The population of Yokohama is 3.7 million people, large enough to make it one of the major cities in Japan and the world. Yokohama has a strong influence on industrial Japan. And it becomes a major rival to Tokyo.
In the 1960s, Yokohama came up with a bold plan to transform its industrial urban landscape into a futuristic city to rival Tokyo. Train lines were built, warehouses were demolished, and artificial islands were created.
As a result, Yokohama has taken its place on the world stage. It now ranks just behind Tokyo in terms of quality of life (43rd and 49th in the world's most livable cities). Yokohama has a lot to offer visitors. In this article, we will examine the most interesting tourist spots in this beautiful city.
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Tourist spots
Let's see some of the best tourist spots in the city of Yokohama.
Sankeien Garden is a famous garden located in Yokohama with a big lake and full of historical buildings of Japan.
The Yokohama Station is the fifth busiest train station in the world, serving 760 million passengers a year. The area around the station is filled with shops, restaurants, izakaya, pachinko, and karaoke.
Shomyoji There is a temple in southern Yokohama that is a hidden treasure and is not very popular compared to other temples in Japan.
Yokohama also has a shopping street, with a European touch called motomachi.
Zoorasia It is a popular zoo in Yokohama. It is divided into various climatic zones, including tropical, Asian, subtropical, African, and even the Amazon.
This is just the beginning, the real attractions of the city are below:
Minato Mirai 21
It means "Porto do Futuro 21", and it is an important part of the city. Here you can find entertainment centers, shops, and cultural attractions.
This location is also home to one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, the Landmark Tower. A building with a height of 295.8 meters, built in 1993 with 70 floors.
- Yokohama Bay Bridge has a promenade for pedestrians known as Sky Walk;
- Nippon Maru is a ship that was built in 1930 in Kobe. It has traveled enough kilometers to circle the world 45 times. and it is open to the public in front of LandMark Tower;
- Kanagawa Shimbun - An event that takes place in August, featuring fireworks,
Yamashita Park
A park by the sea that connects many of Yokohama's top attractions through a pleasant walkway. See some of these attractions below:
- Hikawa Maru is a large luxury ship built in the 1920s and is open to the public;
- At the southern end of the park, a 5-minute walk away, is located one of the largest Chinatown of the world. With over 4,000 Chinese and over 300 stores;
- Yokohama Marine Tower a lighthouse considered one of the tallest in the world. The tower is open to the public and is approximately 106 meters tall;
This park is located approximately a 30-minute walk from Minato Mirai, and near Motomachi Chukagai station.
museums and others
Yokohama also has its gallery of contemporary art with a focus on artists and the city's history. And a gallery of photography and several areas for special exhibitions.
ramen museum make an internal reproduction of a street in the Shitamachi area of Tokyo at the end of 1950. Allowing you to learn about the history and culture of ramen, as well as to experience great dishes.
Also there is the Cup Noodles Museum to entertain children and young people. In addition to getting to know and enjoy Noodles, it allows you to design your own cup of noodles.
These were some of the tourist attractions that this city offers. We haven't even covered half of what this great city has to offer. The best way to get to know it is by visiting. So if you have the opportunity, take advantage! Lastly, let's leave you with a complete map of the city to better understand its attractions.
