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Major city

Yokohama横浜

Treat Yokohama as a half-day trip from Tokyo for the harbour, Chinatown and museums; sleep in Tokyo unless you want a quieter base.

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Rules in force · 3
  • 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.

Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city by population and lies about 30 minutes from central Tokyo by train. It opened to foreign trade in the 1850s and has a harbour district, Japan's largest Chinatown and a ramen museum. It works well as a relaxed day out or a base with easy Tokyo access.

At a glance

Known for
Minato Mirai waterfront · Yokohama Chinatown · Cup Noodles Museum · Sankeien Garden
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Avoid
Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Sep (typhoons)
Nights
0–1
Airports
HND Tokyo Haneda (Direct rail to Yokohama; check the operator for the route)

Where to sleep

Minato Mirai

Waterfront hotels near the main sights.

Yokohama Station area

Rail hub for Tokyo and beyond.

Getting around

Subway, JR lines and the Minatomirai line connect the sights; the waterfront is walkable.

Watch out

  • Weekend and holiday crowds at Chinatown; go early for less queuing.
  • Trains from Tokyo stop running around midnight; plan your return.

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.

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