Location: Nishi-ku
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Yokohama is easily accessible from Tokyo, but there’s enough to see and do here that it’s worth more than a day trip. Visit Minato Marai 21, a popular, modern neighborhood with great shopping and tons of restaurant options. TripAdvisor travelers also recommend stopping at Big Wharf (Osanbashi Pier), a uniquely shaped pier with spectacular views.
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1. Yokohama Minato Mirai 21
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,264 reviews
When Japan emerged from centuries of isolation in the mid-19th century, Yokohama was a tiny seaside village, home to only 100 people or so. But as the tide of internationalization rose, a port was established and Yokohama began to grow as a gateway to Japan. Yokohama is now a leading international trading port, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. Situated just a short distance along the coast from the Japanese capital, and within easy reach of Haneda Airport, Yokohama is now a magnet for tourists not just from Japan but from every corner of the world; it's a place everyone wants to visit. Minato Mirai 21 is a modern urban development that was created, and continues to evolve, on 186ha of land. A shipbuilding facility that used to divide Yokohama's two main urban centers on Tokyo Bay was relocated, and additional land was reclaimed from the sea. In 1989 an exposition was held to mark the 100th anniversary of Yokohama's city status and the 130th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port. Following that event development gathered momentum, and now the area boasts office blocks, commercial facilities, hotels, amusement parks and convention facilities, as well as such cultural amenities as art museums and concert halls. This, the new face of Yokohama, offers an entire spectrum of urban functions and attracts more than 70 million visitors every year. Minato Mirai 21 is full of great experiences. The liberating expanse of Tokyo Bay and the dynamic appeal of the contemporary architecture contribute to the area's strikingly unusual beauty, which you can enjoy from the elegant surroundings of several first-class hotels. For the shopper, more than 600 stores offer an astonishingly broad selection of goods ranging from top fashion brands to animation character merchandise. Apart from excellent Japanese cuisine, delicious food from around the world is available at more than 200 restaurants. Theme parks offer exciting rides, parks a place to sit and enjoy the seascape. Packed with pleasure, Minato Mirai 21 is a fun place to visit with family and friends at any time of year, on any occasion, and for so many different reasons. If you move on to the area beyond Minato Mirai 21, you'll find intriguing glimpses of a fascinating history in the Kannai district, which developed quickly in the second half of the 19th century after the Port of Yokohama opened, and beyond Kannai you'll arrive at Japan's largest Chinatown. Yokohama offers points of interest that no other city can match. And just a day trip away are some of the best hot spring baths in Japan at Hakone, as well as the globally renowned beauty of Mt. Fuji. So after a day of fun in Minato Mirai 21, you can spend the night at one of the area's great hotels and then the next day you can be soaking in an onsen or admiring a view of Mt. Fuji. That is the special appeal of a relaxing holiday based in Japan's new leading tourism and leisure destination: Minato Mirai 21.
Reviewed By 19dwaynek - Yokohama, Japan
Minato Mirai is by many accounts one of the best places to visit in Yokohama. The area is conveniently located two train stops away from Yokohama station. Minato Mirai has several shopping centers within close proximity of each other, lots of cafes and shops, as well as a carnival style amusement park full of fun and exciting rides, plus a ferris wheel. The Yokohama Hard Rock Cafe is located in Minato Mirai. Minato Mirai also offers a beautiful view of the port and Yokohama Bay. There's places full of activities for families with children as well as romantic spots for couples. The historical Red Brick Warehouse of Yokohama is also in the area. The Red Brick Warehouse often has a lot of interesting events worth checking out. If you go to Yokohama without visiting Minato Mirai, then you are missing out.
2. Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 948 reviews
Reviewed By wwwho
After a ride up a fast elevator, you're greeted with a great view of Yokohama and the surrounding areas.
3. Landmark Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 818 reviews
Tallest building in Japan with the world's fastest elevator.
Reviewed By Yuko-Stu - Yokohama, Japan
This whole area is great for walking and relaxing. On a hot August day it is a comfortable place.to spend the time.
4. Yokohama Museum of Art
5. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,370 reviews
The Red Brick Warehouse served as the hub for export trade activities at the port of Yokohama and nowadays there are bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and exhibitions.
Reviewed By V5948IRjenniferh - Indian Head Park, United States
Enjoyed watching the outdoor ice skating and the wonderful shopping inside. Good food with a great atmosphere.
6. Yokohama Cosmo World
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 671 reviews
Reviewed By Deborah95363 - Patterson, United States
Lines are a lot shorter when paid for individually, rather than the US standard of paying park admission. We experienced Vanish! (the pink coaster that dives into a tunnel in the water), the beautiful ferris wheel (which offers some fantastic views of Yokohama Bay), a 3-D laser shooting ride, and the log ride. Enjoyed it immensely.
7. Nogeyama Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 615 reviews
Reviewed By CrowellFamily - Ada, United States
The park was much more than we expected especially since it was FREE. It had lion, tiger, giraffes, bears, a panda, and much more.
8. Pacifico Yokohama Rinko Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By MP1293
There's a nice park and big ferris wheel; walk a little further and you'll be in a nice comfy park with lots of trees; you'll also get a good view of the bay and enjoy the sea breeze. There's also a big exhibition centre that hosts many events.
9. Dockyard Garden
10. Queen's Square Yokohama
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By L2493JKkeithb - Johannesburg, South Africa
The Shopping Mall is very large with many floors, each floor has various stores, loads of eating places to choose and loads of Shopping from International clothing to Japanese brands too. The mall has a Train Subway which is very cool as the price for train ticket is cheap for travel to Work and back, including travel to various destinations to Tokyo as well for Holiday and sight seeing. The Mall is situated near the Bay/Harbor and all the convention and exhibition centers as well. Lots of entertainment for young and old. I love this place, as all the people here are friendly and very warm welcome to Japan. I rate this place 10/10
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