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Enjoy a stroll and gourmet food in the popular historical port town of Yokohama!
Yokohama is home to a great number of Kanagawa Prefecture's major sightseeing spots, each with its own distinct characteristics. For example, there is the Minato Mirai area with its mix of historical and modern buildings, and Chinatown with its genuine Chinese flavors. Take a stroll in Yokohama and enjoy the excellent food, shopping and views of the sea.
Itinerary Map
Trip Details
Day 1 – Time needed: approximately 7 hours, including approximately 5 hours for sightseeing and meals
Yokohama Station
Train – approximately 12 minutes (JR Negishi Line)
Negishi Station
Bus – approximately 10 minutes
Honmoku bus stop
approximately 7 minutes on foot
Sankeien Garden
approximately 7 minutes on foot
Sankeien Garden
Sankeien Garden was opened to the public in 1906 by Sankei Hara, a businessman who made his fortune in the silk trade. The natural beauty and terrain of the Honmoku coast are preserved in the expansive grounds, and buildings of historical import can be seen there, having been relocated from Kyoto, Kamakura and other areas.
Pamphlets are available in English, Chinese (simplified) and Korean.
Hours of operation
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last entrance: 4:30 p.m.)
Closed
- December 29, 30, 31
Entrance fee
- Adults – 500 yen
Address
- 58-1 Honmoku Sannotani, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Related websites
Time needed: approximately 60 minutes
Choushuukaku
Honmoku bus stop
Bus – approximately 10 minutes
Negishi Station
Train – approximately 12 minutes (JR Negishi Line)
Yokohama Station
Train – approximately 3 minutes (Minatomirai Line)
Minatomirai Station
approximately 8 minutes on foot
Cupnoodles Museum
approximately 5 minutes on foot
Cupnoodles Museum
A hands-on museum where visitors can enjoy exhibits and workshops featuring instant noodles. One workshop allows participants to select their own ingredients to create their own ramen. Enjoy a world of invention and discovery, and learn about the importance of food.
The exhibits on the second floor, including the films in Momofuku Theater, have voice guidance in English, Chinese and Korean. Inquire at the reception desk on the first floor.
Hours of operation
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last entrance at 5:00 p.m.)
Closed
- Tuesdays (the following day in cases of a holiday), and the end and start of the year
Entrance fee
- Adults (18 and older) – 500 yen, younger – free
Address
- 2-3-4 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 80 minutes
Cupnoodles Museum
Cupnoodles Museum interior
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
approximately 2 minutes on foot
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
In 2011, the historical Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse that was once a mainstay of the property of the Port of Yokohama, turned 100 years old. Evoking those earlier times, the warehouse grounds include Building No. 1, a cultural hall for events such as plays and concerts, and Building No. 2, a commercial structure with unique shops and restaurants.
Hours of operation
- Building No. 1 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Building No. 2 – 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(Operating hours of specific floors and shops may vary.)
Open 365 days a year
Address
- 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 30 minutes
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Sea Bus (Seabass)
Sea Bus (Seabass) – approximately 15 minutes
Sea Bus (Seabass)
Named with a pun on "sea bus," the Seabass is a boat that connects the east exit of Yokohama Station, Minato Mirai (Pukari-sanbashi), the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and Yamashita Park. Easily travel between major sightseeing locations such as Chinatown, Motomachi and Minato Mirai while looking out on popular locations around Tokyo Bay.
Fare
- Adults – 340 yen (from Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse to Yamashita Park)
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Time needed: approximately 15 minutes
Sea Bus
Yamashita Park
approximately 5 minutes on foot
Yamashita Park
The first seaside park in Japan and a must-see Yokohama spot, Yamashita Park faces the Port of Yokohama and provides a view of the Yokohama Bay Bridge and Osanbashi Pier. Next to the Sea Bass landing are the NYK Hikawamaru and historical buildings such as the Hotel New Grand, bringing back an era of the past.
