The notebook of Yokohama
Crossing the city like an open notebook.
Tokyo Bay harbour, combining contemporary docks, historic gardens, museums and shopping districts open to the sea.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · City · Coast · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Yokohama
Tokyo Bay harbour, combining contemporary docks, historic gardens, museums and shopping districts open to the sea.
The discovery of Yokohama is centred around Minato Mirai 21, Sankei-en Garden and Yokohama China District. The stay thus alternates between the big city, urban life, the coastline and the heritage, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Minato Mirai 21
- Sankei-en Garden
- Yokohama China District
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Minato Mirai 21
Minato Mirai occupies ancient port lands transformed into walks, museums, towers and basins. The seafront is easily walked, with continuous views of the bay and several industrial buildings preserved in the midst of contemporary architecture.
Garden
Jardin Sankei-en
Sankei-en consists of a vast garden around ponds, wooded trails and historic buildings displaced from different parts of Japan. The visit significantly slows down the pace after the docks of Yokohama and changes the atmosphere according to flowering, maples or winter light.
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Quartier chinois de Yokohama
The Chinese Quarter of Yokohama It spreads behind several colorful doors, with temples, restaurants, pastries and small, tight shops. Its history is directly related to the opening of the port in the 19th century, which gives the area more thickness than a mere concentration of gourmet addresses.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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