The best hotels in Yokohama
Yokohama has 500+ places to stay and is 25 minutes from Shibuya. It's Japan's second-largest city, has its own harbor waterfront and Chinatown, and costs 20-30% less than equivalent Tokyo hotels.
Our Top Picks in Yokohama
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Toyoko Inn Yokohama Sakuragicho
Sakuragicho, Yokohama
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Hotel Sunroute Yokohama
Kannai, Yokohama
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Richmond Hotel Yokohama Musashikosugi
Musashikosugi, Yokohama
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Dormy Inn Yokohama Kannai
Kannai, Yokohama
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Vessel Hotel Campana Yokohama
Noge, Yokohama
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Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
Minato Mirai, Yokohama
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yokohama Bashamichi
Bashamichi, Yokohama
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Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel
Sakuragicho, Yokohama
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InterContinental Yokohama Grand
Minato Mirai, Yokohama
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The Yokohama Bay Hotel, Autograph Collection
Yamashita Park, Yokohama
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Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyoko Inn Yokohama Sakuragicho | Sakuragicho, Yokohama | $55–80/night | 7.6/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Hotel Sunroute Yokohama | Kannai, Yokohama | $70–99/night | 7.9/10 | Best Value |
| 3 | Richmond Hotel Yokohama Musashikosugi | Musashikosugi, Yokohama | $100–145/night | 8.1/10 | Business Pick |
| 4 | Dormy Inn Yokohama Kannai | Kannai, Yokohama | $110–155/night | 8.5/10 | Most Popular |
| 5 | Vessel Hotel Campana Yokohama | Noge, Yokohama | $120–175/night | 8.2/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 6 | Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu | Minato Mirai, Yokohama | $150–230/night | 8.7/10 | Best Location |
| 7 | Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yokohama Bashamichi | Bashamichi, Yokohama | $130–180/night | 8.3/10 | Best Value |
| 8 | Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel | Sakuragicho, Yokohama | $140–200/night | 8.4/10 | Family Friendly |
| 9 | InterContinental Yokohama Grand | Minato Mirai, Yokohama | $280–450/night | 9/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | The Yokohama Bay Hotel, Autograph Collection | Yamashita Park, Yokohama | $320–520/night | 9.2/10 | Romantic Stay |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Toyoko Inn Yokohama Sakuragicho
This is a no-frills business hotel right next to Sakuragicho Station, which makes it extremely convenient for getting around the city. Rooms are compact but efficiently designed, with everything you actually need. Free breakfast is a simple Japanese-style spread that fuels an early morning well enough. Do not expect style or space, but the price-to-location ratio is hard to argue with.
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Hotel Sunroute Yokohama
Sunroute sits in the Kannai business district, a short walk from Kannai Station and close to Yokohama Stadium. Rooms are modest but clean, and the beds are comfortable for the price. The front desk staff are helpful and speak reasonable English. It is a solid base for exploring Chinatown and the waterfront without paying Minato Mirai prices.
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Richmond Hotel Yokohama Musashikosugi
Richmond Hotel is a reliable mid-range choice near Musashikosugi Station, one of Yokohama's fastest-growing commercial districts. Rooms are on the smaller side but well-maintained with quality bedding. The hotel caters heavily to business travelers, so the lobby and facilities are functional rather than stylish. It is a good pick if you need easy rail access across the wider Tokyo-Yokohama metro area.
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Dormy Inn Yokohama Kannai
Dormy Inn consistently delivers more than its price suggests, and this Kannai location is no exception. The natural hot spring bath on the upper floor is the standout feature, open late into the night. Rooms are compact but smartly laid out, and the late-night ramen service is a genuine highlight after a long day of sightseeing. Chinatown is a ten-minute walk, and Yokohama Stadium is practically next door.
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Vessel Hotel Campana Yokohama
Vessel Hotel sits in the Noge neighborhood, a lively area known for its izakayas and jazz bars just southwest of Sakuragicho. The rooms are a decent size by Japanese standards and have been recently refreshed. Being slightly off the main tourist corridor means the area has more local character than the polished Minato Mirai strip. The hotel is a five-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station, so access to the waterfront is still easy.