Hours of operation
- Always open
Address
- 279 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Related websites
Environmental Planning Bureau, City of Yokohama (in Japanese only)
Time needed: approximately 30 minutes
Yamashita Park
Yokohama
Marine Tower
approximately 15 minutes on foot
Yokohama Marine Tower
Built to commemorate the Port of Yokohama's centennial anniversary, Yokohama Marine Tower underwent a renovation in 2009, the 150th anniversary of the port, renewing the tower as the symbol of Yokohama. Rising some 100 meters, the tower has a two-story observation platform with panoramic views of Yamashita Park and Minato Mirai, and the night view is well-known for its beauty. The amenities include a cafe, restaurant and bar.
Hours of operation
- 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (observation reception closes at 10:00 p.m.)
Closed
- occasionally for maintenance and inspection
Observatory fee
- Adults – 750 yen
Address
- 15 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 30 minutes
Yokohama Marine Tower lit up
Yokohama
Chinatown
approximately 5 minutes on foot
Yokohama Chinatown – dinner
Chungking Szechwan Chinese Restaurant
This restaurant has been specializing in Szechuan cuisine since opening in 1959. With a number of sister shops in Chinatown alone, Chungking Szechwan Chinese Restaurant has been a popular fixture since it opened. From elegant cuisine with shark fin, abalone and spiny lobster to daily lunch menu items, enjoy genuine Szechuan cooking.
Hours of operation
- 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order at 9:00 p.m.)
Closed
- Mondays from 1:45 to 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday if Monday is a holiday)
Address
- 164 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Chungking Szechwan Chinese Restaurant (main restaurant) interior
Chungking Szechwan Chinese Restaurant's specialty: mapo doufu
Shofukumon
Shofukumon specializes in Cantonese cuisine. On the second floor, enjoy all-you-can-eat dim sum with some 40 different dishes to choose from and no time limit. On the sixth floor is a shark fin restaurant, the first to open in Yokohama's Chinatown, where you can enjoy this delectable dish at a reasonable price.
Hours of operation
- Second floor: 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order at 9:00 p.m.) Last entry for all you can eat is at 8:30 p.m.
- Sixth floor: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last order at 2:30 p.m.) and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order at 9:00 p.m.)
- Building: All floors are open on weekends and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 pm. (last order at 9:00 p.m.)
Last entry for all you can eat is at 8:30 p.m.
Open 365 days a year
Second-floor, all-you-can-eat price
- Adults: 2,625 yen
Address
- 81-3 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 60 minutes
Hotel New Grand
Hotel New Grand
Having opened for business in 1927, the Hotel New Grand celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2012 as the oldest hotel in Yokohama. The main building has historical guest rooms, including the MacArthur Suite where General MacArthur established his office during the US occupation. From the rooms of the Tower Building, you can take in excellent Yokohama views including the Bay Bridge, Marine Tower, Yamashita Park and Minato Mirai.
Hotel New Grand
The lobby of Hotel New Grand
Day 2 – Time needed: approximately 7 hours, including approximately 4 hours, 30 minutes for sightseeing and meals
Hotel New Grand
Ishikawacho Station
Train – approximately 11 minutes (JR Negishi Line)
Shin-Sugita Station
Monorail – approximately 18 minutes (Seaside Line)
Hakkeijima Station
Yokohama
Hakkeijima
Sea Paradise
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is among the largest aquariums in Japan, with 100,000 sea creatures representing 500 different species. The grounds include three separate aquariums: Aqua Museum where you learn about marine life, Dolphin Fantasy offering a soothing dolphin experience, and the Fureai Lagoon where you can interact with living marine creatures.
Facility and island hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
(Note: Some facilities may have different hours depending on the time of year.)
Open 365 days a year
Admission
- All-day Aqua Resort Pass, good for the Aqua Museum, Dolphin Fantasy and Fureai Lagoon, plus a Pleasure Land Pass – adults: 4,900 yen
Address
- Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 80 minutes
An escalator passes through a fish tank.
Hakkeijima Station
Monorail – approximately 18 minutes (Seaside Line)
Shin-Sugita Station
Train – approximately 11 minutes (JR Negishi Line)
Ishikawacho Station
approximately 10 minutes on foot
Starlight Cafe
approximately 10 minutes on foot
Starlight Cafe
Starlight cafe is operated by Star Jewelry, an accessory shop popular among young women. The cuisine at the Starlight cafe incorporates Italian and Asian elements into a French base. Enjoy an elegant time in this eclectic blend of Asian resort and modern sensibilities.
