The Nippon Maru is a beautifully preserved training ship built in 1930, once used to train young sailors.

Today, it symbolizes Yokohama’s maritime heritage and is a well-known landmark of the Minato Mirai area.

It has also been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Let’s take a look at her from the outside first.

Next, let’s walk along the historic Kishamichi.

It’s an easy walk of about 10 minutes (around 550 meters).

Kishamichi is a promenade built on a former railway line that once connected Yokohama Port with Sakuragicho Station.

Walking along the preserved tracks, we enjoy views of Minato Mirai and learn about Yokohama’s port history.

Above the promenade runs the Yokohama Air Cabin, an urban ropeway.

If you prefer, we can take the Air Cabin instead.

(Fare: 1,000 yen one way)

The Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama introduces the history of instant noodles and their inventor, Momofuku Ando.

A highlight is the My Cup Noodles Factory, where you can create your own original Cup Noodles.

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Estimated visiting time: about 90 minutes

Closed on Tuesdays (with some exceptions)

Admission fee: 500 yen (high school students and younger: free)

My Cup Noodles experience: 500 yen per cup

Next, we’ll stop by Yokohama Cosmo World, a waterfront amusement park in Minato Mirai.

Its iconic Ferris wheel, Cosmo Clock 21, offers great views of the city and harbor.

Estimated visiting time: 45 minutes

Admission: Free (rides are pay-per-ride)

Yokohama Chinatown, the largest in Asia, has grown since the opening of Yokohama Port in 1859.

After enjoying lunch at a recommended local restaurant, we’ll explore the lively streets, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this historic district.

Opened in 1930, a scenic waterfront park was built using rubble from the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and symbolizes Yokohama’s recovery and rebirth.

Today, it is loved by locals not only for its harbor views, but also for its beautifully maintained flower beds that change with the seasons.

It’s a perfect spot to experience Yokohama’s atmosphere as a port city while being surrounded by nature.

The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historic port facility from the early 20th century, now reborn as a shopping and cultural area.

We’ll enjoy strolling around, browsing shops, and taking in the unique atmosphere where history meets modern Yokohama.

Next, we’ll take the Akai Kutsu Bus back to Sakuragicho Station.

(15:57)

This local sightseeing bus is designed for visitors and offers a comfortable return trip while providing views from the windows.

As we ride, you can relax and take in the cityscape, reflecting on the places we’ve visited along the way.

Ride time: about 10 minutes

Fare: 220 yen

If you prefer, there is also an option to walk back to Sakuragicho while enjoying the scenery along the way.