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Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
This hotel sits directly inside the Queen's Square Yokohama complex on the Minato Mirai waterfront, connected to the shopping mall and steps from Landmark Tower. The bay views from upper-floor rooms are genuinely impressive, especially at night when the Ferris wheel and harbor are lit up. Rooms are spacious for the city and finished to a high standard. Multiple restaurants in the building mean you rarely need to go far for a good meal.
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yokohama Bashamichi
Bashamichi is one of Yokohama's most characterful streets, lined with brick buildings from the Meiji era, and this Sotetsu Fresa Inn is right in the middle of it. Rooms are clean and contemporary, comfortably sized for a mid-range Japanese hotel. The area is walkable to the Red Brick Warehouse, Yamashita Park, and Chinatown without needing to take a train. Service is friendly and check-in is smooth even late in the evening.
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Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel
The Washington Hotel stands tall just outside Sakuragicho Station, making it one of the easiest hotels in the city to access by rail. Upper floors offer clear views toward Minato Mirai and the bay on clear days. Rooms are a comfortable size and the triple configurations work well for families or small groups. The hotel has multiple dining options in-house and the Cosmo World amusement park is a short walk along the waterfront.
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InterContinental Yokohama Grand
The InterContinental occupies a landmark sail-shaped tower right on the Minato Mirai pier, and the harbor views from its rooms are among the best in Yokohama. The hotel is directly connected to Pacifico Yokohama convention center, making it the top address for major events and international business. Rooms are generously sized with premium furnishings, and the Pierre Hermé patisserie in the lobby alone is a reason to visit. Service is precise and attentive throughout.
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The Yokohama Bay Hotel, Autograph Collection
This hotel sits directly facing Yamashita Park, with the historic ocean liner Hikawa Maru permanently docked just outside. The design blends classic European port-city elegance with refined modern comfort, and the attention to detail in the rooms is exceptional. The bar on the upper floor is one of the finest spots in the city to watch ships move through the harbor at dusk. Chinatown, the Red Brick Warehouse, and the Osanbashi pier are all within easy walking distance.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Yokohama
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
Chinatown. Beyond the Tourist Gate
Yokohama's Chinatown has 4 ornamental gates and 600+ restaurants in 10 blocks. The tourist trap zone is within 50m of the main Zenpukumon gate. here you'll find shouting touts and overpriced set menus. Walk 2 blocks in to Yamashita-cho for the actual restaurants locals use.
Manki Chinese Restaurant on Yamashita-cho is a Chinatown institution since 1961. order the pan-fried gyoza (¥530/6 pieces) and Cantonese roast duck (¥800/portion). For dim sum, Heichinrou on Yamashita-cho 149 is formal but authentic. Budget ¥2,000-3,000/person for a proper Chinatown lunch.
Minato Mirai 21. The Modern Waterfront
MM21 is Yokohama's planned harbor district, built on reclaimed land from 1983. The skyline walk between Queen's Square, Landmark Tower, and the Red Brick Warehouse takes 20 minutes. Cup Noodles Museum (¥500) covers the surprisingly compelling story of instant ramen inventor Momofuku Ando. The Yokohama Museum of Art is in MM21 (¥500-1,500 depending on exhibition).
Landmark Tower's Sky Garden observation deck (floor 69, 273m) is open until 10:30pm (¥1,000 adults). Evening views over the harbor and city are excellent. The Cosmo World Ferris wheel (¥800) is the neighborhood's most photographed element. Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga) has shops and restaurants in restored 1913 customs warehouses.
Yamate. Yokohama's Western Quarter
Yamate (Bluff) is the hilltop area where Western merchants settled in the 1860s when Yokohama opened to trade. Western-style 19th-century houses, gardens, and churches dot the bluff. The Yamate Jubankan French restaurant in a 1920s building is the neighborhood's dining landmark. Foreigners Cemetery (Gaijin Bochi) has 4,500 graves from 40+ countries.
