Yokohama Hotel Online Reservations by Japan-Vacation-Hotel-Reservations.com

Location & Population of Yokohama
As you probably already know, Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Yokohama is approximately 30 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. Tokyo city has the largest population of any city in Japan. Yokohama city has the second largest population. It is often said that the Tokyo and Yokohama metropolitan area has the largest metropolitan population in the world.

The Poppular of Yokohama
If you have an opportunity to ride a train from Tokyo to Yokohama, you will be surprised at the view because residences are packed together over a vast area. You may occasionally see vacant land that will be the grounds of a school or temple (maybe a cemetery). You will hardly ever see natural locations such as woods or fields.

Places to Visit
Sky Garden in the Landmark Tower
The Landmark Tower Yokohama 69F
2-2-1 Minato Mirai Nishi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa-ken
10:00-22:00(Jul.-Sept.)/10:00-21:00(Oct.-Jun.) Open until 22:00 every Saturday

Admission ends 30minutes before closing time.
Open every day of the year
Charge:1000yen for Adults, 500yen for Elem./ Jr.H.Sch.students This is probably the one viewing spot no to miss! You can get to Japan's highest observation deck (273m above the ground) in about 40 seconds with e fastest elevator in the world (750m/min.). The sprawling jewel-like sight shows you a 360 degrees beautiful panorama up to about 80km away.

You can see Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Metropolitan Government building and Boso peninsula on a clear day. There is a sourvenir shop on this floor. There are nice shopping malls on the lower floors (Landmark Plaza), continuing
to other shopping malls including "Queen's Square" and "at!". In christmas season, the building will be attractively decorated with other buildings around it.

Access:5 minutes walk using the moving walk way from Sakuragicho station
(JR Negishi, Tokyu Toyoko, Shiei Chikatetsu lines).

Sail Traing Ship Nippon - Maru and Yokohama Maritime Museum
The classic Nippon-maru which was built in 1930 as a sail training ship, is docked here. The museum has displays showing the history of Port of Yokohama and its development.

7 min. walk

10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (- 4:30p.m. Nov.- Feb.) (- 6:30 p.m. Jul. & Aug.)
Closed:Mondays, the day after holidays and around New Year

Queen's Square Yokohama
Has an array of variety of shops, a unique department store, The Pan Pacific Hotel Yokohama, concert hall, and offices. This new style city complex provides all your social life. At the heart of the complex is the "Station Core" , a large atrium between basement level 3 and 5th floor and "Queen's Park", which is surrounded by luscious greenery. A relaxing area to enjoy a meal and some shopping.

Yokohama Cosmo World
At a height of 112.5 meters with a capacity of 480 passengers, even adults will enjoy riding on this large world-crass Ferris wheel. You can also enjoy a roller coster and a log flume ride here.

Yokohama World Porters
The World Poters is attracted large number of visitors with its many shops which provide reasonably-priced imported goods of excellent quality. The shopping plaza has so appealing 134 shops, 34 restaurants, 8 movie theaters.

Pacifico Yokohama
Pacifico Yokohama is a one of the largest convention complexes which includes the National Convention Hall of Yokohama, a Conference Center, an Exhibition Hall and a Hotel.

International Media Center (IMC), the press center of FIFA World Cup in 2002, will be located here.

Yokohama Museum of Art
This museum stages a series of 20th century contemporary art exhibits. Exhibitions include inspirational works of surrealists and writers noted for their connection to Yokohama in addition to a photograph collection.
* 10 min. walk.

10a.m. - 6p.m. Closed : Thursday and the day after national holidays.

Yokohama Jack Mall
Yokohama Jack Mall, opened in October 1999, is the newest big shopping center in Minato Mirai 21 District. The east block has specialty stores such as sports, amusement and delicatessen.

The west block has restaurants, electronical stores, toy shops and casual wear stores.
* 13 min. walk.

10a.m.- 9p.m. Closed:the third Wednesday.

Yokohama Noh Theater
Beautiful theater featuring a Somei Stage built by Maeda of the former Kaga clan. This about 120 year old stage has been flawlessly restored to its original condition. The stage is parti-cularly beautiful with pine, bamboo and plum trees painted on the back panel of the stage.

Free tour of the theater available. Call in advance. Fee required for performances. Performances are shown at various times and intervals throughout the year, please call for details.

9a.m. - 10p.m. Closed Monday