Day 1 | Morning
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
Opening Hours: Open on Sun,10:30am-10:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,11:00am-10:00pm;Open on Sat,11:00am-10:30pm
Ticket Price: 380 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: 2-14-21, Shin-Yokohama, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum truly reproduces the street scene when the sun sets in 1958, with a strong market atmosphere. Here, you can not only learn about the history of ramen in Japan, the types of Japanese ramen in different periods, but also taste authentic ramen from famous shops in Japan in one stop. The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is located in a very ordinary-looking building, including 1 floor above ground and 2 basement floors. Entering the first floor of the museum, it is a display area for appreciating the history and culture of ramen. There is a whole wall introducing the origin of ramen from China to Japan, the development process of ramen in Japan, including the great success of instant ramen. You'll also learn interesting facts about the variety of noodles, soups, bowls and how to make them. Go around the exhibition area on the 1st floor, go down the stairs decorated with the station murals, and come to the underground "Ramen Street". Gray cement walls, slightly dilapidated small buildings, and various old signs hanging on the walls, this is the street scene of Shitamachi full of retro atmosphere. On the 1st and 2nd floors of the basement, there are 9 ramen shops carefully selected from all over Japan, as well as cigarette shops and traditional confectionary shops that match the retro streets, creating a scene on the way home after get off work in the evening. Ramen is floating throughout the space. The aroma of the soup. These 9 ramen restaurants represent Japanese ramen in various periods, bringing together different flavors from Hokkaido in the north and Kyushu in the south. Some are famous for their pork bone soup, some are based on fish and shellfish soup, and some are characterized by miso. and so on, and one of them is replaced almost every six months. Here, as long as your appetite is enough, you can eat all the delicious ramen in Japan. If you don't have a big appetite but want to taste a variety of flavors, each store also offers "mini ramen" (small servings) that retain the essence of their characteristics. In addition to the memorable ramen shop, the underground space of the museum is full of fun, such as old movie posters, detective agency signs, balconies drying clothes, old telephone booths, small post offices, toys and snacks Grocery stores, etc., show the style of the Showa period everywhere. The staff here are also fun, they play different roles, and since the museum is set at night, they always say "good evening" (こんばんは) when they say hello to you. When you want to leave the underground street, you can "go back to the present" by finding the stairs with "future" written on the wall.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: The local ramen in Japan is eaten and the satisfaction is high.
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Day 1 | Afternoon
Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Sankeien Garden.
Sankeien Garden
Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 700 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: 58-1, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Sankeien is a Japanese-style traditional garden in Yokohama, Japan. There are various traditional Japanese-style ancient buildings in the garden. It is a very popular tourist attraction in Yokohama. Sankeien is also a sacred place for lovers in Yokohama. On weekends, traditional Japanese weddings are often held at Tsuruxiang Pavilion in Sankeien.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Chris2190: There are many historical buildings in the vast garden, with beautiful and harmonious natural scenery
Day 1 | Evening
Don’t forget to book Oakwood Suites Yokohama in advance, because all the tourists head to Sankeien Garden love staying at it.
Oakwood Suites Yokohama
It is launch of the first residential hotel of Oakwood group in Yokohama, which offers all upper floor rooms over 46th floor and overlooks the sweeping view of the townscape and the sea of beautiful Yokohama.
Day 2 | Morning
Cupnoodles Museum
Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Closed on Tue
Ticket Price: 500 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: 2-3-4, Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Located in the Minatomirai area of Yokohama City, the Hemi Memorial Museum shows visitors the life of Mr. Ando, the inventor of instant noodles, and the inspiration for his invention. The memorial is located on the first to fourth floors of the five-story building. The packaging of more than 3,000 kinds of instant noodles from chicken soup ramen to the present is displayed, and the research house used by Mr. Ando to develop instant noodles is faithfully reproduced. It also introduces Mr. Ando's life in a simple way through video materials. More unique is the exhibition area where visitors can experience Ando's creative thinking.
