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Learn about Yokohama's history, attractions, culture and cuisine. Find hotels, itineraries, transport and tips for visiting Japan's gateway to the world.
Yokohama developed rapidly as Japan's prominent port city following the end of Japan's relative isolation in the mid-19th century and is today one of its major ports along with Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Tokyo and Chiba. Yokohama is the largest port city and high tech industrial hub in the Greater Tokyo Area and the Kantō region.
Discover Yokohama, a port city with natural beauty and diverse attractions for all seasons. Find out what to do, where to go, and how to get there with the official travel guide.
- Yokohama Chinatown (横浜中華街) The largest Chinatown in Japan, Yokohama’s vibrant and colourful Chinese neighbourhood was developed after Yokohama’s port opened to foreign trade in 1859 which attracted many Chinese people to settle in the city.
- Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama. Oodles of instant noodles! No trip to Yokohama in Japan is complete without a trip to the famous Nissin Cup Noodles Museum in the port area.
- Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum. If you love your noodles (who doesn’t eh?) , also make time to visit Yokohama’s other famous noodle museum – the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum.
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Two former storage warehouses built in the 19th century to store and process goods from all over the world, this prime port location has now become one of Yokohama’s top shopping spots and cultural hubs.
Learn about Yokohama, the first harbor city in Japan that introduced new cultures and information from foreign countries. Explore its sightseeing areas, history, culture, weather and sister cities.
Explore Yokohama, a vibrant port city south of Tokyo, with this comprehensive travel guide. Find out what to do, where to eat, where to stay and what events to join in Yokohama.
Yokohama is a cosmopolitan city with a blend of Japanese, Chinese and Western culture and cuisine. Explore its history, museums, waterfront, gardens and outdoor leisure activities in and around this jewel of Japan.
