Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and is located 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train.
Yokohama was one of the first port cities to open up to
foreign trade under the Convention of Kanagawa that
was forced by Commodore Matthew Perry of the
United
States. This occurred towards the end of the Edo
Period
(1603-1867). Since it was open to foreign trade, many
foreigners lived in Yokohama and it continues to be a
popular place among visitors. Yokohama first started
out
as a small fishing town and then developed into one of
the major cities in Japan with a population of over
three
million. This makes it the second largest city in Japan
based on population.
In the city you can find one of the largest Chinatowns
in
the world as well as some preserved Western
residences, which can be found in the Yamate District.
Some notable attractions and places to visit in
Yokohama
include the Sankeien Garden, Shin-Yokohama Ramen
Museum, Cup Noodles Museum, Minato Mirai 21,
Yokohama Chinatown, Yamashita Park, Kirin Beer
Village, and Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. The city is
located
south of Tokyo and can be reached by train which will
take 30 minutes.
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Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum focuses on the very popular noodle dish known as ramen.
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Minato Mirai 21
Minato Mirai 21 is located in central Yokohama and is a seaside urban area.
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Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is located on a small island south of downtown Yokohama and can be reached by train.
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Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan and features a large number of Chinese shops and restaurants.
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Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park covers 750 meters along the waterfront of Yokohama and is 100 meters wide.
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Sankeien Garden (Yokohama)
Sankeien Garden is a Japanese style garden located in the southern part of Yokohama.
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Cup Noodles Museum
The Cup Noodles Museum is an interactive museum that shows the history of instant ramen noodles.
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Kirin Beer Village
The Kirin Beer Village is part of the Kirin brewery located in Yokohama and has free brewery tours.
