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The city of　Yokohama faces the Tokyo Bay and is the largest city in Kanagawa Prefecture. Located approximately 30 km south of Tokyo, this port city is visited by 42 million tourists each year (as of 2008). Yokohama has historically played an important role in Japan's westernization from the times of the Meji Restoration, and its cosmopolitan culture still lives in the city. In the old Bluff area where westerners first settled, historic buildings have been restored and turned into small museums, cafes and restaurants. Chinatown, the largest in Japan, and Motomachi are both popular tourist destinations among the Japanese as well as foreigners. The bayside area is Yokohama's new developed commercial and business center. Hotels, shopping and convention centers offer the latest in dining, fashion, and amusement experiences.

http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eng/tourism/

Access to Yokohama Station

By Train

From Tokyo Sta: JR Tokaido Line, Yokosuka Line, Keihin-tohoku Line, or Shonan-Shinjuku Line.
From Shinagawa Sta.: JR Tokaido Line, Yokosuka Line, Keihin-tohoku Line, or Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Keikyu Line
From Shibuya Sta.: Tokyu Toyoko Line

(2011-08-30)

Tourist Information Centers

There are four Tourist Information Centers in Yokohama city. They provide tourist information such as tourist facilities, accommodations and events etc. Tourists can get maps and brochures here.
At Yokohama, Shin-Yokohama, Sakuragicho centers, internet terminals which support 30 languages are available to use, and tourist can get latest information in their languages. (Usage fee: 100yen / 10 min)

Yokohama Station (On the East to West Walk Way)

Address: 2-16-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama
Tel: 045-441-7300
Hours: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Closed: -

Shin-Yokohama Station

Address: 2-100-45 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama
Tel: 045-473-2895
Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Closed: Dec.29th - Jan. 1st

Sakuragi-cho Station

Address: 1-1 Sakuragi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Tel: 045-211-0111
Hours: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Closed: -

Sangyo Boeki Center (in front of Yamashita Park)

Address: 2 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Tel: 045-641-4759
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Dec.29 to Jan. 3rd
Access15 min walk from Kannai Sta. on JR Line
4 min walk from Nihon-odori Sta. on Minatomirai Line

Yamashita Park and Port Area

MITSUI OUTLET PARK
Mitsui Outlet Park: Yokohama Bayside is a mall located a five minutes' walk from Torihama Station on the Seaside Line containing approximately 70 outlet stores centered on the directly-owned stores of famous brands. Shoppers can easily purchase outlet products from popular brands, primarily sports a ...
Yokohama Marine Tower
Completed in 1936, the Yokohama Marine Tower was built to be a city symbol and encourage development along the harbor. The building has a total height of 106m, and the viewing platform is located 91m up. ...
Manyo Club
The proof of a good quality, purely natural hot spring is in the water - the clear, odorless water filling the spacious bathtub must feel smooth to the touch and gentle on the skin, warming your body from the core while healing your spirit. The water of the Minato Mirai Manyo Club is brought in ever ...
Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal
Located about five minutes walk from the Nihon-odori Station of Minatomirai Line, the Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal, commonly known as Osanbashi Pier, is an international terminal welcoming passenger ships from around the globe. The spacious rooftop plaza with natural grass lawns and wooden decks is a venue for outdoor events.
Hours：　2nd Floor: 9:00am - 9:30pm Rooftop & 1st Floor (Parking): 24 hours
Closed：　-
Address：　1-1-4 Kaigandori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　5 min walk from Nihon-Odori Sta. on Minato Mirai Line
Yamashita Park
Commanding a romantic view of the Bay Bridge and the ships sailing under the bridge, Yamashita Park is a popular dating site and a major tourist attraction on the Yokohama waterfront. The park features plenty of cultural monuments. Particularly well-known are the statue of the Little Girl with Red Shoes , the Indian Drinking Fountain and the Guardian of the Water statue, which was a gift from San Diego, California, a sister city of Yokohama.
Address：　279 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　3 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Sta. on Minato Mirai Sta. on Minato Mirai Line 10 min walk from Ishikawa-cho Sta. on JR Line

