| Yokohama, the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture, boasts of Japan's largest seaport and the country's largest incorporated city by population (3,577,436 as of Sept. 2005). Yokohama's long history as a gateway to foreign trade gives it a cosmopolitan nature - foreigners are always cordially welcomed. Undoubtedly, Yokohama's most attractive characteristic is a heady mixture of the old and the new. A first time visitor is sure to enjoy the contrast between the city's historic settlement areas and boldly designed skyscrapers that reach for the sky. |
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Access
Yokohama is located only 30 km south of downtown Tokyo, with easy accessibility from all parts of the country. |
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From Air port
Yokohama is without a local airport, but you can reach it conveniently from nearby Tokyo's two main airports. |
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| Narita Airport |
| Narita Express |
| Narita-Yokohama station | 90mins / 4,180 yen |
| Limousine Bus |
| Narita-Yokohama City Air Terminal | 90mins / 3,500 yen |
| Haneda Airport |
| Keihin Kyuko (Limited Express) |
| Haneda-Yokohama station | 20mins / 470 yen |
| Limousine Bus |
| Haneda-Yokohama City Air Terminal | 30mins / 560 yen |
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From Tokyo area
A multitude of train lines connect Tokyo and Yokohama. From Tohoku or Nagano areas, board a Shinkansen train and get off at Tokyo Station. |
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| Tokyo sta. - Yokohama sta. |
| JR Tokaido Line | 28mins / 450 yen |
| JR Yokosuka Line | 31mins / 450 yen |
| Keihin Tohoku Line | 40mins / 450 yen |
| Narita-Yokohama station | 90mins / 4,180 yen |
| Shinagawa sta. - Yokohama sta. |
| JR Tokaido Line | 19mins / 450 yen |
| JR Yokosuka Line | 22mins / 450 yen |
| Keihin Tohoku Line | 28mins / 450 yen |
| Keihin Kyuko (Limited Express) | 19mins / 290 yen |
| Shibuya sta. - Yokohama sta. |
| Tokyu Toyoko Line (Express) | 32mins / 260 yen |
| Tokyu Toyoko Line (Limited Express) | 28mins / 260 yen |
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From Kansai and Kyusyu area
From Kansai and Kyushu areas, take a Shinkansen train and get off at Shin-Yokohama Station. |
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| Shin Yokohama sta. - Yokohama sta. |
| Yokohama Municipal Subway | 11mins / 230 yen |
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| Sister-Friendship City |
| Yokohama city has a variety of interactive activities with foreign countries and organizations around the world. |
A Sister City to:
- Vancouver, Canada
- San Diego, America
- Manila, Phillipines
- Munbai, India
- Shanghai, China
- Constanta, Rumania
- Lyon, France
- Odessa, Ukraine |
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| History |
Yokohama was the first port accessible to foreign trade after the opening of Japan in 1854. At the forefront of the Meiji Restoration, the first train line in Japan connected Tokyo and Yokohama. However, Yokohama was devastated by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and once again by the fire-bombings of World War II.
