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Major city · Japan

Yokohama横浜

Treat Yokohama as a half- to full-day trip from Tokyo for the Minato Mirai waterfront, Chinatown and the Cup Noodles Museum; sleep here instead of Tokyo only if you want a calmer, harbour-view base with a 25–30 minute ride into the centre.

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Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city by population, about 25–30 minutes from central Tokyo by train, and grew fast after opening to foreign trade in the 1850s. Its Minato Mirai waterfront, Japan's largest Chinatown and the interactive Cup Noodles Museum make it a satisfying day out, and the harbour skyline gives it a different feel from Tokyo without needing a hotel change of scene.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov (mild, and clearer harbour views)
avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Sep (typhoon season)
Airport
HND
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 5
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
  • Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
  • Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
What is in this basic guide5 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Yokohama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Minato Mirai waterfront and Landmark TowerYokohama ChinatownCup Noodles MuseumSankeien GardenYamashita Park and the Red Brick Warehouse
Airports
HND Tokyo Haneda (About 30 min by direct Keikyu line train to Yokohama Station; Narita (NRT) is roughly 1.5 h away and less convenient for Yokohama.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

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  3. Mar

    Best

  4. Apr

    Best

  5. May

    Best

  6. Jun

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  7. Jul

    Avoid

  8. Aug

    Avoid

  9. Sep

    Avoid

  10. Oct

    Best

  11. Nov

    Best

  12. Dec

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Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Sep. Month by month →

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Yokohama: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The subway, JR lines and the Minatomirai line connect the main sights, and the waterfront itself — Minato Mirai to Yamashita Park to Chinatown — is an easy, flat walk of about 40–50 minutes if you don't rush it.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Minato Mirai

Waterfront hotels near Cup Noodles Museum, the Ferris wheel and Landmark Tower; a longer walk to Chinatown.

Yokohama Station area

Rail hub for Tokyo and beyond; more functional, less scenic.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Watch out

  • Chinatown restaurants queue heavily at peak lunch and dinner; go early or mid-afternoon to skip the wait.
  • Trains from Tokyo stop running around midnight, and the last direct services back can leave earlier than expected — check before a late dinner.
  • Weekend and holiday crowds fill Minato Mirai's waterfront attractions; the Ferris wheel and museum queues are worst on Sunday afternoons.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yokohama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (mild, and clearer harbour views) · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Sep (typhoon season)
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast
  4. 3 things to watch out for

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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