Motomachi/Yamate Area

Motomachi
Running alongside the Nakamura River, the Motomachi Shopping Street is a famous shopping destination with high-end fashion shops and stores selling original clothing and novelty items. Having served the needs of the city's expatriate community which grew after Japan ended its isolationist policy in the 1850s, Motomachi helped introduce Western culture into Japan and still retains its cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Access：　0 min walk from Motomachi exit of Motomachi-Chukagai Sta. on Minato Mirai Line 2 min walk from South exit (Motomachi exit) of Ishikawa-cho Sta. on JR Line
Yamate Shiryokan (Yamate Museum)
Erected in 1909, Yamate Shiryokan (Yamate Museum) is the oldest wooden western-style building in Yokohama. Visitors will enjoy quaint displays of the life of early foreign residents, including Yokohama-e (woodblock paintings featuring Yokohama) depicting the lifestyles in the Meiji and Taisho periods, a collection of Japanese cartoons in the late nineteenth century, and glassware.
Hours：　11:00am - 4:00pm
Closed：　Mondays (Open if Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day), Year-end & New Year (Dec. 30th to Jan. 1st)
Fee：　Adults 200 yen / Students 150 yen
Address：　247 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　8 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Sta. on Minato Mirai Line
17 min walk from Ishikawa-cho Sta. on JR Line
From Sakuragicho Sta.,
Take Kanachu Bus No.11, get off at Motomachi-Koen Mae Stop, walk 1 min

Chinatown Area

Yokohama Chukagai (Yokohama Chinatown)
With over 500 restaurants and shops lining the main street and a slew of backstreets, Yokohama Chukagai (Yokohama Chinatown) is the largest Chinatown in Japan, and is one of the largest in the world. Stores and eateries, mostly serving Cantonese cuisines, are decorated in Chinese style with a heavy use of red, green, yellow and gold. English-language menus are usually available.
Address：　140 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　5 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Sta. on Minato Mirai Line
6 min walk from Ishikawa-cho Sta. on JR Line
10 min walk from Kannai Sta. on JR Line

