Yokohama Walking Tour Explore Japan Gateway to the World

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Bashamichi

  Bashamichi is a historic street where Yokohama first opened to foreign trade. Lined with elegant Western‑style buildings, it reflects the city’s early modernization. Walking here reveals how a quiet port transformed into Japan’s gateway to international exchange.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Nippon Maru is a Japanese luxury cruise ship known for its elegant design and refined onboard service. Sailing across domestic and international routes, it represents modern Japanese maritime travel. Its presence in Yokohama highlights the port’s continuing role as a gateway to the world.

  Admission ticket free
• 2

  Kishamichi Promenade is a scenic walkway built along former railway tracks linking Yokohama’s port and city center. Surrounded by waterfront views and modern Minato Mirai towers, it reflects the city’s blend of history and renewal, offering a peaceful path through its maritime heritage.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

  The Red Brick Warehouse is a historic port complex built in the early 20th century for customs and storage. Restored as a cultural and shopping hub, it blends Yokohama’s maritime heritage with modern city life, offering waterfront views, events, and a vivid sense of the city’s past.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Zou-no-hana Park is a waterfront space marking the site where Yokohama first opened its port to the world. Blending open lawns, art installations, and harbor views, it symbolizes the city’s beginnings in international exchange and offers a calm spot to reflect on its maritime history.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Yokohama Customs is a historic port authority building that oversees trade and protects Japan’s borders. Known for its “Queen’s Tower” dome, it symbolizes Yokohama’s long role in international commerce. The facility highlights the city’s maritime heritage and its continued importance in global exchange.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall is a historic landmark built to commemorate the city’s opening to international trade. Known for its “Jack’s Tower,” the building reflects early modern architecture and symbolizes Yokohama’s role as Japan’s gateway to the world.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Kanagawa Prefectural Government Building is a historic landmark known for its stately “King’s Tower.” Built in 1928, it reflects early modern Japanese architecture and symbolizes Yokohama’s role as an administrative and political center shaped by the city’s port‑driven development.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Yamashita Park

  Yamashita Park is a waterfront promenade created after the Great Kanto Earthquake using reclaimed debris. With views of the harbor, ships, and nearby landmarks, it reflects Yokohama’s long maritime history and offers a relaxing open space connecting the city to the sea.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Hikawa Maru is a historic ocean liner preserved at Yamashita Park. Launched in 1930, it carried passengers across the Pacific and survived wartime service. Today, the ship showcases Japan’s maritime heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Yokohama’s long history as an international port.

  Admission ticket free
• 9

  Hotel New Grand is a historic Yokohama landmark opened in 1927. Known for its classic European‑style elegance, it has hosted many notable guests and offers views of the harbor. The hotel reflects Yokohama’s cosmopolitan heritage and its long role as Japan’s gateway to the world.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Yokohama Chinatown

  Yokohama Chinatown is Japan’s largest Chinese district, filled with colorful gates, temples, and vibrant food stalls. Its lively streets showcase diverse regional cuisines and cultural traditions, offering visitors a rich blend of history, flavor, and festive atmosphere in the heart of Yokohama.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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