Yet, it remains a thriving maritime city to this day while retaining an international flavor. |
Kanagawa Prefecture Museum of History
Displayed are an extensive collection of historical and cultural pieces related to Kanagawa Prefecture's history. |
The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery
Citizens hailing from more than 40 foreign countries (approximately 4,500) are laid to rest here. Their achievements are displayed in the exhibition hall. |
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| Yokohama in Fiction |
| Yokohama's colorful history and atmosphere makes it attractive for novelists. For example, Yokohama during the 1860s was the setting for James Clavell's final novel, 'Gai-Jin' and Yu Miri's novel 'Gold Rush' (1998 - English translation 2002) is set in and around the Kogane-cho area of Central Yokohama. Also, Yokohama often appears in Video Games. (PS2 Shadow Hearts 2, .hack games) |
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| The birth place of modern culture |
| Beginning in the Meiji period, Yokohama was opened for trade with foreign countries, thus open to an influx of foreign culture, ideas and innovation. From Yokohama these new things were spread far and wide across Japan. Yokohama thus earned recognition as the birthplace of the Western cultural influence that Japan enjoys today. |
| - Tennis, Ice cream, Beer, Lighthouse, Railroad, Gas lamp, Water supply system, Western vegetables |
Tennis
This popular sport appeared in Yokohama in 1876. |
A tennis racket made from bamboo more than 100 years old. |
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Railroad
Old Woodblock Print |
Gas LampMany gas lamps are found in Yokohama |
Beer bottle label (Circa 1920) |
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| Other faces of Yokohama |
| Yokohama is reknown as an international trade center and boasts of Japan's largest seaport; it is also popular as a host for international conventions and a city of movies. |
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Convention
Yokohama is proud of its superb convention complex, and other meeting facilities of all sizes and styles. There are over 10,000 hotel rooms with a wide range of selection in terms of prices and facilities. The convenient location enables you to go shopping, dinner, and sightseeing after meetings. Yokohama city provides not only world-class facilities but also excursion programs that will let you fully experience Japanese culture. |
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PACIFICO YOKOHAMA
A world-class integrated convention centre that consists of 4 halls providing facilities to any kinds of meeting. |
National Convention Center |
Conference Center |
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City of Movies
In the past as well as in the present, Yokohama offers relaxing sea vistas, a busy port area with its own special atmosphere, streets backing onto steep slopes, exotic narrow back lanes in Chinatown, a brightly lit modern city with an exciting nightlife. There are many picturesque scenes in Yokohama which have been used many times over in films and images. Why not get a close-up feel for these familiar famous scenes and enjoy an interesting way to get to know about movies? |
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YOKOHAMA BAY BRIDGE
Constructed in 1989, one of Yokohama's famous landmarks. You can enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view from the skywalk. It's also known as a populer location for movies or TV dramas. (Shooting film on the bridge is not allowed.) |
NISSAN STADIUM
FIFA World Cup matches were held in 2002. It provides "the Stage of a Dream", by hosting international sports events, live concerts of various artists. GODZILLA FINAL WARS was shot on location here.
Photo Provided By: Yokohama Sports Promotion Corporation |
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HOTEL NEW GRAND
Built in 1927, is a fine international hotel located in Yokohama, Japan. The classical form of the older Hotel New Grand is in harmony with the sophisticated modern design of the newer annexed tower built in 1991. SPY SORGE was shot here on location. |
YOKOHAMA COSMO CLOCK (Left) / CHINATOWN (Right)
Yokohama is a popular location for filming. You may surely have a chance to have a close up look at filming in many places in Yokohama. |
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| Sightseeing Area |
| To check each area on the map, click Yokohama Sightseeing Map. To see more detail about sightseeing excursion bus "Akai Kutsu", see below. |
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| Yokohama Station Area |
| With its wide variety of department stores, hotels, movie theaters and commercial facilities, this area forms the largest scale shopping zone in the city. |
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| Minato Mirai 21 Area |
| An area constantly progressing toward the future. A shopping and leisure area where you can enjoy fine dining. An area catering to people of all ages. |
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| Yamashita Park / Port Areas |
| Yamashita Park stretches about 800 meters along the Port of Yokohama and has become an oasis for the port's denizens. This park commands a romantic view of Yokohama Bay Bridge |
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| Chinat own Area |
| One of the biggest Chinatowns in the world. Step in through one of the elaborately designed gates in the east, west, south or north entrances, and enjoy a totally different world. Experience Chinese culture in a wonderfully exotic atmosphere. |
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| Motomachi / Yamate Areas |
| The Style and Fashion Streets, Motomachi and Yamate, formerly the residential area for foreigners. This area is alive with Yokohama's unique exotic charms. |
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| Sightseeing excursion bus "Akai-Kutsu" |
 The retro-style red bus 'Akai Kutsu' route departs from Sakuragi-cho station, tours the Minato-Mirai area, China Town, Yamashita Park, and Minato No Mieruoka Park. Various sightseeing information is provided on the bus. The bus operates on weekdays, as well. Fares are 100 yen for adults, 50 yen for children. A special one-day ticket is also available (Adults 300 yen, Children 150 yen).
For more information: http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eng/tourism/walking/1060.html |
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