Yokohama
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Tips
8 places on the map
Instagrammable
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Waterfront amusement park with a giant illuminated Ferris wheel.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Pay per ride or pass
- Wheel lights at night
- Great skyline photos
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- 2
Restored historic warehouses with shops, cafes and events.
3 tips
- Seasonal markets
- Ice rink in winter
- Free to enter
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- 3
Wavy wooden-deck international cruise terminal.
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Free access to rooftop
- Sunset views
- Windy
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- 4
Traditional landscaped garden with historic buildings and a pagoda.
3 tips
- Best in cherry and autumn season
- Allow 2 hours
- Bus from Yokohama Station
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- 5
Harbor-front lighthouse tower with an observatory.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Currently check opening status
- Good photo from Yamashita Park
- Evening lighting
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- 6
Hilltop 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
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- 7
One 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
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- 8
Seaside park along the harbour with views of Bay Bridge.
3 tips
- Roses bloom in May
- Good for picnics
- Near Marine Tower
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1-day itineraries in Yokohama
Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.
Day 1 of 2
Yamashita Park and around
🕘 9:30–17:00📍 7 stops
- 1Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery
- 2Harbor View Park
- 3Motomachi Shopping Street
- 4Yamashita Park
- 5Hikawa Maru
- and 2 more
Day 2 of 2
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and around
🕘 9:30–17:00📍 5 stops
- 1Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- 2Cup Noodles Museum
- 3Cosmo World
- 4Minato Mirai 21
- 5Nippon Maru Memorial Park