Hours of operation
- Lunch – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- cafe – 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- dinner – 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Closed
- Monday (open if Monday is a holiday)
Address
- 2-97 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
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Time needed: approximately 60 minutes
Starlight Cafe interior
Yamate Western-style Houses
approximately 15 minutes on foot
Yamate Western-style Houses
With a deep historical connection to the Port of Yokohama, Yamate Bluff has watched over the changes in Yokohama and retains many of its beautiful Western-style houses from when the area was designated as an area for foreign residents. The City of Yokohama owns seven houses such as British House Yokohama and Berrick Hall, and they are open to the public free of charge.
Hours of operation
- 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (until 6:00 p.m. in July and August)
Closed
- Varies by house
Address
- Yamate 111 Bankan – 111 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Related websites
Time needed: approximately 45 minutes
Berrick Hall
Ishikawacho Station
Train – approximately 10 minutes (JR Negishi Line)
Yokohama Station
Train – approximately 8 minutes (JR Yokohama Line)
Shin-Yokohama
Station
approximately 5 minutes on foot
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
approximately 5 minutes on foot
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
Inside the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum, a town street from 1958 has been replicated with a row of the best ramen shops from around the country. Each has a mini-sized offering, about three-fifths the regular size, so visitors can compare the different flavors. A hands-on area also allows visitors to make their own ramen creations. The museum shop has ramen and other products available for sale from around Japan.
Hours of operation
- generally 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., but varying by the day
Please note that shops may run out of products.
Open 365 days a year
Address
- 2-14-21 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
All-day pass
- Adults – 300 yen
Related websites
Time needed: approximately 45 minutes
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
The tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen of Toride restaurant
Shin-Yokohama
Station
Train – approximately 11 minutes (JR Yokohama Line)
Yokohama Station
Train – approximately 3 minutes (Minatomirai Line)
Minatomirai Station
approximately 3 minutes on foot
Sky Garden
approximately 5 minutes on foot
Sky Garden
The observation floor on the 69th floor of the Yokohama Landmark Tower is the highest in Japan. From its 273 meters in the sky, you can see not only the Port of Yokohama, but all the way to the Izu Peninsula. The 360-degree panoramic view is simply astounding. The night view with its multicolored lights is also a popular attraction.
Hours of operation
- 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last entrance at 8:30 p.m.)
(open until 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and during special events)
Open 365 days a year
Address
- 69th Floor, Landmark Tower, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Admission
- Adults – 1,000 yen
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Time needed: approximately 30 minutes
Panoramic night view of Yokohama from the observation floor
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
In this museum, enjoy the world of Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of such popular manga as Doraemon. The museum is filled with an exhibit of his original artwork, a section for reading manga, a one-of-a-kind theater and much, much more for visitors to immerse themselves in the world of anime. There are also a cafe with unique offerings and a museum shop perfect for picking up souvenirs, to make a great experience regardless of age. The museum is by reservation only, with four entrance times.
Hours of operation
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- The entrance opens for 30 minutes at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Closed
- Tuesdays and December 30 to January 3
Address
- 2-8-1 Nagao, Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
Entrance fee
- Adults – 1,000 yen
Ticket purchases
- Tickets go on sale on the 30th of each month for the second month following
- They are available throughout Japan through Lawson Ticket. See
http://l-tike.com/fujiko-m/ (in Japanese only) - For ticket inquiries, call 0570-000-777 (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Getting there
- Take the Kawasaki city bus from Noborito Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line and the JR Nambu Line. Buses run at 10-minute intervals. It is a nine-minute ride.
Bus fare
- Adults – 200 yen, children – 100 yen, adults with disabilities – 100 yen, children with disabilities – 50 yen
Related websites
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
Manga section
Sakuragicho Station
As of August 2012
Trunk line
Bus
On foot
Boat
For train travel from Tokyo to Yokohama, use a JR Kanto Area Pass.
- Good for unlimited travel for three days with reserved seats on Shinkansen, limited express and other regular trains for 8,000 yen.
- Since this pass is also valid for travel from Narita and Haneda Airports, this is a great way to travel.
For travel in the Yokohama area, try the Yokohama-Minatomirai Pass.
- For 500 yen, get an all-day pass good for unlimited rides within the ride area.
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