Yokohama is a stylish port city with a wealth of attractions. Here, we introduce some recommended spots by category, perfect for anyone looking to explore the city’s diverse offerings.
Experience Facilities/Theme Parks
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (横浜・八景島シーパラダイス)
This theme park features one of Japan’s largest aquariums and thrilling attractions like roller coasters. Enjoy shows by dolphins and seals, and get up close with penguins and sea lions.
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama (カップヌードルミュージアム横浜)
Learn about the history and manufacturing process of Cup Noodles at this interactive museum. Create your original cup noodle or enter a giant noodle cup.
Yokohama Cosmo World (よこはまコスモワールド)
Located in the Minato Mirai area, this amusement park offers classic rides and thrilling attractions, including one of the world’s largest vertical drop roller coasters.
ASOBUILD (アソビル)
A commercial facility near Yokohama Station’s west exit, featuring Japan’s first rooftop amusement park, “ASOBono!” with giant slides and bungee trampolines.
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (新横浜ラーメン博物館)
A food theme park where famous ramen shops from all over Japan gather. Sample various small-sized ramen bowls in a space replicating the early Showa period streets.
Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum (三菱みなとみらい技術館)
Experience Mitsubishi Group’s latest technologies and future visions at this science museum. Enjoy simulations like space travel and deep-sea exploration and view exhibits of robots and aircraft.
Kirin Brewery Company Yokohama Factory (キリンビール横浜工場)
Tour the Kirin Brewery Company and learn about its production process. Enjoy free beer and soft drinks after the tour.
Shopping Malls
MARINE & WALK YOKOHAMA (マリン アンド ウォーク ヨコハマ)
A seaside commercial facility stretching from the Red Brick Warehouse to Yamashita Park, featuring stylish boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
Yokohama World Porters (横浜ワールドポーターズ)
A commercial facility in Minato Mirai, offering fashion, interior goods, and various shops, as well as cinemas and amusement facilities.
Queen’s Square Yokohama Minato Mirai Tokyu Square (クイーンズスクエア横浜 みなとみらい東急スクエア)
A commercial facility connecting Yokohama Station with the Minato Mirai area, featuring brand shops, restaurants, and hotels.
MARK IS Minato Mirai (マークイズみなとみらい)
Located in Minato Mirai, this spot offers fashion, miscellaneous goods, gourmet shops, a rooftop garden, and kids’ spaces.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (横浜赤レンガ倉庫)
A commercial facility utilizing historic buildings at Yokohama Port, with various shops, restaurants, and galleries.
Yokohama Daisekai (横浜大世界)
Located in Chinatown, this spot offers goods and food from around the world, perfect for souvenirs.
Observation Facilities
Sail Training Ship Nippon Maru/Yokohama Port Museum (帆船日本丸／横浜みなと博物館)
View the moored sailing ship and learn about its history and technology at the museum.
Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery (日産 グローバル本社ギャラリー)
Located in Nissan’s headquarters building, this space showcases the latest car models and concept cars.
Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall (Jack’s Tower) (横浜市開港記念会館（ジャックの塔）)
Built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port, this building introduces the history and culture of Yokohama Port, including an observation deck.
(Closed from December 2021 to March 2024 for conservation and renovation work due to aging.)
NYK Hikawamaru (日本郵船氷川丸)
A historic cargo-passenger ship moored at Yokohama Port. Tour the luxurious ship that once served regular routes between Japan and the Americas, feeling the atmosphere of its era through the guest rooms, dining hall, and bridge.
Yokohama Museum of Art (横浜美術館)
Located in Minato Mirai, this museum focuses on modern art, showcasing famous domestic and international artists and works, with impressive permanent and special exhibitions.
Diplomat’s House (外交官の家)
A Western-style building in the Yamate area, once home to the British diplomat Bluffton couple who came to Japan during the Meiji era. The interior is decorated with furnishings and furniture from that time, and the beautiful garden offers a touch of Western culture.
View Spots
Sky Garden (Yokohama Landmark Tower 69th Floor Observation Floor) (スカイガーデン)
The observation floor of Yokohama’s tallest building, the Yokohama Landmark Tower, offers breathtaking views of Yokohama Port and the Minato Mirai area from 273m above ground. On clear days, you can see Mount Fuji and Tokyo Skytree.
The Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal (横浜港大さん橋国際客船ターミナル)
An international passenger ship terminal at Yokohama Port. The building’s rooftop has a free observation deck, offering views of Yokohama Bay Bridge and the Red Brick Warehouse.
Yokohama Port Symbol Tower (横浜港シンボルタワー)
A 106m tall tower located at Honmoku Pier. It was once a beloved landmark of Yokohama Port, but is not currently open to the public. However, its unique shape is striking when viewed from Daikoku Pier West Green Park or the Yokohama Skywalk.
Dining
Yokohama is a haven for delicious food, famous for its Chinese cuisine, eel dishes, and “Iekei” ramen. Here are some popular gourmet spots ranked in Yokohama.
Bar Noble(バー ノーブル)
Located in Kannai, perfect for cocktails or wine in a calm atmosphere, ideal for dates.
Sweets Garden Yuji Ajiki(スイーツガーデン ユウジアジキ)
This cake shop in Kitayamata offers artistic and delicious specialties like the “Anshoku Roll” and fruit-packed cakes.
Chinese Soba Takano(中華そば 高野)
A ramen shop in Oguchi, known for its soy sauce-based soup and homemade noodles, complemented by soft and juicy char siu.
Yokohama Noda Iwa(横浜 野田岩)
An upscale eel restaurant in Hirabashi, offering thick and fluffy eel in a setting reminiscent of a traditional Japanese inn.
Ramen Torick(らーめん 鶏喰)
Located in Yoshino-cho, recommended for its chicken soy sauce ramen, featuring a soup concentrated with chicken umami and thin noodles.
Conclution
This is just a part of what you can do in Yokohama. There are many more tourist spots, so please explore according to your preferences. Enjoy the full charm of Yokohama! 😊