Access: 20-minute walk uphill from Motomachi Station or Ishikawacho Station. The Hara Museum of Contemporary Art is in a 1938 mansion on the bluff. Walk downhill through Motomachi Shopping Street for boutique shopping and the connection back to Chinatown.
Sankeien Garden
Sankeien is a 175,000m² traditional Japanese garden in south Yokohama, built by silk merchant Sankei Hara in 1906. He relocated 12 historic buildings from Kamakura, Nikko, and Kyoto into the garden. including a 1457 three-story pagoda. Entry ¥700, open 9am-5pm.
Best visited on a weekday in cherry blossom season (late March-early April) or autumn foliage (November). It's 30 minutes by bus from Yokohama Station (Bus 8 from bus stand 2, ¥220). Less well-known than the central sights so it's rarely overcrowded. Photographers love the pagoda-and-pond composition.
Yokohama Ramen vs Chinatown vs Waterfront Dining
Three distinct dining zones in Yokohama. Chinatown: dim sum and Cantonese roast meat at moderate prices (¥1,500-3,000 for a proper meal). Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (15 minutes north by subway): 8 ramen shops from across Japan in a 1950s atmosphere, entry ¥310 and ramen from ¥900. MM21 waterfront restaurants: modern Japanese, international cuisine, and the best harbor view dining.
For the full Yokohama food experience in one day: breakfast at a Chinatown dim sum early (9:30am before queues), lunch at Ramen Museum, evening in MM21 for harbor dinner at Yokohama Bay Hotel restaurant. End with a walk along the waterfront to Yamashita Park.
Getting From Tokyo to Yokohama and Around
Fastest route from Tokyo: Tokyu Toyoko Line from Shibuya to Yokohama Station, 25 minutes, ¥280. From there, the Minatomirai Line subway runs to MM21, Chinatown (Motomachi-Chukagai Station), and Yamate. Single fare ¥210-260. Day passes for Minatomirai Line: ¥460/day.
Within Yokohama, walking the Minato Mirai waterfront to Chinatown and Yamashita Park takes 35-40 minutes. a pleasant walk with harbor views. Rent a bike near Yokohama Station (¥1,000/day) for faster exploration. The sightseeing bus (Akairenga Terrace Cruise) runs between MM21 and Yamashita for ¥500.
Yokohama's best neighborhoods
Yokohama is organized around its waterfront. Minato Mirai 21 (MM21) is the modern harbor district. waterfront walkways, the Landmark Tower, the Ferris wheel. Chinatown (Chukagai) is 5 minutes east. Japan's largest, 600+ restaurants. Yamashita Park runs along the harbor with the Hikawa Maru hospital ship. Kannai is the historic city center. Motomachi is the upscale shopping street below Yamate hill.
Minato Mirai 21 80 vetted hotels Harbor front, Landmark Tower, modern Yokohama
Harbor front, Landmark Tower, modern Yokohama
MM21 is the premium hotel zone in Yokohama. InterContinental Yokohama Grand, The Yokohama Bay Hotel Autograph Collection, and Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu all face the harbor. Views of the Ferris wheel, water, and the city skyline. Direct subway access to Yokohama Station (5 minutes) and Chinatown (15 minutes).
Staying here costs a premium over equivalent Kannai hotels. pay for the harbor view rooms and the waterfront morning walk. Worth it for couples and those who want the postcard Yokohama experience.
Kannai / Bashamichi 120 vetted hotels Historic center, good value, easy walking
Historic center, good value, easy walking
Kannai is Yokohama's old city center. the name means 'inside the gate' (the gate of the foreign settlement). Bashamichi (Coach Road) runs through it, lined with restored red-brick buildings and European-style buildings. Kannai Station is on the JR Keihin-Tohoku and Yokohama Municipal subway lines.
