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.
Yokohama Marine Tower overlooks Yamashita Park
On the 29th and 30th floors two observation decks offer spectacular views over the Minato Mirai seafront area and Yokohama Bay Bridge – and on a clear day you might even be able to see Mount Fuji!
The view from Yokohama Marine Tower observation deck
In the evening the media art gallery on the 30th floor opens and combines digital art displays with city views. The media art gallery is open from 18.00 to 21.30.
Yokohama Marine Tower is an iconic part of the city’s evening skyline
On the lower floors of the tower there are a variety of shops and restaurants. Original souvenirs can be bought at the 2nd floor Marine Tower Shop, while ‘The Terrace’ restaurant on the 4th floor offers outdoor dining with fine Italian cuisine.
Floors 1-4 are served by an elevator. To access the observation decks take a separate elevator from the 2nd floor.
Yokohama Marine Tower is open every day from 10.00 to 22.00. Opening hours and ticket prices for the observation decks are given below.
Daytime Opening Hours: 10.00 – 18.00 (Last entry 17.30)
June – August: 10.00 – 18.55 (Last entry 18.30)
Daytime Tickets
| Weekdays | Weekends & Holidays | |
| Adults | 1,000 yen | 1,200 yen |
| Children (Junior High age and younger) |
500 yen | 600 yen |
Evening Opening Hours: 18.00 – 22.00 (Last entry: 21.30)
June – August: 19.00 – 22.00 (Last entry: 21.30)
Evening Tickets
| Weekdays | Weekends & Holidays | |
| Adults | 1,200 yen | 1,400 yen |
| Children (Junior High age and younger) |
700 yen | 800 yen |
Preschoolers can enter for free. Disabled people are entitled to a discount for themselves and one adult companion.
The lower floors of the tower have been greened to connect it with Yamashita Park
Location
Yokohama Marine Tower is located close to Yamashita Park and is a 4 minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line. This area is also convenient for Yokohama Chinatown, Motomachi shopping street and the historic residences of the Yamate district.
Article by Michael Lambe. Photos by t.sakai/pixta (1), iflower/pixta (2), gonbe/pixta (3), Ystudio/pixta (4). All rights reserved.
