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Visiting Yokohama

Travelers to Yokohama give high marks for the Chinatown, shopping, and bustling port. This city also attracts tourists with its theme park, museums, and sightseeing tours. Top sights in the city include Shinyokohama Raumen Museum, Yokohama Museum of Art, and Landmark Tower.

• There are 199 hotels and other accommodations in Yokohama
• The closest major airport is in Tokyo (HND-Haneda), 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.), 51.9 mi (83.5 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Yokohama

Well known for its museums, the city's cultural venues include Shinyokohama Raumen Museum, Yokohama Museum of Art, and Museum of Japanese Houses. Attractions like Yokohama Cosmo World, Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, and Makigahara Children's Zoo are fun for kids of all ages. The city is notable for its Chinatown and landmarks like Landmark Tower, Yokohama Marine Tower, and Kawasaki Daishi.

In Yokohama, you'll be able to select from 199 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have ample places to choose from for your holiday getaway. Below are top ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Breath Hotel - With a stay at this 3.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free valet parking and a snack bar/deli, along with free Internet. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its beach locale and helpful staff.
• Kamakura Park Hotel - This 3.5-star hotel features 2 restaurants, free WiFi, and free parking.
• JR-EAST HOTEL METS YOKOHAMA TSURUMI - Guests who stay at this 3-star hotel in Tsurumi can enjoy access to a restaurant and a 24-hour business center, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its overall value and proximity to shopping.

Other top sights in Yokohama include Yokohama Stadium and Sankei-en Park. Top places to visit outside the city include Meiji Jingu Shrine, 16.5 mi/26.6 km from the heart of the city, and Tokyo Tower, which is 17.2 mi/27.6 km away.

Getting Around Yokohama

With so many ways to get around, exploring Yokohama is a breeze. You can take advantage of metro transit at Mitsuzawakamicho Station, Kawawacho Station, and Katakuracho Station. If you want to journey outside of the city, ride aboard a train from Yokohama Tsurugamine Station, Yokohama Futamatagawa Station, or Yokohama Nishiya Station. You can find out about options for water transportation at the port.

Dressing for Yokohama

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 62°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 28°F
• From April to June, the average is 81°F during the day and 45°F at night
• July through September sees average temperatures of 85°F during the day and 57°F at night
• In October-December, you can expect 71°F as the daytime average and 30°F as the nighttime average
• Yokohama gets about 45.47 inches of rain per year
• July and August are usually the hottest months averaging 83°F, while January and February are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 31°F