Top places to visit in Yokohama

• Yokohama Chinatown (Chukagai)

  historic Chinatown · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Asia's largest Chinatown, established 1859 when Yokohama opened as Japan's first modern international port. The compact 0.2 km² district contains 600 Chinese restaurants and shops through which 20 million visitors pass annually. The four…

• Minato Mirai 21 & Landmark Tower

  harbour & skyscraper district · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Yokohama's transformed 1990s waterfront development, Minato Mirai 21 is Japan's most successful harbour regeneration project — decommissioned dockyards became a gleaming district of skyscrapers, museums, the Red Brick Warehouses shopping…

• Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga)

  Historic Building · 4.2 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Two restored 1911 Meiji-era brick warehouses on the waterfront now housing boutique shops, restaurants and an event space. Regular weekend markets and concerts. Among Yokohama's most photogenic spots, especially illuminated at night.

• Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal

  Pier / Architecture · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A stunning wave-shaped wooden pier designed by Foreign Office Architects (2002) jutting 450m into Yokohama Bay. The rooftop plaza is a beloved public park with panoramic views of the harbour, Minato Mirai skyline and Bay Bridge.

• Sankeien Garden

  Japanese Garden · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 175,000 sqm traditional Japanese garden built in 1906 by silk merchant Tomitaro Hara. Contains 10 historical buildings relocated from Kyoto and Kamakura — including a three-storey pagoda and traditional farmhouse — set around tranquil…

• Yokohama Cosmo World

  Activity · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Amusement park in Minato Mirai centred on the 112 m Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel with a giant clock face.

• Nippon Maru Memorial Park

  Heritage · about 1 h · entry ¥800 (≈ ₹480)

  Preserved 1930 sail-training ship Nippon Maru and the Yokohama Port Museum in a dockside park.

• Yamashita Park

  Nature · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Waterfront park along Yokohama Bay with the retired ocean liner Hikawa Maru and harbour views.

• Motomachi Shopping Street

  Market · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Elegant Western-influenced shopping street near Chinatown known for boutiques, bakeries and cafes.

• Yamate & Harbour View Park

  Viewpoint · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Historic hillside foreigners' district (Bluff) with Western residences, the Foreigners' Cemetery and bay views.

• Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

  Wildlife · about 4 h · entry ¥5,600 (≈ ₹3,370)

  Island complex with a large aquarium, rides and marina on Tokyo Bay.

• Yokohama Zoological Gardens (Zoorasia)

  Wildlife · about 3 h · entry ¥800 (≈ ₹480)

  Modern zoo laid out by climate zones with okapi, elephants and Amur leopards.

Things to do

• Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama Activity · 2 h · from JPY 3,700 per person
• Yokohama Harbour Cruise Nature · 0.8 h · from JPY 3,000 per person
• Yokohama Chinatown Food Walk Cultural · 2.5 h · from JPY 5,400 per person
• Yokohama Air Cabin Ride Attraction · 0.3 h · from JPY 1,000 per person
• Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Day Attraction · 6 h · from JPY 5,600 per person

Day trips and tours

• Yokohama Highlights — Chinatown, Minato Mirai & Harbour Cruise 9 h · from JPY 10,900
• Sankeien Garden & Cup Noodles Museum Half Day 6 h · from JPY 7,600

Where to stay in Yokohama

• Minato Mirai about JPY 5,500 per night

  Modern waterfront district

• Chinatown & Motomachi about JPY 14,000 per night

  Yokohama's most vibrant eating and shopping quarter. Japan's largest Chinatown with 600+ eateries plus boutique Motomachi shopping street.

• Kannai & Bashamichi about JPY 10,000 per night

  Yokohama's historic commercial heart. Victorian Meiji-era red-brick buildings on Bashamichi avenue, local izakaya, and mid-range hotels.

