenritsu-Daigaku (県立大学) and Keikyū Yasuura, both located in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The walk starts at Kenritsu-Daigaku Station, an important stop on the Keikyū Main Line, and explores the local streets, residential areas, and the atmosphere of a typical Japanese urban neighborhood. Throughout the video, viewers can observe daily life in Yokosuka, including its mix of residential buildings, small shops, and the influence of nearby transport links.
Kenritsu-Daigaku Station (県立大学駅) serves the Yokosuka area and its name translates to ‘Prefectural University’, reflecting its proximity to Kanagawa University of Human Services. Walking through Keikyū Yasuura and the surrounding streets, the video provides a sense of Yokosuka’s role as a city that is both residential and historically significant, known for its ties to the Japanese navy and its coastal location southwest of Tokyo. Local features such as small businesses, convenience stores, and quiet side streets are highlighted, giving viewers a first-hand look at what it’s like to stroll away from bustling tourist hubs and into everyday Japanese urban life.
Yokosuka is a unique city within Greater Tokyo, blending a working-class environment with universities and significant maritime activity. The Keikyū Line itself is a key commuter rail connection from Tokyo down the Miura Peninsula, and stops like Kenritsu-Daigaku are essential for both students and daily commuters. For travelers, such neighborhood walks offer a glimpse into Japanese lifestyle rhythms, public transport convenience, and community aesthetics beyond Kyoto, Tokyo, or Osaka. If you’re interested in slower-paced, authentic local areas, Yokosuka’s diverse neighborhoods like Kenritsu-Daigaku are worth exploring.