Yokohama is the third largest city in Japan after Tokyo and Osaka, and its population ranks second in the country after Tokyo. Yokohama is located in the southern part of the Kanto region of Japan, facing Tokyo Bay to the east, adjacent to cities such as Yokosuka to the south, and Kawasaki City to the north. Yokohama attracts many tourists due to its convenient transportation and rich tourism resources. Next, Travel Diary will sort out the top ten tourist attractions in Yokohama for everyone, let's take a look.

    1. Minato Mirai 21

    Minato Mirai 21 is located at the junction of Nishi-ku and Naka-ku in Yokohama, Japan. It is a coastal urban area in the center of Yokohama, Japan, which means "Future Port 21". It is a modern international area that has become a symbol of Yokohama's urban transformation. It has many attractions, shopping centers, hotels and commercial areas, integrating business, shopping and tourism.

    2. Sankeien Garden

    Sankeien Garden is a spacious traditional Japanese garden in Yokohama, Japan, covering an area of 175,000 square meters. It was designed and opened in 1906 by the wealthy silk merchant Hara Sankei. The garden features a central pond and various historic buildings from all over Japan, some of which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties. The landscape architecture perfectly blends nature and architecture, and seasonal flowers and foliage provide different landscape experiences throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, lush greenery in the summer, colorful foliage in the fall, and serene snowy scenery in the winter.

    3. Yokohama Chinatown

    Yokohama Chinatown is a 140-year-old Chinese residential area located in Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is commonly known as "Chinatown" and is the largest Chinatown in Japan. Yokohama Chinatown covers an area of about 250,000 square meters and has hundreds of shops and restaurants, offering a wide variety of Chinese goods, from silk products, traditional Chinese medicine to Peking duck and dim sum.

    4. Osanbashi Pier

    Located between Minato Mirai and Yamashita Park, Osanbashi Pier is the oldest port in Yokohama and one of the first gateways for trade in modern Japan. The rooftop is a spacious park-like space with a wooden deck and grassy lawn where visitors can stroll and rest freely, and enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant while enjoying the vast view and the sea, making it perfect for sightseeing, dating, and taking children out.

    5. Yamashita Park

    Yamashita Park is a unique seaside park in Yokohama, located right next to the Port of Yokohama. It is known as the best place for a stroll. Yamashita Park is full of manicured lawns and European-style garden areas, as well as elegant fountains, rose gardens and many statues, including the famous "Girl in the Red Shoes". Yamashita Park has a relaxing atmosphere and is ideal for picnics, jogging and sightseeing.

    6. Cup Noodles Museum

    The Cup Noodles Museum is a fun and interactive museum in Yokohama's Minato Mirai District that shows the history of instant ramen noodles using a combination of whimsical exhibits and hands on workshops. It was opened by the Nissin Food company, whose founder invented instant ramen noodles in 1958 as a fast and convenient food.You can participate in the noodle-making process, including kneading and seasoning the wheat flour. You can also choose your favorite soup and toppings to make your own original cup noodles.

    7. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

    The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouses are a group of warehouses built between the late Meiji and early Taisho periods, and are a historic building that symbolizes the development of the Port of Yokohama. The modern Red Brick Warehouses are divided into two buildings, one of which includes a concert hall and performance hall and some handicraft shops, including glass workshops, pottery and silk shops, while the second building houses about 40 shops and restaurants.

    8. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

    Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is located in Yokohama Bay, Kanazawa District, Yokohama City, covering an area of about 24 hectares. It is an ocean leisure park that integrates oceans, islands and creatures. It is the only amusement park in Yokohama that covers an entire island. The park integrates an aquarium, theme park, shopping area, restaurant and hotel. Since its opening on May 8, 1993, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise has attracted many domestic and foreign tourists.

    9. Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum

    The Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum is a unique culinary museum dedicated to the Japanese dish ramen, which opened in 1994 as the world's first food-themed amusement park. The museum showcases the history of ramen in Japan, replicating the streets of Tokyo in 1958, the same year instant noodles were invented. Visitors can explore a variety of ramen shops, each offering flavors from a different region of Japan. There's more to it than just tasting ramen, the museum also provides insight into the cultural significance of ramen in Japan, including its origins, changes, and how it evolved into a global phenomenon.

    10. Yokohama Cosmo World

    Yokohama Cosmo World, located in the heart of Yokohama near Minato Mirai, is a notable amusement park known for its iconic Ferris wheel, the Cosmo Clock 21. Spanning over a waterfront area, it offers visitors a mix of thrill rides, family-friendly attractions, and entertainment. Cosmo Clock 21 is one of the largest clock-style Ferris wheels in the world, standing 112.5 meters tall. The ride takes about 15 minutes and you can enjoy a panoramic view of Yokohama.