Dormy Inn Yokohama Kannai and Sotetsu Fresa Inn Bashamichi are both here. good value, 15 minutes walk to Chinatown and 20 minutes to MM21. Best for travelers who prioritize value and don't need to be on the waterfront.
Motomachi / Chinatown 40 vetted hotels Steps from Japan's best Chinatown
Steps from Japan's best Chinatown
Hotels in this zone are within walking distance of both Chinatown and the Yamate hill area. Motomachi shopping street connects the two. Smaller boutique hotels dominate. fewer large chains. Access to MM21 is 15-20 minutes by the Minatomirai Line.
Best for food travelers who want to be near Chinatown for multiple meals. The Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line is the most useful transit point in this zone.
Yokohama Station Area 150 vetted hotels Transit hub, Sogo department store, and connections everywhere
Transit hub, Sogo department store, and connections everywhere
Yokohama Station is the main transit hub. JR Keihin-Tohoku, JR Yokosuka, Tokyu Toyoko (Tokyo direct), Keikyu, and Sotetsu lines all pass through. Best for travelers who are using Yokohama as a base and doing regular day trips to Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone.
Less atmospheric than MM21 or Chinatown zones but most practical for transit-heavy itineraries. Sogo Yokohama (large department store) and VIVI Yokohama are walking distance. Vessel Hotel Campana Yokohama and Richmond Hotel are both here.
Best Areas by Vibe
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Romantic
The Yokohama Bay Hotel Autograph Collection (¥46,000-75,000) on the Minato Mirai waterfront is the city's most romantic hotel. Rooms face the harbor. Dinner at the 30th-floor restaurant with Yokohama's bay view, then walk along the lit waterfront to the Ferris wheel. InterContinental Yokohama Grand's sail-shaped building is the visual icon.
Foodie
Stay near Chinatown (Motomachi-Chukagai Station) for the best food access. Yokohama has 3 great dining zones: Chinatown Cantonese cuisine, Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (8 regional ramen shops, ¥900-1,200/bowl), and the Red Brick Warehouse area's modern waterfront dining. The Depachika basement of Takashimaya Yokohama is world-class.
Budget
Toyoko Inn Yokohama Sakuragicho (¥8,000-11,700, ¥55-80) near MM21 is the best budget option with a good location. Dormy Inn Yokohama Kannai has the onsen bath included. Eat in Chinatown (¥1,500 lunch), cup ramen museum for context (¥500 entry), and walk the free waterfront. Total daily spend under $60 is very doable.
Family
Cosmo World (free entry, rides ¥200-800) and Cup Noodles Museum (¥500, kids love making their own ramen cup) are the best family activities. Dormy Inn Yokohama Kannai has family rooms. The Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum is excellent for ages 2-8. Kamakura day trip (50 minutes) adds the giant Buddha.
Architecture & History
The Yamate Bluff area preserves Yokohama's 19th-century foreign settlement architecture. Walk from Motomachi Station uphill to find Western houses, the Yokohama Foreigner Cemetery, and harbor views. Sankeien Garden relocates 12 historic structures from across Japan. The Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga) is a beautifully restored 1913 customs building.
Tokyo Day-Trip Base
Yokohama as a Tokyo hotel base: Richmond Hotel Yokohama (¥14,500-29,000, ¥100-200) is 25 minutes to Shibuya and 30-40 minutes to central Tokyo. Save ¥3,000-8,000/night vs equivalent Tokyo hotels. Yokohama's own harbor, Chinatown, and gardens fill your Yokohama days. Tokyo's attractions fill the rest.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Yokohama
When to visit Yokohama and what to pay.
Spring (Mar-May)
Yokohama's Yamashita Park and Motomachi Park have cherry blossoms in late March-early April. Less crowded than Tokyo's Ueno Park. The harbor provides a backdrop. Sankeien Garden is spectacular. Prices are elevated but not as extreme as Tokyo during peak blossom week.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Yokohama Port Festival (May 3-5) and the Yokohama Sparkling Twilight fireworks (July-August) are the seasonal events. Hot and humid like Tokyo but sea breezes make the waterfront bearable. Chinatown has food festivals in summer. Hotels are moderately priced.
