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Yokohama Highlights & Sankeien Garden: Traditional Beauty Meets Modern Harbor

Sankeien Garden — a peaceful traditional Japanese

Yokohama Chinatown — lantern-lit gates and vibrant

Yamashita Park — a relaxing seaside promenade with

Yokohama's waterfront parks offer wide green lawns

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse — historic early-1900

Minato Mirai by day — Landmark Tower and the Cosmo

Yokohama at dusk — on clear days, especially in au

Minato Mirai by night — the bay comes alive with d

Yokohama Highlights & Sankeien Garden: Traditional Beauty Meets Modern Harbor

Highlights

Joined 2026

Akira Y.

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Yokohama

English, French, Italian, Japanese (Native)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Akira Y.)

Up to 4 people

Experience the full contrast of Yokohama. We'll begin the day at Sankeien Garden, a spacious and beautifully preserved traditional Japanese garden featuring historic buildings relocated from Kyoto. After enjoying this peaceful, traditional side of the city, we'll head into the vibrant streets of Yokohama Chinatown for lunch, before spending the afternoon exploring the harbor area: Yamashita Park, the historic Red Brick Warehouse, and the futuristic skyline of Minato Mirai.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Meet at your hotel (Primal meeting point)

- Alternative meeting point : Yokohama Station, or Sakuragicho Station

09:20 AM

Transfer to Sankeien Garden

15–30 minutes by local bus

09:50 AM

Sankeien Garden

stroll through the ponds, teahouses, and the historic three-story pagoda

11:20 AM

Transfer back toward central Yokohama / Chinatown

15–30 minutes by local bus

12:00 PM

Lunch in Yokohama Chinatown

01:30 PM

Yamate Bluff

short uphill walk from Chinatown — historic Western-style residences and rose garden with harbor views

02:30 PM

Yamashita Park & Osanbashi Pier

classic harbor scenery and great photo spots

03:30 PM

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

historic customs buildings turned into a charming seaside complex

04:30 PM

Minato Mirai 21

Yokohama's futuristic skyline, Landmark Tower and the iconic Cosmo Clock ferris wheel

Ending Point

Return to your hotel or nearest station

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

What‘s included

・A private, English-speaking guide for the entire duration of the tour (approx. 8.5–9 hours)

・Pre-tour consultation and planning of a fully customized itinerary based on your interests, walking pace, and dietary needs

・Meeting you at your hotel lobby or a pre-arranged station, and guiding you throughout the day

・Navigation assistance using local trains and buses

・Clear, engaging explanations of the history and culture of Sankeien Garden, Yokohama Chinatown, and the Minato Mirai waterfront

・Restaurant recommendations and help with ordering (menu translation, dietary requests, etc.)

・On-the-day flexibility to adjust the pace and itinerary as needed

・Pre-tour messaging support to answer any questions before your trip

What‘s not included

・Local transportation for you and your guide (train, bus, or taxi within Yokohama) — approx. ¥1,000–2,500 per person

・Sankeien Garden entrance fee — approx. ¥900 per adult, ¥200 per child (ages 6–12)

・Optional attractions you may choose to visit (e.g. Landmark Tower Observatory, Yokohama Air Cabin, Cup Noodles Museum, Hikawa Maru, or a bay cruise) — approx. ¥300–1,800 per person, per attraction

・Meals, drinks, and snacks — a typical lunch in Chinatown costs approx. ¥1,500–3,000 per person

・Personal expenses, shopping, and souvenirs

・Travel insurance (please arrange this in your home country before your trip)

Recommended cash to bring:

approx. ¥5,000–8,000 per person for a standard day (transportation, garden entrance fee, and lunch).

If you plan to visit one or two optional attractions or do some shopping, we recommend bringing approx. ¥10,000–12,000 per person.

All prices listed are approximate and subject to change.

A charged IC card (Suica or PASMO) is also recommended for smooth travel on local trains and buses.

Tour Important Information

＊This tour involves a significant amount of walking throughout the day Please wear comfortable, flat walking shoes.

＊This tour is not recommended for guests with severe back, knee, or hip problems.

＊Sankeien Garden's entrance fee is not included in the tour price: approx. ¥900 per adult and ¥200 for children aged 6–12, paid on-site in cash.

＊Transportation Costs (Approximate Guide): Local transportation fares are not included in the tour price.

Yokohama Station to Sankeien Garden: approx. ¥230 per person by local bus (approx. 35 min), or approx.

As a rough guide, please budget approximately ¥1,000–2,000 per person for local transportation within Yokohama on this tour.

＊Admission Fees at Minato Mirai & Other Optional Stops: The Minato Mirai waterfront area, the Red Brick Warehouse building, Yamashita Park, and Osanbashi Pier are all free to walk around and explore. However, if you choose to visit specific attractions, individual admission fees apply and are not included in the tour price:

Landmark Tower Sky Garden (observatory): approx. ¥1,000 per adult

Cosmo Clock 21 (Ferris wheel): approx. ¥900–1,000 per adult

Yokohama Air Cabin (scenic cable car connecting Sakuragicho Station and the Shinko/Red Brick Warehouse area): approx. ¥1,000 one way, ¥1,800 round trip — a fun and time-saving way to see the harbor from above

Hikawa Maru (historic ocean liner at Yamashita Park, optional): approx. ¥300 per adult

Yokohama Bay Cruise (optional): approx. ¥700–1,500 per person, depending on route and operator

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 2026

Akira Y.

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About Tour Guide Akira Y.

Hi there, I'm Akira. — welcome to Japan!

Born and raised in Yokohama, I've spent my entire career helping people communicate and connect: first as an English conversation instructor and teacher trainer, then as Head of the Education Department, and eventually as Director and CEO of a language school.

What does that mean for you as my guest? It means easy to understand English communication, a warm and patient guiding style, and genuine, engaging conversation throughout the day — not just a list of facts and dates. I love sharing the stories behind what you see: the history, the culture, everyday life, and how Japan continues to change today.

Having worked extensively in Tokyo and lived my whole life in and around Yokohama, I know this region inside and out — from the iconic landmarks to the quiet local spots most visitors never find on their own.

Every tour I offer can be fully customized to match your interests, walking pace, and curiosity, whether that's history, food, photography, or simply a relaxed day of exploring.

I can't wait to share my hometown and the wider Kanagawa area with you. Let's make your trip to Japan unforgettable!