JUN2021

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
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WHAT'S NEW IN YOKOHAMA
Yokohama is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
It has been the capital of Japanese culture since it
opened to international trade in 1859.
A city that has grown exponentially since the 1960s,
Yokohama has become a metropolitan area and ishome to over three million people. There are many
top-rated tourist attractions to be found in this city.
So, what are some of the best things to do inYokohama?

YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN
The newest attraction in Minato Mirai, Yokohama’s
central business district, is the Yokohama Air Cabin.
This is Japan’s newest aerial tram, and the firsturban circular cable car anywhere.
The Yokohama Air Cabin creates a new attraction atMinato Mirai to promote tourism and give visitors anelevated view of the city.
It connects JR Sakuragichō Station and Unga Parkin the Shinko District.
The station building and cabins were designed byworld-famous lighting designer Ms. Motoko Ishii,and create quite a spectacle with their detailed
lighting plan.

©Senyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.​“AN ELEVATED VIEW
OF THE CITY・For more details
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10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Yokohama
Discover the new Yokohama, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. Here is a list of someof the top-rated tourist attractions in Yokohama, so that you can make plans for your next trip.

©Sankeien Hoshoukai Foundation

1: SANKEIEN GARDEN“one of Japan's
most famous hidden gems

Once the port at Yokohama opened in 1859 to foreign trade, the largest export from Japan was silk.
By 1909, Japan had become the world's primary supplier of this fanciful fabric, serving American andEuropean markets.
Hara Sankei, a Yokohama-based entrepreneur known for his silk trade, established the Sankeien
Garden. The garden, is one of Japan's most famous hidden gems. Spanning about 175,000 square
meters, Sankeien Garden has an outer garden that is open to the public and a private inner garden,
formerly kept isolated for Sankei’s personal use.
This expansive garden covers more than 117 acres and features 17 relocated buildings from Kyoto,
Kamakura, and other places. The combination of rustic architecture and natural beauty appeals tovisitors during any time of the year.
In addition to being a top tourist destination, Sankei Garden is also the cradle of modern Japaneseculture, including art, literature, and even a tea ceremony. In 2007, the garden was granted national
scenic beauty status, and it remains highly acclaimed for its cultural significance.
・For more details
https://www.sankeien.or.jp/en/

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2: YOKOHAMA CHINA TOWN
“glitter, dazzle, and excite
Yokohama’s Chinatown is a cultural and culinary
haven contained within a 500-meter square.
Hundreds of restaurants and shops line the streets,
selling souvenirs, fortune-telling, and other goods.
Passing through the vivid gate will transport you to an
entirely different world! Adorned with delicatesculptures, called “Paifang,” that protect the north,south, east, and west of the city.
Come and experience the cultural extravagance ofYokohama's Chinatown while feasting on a variety ofdishes that will awaken your senses!
© Yokohama Chinatown Development Association

・For more details
https://www.yokohamajapan.com/things-to-do/detail.php?bbid=815

3: YOKOHAMA COSMOWORLD“something for everyone to enjoy
Yokohama Cosmo World is an amusement park in
Yokohama, Japan, with several distinctive features.
Aside from its landmark attractions, such as the recordbreaking giant clock-faced Ferris wheel, this theme
park offers various family entertainment, including rides
and amusements with something for everyone to enjoy.
The massive 202-meter Ferris wheel is a popular
attraction on the Yokohama skyline. You will enjoy thenight views of Yokohama and see the lights of the cityfrom a unique point in Japan. This attraction is an
excellent option for families, small groups, and couples
to visit together. It is just two minutes’ walking distancefrom Minato Mirai station.
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4: YOKOHAMA LANDMARK TOWER SKY GARDEN“Mt. Fuji on the horizon
Riding the country’s fastest elevator, you can whisk
your way up to the 69th floor of Yokohama Landmark
Tower Sky Garden in less time than it would take for acup of noodles to digest.
Once there, enjoy 360-degree views stretching toTokyo.
You can even see Mt.Fuji from the observation deck. Atnight, the views are exceptionally beautiful. The bestdays to go are clear ones, so that you can see Mt.Fuji
on the horizon.

©Yokohama Visitors Guide・For more details
https://www.yokohama-landmark.jp.e.adv.hp.transer.com/skygarden/

5: SHIN-YOKOHAMA RAUMEN MUSEUM“Enjoy Raumen In
an immersive environment
reminiscent of Japan 1958
Founded in 1994, Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
is the world's first food-themed amusement park. It
was created in response to a call from ramen
enthusiasts.
In 1997, the building was renovated.
To commemorate 20 successful years of business,they expanded on their long-standing ramen concept
to include areas outside of Japan, to further
showcase this enormously popular dish amonginternational citizens.
Proudly offering a prime selection of restaurants fromacross all of Japan. Visitors can get a taste of
popular ramen stores while dining in an atmospherereminiscent of Japan in 1958 － the year when
instant ramen was born.
・For more details
https://www.raumen.co.jp/english/

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6: YAMASHITA PARK“one of Japan’s first public parks
Yamashita Park is one of Japan’s first public parks andhas been entertaining visitors since 1930. It was built
from the rubble of the Great Kanto Earthquake. Thischarming park holds a grass field, a rose garden, andartful statues. The former wartime hospital ship Hikawa
Maru is anchored here as well.

©Yokohama Visitors Guide

・For more details
https://www.yokohamajapan.com/things-to-do/detail.php?bbid=190

7: YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE“Family resort
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise includes Aqua Resorts,Pleasure Land, shops, and restaurants. If the otherresorts are not enough, visit here and test out someof the rides and roller coasters, and stay in one of
their hotels. You can also buy an annual pass if
you're planning to come back again!

・For more details
http://www.seaparadise.co.jp/en/

8: YOKOHAMA MINATO MIRAI“home to numerous high-rises
Minato Mirai 21 is a seaside urban area in central
Yokohama. It is home to numerous high-rises, including
the Landmark Tower. The region was once a shipyard
until development began turning it into a new Japanesecity center in the 1980s.
・For more details
https://goyokohama.jp/

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9: CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA“design your own ramen cups
CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA has a lot tooffer families with young kids interested in how instantnoodles are made.
This interactive museum is a fantastic place foreveryone to spend time learning about the history ofinstant noodles and the “Creative Thinking” of
Momofuku Ando, the inventor of “Chicken Ramen”, thePhoto Courtesy of CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMAworld’s first instant noodles.
You can create your own completely original CUPNOODLES at My CUPNOODLES Factory andslurp noodles from eight countries, including Italy, Korea, and Malaysia at NOODLES BAZAAR WORLD NOODLES ROAD-.
・For more details
https://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/en/yokohama/

10: MOTOMACHI Shopping Street“a casual stroll andan afternoon of shoppingMotomachi Shopping Street is a street lined withshops selling traditional fashions, variety goods,antiques, clothing, and popular foreign brand items.
It's also home to many restaurants and fashionablecafes, resting benches for people, and pet wateringholes. It’s the perfect place for a casual stroll and anafternoon of shopping!
・For more details
https://www.motomachi.or.jp/en/

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