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- German
- English
Step into a time machine disguised as a modern metropolis. In just over a century and a half, Yokohama violently transformed from a sleepy, isolated fishing village of a hundred huts into a futuristic, neon-lit titan of global trade. This is not a gentle story of organic growth; it is a sweeping epic of gunboat diplomacy, catastrophic earthquakes, visionary engineering, and unyielding human resilience. Join us as we trace the exact footsteps of Commodore Perry, touch the scars of the Great Kanto Earthquake, and stand in the shadow of skyscrapers built on the ashes of history. You will never look at a city skyline the same way again.
- A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 84 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Yokohama's main station, take public transport toward Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to the terminal. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Yokohama Landmark Tower, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Yokohama's main station. The departure point is Yokohama Landmark Tower, Yokohama, Japan. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal
A futuristic, undulating pier that marks the threshold where Japan's isolation ended and its rapid modernization began.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Known as Elephant Nose Park, this quiet waterfront space is the exact birthplace of the Port of Yokohama and the site of Japan's first major encounter with the West.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Iconic early 20th-century customs buildings that stand as a testament to Yokohama's golden age of trade and its miraculous survival of the 1923 earthquake.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Landmark Tower
The 296-meter centerpiece of Minato Mirai 21, symbolizing Yokohama's visionary transformation from an obsolete shipyard into a futuristic metropolis.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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