Yokohama
Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality.
It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. The population was the same in 2026, but steadily decreased over 2025. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu. Yokohama is also the major economic, cultural, and commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area along the Keihin Industrial Zone.
Getting to Yokohama
Yokohama is half an hour away from Tokyo, and effectively forms a part of the giant conurbation. Yokohama does not have its own airport. You can reach Yokohama from Tokyo's two main airports. Some Narita Express trains from Narita Airport go through to Yokohama (1½ hours, ¥4290 or free with JR Pass). Limousine Buses run frequently from Narita to the Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) in 2 hours (¥3600).
Things to do
- 01Yokohama Cosmo World
Where to eat
Shitateya (仕立屋) (1 min from Futamatagawa Stn). Tiny local seafood eatery. Try the deep-fried oysters (kaki furai). Le Sucre (ル・シュクル), Nokendai 1-9 (8 min from Nokendai Stn). Pseudo-French bakery well known for its cheesecakes. Italian Bar BASIL (バジル), Castle Sakuragi 1F, Noge-cho 2-81, Naka-ku (5 min walk from Sakuragicho Stn Noge exit; across from the Cheruru Shopping Center).
- 01Landmark Tower
Multi-use tower with Japanese, Chinese and French restaurants on the 68th floor with unparalleled views of Yokohama and Tokyo.
Getting around Yokohama the local way
- Get aroundVelo taxis called "Cyclopolitain" (シクロポリタン, shikuroporitan) are widely available within the harbor area, while rickshaws make their rounds within Chinatown.
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