Fall (Sep-Nov)
October-November are Yokohama's best months. Sankeien Garden has excellent autumn foliage in November. The Yamate area looks beautiful. Lower humidity, comfortable temperatures, and better hotel value than spring or summer. The least crowded quality window.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Yokohama in winter is quiet and affordable. Chinatown Chinese New Year (late January-February) is the big event. lion dances, fireworks, and the best crowds of the cold season. Hotel prices are at their lowest. Clear winter days give the best Mt. Fuji views from Landmark Tower.
Booking Tips for Yokohama
Insider tips for booking hotels in Yokohama.
Minatomirai Line day pass saves money
If you're doing MM21, Chinatown, and Yamashita Park in one day, buy the Minatomirai Line 1-day pass (¥460). A single trip is ¥210-260. 3 trips and the pass pays off. The pass covers 6 stations from Yokohama Station through MM21 to Motomachi-Chukagai.
Chinatown at 9:30am beats the crowds
Yokohama Chinatown on weekend afternoons has 50,000+ visitors fighting for restaurant tables. Arrive at 9:30am when dim sum restaurants open, before tour buses arrive. Most restaurants seat immediately at opening. By noon on weekends, you're queuing 30-45 minutes.
Landmark Tower observation deck is best at dusk
The Sky Garden deck on Landmark Tower's 69th floor (¥1,000) is open until 10:30pm. Go 30 minutes before sunset for the full day-to-night transition. Clear winter days (December-February) give the best Mt. Fuji views 90km west. On rainy days, skip it entirely. the views are just clouds.
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum requires a separate trip
The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is 15 minutes from central Yokohama by the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line. Entry ¥310, ramen ¥900-1,200, open 11am-10pm. It's 8 regional shops. each one a franchise of a famous regional ramen. Worth it for ramen enthusiasts; others should just go to Ramen Yokocho in Sapporo or a local shop.
The Yokohama waterfront walk is free and beautiful
From Yokohama Station, walk southeast along the Keithin Canal to MM21 (20 minutes), then continue along the waterfront past Cosmo World, the Red Brick Warehouse, and Yamashita Park to Chinatown (another 30 minutes). Free. One of Japan's best urban walks. Do it in the evening for the lit Ferris wheel and harbor reflections.
Kamakura day trip from Yokohama is very easy
Yokosuka Line from Yokohama Station to Kamakura: 24 minutes, ¥350. First train at 5:30am, last train back at 11:30pm. Kamakura has the giant Daibutsu (¥300), Engaku-ji temple complex (free exterior, ¥500 for inner garden), and Enoshima Island is 15 minutes further (¥190). A full day gives you all three.
Hotels in Yokohama — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Yokohama.
Is Yokohama worth staying in or just a day trip from Tokyo?
Worth staying if you're in Japan 5+ days and want to base yourself somewhere cheaper. Yokohama hotels run 20-30% less than equivalent Tokyo properties. The 25-minute train to Shibuya makes Tokyo's sights easily accessible. The Minato Mirai waterfront, Chinatown, and Sankeien Garden give Yokohama enough to justify 2-3 nights.
How do I get from Tokyo to Yokohama?
Tokyu Toyoko Line from Shibuya directly to Yokohama, 25 minutes, ¥280. JR Keihin-Tohoku Line from Tokyo or Ueno, 30-40 minutes, ¥490. Yokosuka Line from Tokyo Station to Yokohama, 18 minutes, ¥480. All IC cards work. No need for Shinkansen. From Narita Airport, take the N'EX and change at Yokohama Station.
What is Yokohama Chinatown?
