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Yokohama
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city, built around a historic 19th-century treaty port that grew into a sleek harbor metropolis of futuristic towers, red-brick warehouses, and Japan's largest Chinatown. Its Minatomirai waterfront skyline sits just minutes from Tokyo, making it one of the country's most accessible big-city escapes.
Top attractions
attraction Yokohama Chinatown: Travel Guide
Yokohama Chinatown (Yamashitacho, Naka Ward) is Japan's largest Chinatown — some 250 Chinese-owned restaurants and shops packed into a compact grid a short walk from Minato Mirai and Yamashita Park.
attraction Yokohama Marine Tower: Travel Guide
Yokohama Marine Tower sits at the edge of Yamashita Park in Naka Ward, a 106.2-metre former lighthouse tower built in 1961 with an indoor/outdoor observation deck over the harbor.
attraction Yokohama Museum of Art: Travel Guide (4.2★)
Yokohama Museum of Art sits in Minatomirai, a short walk from Minatomirai Station or Sakuragicho Station, and pairs a striking Kenzo Tange building with a collection running from Matisse and Picasso to contemporary Japanese art. 4.2★ (2,825 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Yokohama
How do I get to Yokohama?
Yokohama Station is the main gateway, reached from central Tokyo in ~25-30 minutes via the JR Tokaido, Yokosuka, or Keihin-Tohoku lines (or the Tokyu Toyoko Line from Shibuya); from Haneda Airport (HND), the Keikyu Main Line runs directly to Yokohama Station in ~30 minutes, while Narita Airport (NRT) connects via the Narita Express or limousine bus in ~90 minutes. Shinkansen bullet trains stop instead at nearby Shin-Yokohama Station, a short local-line or subway ride from the city center.
How many days should I spend in Yokohama?
A day trip from Tokyo is enough for the waterfront and Chinatown highlights, but ~2 days lets you also explore Minatomirai's museums, the historic Yamate district, and the harbor at a relaxed pace.
What is Yokohama known for?
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city, built around a historic 19th-century treaty port that grew into a sleek harbor metropolis of futuristic towers, red-brick warehouses, and Japan's largest Chinatown. Its Minatomirai waterfront skyline sits just minutes from Tokyo, making it one of the country's most accessible big-city escapes.