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Yamashita Park and around
A day in Yokohama · 9:30–17:00 · 7 stops
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mapvivid.com/yokohama/itineraries/yamashita-park-and-aroundA walking day around Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery, Harbor View Park and Motomachi Shopping Street, with a lunch break nearby and Osanbashi Pier to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery ↗30 min
Peaceful hillside cemetery of foreign residents since 1860s.
- Check opening days
- Quiet and shaded
↓ 2 min walk
10:002Harbor View Park ↗30 minSunset
Hilltop park in the Bluff area with views over the harbour.
- Rose garden in spring
- Walk the Western houses
↓ 11 min walk
10:453Motomachi Shopping Street ↗30 min
Elegant shopping street with boutiques and cafes.
- Local fashion brands
- Cafes with sweets
↓ 8 min walk
11:154Seaside park along the harbour with views of Bay Bridge.
- Roses bloom in May
- Good for picnics
↓ 2 min walk
12:305Historic 1930 ocean liner preserved as a museum ship.
- Art deco interiors
- Small entry fee
Lunch
13:30Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 8 min walk
Afternoon
14:456Yokohama Chinatown ↗1 hAt night
One of the largest Chinatowns in Asia with ornate gates.
- Try nikuman and tapioca
- Weekends are crowded
↓ 16 min walk
16:007Osanbashi Pier ↗1 hSunset
Wavy wooden-deck international cruise terminal.
- Free access to rooftop
- Sunset views
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Yokohama tips
Transportation
- Use a Suica or PASMO card: These IC cards work on JR, the Minatomirai Line, subways and buses in Yokohama and Tokyo.
- Ride the Minatomirai Line: This line links Yokohama Station with Minato Mirai, Chinatown and Motomachi, the main sightseeing areas.
- Try the Sea Bass water bus: The Sea Bass boat connects Yokohama Station with Minato Mirai and Yamashita Park for a scenic ride.
Local Hacks
- Go to the Cup Noodles Museum: In Minato Mirai you can design and package your own instant noodle cup to take home.
- Stroll Yamate at sunset: The hilltop Yamate Bluff area has Western-style houses, gardens and the Harbor View Park lookout over the port.
- Visit Red Brick Warehouse events: The Akarenga warehouses host seasonal markets and festivals, such as an Oktoberfest and winter Christmas market.
Saving
- Grab a day pass: The Minatomirai Line offers a one-day pass that pays off if you hop between several sightseeing stops.
- Eat cheap in Chinatown: Street snacks like nikuman steamed buns in Yokohama Chinatown make a filling, budget-friendly lunch.
- Use convenience stores: Konbini like 7-Eleven, Lawson and FamilyMart sell good, cheap meals, snacks and drinks around the clock.
Security
- Know earthquake procedures: Japan has frequent quakes; note the evacuation info in your hotel and follow staff instructions if one hits.
- Beware touts in nightlife areas: Yokohama is very safe, but avoid street touts promising cheap drinks near bar districts, as bills can be inflated.
- Keep your passport handy: Foreign visitors are required to carry their passport, which also lets you shop tax-free.
Cultural
- Try Yokohama ramen: The city is the home of iekei ramen, a rich pork and soy broth; visit the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum to taste styles.
- Follow train etiquette: Keep phone calls off, queue at the marked spots on platforms and keep your voice low on trains.
- Skip tipping: Tipping is not customary in Japan and can cause confusion; polite thanks is all that is expected.
Weather/Clothing
- Prepare for humid summers: July and August are hot and sticky with possible typhoons; wear breathable clothing and carry a small towel.
- Pack a coat for winter: December to February is cool and dry with chilly sea breezes along the waterfront, so bring a warm jacket.
- Carry an umbrella in early summer: The tsuyu rainy season usually runs from about June to mid July, bringing frequent showers.
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Day 1 of 29:30–17:007 stops
Yamashita Park and around
A walking day around Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery, Harbor View Park and Motomachi Shopping Street, with a lunch break nearby and Osanbashi Pier to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 30 minPeaceful hillside cemetery of foreign residents since 1860s.
3 tips
- Check opening days
- Quiet and shaded
- Near Harbor View Park
📷 Photos
2 min walk
210:00 · 30 minHilltop park in the Bluff area with views over the harbour.
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Rose garden in spring
- Walk the Western houses
- Great sunset spot
📷 Photos
11 min walk
310:45 · 30 minElegant shopping street with boutiques and cafes.
3 tips
- Local fashion brands
- Cafes with sweets
- Stroll to Chinatown
📷 Photos
8 min walk
411:15 · 1 hSeaside park along the harbour with views of Bay Bridge.
3 tips
- Roses bloom in May
- Good for picnics
- Near Marine Tower
📷 Photos
2 min walk
512:30 · 1 hHistoric 1930 ocean liner preserved as a museum ship.
3 tips
- Art deco interiors
- Small entry fee
- Next to Yamashita Park
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:30
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps8 min walk
Afternoon
614:45 · 1 hOne of the largest Chinatowns in Asia with ornate gates.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Try nikuman and tapioca
- Weekends are crowded
- Gates glow at night
📷 Photos
16 min walk
716:00 · 1 hWavy wooden-deck international cruise terminal.
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Free access to rooftop
- Sunset views
- Windy
📷 Photos
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