Reviews from Real Guests:
むーママ: Cup Noodle Museum to make my cup noodle! The children of elementary school students were very excited about the history of Momofuku Ando's invention 🍜 I am impressed by the cup noodle that was born with the idea of reversal and will become an inventor in the future! It is also recommended for rainy days! It is also recommended for rainy days!
JSAMA.ETH: This museum is so interesting and interactive ! You can learn this history of CUPNOODLES and Mr. Noodle himself! The video is only played in Japanese though. You can create your own CUPNOODLES and eat noodles from 8 different countries around the world! Highly Recommend!!!
Day 2 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Cupnoodles Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to NYK Maritime Museum.
NYK Maritime Museum
Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon
Ticket Price: 400 JPY
Location: 1 / F, Yokohama Liner Building, Coast 3-9, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
The NYK Maritime Museum introduces the history of the Japanese liner players in an easy-to-understand manner from the dawn of modern Japanese shipping to today. By three-dimensional display of valuable photos recording historical turning points, brochures for luxury passenger ships, exquisite postcards, and exciting models, it enables visitors to fully understand the history of modern Japanese shipping.
Day 2 | Evening
After visiting the glorious NYK Maritime Museum, InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 nearby is the best place to stay.
InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8
A new era of luxury awaits at InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 offering uninterrupted harbor views from nautically inspired rooms and suites.Evoking the spirit of the sea, serene Japanese gardens seamlessly blend with lively restaurants and bars making this an urban oasis in vibrant Yokohama. Savour internationally curated menus showcasing the finest seasonal produce and experience the warmth of Japanese hospitality as you watch cruise ships glide majestically into port.
Day 3 | Morning
SKY GARDEN
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-9:00pm;Open on Sat,10:00am-10:00pm
Ticket Price: 1000 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: 2-1-1, Minato Mirai, Yokohama
Landmark Observatory lies on the 69th floor of Landmark Tower. It is the sky garden of the landmark building. Take a 750m-per-minute lift and you can reach it in 40 seconds. A tour on the viewing floor not only gives you a panoramic view of Yokohama, but allows you to overlook Mount. Fuji, Tokyo and the Izu Peninsula on cloudy days. And you can get an even better view at dusk and night as glittering lights start to embellish the tranquil port city.
Day 3 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting SKY GARDEN, don’t forget pay a visit to Yokohama Marine Tower.
Yokohama Marine Tower
Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-10:30pm
Ticket Price: 750 JPY
Location: 15, Yamashitacho Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Yokohama Marine Tower is one of Yokohama's symbolic buildings. It was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the port. The tower is 106 meters high and is the highest land lighthouse in the world. It is in fact a lighthouse and lookout, standing on the lookout for a sweeping view of the harbour. The tower has a revolving observation hall that can accommodate 3,000 people at a height of 100 meters. From here, you can see the Boso Peninsula on the east coast of Tokyo Bay, the Oshima Island outside the bay, and Mount Fuji. At night, the lighthouse shoots red and green light equivalent to 600,000 standard candles into the night sky. Standing on the tower, you can see the charming night scene composed of the lights of ships of various sizes near and far and the lights of the whole port area. Ships entering and leaving the Pacific Ocean from Tokyo Bay can see the bright lights of the lighthouse even at a distance of 30 kilometers.
Day 3 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Yokohama Royal Park Hotel is the best places.
Yokohama Royal Park Hotel
The hotel is located right on top of retail shops within the same building. In addition, there is no lack of shopping options around the hotel in the Minato Mirai 21 district, ranging from the stylish and trendy establishments such as Minato Mirai Tokyu Square and Marine & Walk Yokohama, to massive entertainment hubs like Yokohama World Porters and Queen's Square Yokohama, and touristy shopping streets like Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street and Kofukuji Matsubara, all of which are located within a 10 min drive away from the hotel.
