Minatomirai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Minatomirai showing a city, a garden and night scenes
Minatomirai showing a skyscraper, night scenes and cbd
Landmark Tower which includes general coastal views, city views and rides
Minatomirai
Minatomirai showing rides, central business district and a high-rise building
This busy urban seaside area has numerous shopping centers, an amusement park, museums and hot springs.

Minato Mirai 21 is one of Yokohama’s liveliest entertainment districts. Visit the modern retail shops, restaurants and high-rise buildings epitomizing the district’s name, which means “harbor of the future.” Various museums pay tribute to its history as one of the first Japanese ports open for foreign trade.

When Japan first opened its ports to the West at the end of the Edo period, Yokohama was a small seaside village with a population of barely 100 people. Remember that history as you tour the city that has flourished over the centuries to become a leading international trading port and Japan’s second-largest city. Minato Mirai 21 served as an important shipyard until the 1980s, when Yokohama began to develop it into a cosmopolitan city center.

Relax with a massage or hot spring bath at the Manyo Club, a popular spa and relaxation center. Explore high-end shops in Queen’s Square shopping center, next to Landmark Tower. Enjoy more shopping at World Porters, an enormous shopping mall in which the stores are organized by genre for the ease of shoppers.

Visit Nippon Maru, a former sailing ship permanently docked at Minato Mirai 21 and open for visitors to explore. Across from the ship, investigate the Yokohama Port Museum to learn about the history of this important port and its role in the growth of Japan.

Don’t miss the quirky Cup Noodles Museum, which explores the history of instant noodles through hands-on exhibits. You can even design your own cup noodles for a small fee.

Admire contemporary art exhibits at the Yokohama Museum of Art. The museum is home to permanent and rotating exhibitions, with a focus on the work of local Japanese artists.

Be sure to see the Cosmo World amusement park’s enormous Ferris wheel at night, when it illuminates the Minato Mirai 21 skyline with its enchanting lighting effects. This unique Ferris wheel also displays the time, making it among the largest clocks in the world.

Reach Minato Mirai 21 in about an hour by train from Tokyo. You can also take the Akaikutsu Loop Bus from Sakuragicho Station or catch a “Seabass” boat from Yokohama Bay Quarter.


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APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower
3 out of 5
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Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
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Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
4 out of 5
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Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
4 out of 5
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Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
4 out of 5
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Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
4 out of 5
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Other neighbourhoods around Minatomirai

Red Brick Warehouse which includes a city and street scenes

Yokohama City Centre

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Yokohama City Centre. Spend some time visiting top spots like Tokyo Bay, and catch the metro at Minatomirai Station or Bashamichi Station to see more of the area.

Yokohama City Centre
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Minato Mirai 21

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Shopping, theme parks and museums highlight some notable features of Minato Mirai 21. Make a stop by Tokyo Bay or Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Minatomirai Station or Shin-Takashima Station to get around town.

Minato Mirai 21
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Sakuragichō

Waterfront views, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Sakuragichō. Make a stop by Iseyama Kotai Shrine or Yokohama Air Cabin Sakuragicho Station while you're exploring.

Sakuragichō
Minatomirai showing night scenes and modern architecture

Nishi

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nishi. Spend some time visiting top spots like Tokyo Bay, and catch the metro at Takashimacho Station or Shin-Takashima Station to see more of the area.

Nishi
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Kannai

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

The monuments and festivals are just a few things visitors like about Kannai. Tokyo Bay and Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Isezaki-chojamachi Station or Nihon-odori Station to get around the larger area.

Kannai
Yamashita Park which includes street scenes, a bridge and a city

Chinatown

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are just a few things travellers like about Chinatown. Sights like Tokyo Bay and Kanagawa Arts Theatre are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Yokohama area at Motomachi-Chukagai station.

Chinatown

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