Yokohama Redbrick Warehouses – Yokohama Akarenga Soko
Yokohama Akarenga Soko (also known as the Yokohama Redbrick Warehouses) are two historic buildings overlooking Yokohama Bay that have been repurposed as a commercial and cultural center. Originally used as customs houses in 1900s, the two buildings were completely renovated and opened to the public in 2002 and are now one of Yokohama’s most popular attractions. Read more
Yokohama Air Cabin Ropeway
Yokohama Air Cabin is a ropeway system with cable cars that operates in Yokohama’s seafront area, offering passengers spectacular views over the Minato Mirai district. Opened in 2021, it is now one of Yokohama’s most popular attractions. Read more
Yokohama Landmark Tower
Standing high above Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district, Yokohama Landmark Tower is one of the most recognizable features of Yokohama’s bayside skyline. At just over 296 meters tall, it is the second tallest building in Japan. The main attraction for tourists is the Sky Garden observation deck on the 69th floor from which visitors can enjoy sweeping panoramic views over Yokohama’s cityscape. Read more
Yokohama Museum of Art
Yokohama Museum of Art is a major art museum located in the Minato Mirai district that was first opened in 1989. The museum’s collection is extensive and features modern and contemporary art ranging from the late 19th century to the present day. Among the big-name modern artists on show are Cézanne, Dali, Magritte, and Picasso, but there are also works by important Japanese artists such as Shimomura Kanzan, Kishida Ryusei, Hishida Shunso, and Yokoyama Taikan. Read more
Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street
Motomachi Shopping Street is a long street of boutiques, stores, cafes and restaurants stretching for about five blocks in an area between Yokohama Chinatown and the historic Yamate neighborhood. One of Yokohama’s most popular shopping districts, Motomachi Shopping Street is lined with over 230 stores which include some famous local and international brands. Read more
Yokohama Chinatown – Yokohama Chukagai
Yokohama Chinatown is called “Yokohama Chukagai” in Japanese and is one of three Chinatowns in Japan. The others are located in Kobe and Nagasaki, but Yokohama Chinatown is the largest and covers an area of 500 square meters with around 620 businesses. Here you can find authentic Chinese restaurants, shops, temples, and plenty of Chinese street food to snack on as you explore the colorful streets and alleyways. Read more
Yokohama Cosmoworld Amusement Park
Yokohama Cosmoworld is an amusement park in Yokohama’s bayside Minato Mirai district. Although it occupies a rather compact area, it has a variety of rides and attractions which are suitable for either family outings, days out with friends, or romantic dates. Read more
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
The Cup Noodles Museum is a popular museum in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama that is dedicated to the history of instant noodles and the story of their inventor Momofuku Ando. Read more
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is an essential stop for all lovers of ramen noodles. Here you will not only learn about the history of ramen, but you will also be able to taste and eat several different varieties of noodle soup. Read more
Yamate Historic District – The Bluff
Yamate is a historic district of Yokohama, which is also called “the Bluff” in English. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this area was the official settlement for foreigners living in Yokohama. Many of the elegant western style buildings that were built here during that time have been preserved by the city and several are open to the public and are free to enter. Read more
Sankeien Garden
Sankeien is a beautiful traditional stroll garden in Yokohama covering 175,000 square meters. Inside you will find ponds, streams, winding pathways, historic buildings and seasonal highlights such as cherry blossom, wisteria, lotuses and colorful autumn foliage. The garden was designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007. Read more
Osanbashi Pier – Yokohama Port International Passenger Terminal
Osanbashi is a pier used as Yokohama’s official international port of entry for visiting luxury cruise liners. However, because of its innovative architectural design, this pier has also become one of Yokohama’s well-known sightseeing spots. In particular, Osanbashi’s rooftop boardwalk is popular for the wonderful views it offers over the Yokohama coastline. Read more
The Hikawa Maru – Historic Museum Ship
The Hikawa Maru is a museum ship which is permanently docked beside Yamashita Park in Yokohama. Built in 1929, this luxury ocean liner carried passengers across the Pacific Ocean in fine style, gaining a reputation for elegant service and gourmet cuisine that earned it the title “Queen of the Pacific”. Today you can view the restored passenger quarters which are notable for their art deco interiors and imagine what it was like to travel across the sea almost a century ago. Read more
The NYK Maritime Museum
The NYK Maritime Museum is a museum in Yokohama which charts Japan’s maritime history and in particular the history of the shipping company which operates the museum: Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). NYK was the first Japanese company to run a passenger liner service, and the exhibits on show include photographs, original brochures, postcards, uniforms, maps, items used on board the vessels, and a number of beautiful scale model ships. Read more
The Nippon Maru Museum Ship
The Nippon Maru is a sailing ship which was formerly a training ship for naval cadets and is now permanently docked in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area as a museum ship. It is one of the most beautiful sightseeing attractions in Yokohama’s bayside area. Read more
Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park is a large seaside park on Yokohama Port. This is a pleasant public recreation area with lawns, benches, flower beds, a rose garden, a waterfront walkway, and a fountain. There are also a number of monuments and memorials dotted throughout the park, as well as some nearby tourist attractions. Read more
Yokohama Marine Tower
Yokohama Marine Tower is a 106-meter high tower in Yokohama with observation decks on its top two floors. The tower was first opened in 1961 and formerly operated as a lighthouse until it was retired from this role in 2008. Refurbished as a tourist attraction, the tower is illuminated with colorful lights in the evening and is an iconic part of Yokohama’s skyline. Read more
Yokohama Doll Museum
Yokohama Doll Museum is a large museum facility with a collection of over 10,000 dolls from over 100 countries. The museum has four floors which feature several galleries and exhibition halls for the permanent exhibition as well as a special exhibition area, a theatre, a café and a shop. Read more
Yokohama Port Museum
First opened as Yokohama Maritime Museum in 1989, this museum was completely renovated and renamed as Yokohama Port Museum for Yokohama Port’s 150th anniversary in 2009. The museum has a variety of exhibits and interactive displays related to the history of this port. Read more
Yokohama Sky Duck – Amphibious Sightseeing Tour Bus
Yokohama Sky Duck is a unique sightseeing vehicle that tours as a bus on land and as a boat on the sea. As a bus the Sky Duck first makes a circuit of the historic Yokohama Santo buildings (also called Yokohama Three Towers) before driving straight into the sea with an enormous splash! After that, the Sky Duck operates as a boat and the tour continues as a leisurely port cruise allowing you to enjoy the best possible view of the Yokohama coastline. Read more
The Odakyu Romancecar Museum
A trip to Odakyu Electric Railway’s Romancecar Museum is the perfect rainy day activity for railway fans or for families with small children. Although the Romancecar Museum isn’t located in Yokohama but in the neighboring city of Ebina, the museum is only half an hour away by train from Yokohama Station, and it is conveniently located directly outside of Ebina Station. Read more
