Yokohama – Private Guided Tours & Top Attractions

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The Best of Yokohama – Harbour, Chinatown & Gardens

Yokohama (横浜) city and port, capital of Kanagawa, is the second most populous city in the country and a major component of the Tokyo-Yokohama metropolitan area.

Yokohama was only a small fishing village when in 1854 Matthew C. Perry arrived with his fleet of U.S. naval warships at the harbour of the neighboring town of Kanagawa. Yokohama flourished with the growth of Japan’s foreign trade and shipping after the Meiji Restoration (1868).

Like Kobe and Nagasaki, Yokohama flourished as a port city and one of Japan’s gateways to the world – home to one of the country’s three great Chinatowns, well-known throughout Japan. It’s now a dynamic city that blends its rich international history with modern innovation, and a rewarding destination for visitors looking beyond Tokyo.

From the neon-lit streets of Japan’s largest Chinatown and the gleaming skyscrapers of Minato Mirai to the traditional strolling gardens of Sankeien and the historic Western mansions of Yamate, Yokohama offers extraordinary variety in a compact, easily navigable city – just 30 minutes from Tokyo by train.

Minato Mirai 21 waterfront skyline with Landmark Tower and Cosmo World illuminated ferris wheel reflected in the harbour at night, Yokohama, Japan

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Kanto – A major part of the Greater Tokyo Area

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BEST TIME TO VISIT
Year-round
Spring (cherry blossom) · Autumn (koyo)

GETTING THERE
30 min from Tokyo
Tokaido Line · Yokosuka Line · Minato Mirai Line

GETTING AROUND
Walking · Subway
Minato Mirai Line connects all major sights

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PLACES TO VISIT

The main attractions in Yokohama

  • Minato Mirai 21 – A futuristic waterfront district with towering skyscrapers, stunning architecture and breathtaking views of the harbour.
  • Yokohama Chinatown – One of the largest Chinatowns in the world, a bustling district with countless restaurants, shops and cultural attractions.
  • Sankeien Garden – A traditional Japanese garden offering beautiful landscapes, historic architecture and a peaceful escape from the city.
  • Cup Noodles Museum – A unique and interactive museum dedicated to the iconic instant ramen, with fun exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages.
  • Landmark Tower – Yokohama’s soaring skyscraper with an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city and beyond.
  • Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse – This historic waterfront complex has been beautifully restored and transformed into a vibrant hub of shops, restaurants, and cultural events.
  • Yamashita Park – A beautiful waterfront park ideal for a relaxing stroll, with views of the harbour and the historic Hikawa Maru museum ship.

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Yokohama in pictures

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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Akarenga illuminated with warm lights at dusk with Landmark Tower in the background, Yokohama, Japan
Traditional Japanese villa buildings with dark wooden roofs reflected in the pond at Sankeien Garden with forested hillside behind, Yokohama, Japan
Cherry blossom trees lining the Ooka River with a red sightseeing boat and Yokohama Landmark Tower in the background in spring, Yokohama, Japan
Never Give Up interactive exhibit featuring Momofuku Ando and historical figures surrounding a giant Cup Noodle at the Cup Noodles Museum, Yokohama, Japan
Curved street of Noge-cho entertainment district lined with izakaya bars and neon signs at night under the elevated railway, Yokohama, Japan
Indoor recreation of a 1958 Tokyo backstreet with ramen shops, lanterns and painted twilight sky ceiling at Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, Yokohama, Japan

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