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There are many good places in Yokohama for excursions.

Sightseeing spot information

YAMATE Area

The area is full of exotic Western-style buildings that make you feel like you're back in the good old days.

  • Tin Toy Museum

    画像:ブリキのおもちゃ博物館

    About 3,000 toys (which are mostly cars, rockets, and robots) manufactured in the 1890s and 1960s, collected by Mr. Kitahara, are on display.

  • Yokohama Foreigners Cemetary

    画像:横浜外国人墓地

    This place is a hilltop cemetery for foreigners and offers beautiful views of Yokohama Bay.

YAMASHITA PARK Area

In this area, you can enjoy a typical view of the port city of Yokohama.

  • Marine Tower

    画像:マリンタワー

    The Yokohama Marine Tower was built in 1961 and once functioned as a lighthouse. It is now a symbol of Yokohama Port.

  • Hikawa-maru ship

    画像:氷川丸

    Hikawa Maru has been carrying passengers from overseas on voyages across the Pacific Ocean for 30 years.

  • Yokohama Doll House Museum

    画像:横浜人形の家

    The museum have more than 13,000 dolls and materials related to dolls in 141 countries around the world.

KANNAI Area

This area was once a settlement for foreigners. The exterior of the shops and houses on the street retains the appearance of the Meiji era as an era of civilization and enlightenment.

This is also the first place in history when ice cream was brought to Japan.

The bars and restaurants here retain the atmosphere of the time.

  • Yokohama Open Port Museum

    画像:横浜開港資料館

    In this museum, historical materials of the Yokohama Port from the end of the Edo period to the Showa period are exhibited.

MINATO-MIRAI 21 Area

The MINATO-MIRAI 21 Area is the Bay area of Yokohama as the International Cultual City (see photo above).

This area, which has a beautiful contrast with the historic towns of Yamate and Kannai, has been developed as a leading information city in the 21st century.

  • Yokohama Museum of Art

    画像:横浜美術館

    This large building, designed by famous Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, mainly displays important works of art from the 20th century.

  • Landmark Tower

    画像:横浜ランドマークタワー

    One of the most iconic place in Yokohama. Many people remind of the Landmark Tower when talk about Yokohama.

MOTOMACHI Area

One of the most popular place for women and girls. It is said that Hamatra fashion, which stands for Yokohama Traditional, was originated from Motomachi. There are many brands and well-established stores that have been loved for many years.

SHIN-YOKOHAMA Area

Shin-Yokohama is a big city that has the station where the Japanese Shinkansen stops and large hotels and many office buildings, though it was an country area only the station was there in the past.

There is an international stadium that was used for the final game of the World Cup 2002. Also, one of the biggest Arena concert venue in Japan is there.

The city is still under development and is expanding more and more.

  • Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum

    画像:新横浜ラーメン博物館

    You can enjoy ramens from all over Japan, some ramens come from overseas, and you can experience the history of Ramen.

  • Yokohama Arena

    画像:横浜アリーナ

    Yokohama Arena is one of the most famous venue in Japan for concerts, events, exhibitions.
    Many big artists in Japan/ from all over the world are making great performances here.

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