Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Yokohama, Japan
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Experience Yokohama in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in YokohamaIndividual Sights in YokohamaSight 1: Cosmo Clock 21
Cosmo Clock 21 is a 112.5 metre tall ferris wheel at the Cosmo World amusement park in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama, Japan. When it first opened, it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel, until the completion of the 108-metre (354 ft) Igosu 108 in Shiga, Japan, in 1992.
Sight 2: Yokohama Cosmo World
Yokohama Cosmo World is a theme park in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It contains the Cosmo Clock 21, formerly the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. It is since 1999 home to a unique coaster from Senyo Kogyo, named Diving Coaster: Vanish.
Sight 3: Dockyard Garden
Yokohama Dock is a shipyard that used to be located in Yokohama City. Later, it merged with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to become Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Dock. Later, the name was changed to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Shipyard. Furthermore, in 1983 (Showa 58), the shipyard was relocated to the Honmoku area, renamed Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Works, and the site was redeveloped as Yokohama Minato Mirai 21. The two dry docks remain on the site and are designated as important cultural properties of Japan.
Sight 4: Yokohama Museum of Art
Yokohama Museum of Art , founded in 1989, is located in the futuristic Minato Mirai 21 district of the Japanese city Yokohama, next to the Yokohama Landmark Tower.
Sight 5: Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Building is a skyscraper located in Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Together with the Marunouchi Futabashi Building in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, it functioned as the headquarters of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Sight 6: PIA ARENA MM
Pia Arena MM (ぴあアリーナMM) is a dedicated music arena in Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, operated by Pia Corporation. Before the official name was decided, it was tentatively called "Pia MM Arena".
Sight 7: Yokohama Port Museum
Yokohama Port Museum , formerly known as Yokohama Maritime Museum is a museum in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located are located in the Nippon Maru Memorial Park, which is found in the Minato Mirai 21 District Nishi-ku ward of the central business district.
Sight 8: Nippon Maru
Get Ticket*Japan Maru is the name given to a ship in Japan. There are various ships with the same name. Japan Maru (安宅船) - An Ataku ship that participated in the role of Bunroku at the end of the 16th century. A large sailing vessel (navigation training ship) owned by the Navigation Training Institute (now the Maritime Education Organization). Japan Maru (first generation) - Completed in 1930 (Showa 5). After retiring in 1984 (Showa 59), it was preserved at the Japan Maru Memorial Park in Yokohama Port. It has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan. Japan Maru (2nd generation) - Completed in 1984 (Showa 59). Nippon Maru - An ocean-going cruise liner operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Japan Maru (Toyo Kisen) - In the Meiji era, there is a steamship owned by Toyo Kisen built in the United Kingdom, the Japan Maru-class cargo passenger ship "Japan Maru". It was put into service as a cargo passenger ship on the San Francisco route in 1898 (Meiji 31). In 1904 (Meiji 37), it was requisitioned by the Navy and participated in the Russo-Japanese War as a kind of specially built cruiser equipped with two 75mm guns. Colonel Ryokichi Kajikawa: 18 January 1904 – 14 June 1905, Colonel Narukawa Ryokichi: 14 June – 4 November 1905. Japan Maru (Yamashita Kisen) --Tanker completed in June 1936 (Showa 11) at Kawasaki shipyard. On January 14, 1944, it was torpedoed by an American submarine and sank.
Sight 9: 神奈川県立音楽堂
Kanagawa Prefectural Music Hall is a music hall located at 9-2 Momijigaoka, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Sight 10: 掃部山公園
Kamonyama Park is a park in Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Located on a hill overlooking Minato Mirai 21, a statue of Naosuke Li, who played key role in the opening of Yokohama Port in 1859, stands in the park. the park is also a popular destination for cherry blossoms during spring.
Sight 11: Yokohama Noh Theater
Yokohama Noh Theatre is a performance venue specializing in Noh located in Momijigaoka, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is operated by the Yokohama Foundation for Arts and Culture.
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