Just 20 miles south of Tokyo, Yokohama is a great city for a fun and relaxing day trip. It’s Japan’s second-largest city and is full of culture, nature, tasty food, and amazing views—including Mount Fuji!
🌆 Why Visit Yokohama?
Yokohama is a mix of modern life and traditional beauty. You’ll find historic gardens, noodle museums, beautiful ocean paths, and the biggest Chinatown in Japan. Plus, hotels and food are cheaper than Tokyo, and it’s just a short train ride away!
🏨 Best Places to Stay
Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai
Modern hotel with high-floor rooms, ocean views, and even Mount Fuji during sunrise.
Hotel New Grand
Historic hotel from 1927 with old-world charm and views of Yamashita Park.
Manyo Club
A spa hotel with real hot springs, ocean views, saunas, and restaurants.
🎡 Top Things to Do
Landmark Tower
Ride Japan’s fastest elevator and enjoy sunset views of Mount Fuji.
Cup Noodles Museum
Make your own cup noodles, learn the history of ramen, and taste global noodle dishes.
Sankeien Garden
A beautiful Japanese garden with old buildings and seasonal flowers.
Nippon Maru Ship Tour
Explore a historic sailing ship that traveled the world 45 times.
Craft Sake Shoten
Taste different types of sake and learn from locals in a cozy setting.
🍣 Best Places to Eat
Nakame No Teppen
Grilled food cooked in front of you in a cool, stone building.
Ohtanawanoren
A 157-year-old restaurant serving beef hot pot with a traditional vibe.
Gooz
Great coffee, yuzu cinnamon rolls, and mochi donuts—perfect breakfast stop.
Ramen Oohashi
Famous for oyster ramen at the Yokohama fish market.
Noge No Onikai
Tiny sushi spot with only 8 seats—try the omakase (chef’s choice).
🛍 Best Places to Shop
Yokohama Chinatown
Japan’s biggest Chinatown with tasty dim sum and fun shops.
Motomachi Street
Fancy shopping street with fashion, leather goods, and cute pets in strollers.
Yokohamabashi Shotengai
Old market street with fresh produce, wasabi, and Japanese snacks.
Red Brick Warehouse
Historic red buildings filled with souvenir shops and seasonal events.
🕐 Best Time to Visit
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Spring (Mar–May): Cherry blossoms!
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Summer (Jun–Sep): Festivals and fireworks (but hot).
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Autumn (Oct–Nov): Cool weather and colorful leaves.
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Winter (Dec–Feb): Clear skies, Mt. Fuji views, and Christmas markets.
🚆 How to Get There
From Tokyo Station, take the Keihin-Tōhoku Line (about 40 minutes).
From Haneda Airport, take the Keikyu Line (about 25 minutes).
Buses and bullet trains also run to Yokohama.
🚶 How to Get Around
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Walk around gardens and streets
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Use Bay Bikes (e-bikes)
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Ride the cute Akai Kutsu bus
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Take the Sea Bass water taxi for ocean views
📌 Final Tip
Yokohama is close, easy to explore, and filled with fun! Whether it’s sipping sake, soaking in a hot spring, or walking through flower gardens—this city has something for everyone.
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