General information
Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. It is close to Tokyo (about 30 minutes from Shibuya) It is nice area to enjoy shopping, activities and enjoy food.
History of Yokohama
Yokohama was a small village until it opened as one of 5 international ports in 1859. Before that, Japan was closed from rest of the world. Shogun first decided to close the country in 17C. During this period, exremely small part of Nagasaki was the only port foreigners could stay. Yokohama grew quickly as the port city.
Today, Yokohama is both industrial and commercial center. Since Yokohama is close to Tokyo, many people commute to Tokyo. Access is good: If you take the express train from Shibuya, it is only 30 minutes. (JR Shonan Shinjuku line or Tokyu Toyoko ｌine Commuter Express)
Major areas in Yokohama City
- Yokohama Station area
- Minato Mirai area
- China Town
- Motomachi Area
Major sightseeing spots
- Minato Mirai (Shopping mall, Amusement Park, Museum)
- China Town
- Cup Noodle Museum
- Red Brick Warehouse
- Yamaashita Park
- 3 Towers*-King, Queen and Jack
- Sankeien
Major shopping areas
- Around Yokohama Station
- West: Takashimaya Department Store, Newoman, Joynus, Mores (Hands, Beams), Yodobashi Camera
- East Sogo Department Store, Lumine Yokohama, Porta (Underground shopping area), Yokohama Bay Quarter, Marui etc
- Minato Mirai area
- Land Mark Plaza (Pokemon Center, Hard Rock Cafe Yokohama), Queens, At!
- Marks
- Port Area
- World Porters
- China Town
- Motomachi Shopping Street
What to eat
“Shumai Dumbpling” by Kiyoken
Chinese restaurants in China Town
What to buy
Scarf-Yokohama is famous for silk because silk was one of the main export.
Model Course
On fine day, you can enjoy outside such as China Town, port area, amusement park, and walking around red brick warehouse and old downtown area.
On Rainy/ hot/ cold day, you can use public transportation to Yokohama Station area and/or Minato Mirai area. Within the same area, you can stay indoors.
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