Originally a Japanese Imperial Navy ordnance facility, modern-day Ikego Hills Family Housing is a little less than seven miles from Main Base and features more than 850 housing units. The area covers approximately 710 acres, including about 620 acres of the City of Zushi, which accounts for 14.5% of the city’s area. The area is surrounded by the City of Zushi's municipal park, Ikego Forest Natural Park, and is a change-of-pace from the downtown Yokosuka area. Ikego Hills is a quiet, family-centric countryside atmosphere with plenty of fresh air just outside of the suburbs.
Ikego Hills offers a variety of services and facilities including:
Immediately on the other side of the fenceline, you'll find Keikyu Jimmuji train station. This station provides Ikego Hills community members direct access to Japan's famous public transportation system.
The Ikego Forest Natural Park Joint Use Area is right across the street from Ikego Gate. The City of Zushi operates several coin parking lots there, all of which the City has graciously made free of charge for SOFA-owned vehicles.The Joint Use Sports Park includes a 400-meter track, baseball fields, and tennis courts. Ikego Forest Natural Park is a quiet place for hiking and is home to several protected species of animals. Many species of butterflies and birds call the pristine environment home. In the summer, fields of fireflies gather allowing the community to come together for viewing parties.
Further up the road from the Joint Use Area is CFA Yokosuka MWR's West Valley Campground and Paintball Paradise. Escape the hustle and bustle of city and work life by booking one of the pet-friendly cabins or spacious campgrounds located nearby. Some of the cabins even include solar power to provide air conditioning.