Hotels

• Yokohama Royal Park Hotel 5-star · JPY 35,000 to JPY 90,000 per night
• Intercontinental Yokohama Grand 5-star · JPY 32,000 to JPY 80,000 per night
• Hotel New Grand 4-star · JPY 25,000 to JPY 60,000 per night
• Dormy Inn Yokohama Kannai 3-star · JPY 9,000 to JPY 14,000 per night
• Navios Yokohama 3-star · JPY 14,000 to JPY 26,000 per night
• APA Hotel Yokohama-Kannai 3-star · JPY 9,000 to JPY 16,000 per night

Where to eat

• Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum Japanese, Ramen · about JPY 1,500 per person
• Manchinrou Main Branch Chinese · about JPY 1,800 per person
• Heichinrou Yokohama Honten Chinese, Cantonese · about JPY 4,000 per person
• Yokohama Sky Lounge at Landmark Tower International, Bar · about JPY 5,000 per person
• Hammerhead Harbour Grill Japanese, Seafood · about JPY 4,500 per person
• Yoshimuraya Ramen, Japanese · about JPY 1,200 per person
• Kaseiro Chinese, Cantonese · about JPY 8,000 per person
• Bills Yokohama Red Brick Cafe, Western · about JPY 2,500 per person

Getting to Yokohama

Airport: Tokyo, Haneda (HND)

How visitors arrive in Yokohama

• Train from Tokyo By train from Tokyo · most visitors

  Many JR, Tokyu and Keikyu lines run between Tokyo and Yokohama. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Fly to Tokyo, then train or bus By air from Tokyo (Haneda / Narita) · common

  Yokohama has no airport; visitors use Haneda or Narita and continue by train or limousine bus. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Shinkansen to Shin-Yokohama By train from Shin-Yokohama · common

  Bullet trains stop at Shin-Yokohama, a few stations from Yokohama Station. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Keikyu line from Haneda

  Take a Keikyu line express from Haneda to Yokohama Station. If the train does not run to Yokohama, change at Keikyu-Kamata. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Limousine bus from Narita

  Limousine buses from Narita serve the Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT). Some Narita Express trains also run through to Yokohama Station. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Shinkansen to Shin-Yokohama

  Shin-Yokohama is the Shinkansen station, a few stops from Yokohama Station by the JR Yokohama line or the Blue Line subway. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bicycle
• Transit Pass

  Nationwide IC cards such as Suica and PASMO can be used at the gates of the Yokohama Municipal Subway and at the fare box on city buses.

  PASMO official site

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Roppongi bar overcharge

  Roppongi · Kabukicho nightlife

  Foreign-fronted bar in Roppongi adds drink charges and seat fees you weren't shown; bill arrives at 5–10x expected.

  How to avoid it: Stick to bars with clear printed menus and prices on the door. Ask price before sitting.

Best time to visit Yokohama

• Jan 10°C
• Feb 11°C
• Mar 14°C
• Apr 19°C
• May 23°C
• Jun 26°C
• Jul 29°C
• Aug 31°C
• Sep 27°C
• Oct 22°C
• Nov 17°C
• Dec 13°C

More in Japan

• Tokyo
• Kyoto
• Osaka
• Hakone
• Hiroshima
• Kamakura

Frequently asked questions about Yokohama

How many days do you need in Yokohama?

A typical trip to Yokohama is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Yokohama?

The highest-rated places in our Yokohama guide are Minato Mirai 21 & Landmark Tower, Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal, Yokohama Chinatown (Chukagai), Sankeien Garden, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga).

Where should I stay in Yokohama?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Yokohama: Minato Mirai, Chinatown & Motomachi, Kannai & Bashamichi.

How do I get around Yokohama?

Ways to get around Yokohama covered in our guide: Bicycle, Transit pass, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Yokohama?

Scams reported to us for Yokohama include Roppongi bar overcharge. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Yokohama?

Average daytime highs in Yokohama run from 10°C in Jan to 31°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Yokohama?

The nearest airport to Yokohama has the code HND.