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Welcome to Yokohama Explorer – Discover the Best of Japan’s Port City

Hello, I’m Peikawa — nice to meet you!

Yokohama is more than just a stop between Tokyo and the rest of Japan — it’s a vibrant, stylish, and culturally rich city with a unique charm all its own. As a local blogger, I created Yokohama Explorer to share the hidden gems, iconic spots, and everyday wonders of this incredible city with the world.

Whether you’re planning your first trip to Japan or looking for a new side of it to explore, this blog is your guide to the heart of Yokohama — from steaming bowls of ramen in backstreet shops to breathtaking bay views at sunset.

My mission is simple:

To help more people discover why Yokohama deserves a spot on every traveler’s map.

Join me as I uncover the stories, flavors, and beauty of this unforgettable port city — one post at a time.

Category

Sightseeing & Landmarks

Top Attractions

  • Minato Mirai
  • Yokohama Chinatown
  • Yamashita Park
  • Red Brick Warehouse

Hidden Gems

  • Harbor View Park
  • Bluff Area
  • Nogecho backstreets
  • Art galleries or small temples

Cultural & Historic Sites

  • Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
  • Kanagawa Prefectural Government Building
  • Foreign General Cemetery
  • Sankeien Garden

Yokohama Eats

Street Food & B-Rank Gourmet

  • Yokohama Chinatown street eats
  • Japanese-style pub
  • Iekei Ramen

Dining with a View

  • Restaurants in Minato Mirai Towers
  • Osanbashi rooftop cafés
  • Bay Bridge night view dining

Yokohama Shopping

Shopping Spots

  • Yokohama SOGO, JOINUS, MARK IS
  • Motomachi Shopping Street
  • World Porters, Lalaport Yokohama
  • Underground shopping near Yokohama Station

Hidden Gems

  • Yokohama-themed snacks (e.g. Shumai, Ariake Harbour)
  • Character goods (e.g. Gundam, Yokohama souvenirs)
  • Local crafts or artisan products

Culture & History

Culture & History

  • Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
  • Kanagawa Prefectural Government Building ("King" tower)
  • Foreign General Cemetery
  • Great Kanto Earthquake legacy spots

Festivals & Events

  • Yokohama Port Festival
  • Chinese New Year in Chinatown
  • Pikachu Outbreak
  • Yokohama Jazz Promenade

Culture Walks

  • Bluff to Motomachi Walking Tour
  • Yamate foreign cemetery to Harbor View Park
  • Street art & local shrines near Bashamichi
  • Day trip to Negishi and Honmoku's hidden culture

Yokohama Railways

JR Lines

JR Tokaido Line

JR Yokosuka Line

JR Keihin-Tohoku Line

JR Negishi Line 

JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line

JR Yokohama Line

JR Nambu Line



Subway (Municipal)

Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line

Yokohama Municipal Subway Green Line


Private Railways

Tokyu Toyoko Line

Tokyu Meguro Line

Minatomirai Line

Keikyu Main Line




Keikyu Airport Line

Sotetsu Main Line





Sotetsu Izumino Line





Sotetsu Shin-Yokohama Line

Yokohama Seaside Line