Yokohama Highlights
Join me to Japan's second largest city, and one of the first ports to open for foreign trade in 1859. It is a mix of hyper modern, history, and foreign influences. We will start in Minatomirai (Harbor of the future) and make our way to Yokohama Cosmo World where you could enjoy one of the rides like the Ferris wheel. Then we will check out the Red Brick Warehouse, Osanbashi Pier, Chinatown, and Noge. Noge, is an old-fashioned riverside nightlife hub with bars, vintage izakaya, and jazz clubs.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Grand Mall Park
- Grand Mall Park is a park located south-west of Minatomirai Station. It is easier to meet here instead of in the station itself. Depending on the date there might be an event to check out.
Yokohama Cosmo World
Yokohama Cosmo World is a a free-admission, pay-per-ride urban amusement park in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama. Some of the rides are the Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, a water coaster, and haunted houses.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
At the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, you can shop for unique Yokohama-made crafts and souvenirs, dine at waterfront restaurants, relax on the grassy lawns of Red Brick Park, and enjoy seasonal outdoor festivals like the massive Oktoberfest or the winter Christmas Market. Browse roughly 60 boutique stores split between the two warehouses, featuring local clothing, craft chocolates, Japanese stationery, and souvenirs or grab a meal or coffee with a view.
Osanbashi Pier
Osanbashi Pier is a spectacular architectural marvel featuring a wave-like, wooden rooftop plaza. The pier's unique architectural design mimics rolling waves, leading to sweeping grass and wooden deck spaces. It's a completely open, barrier-free space perfect for lounging. From the rooftop plaza, you can take in 360-degree views of the Yokohama Bay Bridge, Yamashita Park, and the iconic Minatomirai skyline.
Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park is a 750 meter long seaside park in central Yokohama with Hikawa Maru, a historic 1930's ship, permanently docked in front. We can enjoy the park itself, the views, and possibly have a drink or snack on one of the benches to relax. Either way, it is en-route to the next stop.
Yokohama Chinatown (Yokohama Chūkagai)
Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan and all of East Asia. The bustling area features hundreds of restaurants and shops to enjoy. From all-you-can-eat courses to small street food snacks there is something for everybody to enjoy.
Noge (Golden Gai of Yokohama)
Because of its retro, Showa-era charm, dense concentration of over 600 tiny bars and eateries, and maze-like streets, it is also widely known as the "Golden Gai of Yokohama". Depending on what time we will arrive here it is the perfect place to have dinner and drinks. It is still relatively local compared to the places in central Tokyo and it is guaranteed to have a fun time in this neighborhood.
Ending Point
Noge
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide Fee
- Entrance tickets if you want to enjoy rides, Yokohama Air Cabin, museums, or certain parks ($0-10 per person per activity)
- Lunch, snacks, drinks, dinner depending on the time. ($0-25+ per person)
- Your own public transportation fee to Minatomirai Station. (Example one-way from Shinjuku Station $4-4.50)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* The itinerary is just a recommendation/example, places can be added or deleted and the times heavily depend on how much you want to eat, relax, shop, enjoy activities, etc. It could take anywhere between 3-10 hours.
Some activities might be closed on certain days, I will make sure to check for every place you would like to go to.
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
About Tour Guide Mark K.
I have been a fan of Japan since a very young age and decided to study International Business so I could experience living here for a year. I came back for more many times and decided I want to live here as long as I can. After spending 3-4 years in Tokyo it was only natural for me to share this wonderful place with other people!
$216/ per group
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Yokohama is one of the oldest ports opened to foreign countries when the Meiji revolution started about 160 years ago. During our tour, you can enjoy beautiful exotic port scenery, historical buildings and nice foods, which you can only find in Yokohama. After hearing your favorite starting time, I will arrange the best itinerary of the tour and feedback it to you with time schedule and estimated costs (transportation and food etc.). Be my guest!
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Yokohama is extremely a young city. It has only less than 160 years of history.
Yokohama has a fascinating tale of transformation from a small fishing village to the 2nd largest city. Its evolution is particularly notable for how it embraced international trade and modernization. Minato Mirai district is a large urban development. The name reflects its design and purpose as a futuristic city. We will explore how Yokohama has been developed so rapidly in 160 years, watching several historical architectures, etc.
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