Yamashita Park

Yamashita Park is a 750-meter waterfront promenade that stretches along the shores of Yokohama Harbor, built on rubble from the devastating Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. Opened in 1930 as Japan's first seaside urban park, it remains the heart of Yokohama's scenic harbor area. The park's most prominent feature is the Hikawa Maru, a beautifully preserved 1930s ocean liner that once sailed the Yokohama-Seattle route and is now open as a floating museum. Lush gardens, including a fragrant rose garden with over 190 varieties, provide colorful scenery throughout the seasons. The park offers sweeping views of the Yokohama Bay Bridge, the Minato Mirai skyline, and passing ships, making it a cherished gathering place for both residents and visitors alike.