Guidebook for Yokohama-shi
Sightseeing
The Red Brick Warehouses used to serve the area when it was a port, but have since been converted. They now offer a unique atmosphere with shops, restaurants and spaces for everyone to enjoy.
56 locals recommend
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Shinko-1 Chome-1 Naka WardThe Red Brick Warehouses used to serve the area when it was a port, but have since been converted. They now offer a unique atmosphere with shops, restaurants and spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Minato Mirai is a seaside urban area in Yokohama whose name means "harbor of the future". It has many large high-rises and offers a variety of malls, restaurants, and museums.
62 locals recommend
Minatomirai
Minato Mirai is a seaside urban area in Yokohama whose name means "harbor of the future". It has many large high-rises and offers a variety of malls, restaurants, and museums.
Tallest tower in the city which houses the Sky Garden Observatory, about 273 meters from the air. Great views of the surrounding city and the harbor.
67 locals recommend
Yokohama Landmark Tower
2-chōme-2-1 MinatomiraiTallest tower in the city which houses the Sky Garden Observatory, about 273 meters from the air. Great views of the surrounding city and the harbor.
Local Japanese Shinto Shrine right in front of the apartment building. Usually visited by locals around the area to pray. Peaceful and quiet shrine, a very local experience for the curious traveler.
Kumano Shrine
11-2 KumanochōLocal Japanese Shinto Shrine right in front of the apartment building. Usually visited by locals around the area to pray. Peaceful and quiet shrine, a very local experience for the curious traveler.
Kannai Station
Minatochō-1-chōme Naka WardYokohama's Classic Downtown Neighborhood
Yokohama's Ferry Port Terminal with a very relaxing picnic garden on the rooftop. Offers breathtaking views of the Yokohama Skyline for free!
14 locals recommend
Yokohama Intl Passenger Terminal station
1-chōme-1-4 KaigandōriYokohama's Ferry Port Terminal with a very relaxing picnic garden on the rooftop. Offers breathtaking views of the Yokohama Skyline for free!
Essentials
The nearest convenience store to the apartment with free accessible WiFi. This store sells a variety of things from food and drinks to rice balls and pasta to toiletries and chargers.
35 locals recommend
7-Eleven
2-chōme-95 UenochōThe nearest convenience store to the apartment with free accessible WiFi. This store sells a variety of things from food and drinks to rice balls and pasta to toiletries and chargers.
Nearby shopping mall on the opposite side of the station with a big supermarket on the first floor. They have other small shops on the upper floors.
9 locals recommend
Aeon Style
Kamiasao-1 Chome-19 Asao WardNearby shopping mall on the opposite side of the station with a big supermarket on the first floor. They have other small shops on the upper floors.
Supermarket right by the station that sells high-quality Japanese and foreign-branded products. Also sells food for take-out like "Tonkatsu" (pork cutlets). Closes at 8:00PM.
CIAL PLAT HigashiKanagawa
1-chōme-29 HigashikanagawaSupermarket right by the station that sells high-quality Japanese and foreign-branded products. Also sells food for take-out like "Tonkatsu" (pork cutlets). Closes at 8:00PM.
Food Scene
Very affordable Conveyor Belt Sushi place nearby. Recommended to experience what local Japanese cuisine has to offer.
Sushiro
2-chōme-48-24 HigashikanagawaVery affordable Conveyor Belt Sushi place nearby. Recommended to experience what local Japanese cuisine has to offer.
Affordable Japanese restaurant just beside the station (CIAL Mall, 3F beside Mcdonald's). Offers a range of Japanese set cuisine from Soba and Udon to Tonkatsu.
112 locals recommend
Ootoya
6-chōme-27-30 ShinjukuAffordable Japanese restaurant just beside the station (CIAL Mall, 3F beside Mcdonald's). Offers a range of Japanese set cuisine from Soba and Udon to Tonkatsu.
Local Ramen Shop nearby with reasonable prices. They have an ordering machine outside before you enter, and once you get the ticket, you just show it to the cook. Simple yet interesting experience.
