HELLO, AND WELCOME TO YOKOHAMA!
Located just 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, Yokohama offers travelers world-class diversity and a range of interesting sightseeing options. For a hassle-free sampling of the port city’s highlights, a good option is one of the Yokohama Bayside Line’s bus-tour itineraries. For world-class painting and photography, spend an afternoon at the Yokohama Museum of Art. As the saying goes: In Kyoto, you will be treated as a newcomer even if your family has resided there for generations; but in Yokohama, you’ll be treated as a local after just three days! Spend some time here, and you too will be at home.
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Whether you're keen on the past, raring for the future, or just interested in good food and fun, the Yokohama area has got you covered.
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The Yokohama Museum of Art was founded in 1989 to foster the development of a rich civic culture in Yokohama by encouraging citizens to appreciate modern and contemporary art and engage in creative activities.
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At the center of Yokohama’s Chinatown, in front of the Tencho-mon gate, stands the eight-story entertainment unit Yokohama Daisekai. Based on Shanghai Daska, it was created as part of the 30th anniversary of friendship between the two cities...
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Every time I drop in at Osanbashi (大さん橋)pier, I say this to myself unconsciously as I taste the joys of sitting on the grass, sipping strong coffee from my thermos and enjoying the magnificent view in every direction.
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Tomoko Kamishima
Because it is a little bit off the beaten path, many visitors from overseas do not visit Sankei-en. But they should, and you should. It is a gorgeous park/garden...
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Larry Knipfing
I love ramen. I love it so much I once entered a ramen-eating contest. So imagine my delight in finally getting around to visiting and eating my way through a ramen museum.
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Aleisha Riboldi
Looking for a day of fun with marine life? Spend the day at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama. Hakkeijima is a man-made island that is accessed by various walking bridges...
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Adeline Ong
Within walking distance of the great bay-front Minato Mirai area of Yokohama (a famous tourist spot), you can find a quiet place of relaxing greenery—Nogeyama Park.
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Harumi Inouye
When the spring wind begins to blow, plum trees heralding the coming of the cherry blossom season, burst into bloom at Okura-yama Park. About 200 plum trees covering 1100 square meters gradually open, and make the park a very pleasant place to hang out.
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Tomoko Kamishima
Want to eat fresh fish? The chain restaurant Zauo will really serve the freshest to your table. The challenge is, you have to catch it yourself first! That’s not all: you can actually catch a shark or an eel if you’re lucky.
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Abby Rodriguez
Heichin-ro (聘珍楼) is one of the biggest and highest-grade Chinese restaurants in Yokohama Chinatown. It is situated in the middle of the main thoroughfare, Chukagai-Ohdori. It has been serving customers for 120 years...
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Tomoko Kamishima
Did you know that beer—not sake—is now the most popular alcoholic drink in Japan? Beer was first brewed in Japan in 1869 in Yokohama. At that time, William Copeland, a Norwegian-American, established Spring Valley Brewery...
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Tomoko Kamishima
Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery in Yokohama is worth visiting, not only for Nissan freaks but also for those who would like to actually touch the newest cars on the market. The gallery displays almost 30 kinds of cars in its beautiful, spacious glass showroom.
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Tomoko Kamishima
What an interesting experience a visit to the Nippon Maru is. Docked just in front of Sakuragicho Station (Yes!), directly below the Landmark Tower, this beautiful schooner really brings a touch of class to the entire Minato Mirai area.
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Larry Knipfing
Yokohama Chinatown has more than 600 shops within only a 2500 square-meter area. Passing through the entrance gate from any direction, you are in the middle of a passionate, hot town! Huge numbers of restaurants and food stands, cute and colorful sundries shops, fortune-teller stands...
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Tomoko Kamishima