Minato Mirai 21 Area

Queen's Square Yokohama
Comprising three office towers, Queen's Square Yokohama is a vast commercial complex containing shops, offices, a concert hall and the Pan Pacific Hotel Yokohama. At the center of The Station Core is a huge atrium from the second floor to the Minatomirai Station on the fifth basement floor where the open ceiling provides visitors with a comfortable shopping experience.
Hours：　Shops 11:00am - 8:00pm
Restaurants11:00am - 10:00pm (Some stores may have different hours)
Closed：　-
Address：　2-3 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　0 min from Minatomirai Sta. on Minatomirai Line
8 min walk from Sakuragicho Sta. on JR Line or Yokohama City Subway
Yokohama Landmark Tower
Yokohama Landmark Tower, 296.3 meters tall, is by far the most conspicuous building in the area. You can ride Japan's fastest elevator that takes you up to the observatory on the 69th floor in forty seconds. There, you will enjoy the view of the harbor, the Yokohama Bay Bridge and Mt. Fuji on clear days. The Landmark Plaza, an adjacent shopping mall built around an atrium, is a popular shopping destination.
Hours：　
Shops 11:00am - 8:00pm
Cafes & Restaurants11:00am - 10:00pm
Sky Garden 10:00am - 9:00pm (Open until 10:00 pm on Saturdays & Summer holidays)
(Last admission 8:30pm)
Closed：　-
Fee：　(Admission to Sky Garden)
Adults 1,000 yen / 65 years or over & high school students 800 yen /
Junior high & Elementary school students 500 yen / 4 years or over 200 yen
Address：　2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　3 min walk from Minatomirai Sta. on Minatomirai Line
5 min walk from Sakuragicho Sta. on JR Line or Yokohama City Subway
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse/Red Brick Warehouse Park
Akarenga Soko (Red Brick Warehouse), or simply, "Akarenga" as it is affectionately called, includes two waterfront warehouses which were customs buildings renovated into entertainment complexes. You will enjoy a stroll through shops selling home appliances, furniture and clothing while viewing the lush greenery in the area.
Hours：　Shops 11:00am - 8:00pm Restaurants11:00am - 11:00pm (Some stores may have different hours)
Closed：　-
Address：　1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　6 min walk from Bashamichi Sta. or Nihon-Odori Sta. on Minatomirai Line
15 min walk through Kishamichi street from Sakuragicho Sta. on JR Line or Yokohama City Subway
15 min walk from Kannai Sta. on JR Line or Yokohama City Subway
Pacifico Yokohama
Pacifico Yokohama is a first-rate convention center, featuring three buildings uniquely designed. The National Convention Hall, the Exhibition Hall and a hotel representing a seashell, a rippling wave and a yacht’s sail, are major scenic attractions of the area. The Plaza, paved with stone tiles, is the scene of diverse outdoor activities.
Hours：　Vary depending on the store
Closed：　-
Address：　1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　3 min walk from Queen's Square exit of Minatomirai Sta. on Minatomirai Line
12 min walk from Sakuragicho Sta. on JR Line or Yokohama City Subway
Yokohama Cosmoworld
Yokohama Cosmoworld is an amusement park in Yokohama's waterfront, and is best known for the Cosmo Clock 21, an enormous ferris wheel that can carry 480 people, with a large digital clock at its axis. Another highlight of the theme park is Vanish - The Diving Coaster, a rapid rafting ride down the waterslide.
Hours：　11:00am - 9:00pm (Open until 10:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays)
Closed：　Occasionally closed on Thursdays
Fee：　Admission free (Ride fares will be charged)
Address：　2-8-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　2 min walk from Minatomirai Sta. on Minatomirai Line
10 min walk from Sakuragicho Sta. on JR Line or Yokohama City Subway

Other area

Sankeien Garden
Designed and built by the affluent silk trader, Sankei Hara, Sankeien is a vast traditional Japanese-style garden, standing on an area of 180,000 square meters. The park consists of two areas: the inner garden with Important Cultural Properties such as the three-tiered pagoda, and the outer garden featuring bamboo thickets and a plum tree grove. Cherry blossoms, azaleas and colorful autumn leaves are seasonal scenes in the garden which attract tourists year round.
Hours：9:00am - 5:00pm (Last admission 4:30pm)
Weekends & Holidays10:30am - 10:00pm
Closed：　12/29～12/31
Fee：Adults (Junior high school students or over) 500 yen / 65 years or over 300 yen /
Elementary school students 200 yen
Address：　58-1 Honmoku Sannotani, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：　From Yokomhama Sta. or Sakuragicho Sta. on JR Line or Yokohama City Subway
Take Yokohama City Bus No. 8 or 148, get off at Honmoku Sankeien mae stop,
walk 5 min.
From Negishi Sta. on JR Line
Take Yokohama City Bus No. 58, 99 or 101, get off at Honmoku stop, walk 7 min.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Standing on a man-made island in southern Yokohama, Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a water theme park with a huge aquarium and a host of rides and attractions. Bred and exhibited at the aquarium are over 100,000 sea creatures and arctic animals like polar bears and sea otters. Another attraction is Pleasure Land, an area dedicated to exciting rides such as the Blue Fall, a 107 meter vertical fall.
Hours：　
Weekdays 10:00am - 6:00pm
Weekends & Holidays9:00am - 8:00pm
*Opening hours are subject to change based on facilities or seasons.
Closed：　-
Fee：Admission free (Aquarium admission and ride fares will be charged)
Address：　Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access：Few min walk from Hakkeijima Sta. on Seaside Line