いっぱち家 東神奈川店
1-chōme-3-3 HigashikanagawaLocal Ramen Shop nearby with reasonable prices. They have an ordering machine outside before you enter, and once you get the ticket, you just show it to the cook. Simple yet interesting experience.
Japan's largest Chinatown! Lots of good Chinese street food and buffet-style restaurants for an affordable price. Take a walk around and admire the colorful gates around the area.
44 locals recommend
Chinatown
143 YamashitachōJapan's largest Chinatown! Lots of good Chinese street food and buffet-style restaurants for an affordable price. Take a walk around and admire the colorful gates around the area.
Good bakery just beside the station on the way to the apartment! Sells a variety of bread. Store opens from 7:00AM to 10:00PM (discount from 9:00PM onwards)
Sandog Inn Kobeya
Good bakery just beside the station on the way to the apartment! Sells a variety of bread. Store opens from 7:00AM to 10:00PM (discount from 9:00PM onwards)
Traditional Japanese restaurant just beside the building that serves "fugu" (blowfish) as its specialty. Recommended only for those with an adventurous appetite and budget.
2-chōme-18-6 Kanagawa
Traditional Japanese restaurant just beside the building that serves "fugu" (blowfish) as its specialty. Recommended only for those with an adventurous appetite and budget.
Very affordable Japanese fast-food chain that serves "Gyuudon" (beef on top of rice). Recommended for the budget traveler (decent meal below 500 yen).
130 locals recommend
Sukiya
2-chōme-40-10 KamiikebukuroVery affordable Japanese fast-food chain that serves "Gyuudon" (beef on top of rice). Recommended for the budget traveler (decent meal below 500 yen).
Coffee Shop chain store located right near the entrance of the train station platforms. Serves good sandwiches and coffee on-the-go.
114 locals recommend
Doutor
1-chōme-13-8 NishishinjukuCoffee Shop chain store located right near the entrance of the train station platforms. Serves good sandwiches and coffee on-the-go.
KUBOTA食堂
1-chōme-10-1 HigashikanagawaJapanese restaurant with a very fancy atmosphere that serves a variety of food and drinks.
TGI Fridays
1-chōme-19-3 JinnanTGI Fridays in Yokohama!
Shinyokohama Ramen Museum
2-chōme-14-21 ShinyokohamaEverything Ramen!!! (Entrance Fee of 300JPY)
Drinks & Nightlife
Local music/jazz bar that showcases live performances usually during Fridays and weekends. The owner can speak a little bit of English. Hear some good live music while relaxing on a glass of whiskey.
High Pitch
6-1 FutatsuyachōLocal music/jazz bar that showcases live performances usually during Fridays and weekends. The owner can speak a little bit of English. Hear some good live music while relaxing on a glass of whiskey.
Nogecho
Yokohama's Downtown Neighborhood creeping with bars and restaurants.
Everything Else
Large spa (onsen) that offers a variety of massages and baths that has great views of the Yokohama Skyline. Quite price-y but if you are after for a relaxing massage, this is the place.
INSPA Yokohama
15-2 YamanouchichōLarge spa (onsen) that offers a variety of massages and baths that has great views of the Yokohama Skyline. Quite price-y but if you are after for a relaxing massage, this is the place.
Entertainment & Activities
Pacifico Yokohama
Minatomirai-1-chōme-1 Nishi WardWhere most of the professional seminars are done
Nissan Stadium
3300 KozukuechōOne of Yokohama's biggest Sports Stadium
Yokohama Park
Yokohamakōen Naka WardOne of Yokohama's Biggest Sports Stadium
Shopping
Queen's Square Yokohama
Minatomirai-2 Chome-3 Nishi WardOne of Yokohama's many Shopping Mall
European Style Shopping street with everything from clsssy shops to cozy cafes
12 locals recommend
Motomachi
European Style Shopping street with everything from clsssy shops to cozy cafes
Big Electronics Shopping Mall just right next to Yokohama Station
18 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera
1-chōme-2-7 KitasaiwaiBig Electronics Shopping Mall just right next to Yokohama Station