Haneda Airport 25 min
Nogeyama Zoo (15 min) Intimate zoo within a larger park offering 90 species, including tigers, plus a kids' petting zoo. Sankeien Garden (18 min) Traditional Japanese garden opened in 1906, featuring historic buildings from around the country. NYK Hikawamaru (11 min) Circa-1930 ocean liner that survived World War II, now restored as a maritime museum. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse #2 (12 min) Former brick warehouse, now a shopping & cultural center with stores, cafes & seasonal events. Osanbashi Pier Building (10 min) Yamashita Park (9 min) Opened in 1930, this popular seaside park features flower beds & monuments, plus a fountain. Kōtoku-in (42 min) Tranquil temple known for a monumental, outdoor bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position. Yokohama Landmark Tower (10 min) This huge tower with a hotel, mall & offices also has an observation area with 360-degree views. Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (25 min) Opened in 1993, this amusement park offers an aquarium with sealife shows, rides & a marina. Cup Noodles Museum (13 min) Child-friendly exhibits on creative thinking, instant ramen noodles & their inventor, Momofuku Ando. Yokohama Chinatown (8 min) Japan's largest Chinatown, with around 250 Chinese-owned stores & eateries & a colorful entry gate. Yokohama Marine Tower (9 min) Iconic waterfront tower & lighthouse built in 1961, with an observation deck for harbor views. Yokohama Cosmoworld (12 min) Family amusement park featuring a huge Ferris wheel, a high-speed roller coaster & other rides. Cosmo Clock 21 (12 min) Ferris wheel & clock offering birds-eye views of city & harbor, with tablets for sightseeing info. Museum Shop at Yokohama Museum of Art (10 min) Museum featuring a diverse collection, from Matisse to Picasso, plus contemporary Japanese artists. |