Day Trip from Tokyo
Day Trip from Tokyo to Yokohama
Travel Time
25–40 min by JR Tokaido/Yokosuka Line from Tokyo Station
Round Trip Cost
¥920 (JR, covered by JR Pass)
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city — a cosmopolitan port town with Japan's largest Chinatown, the futuristic Minato Mirai waterfront, and a rich Western influence from its Meiji-era history as Japan's first open trading port.
Highlights
- Japan's largest Chinatown (Yokohama Chukagai) with 500+ restaurants
- Minato Mirai 21 waterfront and Landmark Tower (296m)
- Yokohama Cosmo World (ferris wheel icon)
- Yamashita Park and the historic Hikawa Maru ocean liner
- Sankeien Garden — traditional Japanese garden with historic buildings
Model Day Trip Itinerary
Depart Tokyo Station on JR Tokaido Line — arrive Yokohama in 25 minutes
Take subway to Chinatown (Motomachi-Chukagai station) — explore the vibrant streets of Japan's largest Chinatown
Walk to Yamashita Park along the harbor — visit Hikawa Maru ocean liner (¥400)
Lunch in Chinatown — try Yokohama-style shoyu ramen, soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), or steamed pork buns
Minato Mirai 21 waterfront walk — see the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel and Cup Noodles Museum
Landmark Tower Sky Garden observation deck (¥1,000) — clear-day views extend to Mt. Fuji
Yokohama Akarenga (Red Brick Warehouse) for shopping and evening harbor views
Return to Tokyo from Yokohama Station
Stay Overnight?
Yokohama is very close to Tokyo and easily done as a half-day or full-day trip. The city has excellent hotels for those wanting to explore the harbor atmosphere at night.
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