Yokohama (
横浜市) is the second largest city in
Japan situated some 20 km south-west of
Kawasaki and 40 km from
Tokyo. According to the latest census, the population of Yokohama is about 3,574,500 people, making it the second largest city in Japan. Yokohama is a popular tourist destination thanks to its zoos and bridges.
Airport Tokyo Intl (IATA: HND) is 30 km away from Yokohama and is the closest airport to it.
Things to do in Yokohama
Asahi-ku (旭) is one of the 18 wards of the city of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the ward has an estimated population of 249, 045 and a population density of 7, 600 persons per km². The total area is 32. 77   km².
The Yokohama Bay Bridge (横浜ベイブリッジ, Yokohama Bei Buridji) is an 860 metres (2, 820 ft) cable stayed bridge in Yokohama, Japan. Opened September 27, 1989, it crosses Tokyo Bay with a span of 460 metres (1, 510 feet). The toll is ¥600. The bridge is part of the Bayshore Route of the Shuto Expressway.
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (横浜赤レンガ倉庫, Yokohama Akarenga Sōko) is a historical building that is used as a complex that includes a shopping mall, banquet hall, and event venues. The complex, officially known as the Newport Pier Tax Keeping Warehouse (新港埠頭保税倉庫, Shinkō Futō Hozei Sōko), was originally used as customs buildings, and has two sections: Warehouse No. 1 and No. 2. It is operated by Yokohama Akarenga Co. Ltd. And located at the Port of Yokohama in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Nippon Maru (日本丸) is a Japanese museum ship and former training vessel. She is permanently docked in Yokohama harbor, in Nippon Maru Memorial Park.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (横浜・八景島シーパラダイス, Yokohama Shīparadaisu) is an amusement park consisting of an aquarium, shopping mall, hotel, marina and amusement rides. It is located in Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Japan. It opened for business on May 8, 1993.
CupNoodles Museum Yokohama (カップヌードルミュージアム 横浜) is a museum dedicated to instant noodles and Cup Noodles, as well as its creator and founder, Momofuku Ando.
Cosmo Clock 21 is a giant Ferris wheel located in Yokohama, Japan. It is also the world's largest clock.
Hikawa Maru (氷川丸) is a Japanese ocean liner that Yokohama Dock Company built for Nippon Yūsen Kabushiki Kaisha (" NYK Line" ). She was launched on 30 September 1929 and made her maiden voyage from Kobe to Seattle on 13 May 1930. She is permanently berthed as a museum ship at Yamashita Park, Naka-ku, Yokohama.
If you have already seen Yokohama, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:
Be sure to check out photos of the area taken by other travellers.