Explore Japan’s Largest Chinatown in Yokohama and Immerse Yourself in the Port City’s Unique Charm

 

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Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

Address: 2-14-21 Shin-Yokohama, Kouhoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Phone: +81-(0)45-471-0503

Website: www.raumen.co.jp

Yokohama’s Minato Ward boasts many iconic sights, including the Ferris wheel that many visitors to Yokohama are eager to ride. For those looking to enjoy food, entertainment, and shopping all in one go—while also catering to the varied interests of family members—the diverse facilities at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse are perfectly suited to this need. A great strategy for family trips is to have everyone split up at suitable spots and then regroup at a prearranged time and place.

 

Originally a group of old warehouses along Yokohama Port, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse was ingeniously renovated and now stands as one of the city’s most striking architectural landmarks with its charming European-style red-brick design. Building 1 serves as a cultural exhibition facility, while Building 2 is commercially operated, featuring a vibrant array of ocean-themed goods, trendy cafés, ice cream shops, and fast-food outlets. By the warehouse’s waterfront, sightseeing boats are docked, offering sea-based views of Yokohama. After dining and shopping, visitors can hop on a boat here to reach Yamashita Park and the East Exit of Yokohama Station. Located along the route from Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse to Yokohama Cosmo World③, Yokohama WORLD PORTERS is a six-story complex shopping mall. The Yokohama Import Mart on the first and second floors showcases exquisite goods from around the world, fully reflecting the international maritime vibe of Yokohama Port. Yokohama WORLD PORTERS also offers fashion apparel, sports goods, music CDs, home lifestyle products, a food court, cafés, and a large supermarket—so it’s easy to end up spending quite a bit of time here!

 

The most eye-catching attraction at Yokohama Cosmo World is its Ferris wheel, which faces directly toward Yokohama Port. When illuminated at night, the spinning wheel’s colorful neon lights create a dazzling backdrop for the city’s nighttime scenery. Surrounding the Ferris wheel are roller coasters, and the thrilling moments when they swoop past the wheel and dive into the water—sending up sprays of water and screams of excitement—ensure a lively, joyful atmosphere at all times.

 

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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Address: 1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Phone: Building 1 +81-(0)45-682-4403, Building 2 +81-(0)45-227-2002.

Website: www.yokohama-akarenga.jp

 

Yokohama WORLD PORTERS

Address: 2-2-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Phone: +81-(0)45-222-2000

Website: www.yim.co.jp

 

Yokohama Cosmo World

Phone: +81-(0)45-641-6591

Website: www.senyo.co.jp/cosmo

Yokohama isn’t just about the bustling Chinatown or the Western-style charm of Minato Ward. Want to unwind in a traditional Japanese garden? Set aside a day during your trip to visit Sankeien Garden!

 

Covering a vast area of 175,000 square meters, Sankeien is a classic Japanese-style garden. In the early days of Yokohama’s port opening, the prominent local merchant Enjiro Hara, who led the city’s economy, purchased the surrounding land. His adopted son, Tomitaro Hara, later built this renowned garden. It was named Sankeien (Garden of Three Streams) because it is situated at the confluence of three streams, and the owner himself referred to himself as Hara Sansui. Beyond his role as a merchant, Hara Sansui was also an avid collector of calligraphy, paintings, and artworks. After World War II, the garden came under the management of the City of Yokohama and was opened to the public.