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Minato Mirai skyline at blue hour, reflected in the harbor

Yokohama guide

A port city opened to the world in 1859. Minato Mirai, the Red Brick Warehouse, Yamashita Park and Chinatown line the waterfront and can be linked on foot. About 30 minutes by train from Tokyo.

Things to see 10 classics

Classics 10 places

"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.

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  • 1

    Minato Mirai 21 (Yokohama Landmark Tower)

    A modern waterfront district. The observation floor of Landmark Tower looks over the harbor, and the big Ferris wheel lights up at night.

    • Views
    • Shopping & strolling
    • Night views

    about 2 hrPartly paid

    Train · About 10 min from Yokohama ・ Minatomirai Line to Minatomirai ・ 1.5km

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  • 2

    Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

    Shops and restaurants in brick warehouses from the 1910s. Seasonal events are held in the plaza in front.

    • Shopping & strolling
    • History & buildings
    • Food & markets

    about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day

    Train · About 20 min from Yokohama ・ Minatomirai Line to Bashamichi, then about 6 minutes on foot ・ 2.4km

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  • 3

    Yokohama Chinatown

    Streets packed with Chinese restaurants behind brightly painted gates. The Kanteibyo and Masobyo temples are here too.

    • Food & markets
    • Shopping & strolling

    about 1.5 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly

    Train · About 12 min from Yokohama ・ Minatomirai Line to Motomachi-Chukagai ・ 3.4km

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  • 4

    Yamashita Park

    A long, narrow park on the waterfront. The old ocean liner Hikawa Maru is moored here, and you can watch ships cross the harbor.

    • Views
    • Nature

    about 45 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly

    Train · About 15 min from Yokohama ・ Minatomirai Line to Motomachi-Chukagai, then about 3 minutes on foot ・ 3.3km

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  • 5

    Cupnoodles Museum Yokohama

    Learn the history of instant ramen and make your own original cup of noodles. The hands-on workshops get crowded.

    • With kids
    • Food & markets

    about 1.5 hrPaid entryFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly

    Train · About 15 min from Yokohama ・ Minatomirai Line to Minatomirai, then about 8 minutes on foot ・ 1.9km

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  • 6

    Osanbashi Pier

    The pier where cruise ships dock. Its rooftop of wooden decking and lawn has a fine view of Minato Mirai at night.

    • Views
    • Night views

    about 30 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly

    Train · About 15 min from Yokohama ・ Minatomirai Line to Nihon-odori, then about 7 minutes on foot ・ 2.8km

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ClassicsHidden gems

Suggested routes

Times assume a 9:00 start. Travel times are estimated from distance and vary with waiting and crowds.

  • Along the waterfront from Minato Mirai to Chinatown

    Leave 9:00 → until about 17:13 (about 8 hr)

    1. 9:00Yokohama

    2. about 10 min by transport

      9:10Minato Mirai 21 (Yokohama Landmark Tower)stay about 2 hr

    3. about 12 min on foot

      11:22Cupnoodles Museum Yokohamastay about 1.5 hr

    4. about 8 min on foot

      13:00Yokohama Red Brick Warehousestay about 60 min

    5. about 8 min on foot

      14:08Osanbashi Pierstay about 30 min

    6. about 12 min on foot

      14:50Yamashita Parkstay about 45 min

    7. about 8 min on foot

      15:43Yokohama Chinatownstay about 1.5 hr

    Flat all the way and easy to walk. Finish with dinner in Chinatown.

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  • The Western houses of Yamate and Sankeien Garden

    Leave 9:00 → until about 15:24 (about 6.5 hr)

    1. 9:00Yokohama

    2. about 20 min by transport

      9:20Harbor View Park and the Western houses of Yamatestay about 2 hr

    3. about 14 min on foot

      11:34Yokohama Chinatownstay about 1.5 hr

    4. about 20 min by transport

      13:24Sankeien Gardenstay about 2 hr

    Buses to Sankeien also run from the Motomachi-Chukagai and Sakuragicho areas.

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When to go

May (roses) and October–November are pleasant. September and October are the wettest months (about 240 mm). Winter averages 6–9°C with plenty of sun.

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Temperature (line: average; band: low to high)

Precipitation (mm)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Typical seasons

Cherry blossoms (Sankeien)

Roses (Yamashita Park)

Yokohama Port Opening Festival

Autumn leaves (Sankeien)

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High (℃)10.210.81418.923.125.529.43127.32217.112.5
Avg (℃)6.16.79.714.518.821.825.62723.718.513.48.7
Low (℃)2.73.1610.715.519.122.924.32115.710.15.2
Rain (mm)64.764.7139.5143.1152.6188.8182.5139241.5240.4107.666.4

Temperature and precipitation are Japan Meteorological Agency normals (1991–2020, Yokohama). Seasons are typical timings and can shift by a week or two each year. JMA data

Main ways to get around

  • Minatomirai Line

    From Yokohama Station to Minatomirai, Bashamichi, Nihon-odori and Motomachi-Chukagai. Tokyu Toyoko Line trains from Shibuya run straight through onto it.

  • JR Negishi Line

    From Yokohama to Sakuragicho, Kannai and Ishikawacho. Sakuragicho is the stop for Minato Mirai, and Ishikawacho for Chinatown.

  • Akaikutsu sightseeing bus

    A retro-style bus that runs from Sakuragicho Station around to the Red Brick Warehouse, Chinatown, Yamashita Park and Harbor View Park.

  • Sea Bass (water bus)

    From the east exit of Yokohama Station to Yamashita Park, calling at the Red Brick Warehouse pier. A way to see the harbor from the water.

  • Yokohama Air Cabin

    An urban ropeway of about 5 minutes from Sakuragicho Station to Unga Park. Useful on the way toward the Red Brick Warehouse.

Getting to Yokohama

“Classics” and “Hidden gems” are our editors' picks, not a measured popularity ranking. Travel times are estimates. Please check prices, opening hours and operating days with the official sources before you go.

Photo and data credits

Minato Mirai skyline at blue hour, reflected in the harbor akumach from Kawasaki City, Japan (CC BY 2.0) / Minato Mirai at dusk with the Ferris wheel and a sail-shaped hotel Fukumoto (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The long Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse under a blue sky Kakidai (CC BY-SA 3.0) / Zenrinmon Gate of Yokohama Chinatown with red lanterns Suicasmo (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Greenery of Yamashita Park and the Yokohama Marine Tower Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France (CC BY 2.0) / The brick-colored exterior of the Cupnoodles Museum Keeezawa (CC0) / Yokohama Bay Bridge seen from Harbor View Park Ymblanter (CC BY-SA 4.0). Cropped and resized.

Local food

Regional dishes handed down in Kanagawa. Many are home and community cooking, so not every dish is served at restaurants.

See all regional dishes of Kanagawa (23)

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Source: “Our Regional Cuisines” (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries), edited by this site (imported 2026-11-15) https://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/market/k_ryouri/index.html. Names, areas and ingredients are as written on the source pages; descriptions are excerpts of the original text. No photos are used. This page is not made or endorsed by the ministry.

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