Yokohama

Japan

Safety rating
9.3/10
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn bring mild, pleasant weather ideal for waterfront strolls.
Population
3.8M

Overview

Yokohama, Japan's second-largest city, is a stylish port metropolis just south of Tokyo with a breezy waterfront and cosmopolitan past. Its Minato Mirai skyline, vast Chinatown, and red-brick warehouses make it a relaxed urban getaway. As Japan's first port opened to the West, it carries a worldly heritage.

Top attractions

Visit the Minato Mirai waterfront, Yokohama Chinatown, the Red Brick Warehouse, and the Cup Noodles Museum.

Getting around

Trains, the Minatomirai subway line, and a pleasant walkable bayfront connect the main sights.

Yokohama essentials