KANAGAWA

Yokohama

Yokohama is Japan's second largest city by population and is only 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train. It has a very different feel and atmosphere than Tokyo. Despite being home to 3.7 million people, not counting the millions who commute here everyday, it feels more spacious and less crowded than Tokyo. Much of Yokohama is built along the bayside and the city boasts one of Japan's major ports. Many international cruise ships make a stop here. Most of Yokohama's architecture is modern and contemporary, creating a beautiful skyline at night. Yokohama is also home to a lively China town that attracts many visitors for its good selection of food.

Spots in this area(16)

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Yokohama

Jike Furusato Mura

Rice paddies and fireflies, thirty minutes from Yokohama Station.

Beautiful Scenery
International Stadium Yokohama (Nissan Stadium)

Yokohama

International Stadium Yokohama (Nissan Stadium)

Where the 2002 World Cup final roared — ramen waiting steps away.

Entertainment
Yokohama English Garden

Yokohama

Yokohama English Garden

Walk a rose tunnel dripping in scent, no passport required.

Beautiful SceneryInsta-worthy

Yokohama

Kodomo no Kuni

Drum-can rafting, mini trains, and one million square meters to roam.

Outdoor ActivitiesEntertainment
Asobuild

Yokohama

Asobuild

Six floors of rooftop courts, kids' zones, and local ramen steps from the track…

EntertainmentFood & DrinkShopping

Yokohama

Yokohama Cosmoworld

A neon Ferris wheel spins above the harbor as fog rolls in.

Entertainment
Yokohama Landmark Tower

Yokohama

Yokohama Landmark Tower

Japan's fastest elevator shoots you to harbor views — Fuji on clear days.

Beautiful SceneryEntertainmentShopping
Zoorasia

Yokohama

Zoorasia

Okapis and tree kangaroos roam seven climate zones in Yokohama.

Entertainment
Sankeien Garden (Kanagawa)

Yokohama

Sankeien Garden (Kanagawa)

Seventeen heritage buildings tucked among plum groves and autumn maples.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful Scenery
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

Yokohama

5.0(1)

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

Eight legendary ramen shops under one retro 1950s Tokyo streetscape.

EntertainmentFood & DrinkShopping
Yokohama Bay Quarter

Yokohama

Yokohama Bay Quarter

Salt air, curved decks, and 100 shops moored beside the bay.

Food & DrinkShopping
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Yokohama

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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Meiji-era brick glows amber after dark along the harbour.

Art & ArchitectureFood & DrinkShopping
Yokohama Chinatown

Yokohama

4.3(3)

Yokohama Chinatown

Six hundred restaurants and a shrine to a Chinese war god await.

Food & DrinkShopping
CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA

Yokohama

4.5(2)

CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA

Blend your own instant noodle flavor inside the birthplace of ramen-in-a-cup.

EntertainmentFood & Drink
Yokohama Landmark Tower Dockyard Garden

Yokohama

Yokohama Landmark Tower Dockyard Garden

Japan's oldest stone dock now echoes with projection light shows.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Osanbashi Pier

Yokohama

4.0(1)

Osanbashi Pier

Lie on a wooden deck where ocean liners once docked since 1894.

Beautiful SceneryEntertainment

Home Visits in KANAGAWA

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Because we are farmers! Shiitake mushroom harvesting experience and excellent shiitake mushroom dishes BBQ style!
by Yoko Nagashima

KANAGAWA

5.0(1)

Because we are farmers! Shiitake mushroom harvesting experience and excellent shiitake mushroom dishes BBQ style!

Approx. ¥11,000 / guest

Locals in KANAGAWA

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Yoko Nagashima
Japanese / English

KANAGAWA

Yoko Nagashima

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Tanizoe Toshihiko
Licensed Guide
Japanese / English

KANAGAWA

Tanizoe Toshihiko

HistoryCultureSports
Aiko Sato
Licensed Guide
Japanese / English

KANAGAWA

Aiko Sato

MusicMoviesHistory+9

Frequently asked questions

What is Yokohama known for?
Yokohama is Japan's second largest city by population and is only 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train. It has a very different feel and atmosphere than Tokyo. Despite being home to 3.7 million people, not counting the millions who commute here everyday, it feels more spacious and less crowded than Tokyo. Much of Yokohama is built along the bayside and the city boasts one of Japan's major ports. Many international cruise ships make a stop here. Most of Yokohama's architecture is modern and contem…
Where is Yokohama?
Yokohama is an area in KANAGAWA, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Yokohama?
WOW U lists 16 spots in Yokohama. Popular spots include Jike Furusato Mura, International Stadium Yokohama (Nissan Stadium), Yokohama English Garden, Kodomo no Kuni, Asobuild.
Can I visit a Japanese family's home near Yokohama?
Yes. WOW U lists home visits in KANAGAWA, where a local host welcomes you into their own home.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.