Japan's largest Chinatown, with 600+ restaurants, shops, and temples in a compact 10-block area around 4 ornamental gates. Guangdong cuisine dominates (dim sum, roast pork, steamed buns). The Kanteibyo temple in the center is worth visiting. Best time: weekday lunch when it's half the weekend crowd. Avoid the Sunday afternoon tourist crunch. Dim sum from ¥150/piece, full lunch from ¥1,200.
What can I see at Minato Mirai 21?
Minato Mirai is Yokohama's planned waterfront district built on reclaimed land. Landmark Tower (296m, observation deck ¥1,000) has clear-day views of Mt. Fuji. Cosmo World has a 112m Ferris wheel (¥800). The Yokohama Gundam Factory site hosts a life-size walking Gundam robot. Cup Noodles Museum is the surprisingly engaging story of instant ramen (¥500). Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga) has shops and restaurants.
What is the best hotel in Yokohama for harbor views?
InterContinental Yokohama Grand at ¥40,000-65,000/night is the landmark. the sail-shaped building on the Minato Mirai waterfront. Every room faces the harbor. The Yokohama Bay Hotel Autograph Collection at ¥46,000-75,000 is directly on the waterfront. For mid-range harbor views, Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu (¥21,000-33,000) has a great position on the MM21 waterfront at half the InterContinental price.
What makes Yokohama cuisine unique?
Three things: Chinatown Cantonese cuisine (the best Chinese food in Japan), Yokohama ramen (a distinct soy-based style developed by Chinese immigrants in the 1800s), and the Yoshida retort curry brought by Western merchants. The Yokohama ramen at Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (8 ramen shops from across Japan under one roof, ¥310 entry) is a ramen nerd's pilgrimage. Spaghetti Napolitan was invented at a Yokohama hotel in the 1950s.
Is Yokohama good for families?
Excellent. Cosmo World amusement park is free to enter (rides ¥200-800 each). Cup Noodles Museum has a custom ramen building activity for ¥500. The 1930s hospital ship Hikawa Maru in Yamashita Park is ¥300 entry and fascinating for older children. Sankeien Garden has traditional Japanese buildings relocated from Kyoto and Nikko. free for under-15. Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum is for under-8.
What is the Yokohama Gundam?
The Yokohama Gundam Factory (officially Gundam Factory Yokohama) had a life-size 18-meter RX-0 Unicorn Gundam that could stand, move, and rotate. the world's first moving life-size Gundam. The facility closed in March 2024. A new Gundam Project is expected in the future. Check the official site before planning a visit around this.
What day trips can I do from Yokohama?
Kamakura is 50 minutes south by Yokosuka Line (¥350). the giant Daibutsu Buddha, 65 temples, and the Enoshima island. Hakone is 90 minutes and the closest Mt. Fuji views. Tokyo is 25 minutes for any day. Nikko (2.5 hours via Shinjuku) is manageable as a long day trip from Yokohama. Enoshima Island alone is 45 minutes and worth an afternoon.
Are there onsen in Yokohama?
Not natural hot springs in the city, but several hotels have large public bath facilities. Dormy Inn Yokohama Kannai has a proper onsen-style bath open to hotel guests. The Yokohama Minato Mirai Manyo Club is a standalone day-spa onsen facility in MM21 (¥2,550, open until 9am next day. popular for all-nighters). Hakone (90 minutes) has the real geothermal onsen experience.
How walkable is Yokohama?
Very walkable between Chinatown, Yamashita Park, and MM21. a 3km stretch along the waterfront. Kannai Station to Chinatown is 10 minutes walk. MM21 to Chinatown is 25 minutes or 5 minutes on the Minatomirai Line subway. Between Yokohama Station and MM21 is 25 minutes walk along the waterfront or 5 minutes by subway.
What should I skip in Yokohama?
The Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (large aquarium-amusement park, 30 minutes south) is expensive (¥5,500) and not worth it if you're only in Yokohama briefly. The Yokohama Museum of Art charges ¥500 for a permanent collection that's competent but not remarkable. Skip the tourist restaurant cluster outside Chinatown's main gate. go 1-2 blocks inside for actual quality.