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3 Days in Yokohama: Itinerary 2026
Start your morning at Minato Mirai 21, the futuristic waterfront district. Visit the Landmark Tower Sky Garden (69th floor, open 10:00-21:00, Β₯1,000) for panoramβ¦ πΊοΈ Day 1: Minato Mirai & Chinatown
Start your morning at Minato Mirai 21, the futuristic waterfront district. Visit the Landmark Tower Sky Garden (69th floor, open 10:00-21:00, Β₯1,000) for panoramic views. Walk to the Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama (2-3-4 Shinko, 10:00-18:00, Β₯500) to make your own cup noodles. In the afternoon, head to Yokohama Chinatown (Yamashitacho, Naka Ward) for lunch; try the steamed buns at Manchinro. End the day with a stroll along Yamashita Park and a dinner at the Yokohama World Porters food court.
π― Day 2: History & Gardens
Begin at Sankeien Garden (58-1 Honmoku Sannotani, Naka Ward, open 9:00-17:00, Β₯700), a traditional Japanese garden with historic buildings. Take a 30-minute bus ride to the Yokohama Museum of Art (3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, 10:00-18:00, Β₯500). For lunch, visit the nearby Ramen Museum (2-14-3 Shinyokohama, Kohoku Ward, 11:00-21:00, Β₯380) and sample ramen from regional shops. In the afternoon, explore the historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (1-1-2 Shinko, Naka Ward, shops open 11:00-20:00) for shopping and a harbor view.
π Day 3: Hakkeijima & Waterfront
Spend the morning at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (Kanazawa Ward, open 10:00-17:00, Β₯3,500 for all attractions), an aquarium and amusement park on an artificial island. Take the Kanazawa Seaside Line (30 minutes from Yokohama Station) to get there. Return to the city for lunch at the Yokohama Bay Quarter (2-16-1 Takashima, Nishi Ward). In the afternoon, visit the Yokohama Port Museum (2-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, 10:00-17:00, Β₯400) and the nearby Nippon Maru sailing ship. End your trip with a sunset cruise from the Yokohama Port (departures at 16:30 and 17:30, Β₯2,000).
π Getting Around Yokohama
Yokohama's efficient train and subway system connects all major areas. The JR Negishi Line and Yokohama Municipal Subway (Blue Line) are your best bets. A one-day pass for the subway costs Β₯740, while the Minato Burari ticket (Β₯500) covers buses and the loop bus in central areas. For Hakkeijima, the Kanazawa Seaside Line is a scenic monorail. Most attractions are within a 15-minute walk from stations.
π Where to Eat
For authentic ramen, head to the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (2-14-3 Shinyokohama, Kohoku Ward). For sushi, try the conveyor belt sushi at Uobei in Minato Mirai (3-5-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, plates from Β₯120). For a local specialty, sample Yokohama-style Iekei ramen at Yoshimuraya (2-12-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi Ward). Budget about Β₯1,000-1,500 per meal for casual dining.
π¨ Where to Stay
For convenience, stay near Yokohama Station or Minato Mirai. The Yokohama Royal Park Hotel (2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward) offers luxury with skyline views. Mid-range options include the Hotel Edit Yokohama (2-8-1 Kitasaiwai, Nishi Ward, from Β₯8,000/night). Budget travelers can try the Toyoko Inn Yokohama Stadium-mae (2-1-1 Koganecho, Naka Ward, from Β₯5,000/night). Book ahead for weekends.
π‘ Money-Saving Tips
Purchase a Yokohama City Pass (Β₯2,500) for unlimited transit and discounts at 30 attractions. Many museums offer discounts after 15:00. For lunch, look for set meals (teishoku) at department store basements like Sogo Yokohama (2-18-1 Takashima, Nishi Ward). The Minato Mirai area has free walking paths and public art. Avoid taxis; trains run until midnight.
this is a really thorough plan, nice work. i'd suggest swapping the order of day 1 a bit, if you go to the cup noodles museum first thing at 10 you can make your noodles and then walk over to the landmark tower for lunch at the sky garden cafe, the food is average but the view while you eat is way better than staring at a wall in chinatown.
for day 2's sankeien, the 30 minute bus estimate is optimistic, take the 58 bus from yokohama station east exit and it's usually 35-40 mins depending on traffic. also the garden has a nice matcha set at the tea house for Β₯500, but they stop serving at 15:30 so grab it early.
the bay quarter lunch on day 3 is fine but overpriced for what it is, there's a good curry place called curry house cochin in the basement that's more filling for Β₯900. the sunset cruise is worth the money on a clear day but honestly the view from the landmark tower at sunset is free with your entry ticket and you don't have to fight for a spot on a boat
Good to see a proper itinerary for Yokohama that isn't just a day trip from Tokyo. The Cup Noodles Museum tip about going early is key, I'd add that the ramen museum is better as a dinner stop since the stalls stay open until 21:00 and the evening vibe with the replica streets lit up is way more atmospheric than lunchtime.
For day 3, Hakkeijima's aquarium is genuinely impressive but the dolphin show gets packed by 11am. If you sit on the left side of the stadium you get less splash but a better view of the trainers. Also worth noting the Seaside Line monorail itself is a highlight, sit at the very front for the driver's view over the bay.
The Yokohama Port Museum is small but has English audio guides that actually explain the city's history well. Skip the Nippon Maru ship tour if it's rainy, the decks get slippery and they close the upper levels.
Solid itinerary, covers the main spots well. One thing I'd add is that the Cup Noodles Museum gets absolutely mobbed by noon, especially on weekends. If you go right at 10am opening, you'll breeze through making your own cup and be done before the crowds hit.
For the Ramen Museum on day 2, I'd actually skip lunch there and go to the actual Shin-Yokohama station area instead. There's a little alley called Ramen Street right inside the station with shops like Iekei Yokohama Ramen, and you won't pay the museum entry fee on top of your bowl. The museum is fun for the atmosphere but the ramen quality is hit or miss depending on the stall.
Day 3's Hakkeijima is a full day commitment, not just a morning thing. The aquarium is great but the commute from central Yokohama takes about 40-50 minutes each way on the Seaside Line, plus walking time. If you're set on the sunset cruise at 16:30, you'll be rushing through the park or cutting it close. I'd pick one or the other unless you're okay with skipping lunch in between.
Yokohama hidden gems for a 6 month trip?
If you've got six months, you can really dig into the neighborhoods that most visitors skip. Try the area around Gumyoji station, it's a local shopping street with a covered arcade and a small temple tucked in the back, and the 100 yen bakery there sells the best anpan I've had in the city. For a proper hidden spot, the Nogeyama Park Rose Garden is lovely in season and usually empty on weekday afternoons. Also, the curry at Taj Mahal in the basement of the Bashamichi building is a total dive but a local classic, just don't expect any English on the menu.
for six months you can really slow down and explore the area around Motomachi-Chukagai station, not the main Chinatown but the residential blocks east of the park. there's a tiny soba shop called Kadowaki that only has like six seats and no sign in english, the owner makes the dipping sauce from scratch every morning and it's the best cold soba i've had outside of kamakura. also the waterfront path from Yokohama World Porters down to the Osanbashi pier is nice for evening walks but most people stop at the pier, if you keep going past it along the breakwater you'll find a little concrete bench overlooking the container ships, great for reading or just zoning out
Yeah the area around Sakuragicho station has this weird mix of old port warehouses turned into random galleries and cafes, check out the BankART studio if you want something artsy without the crowds. For a chill evening, grab a drink at the rooftop bar in the Landmark Tower lobby, it's way less packed than the Sky Garden observation deck and you still get the view.