Evening view of Tokyo Bay in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

Charming Port City with Chinatown, Cup Noodles, and More

Essential Yokohama Itinerary

While Yokohama (横浜) might not be as well-known as its neighboring city up north, Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō), it is actually Japan’s second largest city with stunning views of the bay. What’s great about the city is that many of its attractions are located near the sea, within walking proximity of each other, making it a great place to explore on food.

Our Essential Yokohama Itinerary covers many of the best things to do in this port city. Whether it be grabbing some soup dumplings at Yokohama Chinatown (横浜中華街, Yokohama Chukagai), people-watching at Yamashita Park (山下公園, Yamashita Kōen), making your own cup noodles (カップヌードルミュージアム横浜, Kappu Nūdoru Myūjiamu Yokohama), or going shopping in a former port warehouse (横浜赤レンガ倉庫, Yokohama Akarenga Sōko), all of these are within walking proximity of each other.

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This one day itinerary covers the Minato Mirai (みなとみらい) and Chinatown (横浜中華街, Yokohama Chukagai) areas of Yokohama, where many of the lifestyle districts and tourist attractions are located.

We start off the day by snacking on street food at Yokohama Chinatown, enjoying the seaside park atmosphere at Yamashita Park (山下公園, Yamashita Kōen), discovering the wonders of instant noodles at the Cup Noodles Museum (カップヌードルミュージアム横浜, Kappu Nūdoru Myūjiamu Yokohama), and checking out the interesting crafts inside the Red Brick Warehouse (横浜赤レンガ倉庫, Yokohama Akarenga Sōko).

We recommend checking Yokohama out on a bright sunny day, where you can really feel the energy exuberayting off families, couples and friends at Yamashita Park and the entire area.

Itinerary Details

Starting Time

Start off from Yokohama Station

Recommended Time:

11:00

横浜駅

Yokohama Station

東横線

Toyoko Line

横須賀線

JR Yokosuka Line

みなとみらい21線

Minatomirai 21 Line

根岸線

JR Negishi Line

湘南新宿ライン

JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line

Take the train to Motomachi-Chukagai

Est.

11:00

10 mins

Minatomirai 21 Line

Towards Motomachi-Chukagai Station

Minato Mirai Company

Yokohama Station

Motomachi-Chukagai Station

8 mins

Take Exit 1

2 mins

100m

Motomachi-Chukagai Station

Yokohama Chinatown

Est.

11:20

1.5 hours

Yokohama Chinatown (横浜中華街)

Grab some street food around Yokohama Chinatown

One of the three Chinatowns in Japan, Yokohama Chinatown is Japan’s largest and is filled to the brink with all sorts of Chinese street foods and snacks (that might actually be more authentic than you might have thought). Especially popular in the area are the shen jian bao (焼き小籠包, Yaki Shou-ron-pō, Pan-fried soup dumplings), the steamed xiao long bao (小籠包, Shōronpō, Chinese soup dumpling), egg tarts and more! We generally recommend steering clear of the wide variety of buffet restaurants around in favour of the street food – after all, quality over quantity!

Walk over to Yamashita Park

Est.

12:50

3 mins

300m

Yokohama Chinatown

Yamashita Park

Est.

13:05

1 hour

Yamashita Park (山下公園)

Enjoy the atmosphere of the seaside Yamashita Park

A large open green park by the sea, Yamashita Park has a large rose garden, flower garden and fountain at the centre of the park. What makes the park stand out, however, are not its features, but the atmosphere of the area – especially on weekends.

Walk by the sea to the Cup Noodles Museum

Est.

14:05

15 mins

Yamashita Park and the Minato Mirai district are connected via an overhead pedestrian walkway. To reach the entrance, head to the Yamashita Park Rest House on the north-west end of the park, and ascend the ramp just beside it.

15 mins

1.2km

Yamashita Park

Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama

Display of cup noodles at the Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

14:30

1.5 hours

Closed on Tue

Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama (カップヌードルミュージアム横浜)

Discover the history of Instant Noodles

Cup Noodles are a part of daily life for many of us, and it’s something we take for granted as part and parcel of everyday life. Yet, if you really think about, the idea of cooking food with just hot water is actually a rather amazing one, and how it’s done in such a straight-forward and convenient way is actually nothing short of a major feat of engineering.

Head to the Red Brick Warehouse

Est.

16:00

6 mins

450m

Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama

Red Brick Warehouse

Est.

16:15

1 hour

Red Brick Warehouse (横浜赤レンガ倉庫)

Shop in a historic port warehouse

A perennial favorite for locals, the Red Brick Warehouse is a popular spot known for its wide variety of dining and shopping offerings. It’s a great place to get some unique omiyage (お土産, Souvenir) different from what you might usually find at tourist hotspots. There are many local craft shops, high-end indie clothing brands, and unique food items like fruit-infused honey.

Est.

17:15

1 hour

Minato Mirai (みなとみらい)

Discover Minato Mirai and walk across Kisha-michi Promenade

The Minato Mirai district was envisioned as a new urban center for Yokohama; its name can be translated as "Port of the Future 21st Century". Now the Central Business District in Yokohama, you can find a large body of water surrounded by tall skyscrapers, an amusement park and a variety of hotels.

Take the train to Yokohama Station

Est.

18:15

3 mins

Minatomirai 21 Line

Towards Shibuya Station

Minato Mirai Company

Minatomirai Station

Yokohama Station

3 mins

Est.

18:25

1 hour

Yokohama Station Area (横浜駅近所)

Explore the underground labyrinth of Yokohama Station

The area around Yokohama station is home to a wide variety of shops, underground malls, department stores, and more. Navigating it can sometimes feel like you're in a labyrinth, especially underground where it’s difficult to get a sense of direction. But by wandering through the different malls and shops, you’re bound to stumble upon some interesting or unique.

Torimeshi at Ikkaku in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

19:25

1 hour

Closed on Wed

Ikkaku Yokohama (一鶴横浜)

Bite into a juicy grilled chicken leg

When you think of Japanese cuisine, you might think of simple, clean, and elegant plating and flavors. Ikkaku is anything but that, instead specializing in chicken legs grilled on the bone at over 300°C, dripping with the juices and served on a metal plate. The chicken is seasoned with strong spices and grilled to a crisp while still keeping the meat inside tender and juicy.

End the day at Yokohama Station

Est.

20:25

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