Day 4 | Morning
Yokohama Museum of Art
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Fri-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm
Ticket Price: 500 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours
Location: 3-4-1, Mintomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012, Kanagawa Prefecture
The Yokohama Museum of Art is located in the center of the Minato Mirai 21 area in Yokohama. The design of the museum is somewhat similar to that of a contemporary art museum converted from another old station in Paris. The central lobby is large, which is very different from the Japanese exhibition halls with limited space. The Yokohama Museum of Art mainly collects 20 actual works of art. In addition to exhibiting the works of writers and surrealist painters related to Yokohama, it also exhibits photographic art collections, including many Eastern and Western paintings, crafts, and photographic works. Wait.
Day 4 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Yokohama Museum of Art, Hara Model Railway Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Hara Model Railway Museum
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 1000 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: Japan, 〒220-0011 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Nishi Ward, Takashima, 1-chōme−1−２, YOKOHAMA MITSUI BUILDING, 2F
The Hara Railway Museum is a private museum that opened in Yokohama in 2012. The museum displays a large number of railway models made and collected by Mr. Shintaro Hara. The former Railway Museum not only reproduces the development history of Japanese railways, but also reproduces all aspects of railways and train operations by reproducing the sounds of trains. At the same time, the museum also collects documentaries of Mr. Shintaro Hara when he took trains around the world.
Day 4 | Evening
After visiting the glorious Hara Model Railway Museum, The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu nearby is the best place to stay.
The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
In the heart of the Minato-Mirai area, The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu offers spacious rooms with a balcony, spectacular views of Minato-Mirai and free WiFi. It features 6 dining options, an indoor pool and a beauty salon. Concierge services are available.
Rooms have a luxurious interior with floor-to-ceiling windows, a seating area and an LCD TV. Amenities include a fridge, a safe and nightwear. Guests sleep in 2 extra -long double beds.
Guests at the Tokyu Bay Yokohama can unwind in the sauna or relax with a massage treatment. The hotel offers ticketing services, as well as currency exchange. Facilities include a 24-hour reception, a babysitting centre and a jewellery shop.
French cuisine can be enjoyed at restaurant Queen Alice, while Japanese dishes are offered in a serene Japanese-style dining area at Oshima and Turandot specialises in Chinese cuisine. The hotel also offers a café-restaurant and 2 bars.
The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is located in the Queen's Square Yokohama complex, which includes a concert hall, shops and spacious gardens. It’s directly connected to Minatomirai Subway Station, and only a 30-minute drive from Haneda Airport or a 90-minute drive from Narita Airport.
Day 5 | Morning
Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History
Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:30am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 300 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours
Location: 5-60 Minami Nakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama
The Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of History is a comprehensive museum in Yokohama City. The current site is the former site of the head office of Yokohama Shojin Bank. The designer, Tsumaki Raihuang, adopted the architectural style of the Baroque period, and you can see the unique copper green dome.
Day 5 | Afternoon
Yokohama Archives of History Museum nearby is the top choice before you leave Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History and hit the road.
Yokohama Archives of History Museum
Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-4:00pm;Closed on Mon
Ticket Price: 200 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours
Location: 3 Nihon-Odori, Yokohama 231-0021, Kanagawa Prefecture
In addition to the permanent exhibition, four planned exhibitions are held each year. Through the collection, wide disclosure and dissemination of historical materials at home and abroad from the end of the Edo period (mid 1750s) to the beginning of the Taisho and Showa era (early 1820s), we promote intergenerational exchanges and mutual communication among citizens. For the purpose of contact, on June 2, 1981, the anniversary of the opening of the Yokohama Port, the Yokohama Port Opening Museum was opened in the place where the Japan-US Goodwill Treaty was concluded.
Day 5 | Evening
Don’t forget to book THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT YOKOHAMA in advance, because all the tourists head to Yokohama Archives of History Museum love staying at it.
THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT YOKOHAMA
Ideally located in Yokohama, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama offers luxuriously furnished rooms with air conditioning, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and a bar. doing. This modern, 5-star non-smoking hotel has a 24-hour front desk, on-site shops and a spa and fitness facility. Each stylish room at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom comes with a bath and shower and free toiletries. Nearby popular attractions include Pacifico Yokohama, Cup Noodles Museum, and Yokohama Museum of Art. The nearest airport is Haneda Airport, 32 km from The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama.
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