Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #6 in Yokohama, Japan

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Number of sights 19 sights
Distance 9.1 km
Ascend 273 m
Descend 230 m

Experience Yokohama in Japan in a whole new way with our 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 Yokohama

Sight 1: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

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The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historical building that is used as a complex that includes a shopping mall, banquet hall, and event venues. The complex, officially known as the Newport Pier Bonded Warehouse , was originally used as customs buildings, and has two sections: Warehouse No.1 and No.2. It is operated by Yokohama Akarenga Co. Ltd., and located at the Port of Yokohama in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Wikipedia: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (EN)

534 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Japan Coast Guard Museum YOKOHAMA

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Japan Coast Guard Museum YOKOHAMA TYORON2 / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Japan Coast Guard Museum Yokohama is a museum in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, dedicated to maritime security and the Japan Coast Guard. It opened on 10 December 2004.

Wikipedia: Japan Coast Guard Museum Yokohama (EN), Website

651 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 3: CUPNOODLES MUSEUM

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The Cup Noodle Museum is a Japanese corporate museum, which is established to commemorate the achievements of Nissin Foods founder, Momofuku Ando, ​​known for developing instant noodles such as "Chicken Ramen" and "Cup Noodle". There are two locations in Japan and one outside the country. On September 15, 2017, the names of both domestic facilities were unified into the Momofuku Ando Memorial Hall. Since June 7, 2022, astronaut Soichi Noguchi has been the honorary director of two domestic buildings. Ando Momofuku Invention Memorial Hall Osaka Ikeda -Located in Mitsumi -cho, Ikeda -shi, Osaka. Opened in 1999. The old name "Instant Ramen Invention Memorial Hall". Hyakuku Ando Memorial Hall Yokohama -Naka -ku, Yokohama -shi, Kanagawa Located at the Minato Mirai district. Opened in 2011. Cup Noodle Museum Hong Kong -Located in Choro Castle of Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui. Opened in 2021.

Wikipedia: 安藤百福発明記念館 (JA), Website

290 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Cosmo Clock 21

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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.

Wikipedia: Cosmo Clock 21 (EN)

496 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Yokohama Cosmo World

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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.

Wikipedia: Yokohama Cosmo World (EN), Website

337 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Dockyard Garden

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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.

Wikipedia: 横浜船渠 (JA)

397 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Yokohama Museum of Art

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Yokohama Museum of Art TYORON2 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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.

Wikipedia: Yokohama Museum of Art (EN), Website

282 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 8: Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Building is a skyscraper located in Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Together with the Marunouchi Double Bridge Building in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, it functions as the headquarters of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Wikipedia: 三菱みなとみらい技術館 (JA), Website

236 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 9: PIA ARENA MM

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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".

Wikipedia: Pia Arena MM (EN), Website

644 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 10: Yokohama Port Museum

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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.

Wikipedia: Yokohama Port Museum (EN), Website

236 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 11: Nippon Maru

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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 Mr./Ms. route from 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. In the Russo-Japanese War, 11 costumed cruisers, including the Japan Maru, participated in the war, but there were many missions such as patrols and there were no casualties. 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.

Wikipedia: 日本丸 (JA)

928 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 12: 掃部山公園

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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.

Wikipedia: Kamonyama Park (EN)

657 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 13: Iseyama Kotai Shrine

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Iseyama Kotai Shrine

Iseyama Emperor Daijingu is a shrine located in Miyazaki-cho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 伊勢山皇大神宮 (JA), Website

279 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 14: Naritasan Yokohama Betsuin Enmei- in

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Naritasan Yokohama Betsuin Enmeiin is a temple of the Shingon sect of the Chizan sect located in Miyazaki-cho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a Yokohama Betsuin temple in Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (Narita City, Chiba Prefecture), commonly known as Nogeyama Fudoson, Yokohama Naritasan.

Wikipedia: 成田山横浜別院延命院 (JA), Website

955 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 15: Nogeyama zoo

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Nogeyama Zoological Gardens is a free zoo opened in April 1951 and located in Nogeyama Park, in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. It covers 9.6 hectares and houses about 1400 animals of 100 different species. It is open from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm and is closed on Mondays.

Wikipedia: Nogeyama Zoo (EN)

300 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 16: Nogeyama Park

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Nogeyama Park is an urban park (comprehensive park) located in Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It covers an area of about 9.1 hectares and is home to the Nogeyama Zoo, which is famous for its 380 cherry blossom trees. From the park, you can also see the Minato Mirai area.

Wikipedia: 野毛山公園 (JA)

1574 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 17: 光明寺

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光明寺

Kōmyoji Temple is a temple of the Pure Land sect located in Kodai, Minami-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is called Mt. Yoshikami. The honzon is Amitabha. The 10th sacred site of the 33 sacred sites in the city.

Wikipedia: 光明寺 (横浜市南区) (JA)

137 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 18: 興禅寺

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196 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 19: 常清寺

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常清寺

Joseiji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Shimizugaoka, Minami-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Eitama. The former main temple is Minobusan Kuonji Temple, and the de-shihō en.

Wikipedia: 常清寺 (横浜市) (JA)

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