Yokohama

Name: Yokohama - Japan's Stylish Waterfront City
Address: Kanagawa, Kanagawa, JP
Price range: Free

City

Last updated September 07, 2026 Reviewed by the Japan Voyage editorial team

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Kanagawa

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Free

Entry Fee

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About This Destination

Japan's second-largest city featuring a striking waterfront skyline, Japan's largest Chinatown, and a sophisticated blend of modern architecture and historic port culture.

Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and principal port, featuring a striking waterfront that seamlessly blends historic red-brick warehouses with futuristic architecture. The city's Chinatown is the largest in Japan, offering hundreds of restaurants and shops along lantern-draped streets. From the sweeping harbor views at Minato Mirai to the Western-influenced historic district of Yamate, Yokohama showcases Japan's remarkable journey of modernization.

Location

Prefecture: Kanagawa

Address: Kanagawa, Japan

Nearest Station: Yokohama Station

Best time to visit: Year-round; spring for cherry blossoms, summer for bay breezes and fireworks, autumn for foliage

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Visitor Information

Credit Cards: Accepted

Food Options: Yokohama Chinatown is Japan's largest with over 500 restaurants serving authentic Chinese cuisine from dim sum to Peking duck. The Cup Noodles Museum lets you create custom ramen. The waterfront Minato Mirai area has upscale dining, craft beer bars, and scenic rooftop restaurants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Yokohama?

Yokohama is about 30 minutes from Tokyo or Shinjuku by JR. The Tokyu Toyoko line links Shibuya to Yokohama Station and continues through to Minato Mirai and Chinatown.

What are the top things to do in Yokohama?

Highlights include the Minato Mirai waterfront and Landmark Tower, Japan's largest Chinatown, the Red Brick Warehouse, the Cup Noodles Museum, and Sankeien's traditional garden.

What food is Yokohama known for?

Chinatown serves steamed buns and Cantonese feasts, and Yokohama claims to be the birthplace of 'Napolitan' spaghetti and gyunabe beef hotpot. The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum gathers regional bowls under one roof.