Yamashita Park

Yamashita Park (山下公園) is Yokohama’s most celebrated public space, stretching nearly 750 meters along the city’s bustling waterfront. Its beauty is born from resilience; the park was constructed on reclaimed land using the rubble and debris left behind by the devastating Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. Today, it serves as a serene green buffer between the urban density of the city and the salt air of the Pacific, offering a perfectly paved promenade that is a favorite for joggers, street performers, and couples watching the sunset over the harbor.

The park’s most striking landmark is the Hikawa Maru, a majestic 1930s luxury ocean liner once known as the “Queen of the Pacific.” After surviving a stint as a hospital ship during World War II, it was retired in 1960 and permanently moored here as a fascinating floating museum. Beyond the maritime history, the park is home to several symbolic statues—including the “Girl in Red Shoes”—and a spectacular rose garden that blooms in early summer. Whether you are catching the sea breeze or using the park as a scenic shortcut between the Red Brick Warehouse and Chinatown, it remains the most relaxing vantage point in the city.

Access Information
Station / Stop	Line / Transport	Access Details
Motomachi-Chukagai Station	Minato Mirai Line	A 3-minute walk from Exit 4 (Marine Tower Exit).
Nihon-odori Station	Minato Mirai Line	A 5-minute walk from Exit 3.
Yamashita-koen-mae	Sea Bass (Water Bus)	Take the boat from Yokohama Station East Exit for a scenic arrival.