4 Things To Do In Yokohama - Japan Travel

Most tourists in Japan are concentrated in the Tokyo area as evidenced by various cultures and attractions. But when you visit Tokyo, also take a bit time to visit Yokohama because is an equally beautiful place easily accessible by the train system and only 30 minutes from Tokyo. Yokohama (横浜) is Japan's second largest city with a population of over three million and is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture.

1. Yokohama Cosmo World

Located in the heart of Minato Mirai, YOKOHAMA COSMOWORLD is an amusement park famous for its prominent image on the Yokohama skyline. YOKOHAMA COSMOWORLD is reasonably priced, easily accessed and extremely family friendly.

YOKOHAMA COSMOWORLD has no entrance charge. Customers pay by the individual ride or attraction, allowing for cheaper overall costs. Prices range from ¥300-¥500 for the kiddie rides, and top off at ¥700 for the adult rides.

YOKOHAMA COSMOWORLD includes nearby access to countless restaurants, bars, shops, and parks and is within walking distance from Chinatown. A ride on the Cosmo Clock 21 at night would be a wonderful date spot, as the night lights of the area are particularly beautiful.

YOKOHAMA COSMOWORLD ACCESS : is within walking distance of several train stations, including Minato Mirai Station (Minato Mirai Line), Sakuragicho Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Negishi Line, and Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line) and Bashamichi Station (Minato Mirai Line). Look for the giant Ferris wheel - it's hard to miss. The amusement park is closed on Thursdays.

2. Yokohama Landmark Tower

Yokohama’s Minato Mirai 21 district is one of the most beautiful skylines I’ve seen, particularly at night, and at its center is the Yokohama Landmark Tower. Officially Japan’s tallest building (for now), the Landmark Tower is an enormous skyscraper that is home to a beautiful observation deck, a 5-star hotel, and the second-fastest elevators in the world. 

The tower has restaurants, shops, and an observation deck on the 69th floor from which you can look over all of Yokohama. You can enjoy a whole day at Yokohama Landmark Tower!

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3.  Yokohama Minato Mirai

Minato Mirai 21 (みなとみらい 21) is a seaside urban area in central Yokohama whose name means "harbor of the future". It's known as a relaxing area with wide spaces that offers shopping, dining, culture, history and entertainment. It's the type of place where families spend Sunday afternoons and young couples go on dates.

Yokohama Minato Mirai Access

The most central station is Minato Mirai Station on the Minato Mirai Line, which is located in the basement of Queen's Square and is two stations from Yokohama Station (3 minutes, 180 yen).

Minato Mirai is also easily accessed from Sakuragicho Station on the JR Negishi Line (Keihin-Tohoku Line), which is just one stop from Yokohama Station (3 minutes, 140 yen). The station is also served by the Yokohama Subway Line.

4. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Five minutes away from World Porters Shopping Mall, in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai 21 district is a bit of history that changed Japan forever. It’s called Aka Renga Soko, or Red Brick Warehouse. 

This is a good place for souvenir shopping, as quite a few shops offer items bearing the name or image of the Red Brick Warehouse, and of other local Yokohama products.  

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