Minato Mirai 21 (みなとみらい21) , also known as MM21, is a large urban shopping and entertainment district right next to Yokohama Station.

• 30 minutes from Shibuya Station. Go to Minato Mirai Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Limited Express (30 minutes).
• Each station on the Tokyu Line sells a Minato Mirai ticket (round-trip from Shibuya 840 yen) with which you can get on and off as many times as you like between Yokohama Station and Motomachi Chuka-gai Station.
• The Sky Garden of the Landmark Tower is the highest observation deck in Japan. You can enjoy a thrilling 360° panoramic view. There is also a cafe and souvenir shops.
• Shopping and entertainment facilities as well as gourmet spots are all gathered here, and about 210 shops including restaurants can be found in Queen's Square Yokohama.

The Kishamichi Promenade is a boardwalk in Yokohama, starting nearby the Sakuragichō Station. It is about 500 meters long, ending right in front of a popular mall, Yokohama World Porters.

• Catch the sea breeze as you stroll along the Kishamichi Promenade.
• This is a beautiful walk, very relaxing, enjoy the flowers along the way and take beautiful pics of the surrounding area.
• Depending on the time of the year, you can enjoy at spring a sakura blossom or at autumn, a colored red`s leaves...

The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historical building that is used as a complex that includes a shopping mall, banquet hall, and event venues.

• This protected building is about 100 years old and contains restaurants, a jazz club and a gallery.
• Various events are held here utilizing its wonderful atmosphere.
• It is recommended for evening walks because the building is very romantic when lit up.
• The Bill's is the most popular restaurant here, but it's typically impossible to eat here on a weekend without waiting in line for at least two hours.
• Kua Aina is a great food option if you're feeling like a burger, but Grip Organic is also a favorite for healthier food. Breizh Cafe, from Paris, offers some incredible crepes.

The Yokohama Archives of History is a repository for many precious archive materials on Japan and the foreign connection with Japan since the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853.

• Walk along the Yamashita Rinkosen Promenade to get to the museum. This promenade uses the overhead freight line and provides a good view, so you can enjoy the port scenery from here.
• At Yokohama Archives of History, you can learn about the history of Yokohama.
• There are many interesting documents and artifacts from those days, including a lot of information and old photos / maps from the foreign town area that built up after trade was re-opened.
• Note that the early exhibits are in both Japanese and English, but on the second floor all of the information is in Japanese for some reason.
• There is a nice courtyard and even a cafe. The shop sells replica maps and lot of books, many in English.
• If you have interest in the history of the opening of Japan this is worth a visit.

Sankeien is a spacious Japanese style garden in southern Yokohama which exhibits a number of historic buildings from across Japan.

• How to get there: Approx. 20 minutes from the Nihon-odori-eki Kencho-mae Bus Stop, which is within a short walking distance using the No. 8 city bus route. Get off at Honmoku Sankei-en-mae. A 3-minute walk. Bus fare: 210 yen
• This is an extensive Japanese garden that opened about 100 years ago and covers an area of 175,000 square meters.
• You need to buy the entry ticket at one of the machines nearby. It's a hassle given the all-Japanese characters on the machine, but the parking attendant is glad to help.
• There are many spots that's suitable for great photos, some with the three-storied pagoda as part of the background.
• You can have matcha (green powdered tea) in the lobby of the Sankei Memorial where a collection of Japanese art is displayed.
• It takes about 90 minutes if you explore slowly.

Marine Rouge has a number of elegant dining rooms and offers lunch and dinner cruises (90 and 120 minutes respectively), as well as a 90-minute sunset cruise.

• How to get there: Take the No. 8 city bus route from the Honmoku Sankei-en-mae Stop. Get off at Chuka-gai Iriguchi and walk about 3 minutes. Bus fare: 210 yen.
• You can choose the length of cruise you want, from 40 minutes to 120 minutes.
• Enjoy a marine cruise on the Marine Shuttle or Marine Rouge. There is a trip that includes a meal, but you can also just take the cruise.
• Make your way through Yamashita-koen Park to the cruise embarkation point.
• You should take a twilight cruise for the exceptionally beautiful scenery when Yokohama Bay Bridge is lit up.

Yokohama Chinatown (Yokohama Chukagai) is Japan's largest chinatown, located in central Yokohama.It quickly developed, after the port of Yokohama had been one of the first Japanese ports.

• There are a lot of fun things to do including visiting the Kaibyotei dedicated to a Chinese warlord of 1800 years ago or the Yokohama Daisekai (DASKA) Chinese theme park, or go shopping at the many different shops.
• Top tip for food: look for the queues, the food is fantastic. Try the dumplings and Hot & Sour soup too.
• There are tons of shops selling souvenirs but most of them are the same, do walk around first before you decide.
• Yokohama is also a lively music town. If you have time till late at night, drop in at one of the wonderful jazz clubs.
• Return home from Motomachi Chuka-gai Station on the Minato Mirai Line. Approx. 35 minutes to Shibuya Station. Change at Yokohama Station to the JR Line for a Tokyo Station-bound train.