Minatomirai

Yokohama
Minatomirai featuring modern architecture, night scenes and a skyscraper
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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The price is P2,632 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P2,632
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,608 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

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InterContinental Yokohama Grand, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Yokohama Grand, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa-ken
The price is P5,499 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
P5,499
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Excellent stay
"Good stay! Everything excellent - location, service, amenities!"

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Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is P9,578 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
P9,578
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,283 reviews)
a little small but nice.
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Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

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Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
3 out of 5
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Fully refundable
The price is P10,441 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
P10,441
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Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is P11,373 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
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Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is P9,951 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
P9,951
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8 Apr - 9 Apr
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Haneda Airport
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Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Minatomirai

Red Brick Warehouse showing a city and street scenes

Yokohama City Centre

4/5(1 area review)

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
Minato Mirai 21 showing a city and outdoor art

Minato Mirai 21

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
Sakuragichō featuring a river or creek, a high rise building and a sunset

Sakuragichō

Waterfront views, restaurants, and shopping are some highlights of Sakuragichō. Make a stop by Iseyama Kotai Shrine or Yokohama Burg13 while you're exploring.

Sakuragichō
Minatomirai featuring night scenes and modern architecture

Nishi

Travelers choose Nishi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Takashimacho Station or Shin-Takashima Station and check out top sights like Tokyo Bay.

Nishi
Kannai featuring a city, a river or creek and a sunset

Kannai

5/5(1 area review)

Kannai is well-liked for its monuments and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tokyo Bay and Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Isezaki-chojamachi Station or Nihon-odori Station to get around.

Kannai
Yamashita Park featuring a bridge, a city and street scenes

Chinatown

Shopping, restaurants, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers 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

Minatomirai