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The Port of Yokosuka in Kanagawa prefecture, with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy base lying within it, is a major naval port. This day, many vessels participating in the International fleet review, held in November 6th in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, were in port and foreign vessels from 12 countries could be seen. Also, the few weeks prior to the fleet review are called "Fleet week", and various events were hold to set the mood for the International fleet review.
Verny park is a seaside park, facing the main port of Yokosuka with a panoramic view of the Yokosuka naval base. It is a nice place to observe the JMSDF and US Navy vessels.
A visit to Verny park, a few days before the International fleet review.
About 40 minutes from Yokohama station, getting off the train at Shioiri station.
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Just a short walk to Coaska Bayside Stores.
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While walking on the pedestrian bridge, a submarine comes into sight.
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Purchasing a ticket of the cruise of Yokosuka naval port at the ticket counter inside Coaska Bayside Stores.
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Purchased a ticket for the next cruise.
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A view of many vessels, from the pier where the cruise departs from.
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It is still a little early, so walking Verny park, nearby.
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Verny park is a park located along the main port of Yokosuka, with a nice view of the naval port.
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Walked to the other end of Verny park. Here is a gun barrel of the main gun of battle ship "Mutsu" of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
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A view of JMSDF Yokosuka naval base, Yoshikura district.
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All the vessels moored today are not of the JMSDF.
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At Hemi pier, usually used by helicopter carrier "Izumo", is hull number FFG 471, HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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A frigate serving for the Royal Thai Navy, in a dressed overall.
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Behind Bhumibol Adulyadej is a Royal Canadian Navy frigate, HMCS Winnipeg.
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To the right is HMCS Vancouver of the same class.
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Walking back, seeing the vessels in port.
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Seen behind Hemi pier is the Yoshikura pier.
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Some more foreign vessels are moored at Yoshikura pier.
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From this side, INS Kamorta and INS Shivalik of the Indian Navy.
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Next is, HMNZS Aotearoa of the Royal New Zealand Navy, HMAS Stalwart and HMAS Arunta of the Royal Australian Navy.
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The full view of Yoshikura pier. Some more vessels are hidden behind.
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The Thai and Canadian vessels from the front.
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A full view of Hemi pier and Yoshikura pier.
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Walking along the water front.
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The other side is Yokosuka naval base of the United States Navy.
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Although it is a US Navy base, these three submarines are of JMSDF. Some facilities of the JMSDF base are located inside the US naval base.
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Two US Navy destroyers, USS Barry on the left and USS Rafael Peralta on the right.
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Another JMSDF submarine.
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A little away from the waterfront, are two dome shaped buildings.
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This is where Hemi gate of Yokosuka naval base used to be. Two guard houses remain, those where built around 1929.
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The guard house on the right holds a plate with the letters "軍港逸見門", meaning "Naval port Hemi gate", and the left with the letters "逸見上陸場", meaning "Hemi landing site".
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Verny park is also a famous place to see roses.
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Walked half way back to the pier.
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This is the "Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum Thibaudier Residence". It is the residence of Jules César Claude Thibaudier, who was the deputy head of the Yokosuka Arsenal, rebuilt here. A restaurant is being built to the left.
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Walking back to Coaska Bayside Stores.
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Back at the pier where the cruise of the naval port departs.
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Waiting for departure.
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