Waterfront, Chinatown & night views
Yokohama
横浜 · Breezy bayside port
Japan’s cosmopolitan second city and historic gateway to the world. Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama pairs a sparkling redeveloped waterfront with the country’s largest Chinatown and a relaxed, open harbor mood.
Top sightsSights
Minato Mirai 21
A futuristic bayfront of the Landmark Tower, a giant Ferris wheel and waterside promenades.
Yokohama Chinatown
Japan’s biggest Chinatown, packed with restaurants, temples and steamed-bun stalls.
Sankeien Garden
A classical landscape garden of ponds and relocated historic buildings.
Red Brick Warehouse
Restored Meiji-era brick warehouses now full of shops, cafes and events.
Cup Noodles Museum
A playful museum where you design your own instant-noodle cup.
What to eatFood
Chinatown dim sum
Steamed buns, dumplings and street snacks from hundreds of stalls.
Iekei ramen
A rich Yokohama-born tonkotsu-shoyu ramen with thick noodles.
Sinbad shumai
The city’s beloved pork shumai, a classic bento staple.
Good to know
- Only 30 minutes from central Tokyo — an easy half-day or evening trip.
- The bay is loveliest at dusk when Minato Mirai lights up.
- Combine with Kamakura to the south for a full day out of Tokyo.
Getting there
Frequent trains from Tokyo (Tokyu, JR) in ~30 min; served by Tokyo’s Haneda Airport nearby.
Next city
Kamakura