Things to Do in Yokohama (横浜市), Kanagawa: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Yokohama (横浜市) in Kanagawa Prefecture (Kanto, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Minato Mirai 21 & Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (赤レンガ倉庫), Sankeien Traditional Garden (三溪園), Yokohama Chinatown (横浜中華街) and served by Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) via the regional hub at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station. Set at 21 m elevation (35.4442°N, 139.6381°E), Yokohama offers travelers a base for sampling regional Yokohama Chinatown steamed buns & shumai, Yokohama Iekei tonkotsu-shoyu ramen, Shonan shirasu (whitebait bowls) cuisine and exploring neighboring Kawasaki (川崎市) (9.8 km), Ōta (大田区) (14.8 km), Kamakura (鎌倉市) (15.9 km), Yamato (大和市) (17.6 km).

It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. The population was the same in 2026, but steadily decreased over 2025. In 2020, Yokohama's total gross regional product was 14.06 trillion yen or US$133 billion, a 1.9 per cent decrease compared to the previous year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Within Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama (横浜市) serves as the prefectural capital of Kanagawa Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.

What to See & Do in Yokohama (横浜市): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Yokohama (横浜市) from Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) at 21 m elevation (35.4442°N, 139.6381°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Yokohama):

• Minato Mirai 21 & Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (赤レンガ倉庫) — local sightseeing landmark near Yokohama (横浜市).
• Sankeien Traditional Garden (三溪園) — local sightseeing landmark near Yokohama (横浜市).
• Yokohama Chinatown (横浜中華街) — local sightseeing landmark near Yokohama (横浜市).
• Yamashita Park (山下公園) — local sightseeing landmark near Yokohama (横浜市).
• Cupra / CupNoodles Museum — local sightseeing landmark near Yokohama (横浜市).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Yokohama: Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) (connecting to Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Yokohama

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Yokohama (横浜市) and Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto:

• Kawasaki (川崎市) — 9.8 km from Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Ōta (大田区) — 14.8 km from Yokohama (Tokyo Prefecture)
• Kamakura (鎌倉市) — 15.9 km from Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Yamato (大和市) — 17.6 km from Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Yokosuka (横須賀市) — 18.4 km from Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Getting to Yokohama & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Yokohama (横浜市) via Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km): 25–30m from Tokyo Station to Yokohama or Kawasaki on JR lines; 35m to Odawara on the Tokaido Shinkansen; 55m to Kamakura on the JR Yokosuka Line. From Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station, transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) to reach central Yokohama (35.4442°N, 139.6381°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Yokohama (横浜市) with neighboring Kawasaki, Ōta, Kamakura and wider Kanto rail corridors. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Yokohama, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Yokohama and continuing toward Kawasaki can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Yokohama: While Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) anchors public transit for Yokohama, picking up a rental car at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station makes it easy to link Minato Mirai 21 & Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (赤レンガ倉庫) and Sankeien Traditional Garden (三溪園) with nearby Kawasaki (川崎市) (9.8 km), Ōta (大田区) (14.8 km), Kamakura (鎌倉市) (15.9 km), Yamato (大和市) (17.6 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Yokohama (横浜市) & Kanagawa

Dining near Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) and across Yokohama (横浜市) highlights the regional food culture of Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Yokohama:

• Local specialty & terroir of Yokohama (横浜市): nashi pear orchards and seasonal fruit farming alongside sweet cherry (sakuranbo) orchards and highland fruit farming.
• Yokohama Chinatown steamed buns & shumai — regional specialty enjoyed across Yokohama (横浜市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Yokohama Iekei tonkotsu-shoyu ramen — regional specialty enjoyed across Yokohama (横浜市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Shonan shirasu (whitebait bowls) — regional specialty enjoyed across Yokohama (横浜市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Odawara kamaboko fish cakes — regional specialty enjoyed across Yokohama (横浜市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Yokosuka Kaigun curry — regional specialty enjoyed across Yokohama (横浜市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.

If you are dining in Yokohama (横浜市) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km).

Where to Stay in Yokohama (横浜市)

Visitors staying overnight in Yokohama (横浜市) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km), or compare central neighborhoods around Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station with quieter stays in neighboring Kawasaki, Ōta, Kamakura. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Yokohama & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Yokohama (横浜市, 21 m elevation at 35.4442°N, 139.6381°E): Late March–April for cherry blossoms in Kamakura & Yokohama Sankeien; June for Kamakura hydrangeas; October–December for crisp Mt. Fuji views from Hakone & Enoshima.

Wider sightseeing across Kanagawa Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Minato Mirai 21 & Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (赤レンガ倉庫) in Yokohama (横浜市) includes: Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.

Practical Travel Tips for Yokohama (横浜市)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Yokohama: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station or Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) for local bus schedules to Minato Mirai 21 & Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (赤レンガ倉庫) and walking maps of Yokohama (横浜市).
• Cash & ATMs in Yokohama: Convenience stores and major hotels around Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Minato Mirai 21 & Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (赤レンガ倉庫) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Yokohama accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Yokohama: Around Yokohama Station (横浜駅) (2.8 km) and neighboring Kawasaki, Ōta, Kamakura, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.