PRIVATE yokohama TOUR

Yokohama is a beautiful waterside, port city steeped in history and packed with fun attractions. Only 40 minutes from Tokyo a day trip to Yokohama is a must do. Our Yokohama tour is a mix of history, culture and food.

Over the course of this full day tour we explore Yokohama through the eyes of the immigrants who arrived into Japan, through the port of Yokohama in the mid 1800s.

A unique exploration of Yokohama.
Boat ride, museum and lunch included.
Hotel pick-up from Tokyo available.

Your Private Yokohama tour starts in Yamashita Park. Permanently docked in the port is the Hikawa Maru (氷川丸), an early Japanese ocean liner with a fascinating history.  We will explore the boat and learn about her and her passengers. 

From the port we stroll up to Yamate Hill, a residential area which developed shortly after the port opened in 1859. Here we visit the Spanish villas and Victorian residences that the early Western settlers lived in. You will find out who lived here and why they came to Yokohama.

From Yamate Hill it is a short walk down to Chinatown; home to the early Chinese settlers. Yokohama's Chinatown is the largest in Japan and one of the biggest in the world. We visit a 150 year old temple that has served as the main grounds of worship for the Chinese settlers. Stopping for lunch we will enjoy a feast in a traditional Chinese restaurant, and later, whilst wandering the narrow laneways, we will indulge in fried sesame balls for dessert.

From Chinatown we travel to Minato Mirai, a 10 minute train ride away see the more modern side of Yokohama.

In Minato Mirai, we explore the modern development of Yokohama. Here, you will take a walk along the water front visiting the Red Brick Warehouse. Originally a customs house that served from 1911-1989, but now converted into a boutique shopping outlet. It’s a great place to pick up some unique Yokohama souvenirs.

From there we we will walk along the waterfront to Shinko Pier where we will board the Sea Bass. You will be treated to a panorama view of the city from the water. We disembark the boat at Yokohama Station, where your tour ends. You can choose to continue your exploration of Yokohama solo or head back to Tokyo (approximately 40 minutes away). Your guide will help you directions to your chosen destination.

All prices listed are in US$ and are the total price for the tour including local tax.
We do accept last-minute bookings so if you are already in Tokyo please contact us for our availability. Tours can be booked online up to 18 hours before the desired start time. For very last-minute inquiries please email us.

This private Yokohama tour is just for you and your friends/family. No one else will join your tour. You can bring a maximum of 14 people on your tour. For numbers over 8 people (12 years of age and above) please add US$79 per person. Children aged 11 years and under are free to join the tour. There is however a surcharge of US$40 per person (including sales tax) for children aged 3 to 11 years to cover the cost of the boat ride, museum and lunch. Prices for the Yokohama tour include a boat ride, lunch, and museum entrance. If you book a private tour and would like to be met at your hotel by your guide you will need to book the 7.5 hours tour. Our tours are walking tours and we make use of the world-class public transportation system to travel around. Prices do not include the costs of transport. You will need to buy a subway pass on the day.

This tour requires you to be physically fit. You will be walking about 10 km over the course of the day. We will be going at a slow pace across mostly flat land but you do need to be in good health and be able to walk up and down stairs.

Please be aware that Yokohama is NOT in Tokyo. While Yokohama and Tokyo are very close it will take about 45 minutes to an hour and a half by train depending on what part of Tokyo you are staying in.

WHEN/TIME: Private Yokohama tours run everyday of the week except the second Wednesday of each month.

Meeting Time for 6 to 6.5 hour tours starting at Motomachi Chukagai Station in Yokohama: 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start time.

Meeting time for 7.5 hour tours with a hotel pick-up in Tokyo: 8:50 am at hotel lobby for a 9:00am departure.

WHATS INCLUDED: The tour price includes a boat ride, lunch and entry into the Hikawa Maru Museum. Public transportation used during your tour is NOT included (train and subways), nor are the costs of any taxis which you might choose to use. A train pass must be bought beforehand to travel between locations. Learn how to acquire a train pass here. The costs of souvenirs and any extra foods not included in the food crawl are also NOT included.

STARTING POINT: Motomachi Chukagai Station exit 1 or at your hotel lobby if you booked a hotel pick up.

FINISHING POINT: Yokohama Station. Alternatively if you wish to be taken back to your hotel, just ket us know.

WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable shoes.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: All tours take place as scheduled (including in heavy rain) except under a Red Warning or Purple Emergency Warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. For up to date information see the Japan Meteorological Agency website. In rare occasions, the boat trip to Yamashita Park may be cancelled due to sudden changes in water conditions. We will get to Yamashita Park by train instead.

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All pricing is in USD.

Please click on the Date that you would like to book and then select ‘hotel meet-up’ or ‘Yokohama meet-up’ rate.

If you select ‘Yokohama Meet-up’ we will meet you at Motomachi Chukagai Station Exit 1.

If you select ‘hotel meet-up’ we will meet you in your hotel lobby in Tokyo and travel with you to Yokohama.