 Yokohama, the second largest city of Japan, is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture.
The City
- Yokohama is located on the western side of Tokyo Bay, 30 kilometers from the capital city of Tokyo.
- Yokohama enjoys a relatively mild climate making it a popular traveling and sightseeing destination.
- Administratively Yokohama city is divided into 18 wards.
- Yokohama National University is located in Yokohama.
Tourist Attractions
- Minato Mirai 21 is a very popular shopping district, which has been developed as a futuristic city center.
- Yokohama Chinatown is Japan's largest Chinatown.
- Yokohama Stadium is a popular site for sports enthusiasts.
- Honmoku Fishing Park
- The Yokohama Doll Museum
- The Yamate area and the Rose Garden
- Sprawling Japanese Garden Sankeien
- Ramen Museum, which is dedicated to the popular noodle dish.
Transportation
- Yokohama is well connected to Tokyo and other regions of Japan through high speed railway network
- The closest airports to Yokohama are the international Narita Airport and the domestic Haneda Airport.
Shopping/ Eating Out
- Minato Mirai 21 is the most happening-shopping destination in Yokohama.
- Motomachi, located near Chinatown, is a popular shopping district in Yokohama.
- You can check out Japanese delicacies at some of the prominent restaurants in Yokohama such as Baikotei, Wakana, Oshidori, and others.
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