Since its completion in 1961 (Showa 36), Yokohama Marine Tower has been a symbol of Yokohama. It was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the port's opening, stands 106 meters tall, and is the tallest land-based lighthouse in the world. Essentially a lighthouse and an observation deck, the tower offers an unobstructed panoramic view of the entire harbor from its observation floor. The tower, at...
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse refers to two historic three-story buildings facing Yokohama Port, named Warehouse No. 1 and Warehouse No. 2. They once served as Yokohama’s customs house and logistics base, playing a highly significant historical role in the city’s development. The red brick warehouses retain their Meiji and Taisho-era appearances, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere...
The Yamate Western Houses, also known as the Yamate Western-Style Residences, refer to a collective term for seven Western-style houses located in Yamate-chō, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. They are a product of Yokohama’s international exchanges, reflecting the city’s multicultural interaction and integration, and are also among Yokohama’s most distinctive tourist attractions. Since the opening of Yokohama Port on July 1, 1859…
Yamashita Park is a historic park located in Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was created on reclaimed land using debris from the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and officially opened as a seaside park in 1930. Since then, it has undergone many historical changes, including serving as a venue for a recovery exposition and being taken over by the U.S. military after World War II...
Minato Mirai 21, also known as Minato Mirai, Minato, or MM21, refers to a waterfront area located at the border between Yokohama’s Nishi Ward and Chuo Ward in Japan, covering an area of approximately 186 hectares. The name of the district was selected through a public contest among Yokohama residents. In Japanese, “Minato” means harbor, and “Mirai”…
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a massive leisure theme park located on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay, in the southern part of Yokohama City. Surrounded by nature, the park boasts beautiful scenery. It features Japan’s largest aquarium, amusement park, shopping and dining facilities, and other recreational amenities, making it one of the best marine amusement parks in Yokohama and even all of Japan. …
The Yokohama Port Museum is located in Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It first opened in 1989 and was Japan’s first museum dedicated to the theme of Yokohama Port. Situated within the “Nippon Maru Memorial Park” in the highly modern Minato Mirai 21 area of Yokohama, it was originally...
Introduction “Kitano Ijinkan” refers to a collection of distinctive 19th-century Western-style buildings that remain in Kobe from the city’s era as a foreign settlement during the Meiji period of opening up. Among the most famous are the “Kazamidori-kan” (Wind Dowel House) and the “Moegi-no-kan” (Fresh Green House): the richly European-flavored “Kazamidori-kan”…
Introduction Ueno Park is located on Mount Ueno in Kobe. The park is mostly covered by pristine forests, and the mountain features scenic spots such as a plateau lake, the Dairinji Temple, and a forest botanical garden. Within the park, you’ll find the “Dairinji Temple,” which houses a precious statue of the Nyoirin Kannon from the Tempyo period, the ancient shrine “Ikuta Shrine” built by Empress Jingū, and a site dedicated to the loyal Southern Court general Kusunoki Masashige...
Introduction Located by the seaside in Harborland, this comprehensive commercial complex offers an unforgettable experience with its restaurants, shopping malls, cinemas, and the small-scale entertainment facility "Mosaic Garden." Transportation Take the subway Seaside Line to "HARBORLAND Station," or get off at JR "Kobe Station" and walk for 8 minutes. It's also a 10-minute walk from the Shinkansen "High-Speed Kobe Station." Phone: 078-360-1722 Admission / Opening Hours
Introduction Explore around 20 uniquely styled workshops offering a variety of "Kobe-branded products," including pastries, handicrafts, and locally brewed beer. Transportation Get off at any line’s “Sannomiya Station” and walk 15 minutes, or take the CITYLOOP bus…
Minato Mirai 21, also known as the Port of the Future, is a cutting-edge new district in central Yokohama that combines business, residential, hotel, garden, shopping, dining, and entertainment facilities. Although construction of the district began as early as 1983, it continues to be developed and updated to this day in order to highlight its futuristic theme.
The official name of the Cup Noodles Museum is “The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum,” also known as the “Cup Noodles Museum.” Located in Minato Mirai, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, it is an interactive experience-based museum that is popular with visitors from around the world. The museum was established to honor Momofuku Ando, the founder of Japan’s Nissin Foods, and is divided into…
Introduction Located to the north of Kobe City, Mount Rokko stretches 30 kilometers from east to west and is covered in continuous greenery. It is the largest outdoor leisure and resort destination in the Kansai region. The mountain offers changing natural scenery throughout the four seasons and has been designated as part of Setonaikai National Park. The area around the summit of Mount Rokko is a vast…
Introduction Ideal for night views or distant scenery. Easily accessible by taxi from the city center. On the Venus Terrace, there is a “Lovers’ Lock Monument” where couples can hang locks engraved with their love messages. The goddess of love and beauty, “Venus,” will help fulfill the couples’ wishes and keep them in love forever. Transportation Transportation: …
Introduction This museum was built in Meiji 42 (1909) as the private residence of German merchant G. Thomas and is a nationally designated important cultural property. The weather vane (wind clock) on the spire is very famous. Transportation A 15-minute walk from any “Sannomiya Station” line, or take the CITYLOOP bus for about 15 minutes and get off at “Kitano Ijinkan” then walk 5 minutes / Shinkansen; subway “Kobe Sannomiya Station” a 10-minute walk. Phone: 078-242-3223 Admission / Opening Hours
Introduction The area from "Sannomiya" to "Motomachi" is the central district of Kobe. Strolling along Sannomiya Central Street and Motomachi Shopping Street offers a delightful experience of gourmet food and shopping. To the south of Sannomiya, on the west side of Hanamichi, lies the "Former Foreign Settlement," where foreign merchants resided when Kobe Port first opened to the outside world...
Introduction The 108-meter-tall red Harborland Tower stands next to Meriken Park. For many years, the tower has been a striking feature of Kobe’s skyline. From the observation deck at the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the city and the harbor. The Kobe Maritime Museum provides comprehensive information about the ocean, ports, and ships...
Introduction Home to over 200 kinds of herbs unique to each season. Stroll among the plants, gain knowledge, unwind your body and mind—this is an aromatic natural garden. Transportation Get off at any line’s “Kobe Sannomiya Station,” transfer to the Kobe New Transit Ropeway, and get off at “Nunobiki Herb Garden” (cars not allowed in the garden). Telephone: …
Introduction Kawasaki World displays actual vehicles such as the Shinkansen bullet train, large helicopters, motorcycles, and performance robots. Both children and adults will find it endlessly fascinating. Transportation Transportation: 10 minutes on foot from Keikyu Line “Heiwa-machi Station”; 15 minutes on foot from any line “Yokohama Station”…