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Yokohama
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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.
Day Trips from Yokohama (Tokyo · Chiba)
Top attractions
attraction Harbor View Park: Yokohama Travel Guide (4.4★)
Harbor View Park (Minato no Mieru Oka Koen) sits on the Yamate bluff in Naka Ward, Yokohama, above the Bashamichi and Motomachi districts. 4.4★ (1,867 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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 Mazu Miao: Travel Guide (4.2★)
Yokohama Mazu Miao is a small but ornately decorated Chinese temple tucked into a side street in Yokohama Chinatown, dedicated to Mazu, the Taoist sea goddess who protects sailors and travelers. 4.2★ (1,067 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Yokohama Landmark Tower: Travel Guide (4.2★)
Yokohama Landmark Tower stands in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, a short covered walk from Sakuragichō Station. 4.2★ (30,803 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse: Travel Guide (4.1★)
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Yokohama Akarenga Soko) sits in the Shinko waterfront district of Naka Ward, a short walk from Minato Mirai and Bashamichi Station. 4.1★ (43,850 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Festivals & events
event Iron Maiden - Run For Your Lives Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Yokohama)
Iron Maiden - Run For Your Lives Tour plays Yokohama at K Arena Yokohama on November 24 and 25, 2026, in the Minato Mirai waterfront district.
event NCT DREAM Concert - Yokohama: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Yokohama)
The NCT DREAM Concert - Yokohama takes place on November 22, 2026, at K Arena Yokohama, a music-only arena in the Minato Mirai waterfront district.
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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.