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Things to do in Yokohama
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Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan · 35.454, 139.622
About Yokohama
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and its primary gateway for international trade since the mid-19th century. Located on Tokyo Bay, the city blends historical port architecture with modern skyscrapers like The Sky Garden, Yokohama Landmark Tower. Visitors can explore the extensive culinary offerings in Yokohama Chinatown or relax in the tranquil landscapes of Sankeien Garden. The waterfront district serves as a hub for both commerce and leisure, featuring landmarks like the Cup Noodles Museum and the iconic ferris wheel at Yokohama Cosmo World.
Good to know
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Yokohama was the first Japanese port to open to foreign trade in 1859, quickly evolving from a small fishing village into a major metropolitan center.
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The city is home to one of the world's largest Chinatowns, which developed organically due to early Chinese merchant communities settling near the port.
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Yokohama pioneered many Western-style innovations in Japan, including the first daily newspaper, the first gas lamps, and the country's first brewery.
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The city's street layout in the central district remains heavily influenced by the grid patterns established by foreign settlers during the Meiji era.
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Yokohama is a rare major Japanese city that celebrates its multicultural heritage through a dense concentration of preserved colonial-era buildings.
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Despite its massive industrial footprint, the city maintains significant green spaces like Sankeien, a sprawling garden built by a silk merchant using relocated historical structures.
Plan your visit to Yokohama
Best time to visit
Late spring (April to May) or autumn (October to November) provide the most comfortable temperatures for walking the waterfront districts and exploring outdoor parks.
How many days
2-3 days, allowing enough time to explore the Minato Mirai waterfront, historical districts, and a major garden.
Getting around
The city is highly accessible via an extensive network of subway lines, JR rail lines, and the Minatomirai Line, complemented by the well-connected Portside area walkways.
Where to stay
Stay in the Minato Mirai district for proximity to major attractions and skyline views, or near Yokohama Station for superior transit connectivity.
Budget
Mid-range; while luxury accommodations exist, the city offers a wide variety of moderately priced dining and lodging options compared to central Tokyo.
Highlights of Yokohama
The places our editors single out - and why they're worth your time.
Yokohama Chinatown
Explore one of the largest Chinatowns in the world with hundreds of shops and traditional restaurants.
Yamashita Park
Enjoy panoramic views of the port and the Bay Bridge from this linear waterfront park.
Cup Noodles Museum
Design your own custom flavor of instant noodles in an interactive workshop environment.
Yokohama Cosmo World
Ride the Cosmo Clock 21, a giant ferris wheel that serves as a landmark for the harbor district.
Sankeien Garden
Walk through a vast garden featuring historical buildings relocated from Kyoto and Kamakura.
Yokohama Marine Tower
Visit this historic lattice tower for a bird's-eye perspective of the surrounding harbor activities.
The Sky Garden, Yokohama Landmark Tower
Ascend to one of Japan's tallest observation decks for unobstructed views of the Kanto Plain.
Nogeyama Zoological Gardens
Visit a hilltop zoo featuring a diverse collection of animals and expansive views of the city.
Top things to do in Yokohama
The 1,014 most popular places in Yokohama.
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Temples Hidden gem
Hongakuji Temple
Hongakuji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple located on the Takashimadai bluff overlooking the Kanagawa district in Yokoham...
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Yokohama Christ Church
Yokohama Christ Church is a historic Anglican-Episcopal church located in the historic Yamate foreign settlement area of...
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Parks Hidden gem
ヨーヨー広場
Yo-Yo Plaza is an open public space located in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Nishi Ward, Yokohama. The plaza derives i...
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Museums Hidden gem
Museum of Yokohama Urban History
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Historical places Hidden gem
Monument of Namamugi Incident
The Monument of Namamugi Incident marks the site of the pivotal 1862 Namamugi Incident, where British merchant Charles L...
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Nihon-Odori Street
Nihon-Odori Street is Yokohama's first Western-style street, designed by British architect Richard Henry Brunton in 1870...
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Toyoko Flower Greenway
Toyoko Flower Greenway is a linear park in Yokohama built on the former surface railway tracks of the Tokyu Toyoko Line...
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Katakura Usagiyama Park
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Kandaiji Central Park
Kandaiji Central Park is a neighborhood green space located in the Kanagawa Ward of Yokohama. The park features a multi-...
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Beaches and ponds Hidden gem
D Marina
D Marina is a specialized marine facility and boat service provider located along the waterfront in Kanagawa Ward, Yokoh...
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Museums Hidden gem
Hasseiden (Eight Saints) Local Museum
Hasseiden is a historical commemorative hall located on a hill in the Honmoku area of Yokohama, originally constructed t...
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Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu Ware Museum
The Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu Ware Museum exhibits the intricate ceramics of Miyagawa Kozan I, a celebrated Meiji-era potter...
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Places of interest Hidden gem
Suzaku Mon
Suzaku Mon is one of the four monumental gates marking the cardinal entrances to Yokohama Chinatown, Japan's largest Chi...
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Parks Hidden gem
Kamihoshikawa Aozora Park
Kamihoshikawa Aozora Park is a neighborhood pocket park located in the Hodogaya Ward of Yokohama, Japan. Maintained by t...
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Karasawa Park
Karasawa Park is a neighborhood municipal park situated on a steep hillside in the Minami Ward of Yokohama. The site fea...
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Bandobashi Park
Bandobashi Park is a neighborhood-focused municipal park located in the Minami Ward of Yokohama, situated along the Ooka...
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Kashiwaba Park
Kashiwaba Park is a neighborhood green space situated on the bluff in Yokohama's Naka Ward. The park provides elevated v...
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Shin-Yokohama first park
Shin-Yokohama First Park is a neighborhood municipal green space located within the dense urban fabric of the Kohoku War...
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Beaches and ponds Hidden gem
横浜日ノ出桟橋
Yokohama Hinode Pier serves as a dedicated boarding area located along the Ooka River, primarily utilized for water bus...
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Ooyamanezunomikoto Shinji Kyokai Aiko Kaikan
Ooyamanezunomikoto Shinji Kyokai Aiko Kaikan is a religious facility affiliated with the Ooyamanezunomikoto Shinji Kyoka...
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Saedo Park
Saedo Park is a local neighborhood park situated within the residential Tsuzuki Ward of Yokohama. The site features a ce...
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Kawabe Park
Kawabe Park is a neighborhood green space located in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, situated at 4-4 Kawabecho. The park provid...
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Places of interest Hidden gem
The Indian Drinking Fountain
The Indian Drinking Fountain in Yokohama is a historic monument located within Yamashita Park, presented to the city by...
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Historical places Hidden gem
Former Yokohama Dockyard Co. No. 2 Dock
The Former Yokohama Dockyard Co. No. 2 Dock is a preserved 19th-century granite dry dock located at the heart of the Min...
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Temples Hidden gem
Myoshinji
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Places of interest Hidden gem
Tsurumaki Bridge
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Shingonshu Shinpukuji
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Historical places Hidden gem
Second generation Yokohama Station Ruins
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Three-Story Pagoda of Former Tomyoji Temple
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Museums Hidden gem
Yokohama Santonodai Archaeological Museum
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Frequently asked
How many attractions are there in Yokohama?
Aventuro lists 1,014 curated attractions in and around Yokohama, sorted by popularity.
What's the top attraction in Yokohama?
Yokohama Chinatown is the most popular place to visit in Yokohama right now.
What kind of attractions does Yokohama have?
The largest category is parks, with 387 places to explore.
Which other cities are worth visiting nearby?
Travellers also explore Toshima, Osaka, Kyoto.
