The park was created as a public works project to dispose of rubble generated by the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
The Hikawa Maru, docked at the park, was a luxury passenger liner that survived multiple sea mine encounters during World War II.
The park serves as a sister-park to the Waterfront Park in San Diego, California.
The 'Girl with Red Shoes' statue is based on a famous Japanese children's song about a girl who left Japan for America.
The Indian Water Tower in the park was a gift from the Indian community in Yokohama following the 1923 earthquake.
The park features a specialized garden dedicated to the sister city relationship between Yokohama and San Diego, featuring succulents and local flora.
The park's rose garden reaches its peak bloom twice annually, usually in mid-spring and late autumn.
Yamashita Park is a 700-meter-long waterfront park in Yokohama built on reclaimed land using debris from the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. It serves as a prominent public green space along the Yokohama harbor, featuring a formal rose garden with over 160 varieties. The park permanently hosts the NYK Hikawa Maru, a historic 1930s ocean liner now serving as a museum ship. Several monuments are scattered throughout the grounds, including the Girl with Red Shoes statue and the Water Guardian statue. The park provides unobstructed views of the Yokohama Bay Bridge and the Minato Mirai skyline. It functions as a major venue for local festivals and the annual Garden Necklace Yokohama flower event. The space is entirely pedestrianized and connects the Motomachi shopping district to the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal.
The elevated viewing area near the Hikawa Maru looking back toward the Landmark Tower and the Ferris wheel.
Visit during the early morning hours to watch local groups practice tai chi and radio calisthenics.
Walk the entire length toward the Osanbashi Pier to view the park from the elevated wooden deck.
Bring a portable cushion or mat if planning to sit on the grass, as public seating is often occupied.
Feeding the seagulls, which are aggressive and prone to stealing food from tourists.
Take all trash with you as there are very few public bins; refrain from loud music or cycling on pedestrian paths.
