Yokohama Japan

Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay directly south of Tokyo, Yokohama (横浜) is one of the largest cities in Japan and one of the cities most used to seeing foreigners. Understanding Yokohama Yokohama was the first port opened up the foreign trade after the opening of Japan in 1854. At the forefront of the Meiji restoration, the first train line in Japan connected Tokyo and Yokohama. However, Yokohama was devastated by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and again by the firebombings of World War II, and never really regained its prominence. It remains a maritime city to this day and retains an international flavour. Getting to Yokohama Yokohama is located only half an hour away from Tokyo, and effectively forms a part of the giant conurbantion (continuous urban area where there is no . By planeYokohama does not have its own airport. Some Narita Express trains from Narita Airport go through to Yokohama, while some Keihin Kyuko line trains connect Haneda Airport to Yokohama station. By trainThe overwhelming majority of visitors to Yokohama arrive from Tokyo by train. A multitude of train lines connect the two cities at roughly equal prices (around ¥200 one-way), but some of the more convenient options are: Tokyu Toyoko Line from Shibuya to Yokohama Station. Some trains on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line run through to the Toyoko Line, which in turn runs through to the recently-opened Minato Mirai 21 subway line. A trip from Shibuya to Chinatown, the terminus of the MM21 line, takes only 35 minutes. JR Yokosuka Line from Tokyo Station and Shinagawa (both on the Yamanote Line). JR Keihin Tohoku Line from Akihabara, Tokyo, and Shinagawa Stations. This train stops at more stations in Yokohama than the Yokosuka Line. Keihin Kyuko Main Line from Shinagawa and Haneda Airport. Shinkansen trains go to Shin-Yokohama station instead, a few subway stops away from the main Yokohama station. If your final destination is Chinatown or a the harbour area, taking one of the non-Shinkansen trains listed above is likely to be faster. Get around Yokohama The Minato Mirai 21 subway line from Yokohama station down the harbour front to Chinatown is the best method of accessing the main tourist haunts. See Chinatown. The Yokohama Chinatown is the largest in Japan. Bay Stars Stadium. A short walk from Chinatown this is probably one of the most fun places to watch a baseball game in Japan. Landmark Tower. The tallest building in Japan is located in the new Minato Mirai 21 district. The observation platform on top provides good views at a hefty price. Sankei-en Park (三渓園). 35 minutes by bus from Yokohama station. Located southeast of Yokohama, this is a traditional style of park and known as Teien (lit. “set park”) in Japanese. Opened in 1906, this large park (175000 sq.ft.) has many Japanese traditional buildings, 13 of which have been designated as national heritages. Shopping in Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (みなとみらい２１) [1] A futuristic city district built entirely on reclaimed land, if you like shopping then this is the place to check out. Motomachi (元町) [2]  is a small fashionable shopping district located near Chinatown. Get off at Minato Mirai Motomachi station or JR Ishikawacho. Eat Recreation of Old Tokyo, in the basement of the Ramen MuseumFor Chinese food the obvious choice is Chinatown (中華街 Chūkagai). Snacks are sold on the streets, but most restaurants in the area are quite expensive. Chinatown is the terminus of the Minato Mirai 21 line. Shinyokohama Raumen Museum (新横浜ラーメン博物館 Shin-Yokohama rāmen hakubutsukan). Shin-Yokohama 2-14-21, [3] . Paradise for noodle lovers, but not just because of the informative exhibits of the history of instant ramen noodles: the centerpiece here is the basement, which contains a recreation of 1950s-era Tokyo done in incredible detail, complete with operating branches of 10 famous ramen joints. Expect to queue and pay at least ¥1000 for a bowl, but it’s worth it. 5 minute walk from Shin-Yokohama station (on the #1 subway line). Open from 11 AM to 11 PM daily, admission ¥300. A Curry Museum along the same lines has also been set up nearer to the waterfront. Looking for accommodation in Yokohama? Please support our site by using our hotel reservation system Osaka Hotel (Article from/based on Wikitravel article and may be copied freely) |