What to do and see in Yokohama, Kanto: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

May 22, 2021 Flossie Demartino

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.
Restaurants in Yokohama

1. Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-682-4403 http://minatomirai21.com/
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4.5 based on 2,264 reviews

Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

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. Sankeien Gardens

58-1 Hommoku Sannotani, Naka-Ku, Yokohama 231-0824 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-621-0634 http://www.sankeien.or.jp/
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4.5 based on 1,141 reviews

Sankeien Gardens

A building having high value historically removed and rebuilt from Kyoto or Kamakura is located skillfully in the garden for 175,000m2. (ten important cultural properties, three Yokohama-shi designation tangible cultural properties), in the very large land which spread out in southeastern part, Honmoku of Yokohama that overlooked Tokyo Bay, creation was begun from the time in 1902 (Meiji 35) by a

Reviewed By lobobo - Remchingen, Germany

Not only the park is big and has a lot of different plants in it. Also you can see a lot of old house which were saved from beein scraped. This founders bought the house and brought them to this park. They preserve a part of the edo empire. You will understand more of japanese culture when you have see where it comes from.

3. Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden

2-2-1, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-222-5015 http://www.yokohama-landmark.jp/skygarden/
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4.5 based on 948 reviews

Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden

Reviewed By wwwho

After a ride up a fast elevator, you're greeted with a great view of Yokohama and the surrounding areas.

4. Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal

1-1-4 Kaigandori, Naka-Ku, Yokohama 231-0002 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-211-2304 https://osanbashi.jp/
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4.5 based on 1,612 reviews

Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal

Reviewed By rpdbrpdbrpdb05301990 - Isehara, Japan

I would recommend coming here during winter to enjoy the sunset view of the Yokohama Skyline with Mt Fuji. It’s very beautiful! But it can be a bit windy.

5. Kodomo-no-Kuni

700 Naracho, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-961-2111 http://www.kodomonokuni.org/
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4.5 based on 246 reviews

Kodomo-no-Kuni

Reviewed By xtin08 - Cebu City, Philippines

Visit this park in any season and kids will love it. Lots of play areas for kids. Farm animals can be seen and fed by small kids. Huge park. Also perfect for picnics and campings.

6. Yokohama Negishi Forest Park

Negishidai, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0853 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-641-9185 http://negishi-shinrin.jp/
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Yokohama Negishi Forest Park

Reviewed By renen05 - Yokohama, Japan

Me and my family went to Negishi Shinrin park during sakura season. The park was surrounded by these beautiful sakura trees. We brought our own food and had a picnic there.There are also vendo machine and food shops nearby. There was also a playground in the area which my kids really enjoyed. Very good and relaxing view from the top of the hill. Nice place to have walk or jog specially in the early morning. One interesting fact is that this was once a horse race track. On some Sundays, there are horse and pony ride with a minimal fee. Please try to visit and I am sure you will have a relaxing time. Imagine green all around you!!!

7. Yokohama Cruising

1-10 Kinkocho, Kanagawa-Ku Bay Quarter Yokohama, Yokohama 221-0056 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-671-7719 http://www.yokohama-cruising.jp/about/seabass/index.html
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4.5 based on 716 reviews

Yokohama Cruising

8. Yokohama Chinatown

118-2 Yamashitacho, Naka-Ku, Yokohama 231-0023 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-662-1252 http://www.chinatown.or.jp/
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4.0 based on 3,819 reviews

Yokohama Chinatown

Reviewed By neilwJ2510MB - Mirfield, United Kingdom

Yokohama is a beautiful city only about 35 minutes from the centre of Tokyo, and no stay in this lovely city would be complete without a visit to Yokohama's Chinatown, probably the biggest Chinatown area in all of greater Tokyo if not Japan. It is a delight to walk the streets with traditional Chinese shops with plenty of street food along with numerous temples and other places of interest. A must visit place and only a stones throw from Motomachi and some really excellent shops.

9. Kishamichi Promenade

Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-201-1111 http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/ja/tourism/spot/details.php?bbid=738
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4.0 based on 354 reviews

Kishamichi Promenade

10. Shinyokohama Ramen Museum

2-14-21 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 222-0033 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-471-0503 http://www.raumen.co.jp
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4.0 based on 1,004 reviews

Shinyokohama Ramen Museum

We open 365days. Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum was founded on March 6th, 1994 as the world's first food-themed amusement park. From the start, our concept has been to be the one-stop place to enjoy the flavors of this national dish from renowned shops across Japan without stepping on a plane. To commemorate our 20th anniversary, we've expanded on the Japan-wide concept to being one that covers areas worldwide, delivering even more of the attraction and fascination of ramen to one and all. Our nine ramen shops are showcased in a street-scape replication from the year 1958, Japan. It was in this year that the world's first instant ramen was invented.

Reviewed By 435williamh - Washington DC, United States

I’ve been to the Shinyokohama Ramen Museum 3-4 times over the years. My wife only went the last time a few weeks ago. Since my previous visit, they improved the “museum” aspect on ground level with a demo counter. The gift shop seemed smaller. Downstairs is unchanged - and good for that! The decor is the facades from 1958 Japan and it’s awesome. You have branches of the best ramen shops around Japan and a guest shop from abroad. You will get a guide (available in several languages) that describes the style of each place and signature dish. They are rated on type of noodle, richness of broth, etc. Lines will form and there are a couple of status boards showing estimates of the wait time. Some of the most popular things will have waits of 45 minutes or more at times. They are all great. Go early to get into a popular one quickly for a small bowl, then go to another with a shorter line. Tips: there is an old-time candy shop, a bar, and a lounge as well. You will need Japanese yen cash, you order food by buying tickets from machines as in many small Japanese restaurants. There are English menus. Most shops do have a vegetarian or vegan broth in addition to pork or whatever is their standard. The cost of entry is worth it.

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