MINATO MIRAI 21

Nishi-ku, Yokohama

Located on the waterfront in Yokohama, this modern shopping district has lots to see, eat and do. Developed in the 1980s, it was planned to become a central district for activities, commerce and tourism. The Minato Mirai line runs through this entire district with Minato Mirai Station being the center middle link. This area is filled with loads of places to shop such as the historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from the earl 1900s, the largest Chinatown in Japan and the massive Queens Square shopping complex. Aside from shopping, Minato Mirai offers night time illusions, a mini theme park, countless museums, boat rides and stunning bay side views.

While you’re in the area, be sure to check out the following:

  • Shopping areas such as Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Queens Square and Chinatown

  • Unique museums which include the Cup Noodle Museum, Hikawa Maru floating museum, the Bluff Houses and the Maritime Museum

  • Cosmo World to hop on the giant Ferris wheel for a spectacular view of the city

  • The Landmark Tower for a view at the top and fine dining

Photo Credit: JW Web Magazine

Photo Credit: Japan Guide

How to get there

Minato Mirai Station is accessible on the Minato Mirai Line, just two stops from Yokohama Station. If you are coming in on the bullet train through Shin-Yokohama Station it’s just a short twenty minute ride on the Blue Line and Minato Mirai Line. Coming in from Tokyo you can get to Yokohama Station from Shibuya on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. From Shinjuku it’s about 20 minutes on the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line.

 
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