VOL.4

SEP2021

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
YOKOHAMA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU(C) Yokohama Visitors GuideExperience a Variety of Sports & Activities
in Yokohama
A certain international sporting event is finishing up in Tokyo.
Conveniently nearby, the prime locations of Yokohama Stadium andInternational Stadium Yokohama are being used as match venues...how exciting!

Throughout Yokohama, you can experience unique activities.
Please take note of this guide for your future visit.

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PAGE 1<<Karate Board Splitting Experience>>

Try your hand at splitting a karate board inYokohama!
At “Yokohama Budokan” even beginners ofkarate can easily experience this!
In Yokohama City, this public facility is the firstto have a full-fledged martial arts hall.
Currently, there are classrooms for citizens, itwill be used as a sports base and competition
venue.
Under the guidance of a veteran instructor, the martial arts experience plan allows you to split boards at thisfull-scale martial arts hall. Write down your wish on the board, then chop it! You can even keep the broken

board and take it home as a souvenir. Of course, you can also take photos and videos as evidence of yourstrength and martial arts genius. Since it is a small group class, you can freely enjoy an experience without
any crowds. If you have clothes that are easy to move in, participate empty-handed.
* Held irregularly.

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PAGE 2≪ SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ≫As one of Japan’s leading international port cities, Yokohama has much to offer. With a plethora ofunique experiences, this port town even features rivers that flow through the center of town.
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a recommended activity.

photo by Yokohama SUP Club

“SUP” is a water activity gaining in popularity.
The special board has a higher buoyancy than asurfboard and is fun and easy-to-ride...

photo by Yokohama SUP Club

even beginners find it enjoyable. Riders balance on
the board and stand in an upright position, using apaddle to wade through the water.
Through balancing and rowing, the inner muscle
is trained, so it’s a great way to keep fit!
At Yokohama SUP Club, beginners andexperienced alike can enjoy lessons with certified
instructors. Head to Ooka River, which connects toYokohama Bay, on a Stand-Up Paddleboard whilesightseeing. Catch a glimpse of the Landmark
Tower and the giant Ferris Wheel, Cosmo Clock 21,
along the way!
** Depending on the weather conditions, the route may
change to an alternate course for safety reasons.
The alternate course goes back up the Ooka River.
You can feel the history and nature of Yokohama and/or
SUP actively around town such as rows ofcherry blossom trees, pier traces remaining from the Edo
period, and bridges of traditional construction methods.
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<< Cycling >>© DOCOMO BIKE SHARE, INC.

It’s refreshing to cycle through the historic cityscape while feeling the ocean breeze. Yokohama has
services that can be easily enjoyed on bicycles, such as bicycle rental and guided cycling tours. Rent abicycle and return to wherever you would like within the city. This is helpful to know if you’d like toefficiently visit tourist attractions.

"bay bike" is a service that allows
you to easily rent a bicycle inYokohama.
Bicycle ports are set up throughout
the city, so you can take your bikewherever you want and returnit whenever you're done.
We recommend a course that goesaround the beautiful forests in thesuburbs.
You can rent a bicycle
at Ishikawacho Station, explore
Negishi Forest Park, Sankeien Park© DOCOMO BIKE SHARE, INC.

then return to Yamashita Park.
Cycle through the city for half a dayor all day!

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≪Yokohama Haikara Kimono Kan≫
Just once, wouldn’t you like to try wearing a kimono in Japan?
There’s a spot in Yokohama where you can do just that!
Then, take a stroll in your traditional Japanese kimono around the worldly town of Yokohama.

“Yokohama Haikara Kimono Kan” is a kimono rental shop. Choose your favorite kimono from 50
different types, such as the “retro-modern kimono” ー perfect for Yokohama, the “city of civilization.”
After a professional arranges your clothing, leave your luggage behind and take a walk to Sankeien
Garden! Then, enjoy a lunch cruise at Royal Wing with a panoramic view of Yokohama while feeling thepleasant sea breeze.
Men’s kimono are also available.

(C) Yokohama Haikara Kimono Kan(C) Yokohama Haikara Kimono Kan

Contact:
Yokohama Convention &Visitors Bureau
inbound@ycvb.or.jp
Business Development Department Sales and Promotion Division
About us：
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distancing. Please feel free to call or drop in an email.
Stay safe, Stay in & Stay Inspired.

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