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.