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Full Day Yokohama Key Sites
Joined 2023
Yokohama is my hometown. It is the largest port city in Japan with rich history where the country started introducing Western civilization from the end of Edo era. In this tour, you will witness old and contemporary Japan at the same time. Let's enjoy this unique city together!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Yokohama or Tokyo or JR Yokohama or Sakuragi-cho station or the Osanbashi Yokohama Passenger Terminal
Sankei-en Garden
Sankei-en is a time-honored large scale Japanese style garden bosting with the 17 historic architectural properties gathered from areas Kyoto and Kamakura. The garden also provides delightful scenery that changes according to the season. It was built and became open to the public in 1906 by Sankei Hara, a successful businessman in Yokohama in his silk business. The foundation of the garden is closely tied with Japan's industrial modernization in that time.
Yokohama China Town
One of the biggest China Towns in the world with 500 shops and restaurants.
It started when the country opened for foreign trade in the end of the Edo era, in the 19th C. You will also enjoy the fusion of culture between Japanese and Chinese in this unique ethnic districts.
Yamashita Park
This park symbolizes Yokohama's unparalleled ocean-front view with its beautiful flowers and plants. Rain or shine, this park is an oasis for visitors from all over the world. I guarantee that you could add some beautiful pictures in your album with your loved ones and/or friends.
Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse District
This is a famous and unique facility in Yokohama that offers all kinds of souvenirs, gifts, and snacks. Renovating the old warehouses built in 1911 and 1913, Yokohama has successfully turned them into a fascinating commercial facility that satisfies visitors` needs. This will be a great place for you to look for Yokohama souvenirs during your trip.
Ending Point
JR Yokohama or Sakuragi-cho Station or your hotel or the Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, Hotel meet-up, Guide`s transportation fee between home and pick-up, drop-off point
Any meals, admission fees and transportation fees of guests and guide
Tour Important Information
＊This tour normally involves lots of walking, so please make sure that you wear comfortable shoes to walk.
＊I also need to know in advance your food preferences and more importantly, dietary restrictions so I can search for the appropriate restaurant.
Important message from the supplier
See my calendar for availability
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Ken T.
Hi, my name is Ken. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan.
I’ve been living in Yokohama, west of Tokyo, for more than 20 years.
Since 2018 I have been enjoying guiding guests from all over the globe to various attractive places in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, and so on.
I can also bring you unique experiences such as sake tasting, car factory, beer brewery, fish markets as well as rural town in Miyagi pref., where I was born, by riding on the Shinkansen bullet train.
Please think I’m your friend in Japan. Tell me where you want to go, see, or experience. I can customize the tour for you.
My hobby is walking and jogging. I made 42K runs 9 times so far, but I take it easy recently:-)
Having worked globally in the food industry for 35 years, I love local foods of Japan and other countries.
I’ll try my best to make your visit a memorable one.
I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!
Reviews
“A wonderful guide in Yokohama ”
Ken showed us all of the highlights of Yokohama He is knowledgeable, friendly, speaks good English and His tour was a highlight.
Ken T.
Thank you very much for writing encouraging feedback to the tour. It was my pleasure to introduce the essence of the city to you and your lovely friends. As you found, Yokohama is a showcase of Japan's modern history from the end of the Edo period to today. The Chinatown doggy and I are looking forward to seeing you again!
Norman H.
Customized Tour in Yokohama for Mr. Norman H. - 9 Hours
Customized
“This man does his homework”
My wife and I booked with Ken at Yokohama pre-cruise and he came prepared with notebook in hand. Despite our impulsive changes on the fly he knew how to compensate venues and was very patient every step of the way. His English was totally understandable as well.
Ken T.
Thank you very much for your wonderful remarks. I hope you found Yokohama is an attractive city where tells you the history of Japan's modernization from the Edo period to the current, and toward the future. Because the city was one of the ports that started trading with other countries from the end of the Edo period, it retains multi-cultural features, Japanese, Western and Chinese as you eye witnessed. Although it was a full-day tour, it was not enough for me to introduce the charms of the city. I am looking forward to having you here again!
Janelle J.
Customized Tour in Yokohama for Janelle J. on March 17th, 2024
Customized
“Our guided tour of Yokohama with Ken T.”
An enjoyable day was had with Ken. We experienced local bus and train and did a lot of walking. He was very knowledgeable about local history. We visited a Shrine, went to the 69th floor of Landmark Tower and looked out onto the city of Yokohama, enjoyed a local coffee and lunched at a Japanese restaurant and Chinatown . Lastly, the highlight of the day was Sankeien garden. We would highly recommend Ken to anyone wanting to sightsee in Yokohama.
Ken T.
Thank you for contributing a wonderful review for today's tour. I am glad you liked my hometown, Yokohama, although it might be a bit long day for you. Please enjoy the rest of your trip and see you again in the future! Ken Takahashi
$214/ per group
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