There are a number interesting museums in Yokohama. The city's unique history as one of Japan's first port towns to be opened to international trade in the 1850s and the resulting interaction with other countries, as well as the development of trade and industry, are featured in many of the museums.

Nautical

  • Nippon Maru and Yokohama Port Museum
    5 minute walk from Minato Mirai and Sakuragicho stations
    Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays
    Admission: 400 yen (Nippon Maru), 500 yen (museum), 800 yen (both)
  • NYK Maritime Museum
    Closed for renovations until 2027
    5 minute walk from Bashamichi Station

Industrial

  • Newspark
    A few steps from Nihon-Odori Station
    Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mondays (or next day if Monday is a holiday), Dec 29 to Jan 4
    Admission: 400 yen
  • Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum
    5 minute walk from Minato Mirai Station
    Hours: 10:00 to 15:00 (until 16:00 on weekends and national holidays)
    Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
    Closed: Tue and Wed (or following day if Tue or Wed is a holiday), New Year
    Admission: 500 yen
  • Silk Museum
    5 minute walk from Nihon-Odori Station
    Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mon (or next day if Mon is a holiday), Dec 28 to Jan 4
    Admission: 500 yen

Food and drink

  • Kirin Beer Factory
    10 minute walk from Namamugi Station
    Hours: Tours begin every hour from 10:00 to 15:00
    Closed: Mondays (or next day if Monday is a national holiday), New Year
    Admission: 500 yen
  • Ramen Museum
    10 minute walk from Shin-Yokohama Station
    Hours: 11:00 to 21:00 (from 10:30 on weekends and national holidays)
    Closed: December 31, January 1
    Admission: 380 yen (does not include ramen)
  • Cup Noodles Museum
    10 minute walk from Minato Mirai and Sakuragicho Stations
    Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (entry until 17:00)
    Closed: Tuesdays (or next day if Tuesday is a holiday), New Year holidays
    Admission: 500 yen (workshops extra)

Art

  • Yokohama Museum of Art
    5 minute walk from Minato Mirai Station
    Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (entry until 17:30)
    Closed: Thursdays (or following day if Thu is a holiday), New Year holidays
    Admission depends on the exhibition

Zoo

  • Zoorasia
    15 minute bus ride from Nakayama Station
    Hours: 9:30 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)
    Closed: Tuesdays (except national holidays), New Year holidays
    Admission: 800 yen

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Getting there and around

Hotels around Yokohama

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    • Oakwood Suites Yokohama
      Luxury
      Set in Yokohama and with Yokohama Marine Tower reachable within 1.7 km, Oakwood Suites Yokohama offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Built in 2020, this 5-star hotel is within 11 km of Nissan Stadium and 17 km of Motosumi-Bremen Shopping District. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre and 5.5 km from Sankeien. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Oakwood Suites Yokohama features certain units with city views, and every room includes a kettle. The units feature a wardrobe. An ? la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Higashiyamata Park is 17 km from the accommodation, while Grandtree Musashikosugi is 18 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 19 km from the property.
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    • Guest House FUTARENO
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      Set in Yokohama, 3.1 km from Yokohama Marine Tower and 200 metres from the centre, Guest House FUTARENO offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace. This 1-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The guest house has family rooms. There is a shared bathroom with shower in every unit, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. All units feature bed linen. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Sankeien is 6.9 km from the guest house, while Nissan Stadium is 11 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 19 km away.
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    • Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier
      Luxury
      Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Yokohama. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier all rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Yokohama Marine Tower is 2.7 km from Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier, while Sankeien is 7.8 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 17 km away.
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    • Hotel New Grand
      Luxury
      Situated right in front of Yamashita Park and looking out to the Yokohama Bay, Hotel New Grand is a renowned classic hotel with nearly a century of first-class hospitality. Motomachi-Chukagai Subway Station is just a 1-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Featuring chic ambience and large windows offering ocean or city views, rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, fridge and electric kettle. Minibar and an electric kettle are also provided. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and toiletries. While staying at New Grand Hotel, guests can receive massages at the aesthetic salons or purchase gift items at the Sundry Shop. Currency exchange and concierge services are offered. Luggage can be stored at the bell desk for free. Yokohama China Town is a 2-minute walk, Motomachi shopping area is a 5-minute walk away, and Osanbashi Pier is a 10-minute walk away. The lively Minato-mirai area and JR Yokohama Station are both within an 8-minute subway ride from the property. Le Normandie serves classic French cuisine in an elegant setting with antique interior. Il Giardino offers colourful Italian dishes, while delicately prepared Japanese meals can be enjoyed at Yugyo-an restaurant.
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    • The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
      Luxury
      In the heart of the Minato-Mirai area, just a minute's walk from Minato-Mirai Station, The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu offers spacious rooms with a balcony, spectacular views of Minato-Mirai and free WiFi. It features 6 dining options. 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. The hotel also offers a caf?-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. Itfs directly connected to Minatomirai Subway Station, and only a 30-minute drive from Haneda Airport or a 90-minute drive from Narita Airport.
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    • Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Yokohama
      Luxury
      Located in Yokohama and with Yokohama Marine Tower reachable within 5.9 km, Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Yokohama provides a fitness centre, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Motosumi-Bremen Shopping District is 14 km from the hotel and Grandtree Musashikosugi is 15 km away. Every room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Nissan Stadium is 7.7 km from Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Yokohama, while Sankeien is 10 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 17 km from the property.
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    • The Westin Yokohama
      Luxury
      The Westin Yokohama features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Yokohama. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The Westin Yokohama features certain rooms with mountain views, and each room comes with a kettle. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast. Yokohama Marine Tower is 3 km from The Westin Yokohama, while Sankeien is 8.1 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 17 km from the property.
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    • Hotel Comento Yokohama Kannai
      Mid-range
      Set 1.8 km from Yokohama Marine Tower, Hotel Comento Yokohama Kannai offers 3-star accommodation in Yokohama and features a restaurant. The property is around 5.1 km from Sankeien, 12 km from Nissan Stadium and 18 km from Motosumi-Bremen Shopping District. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is 18 km from Hotel Comento Yokohama Kannai, while Higashiyamata Park is 18 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 20 km away.
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    • InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 by IHG
      Luxury
      Located in Yokohama, 2.3 km from Yokohama Marine Tower, InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 by IHG provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 6.2 km of Sankeien. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an ? la carte or an American breakfast. Nissan Stadium is 12 km from InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 by IHG, while Motosumi-Bremen Shopping District is 16 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 19 km from the property.
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    • Hilton Yokohama
      Luxury
      Located in Yokohama, 4.2 km from Yokohama Marine Tower, Hilton Yokohama provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Hilton Yokohama offers certain units with sea views, and every room is fitted with a kettle. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Sankeien is 9.3 km from Hilton Yokohama, while Nissan Stadium is 9.3 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 18 km from the property.
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