Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

These two structures were formerly customs warehouses for Yokohama port. They underwent extensive renovation before re-opening in 2002. Today they contain small boutiques, craft shops, and a handful of restaurants and cafes. Open-air events are often held in the surrounding plaza.

Osanbashi Pier & Passenger Terminal

Osanbashi Pier was built in the late 19th century to facilitate the loading and unloading of the ships that came into the Yokohama port. Today boarding gates and shops can be found beneath the modern wooden walkway, but many on the pier are just there for the view looking back onto Yokohama.

Yamate District

Yamate was the area where foreigners lived in the years after Yokohama port opened for trade. Harbour View Park located at the top of the hill provides one of the best views of Yokohama port and also has a rose garden and Western-style cemetery. You can walk up the hill from the Motomachi shopping district to the view point at the top which looks over the Minato Mirai area.

Yamashita Park

Yamashita Park was built on reclaimed land following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and today is one of the most relaxing places in the city. From the park you can clearly see the Hikawa Maru ocean liner which was taken out of service in 1960 and now serves as a museum.

Yokohama Chinatown

Yokohama Chinatown was established by Chinese immigrants the year after the Harris Treaty ended Japan’s 250 years of isolationism and opened up the country to foreign trade. It is the largest Chinatown in Japan with over 600 restaurants and shops. Kuan Ti Miao Temple in the middle of the area has roots dating back to 1862.

Kawasaki Factory Night Cruise

Night cruise from Yokohama to the nearby industrial factories in Kawasaki. While an eye-sore during the day, the metallic, fume-belching structures provide a great photo opportunity come night fall.

Hodogaya Candle Night

Annual event with hundreds of candles lining Hodogaya Park in Yokohama. In past years there has been fire…

Yokohama Minato Mirai Bon Odori

The 10th year of the Minato Mirai Bon Odori. A slightly smaller scale event than some of the…

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market

Festive market held between the twin Red Brick Warehouses

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Yokohama Frühlingsfest

The Yokohama Frühlingsfest takes place in the plaza area outside the Red Brick Warehouses and boasts a 30-meter…

Yokohama Chinese Spring Festival

Annual celebrations of Chinese New Year in Japan’s biggest Chinatown