Yokohama

Yokohama is a port city 30 to 40 km from central Tokyo. Go for the harbor, Chinatown and the Western-style houses left from its years as a foreign trade port.

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Yokohama is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture, on Tokyo Bay in the Kantō region of Honshu. It sits about 30 to 40 km from central Tokyo and is part of the Greater Tokyo Area, so it works as a day trip from the capital. Trade with foreign countries began here on 2 June 1859, and that history still shows in the hilltop Yamate district and in Yokohama Chinatown, which started as a community of Chinese traders in the old foreign settlement.

Minato Mirai 21 is a waterfront district of skyscrapers on reclaimed land between Kannai and Yokohama Station, and the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel stands there. Yamashita Park, formed from debris left by the 1923 earthquake, opened in 1930 and has harbor views. Food is part of the trip too: Western-style yōshoku, Chinatown dishes and Yokohama-style ramen. Plan a half day for the harbor and Chinatown, or a full day if you add Yamate and the old trading district of Kannai. Summer heat and humidity can feel very oppressive, while winters are chilly but often sunny.

Yokohama in five

Go for an afternoon, not a full dayMinato Mirai, the red-brick warehouses, Yamashita Park and Chinatown sit within a 20-minute walk of each other. Half a day is enough for a first visit.Tokyo travel guide
Ride the regular train, not a passJR and private lines reach Yokohama from Tokyo in 25–40 min at ordinary fares. No sightseeing pass is needed for a day here.
Pair it with KamakuraKamakura is about 25 min by JR from Yokohama. Do Kamakura in the morning and Yokohama at dusk, when the waterfront lights come on.Kamakura day trip from Tokyo
Stay here only for a late or early flightYokohama has cheaper rooms than central Tokyo, and Haneda is about 25–30 min by Keikyu line. For a sightseeing trip, sleep in Tokyo.
Eat in Chinatown, but pick carefullyChinatown is Japan's largest and crowded on weekends. Pick a restaurant with a posted menu and prices, and eat before 11:30am or after 2pm to avoid the queues.

Things to do in Yokohama

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Cars driving on a highway ramp toward white industrial buildings and city skyscrapers

Museum · YokohamaHara Model Railway MuseumConsider a weekday visit if you want to avoid busier periods.

Museum · YokohamaKanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural HistoryStart on the third floor and continue downward for a chronological route.

Museum · YokohamaShin-Yokohama Ramen MuseumGo early to reduce the chance of queuing for entry and food.

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Need to know

Getting there: JR or Tokyu from Tokyo, 25–40 min; Haneda 25–30 min by Keikyu
Getting around: On foot around the harbor; Minatomirai line and buses for the rest
Best base: Tokyo for sightseeing; Yokohama for a late Haneda flight
Time needed: Half a day; a full day with Kamakura

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh10°Low3°Cold, dry
FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh11°Low3°Cold, dry
MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Plum, early blossom
AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°Cherry blossom
MayRain12 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Golden Week
JuneRain15 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Rainy season
JulyRain16 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Humid, hot
AugustRain14 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Fireworks, hot
SeptemberRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Typhoon risk
OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°Clear, mild
NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Autumn color
DecemberClear6 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Lights, market

Average daily high and low in Yokohama, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Mid-market rate1 USD = 157.5 JPY

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What's on in Yokohama

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

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Tokyo, JapanGrand Sumo in TokyoJan 10 – 24, 2027 · Read the event guide

Every year

AprShingen-ko FestivalFuji Five Lakes, a day trip
MayKanda MatsuriTokyo, a day trip
MaySanja MatsuriAsakusa, a day trip
JunSannō MatsuriTokyo, a day trip
Jul–AugTokyo Idol FestivalTokyo, a day trip
AugFukagawa MatsuriTokyo, a day trip
AugKōenji Awa OdoriTokyo, a day trip
AugJingu Fireworks FestivalTokyo, a day trip

Day trips by train

Day trips from Yokohama, the full guide

Before you go to Yokohama

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Rules for Yokohama, checked

Check visa and entry requirements on the Immigration Services Agency of Japan website before you fly. Visa-free entry depends on your nationality.Source
Declare food, plants and animal products on your arrival form. Check medicine limits on the Japan Customs website before you pack.Source
Yokohama is on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Learn the evacuation site near your hotel and follow city disaster alerts during your stay.
On municipal buses, board at the front and pay when you get off.

Plan around Yokohama

Kamakura day trip

Temples, the Great Buddha and the Enoden, 25 min away.

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Where to base yourself and what to skip.

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Blossom, autumn color, rainy season and typhoon months.

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Cash, cards and IC cards for city trains.

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Yokohama FAQ

Is Yokohama worth visiting?

Yes, for a half-day: the harbor walks, Chinatown and the red-brick warehouses are easy and free to enjoy. It is less essential than Kamakura or Hakone, so skip it if you have only a few days.

How far is Yokohama from Tokyo?

About 25–40 minutes by JR or Tokyu train from Tokyo, Shinagawa or Shibuya. From Haneda Airport it is about 25–30 minutes by Keikyu line.

Can you visit Yokohama as a day trip from Tokyo?

Yes, and half a day is enough. Arrive in the afternoon, walk from Sakuragicho to Chinatown, and be back in Tokyo by evening. Pair it with Kamakura if you want a full day.

Should I stay in Yokohama or Tokyo?

Tokyo, for a normal sightseeing trip, because most sights and nightlife are there. Yokohama can be cheaper and calmer, and works if you land late at Haneda or fly out early.

Is Yokohama or Kamakura better?

Kamakura, if you want temples and a Buddha; Yokohama, if you want a city harbor, food and evening lights. They are 25 minutes apart, so you can do both in a day.