Yokohama Highlights

Gain an overall historical understanding of Yokohama, the first port open to foreign trade when Japan ended its isolationist policy in the mid-1800s. While strolling through the traditional garden of Sankeien, you will see a three-story pagoda rising above the verdant foliage, which was planted to mirror the Nara countryside. The pagoda was built in Kyoto in the 1400s and moved to the garden in 1914. Walking through Chinatown will offer a livelier experience as it is the largest in Japan. Hundreds of shops line the maze of streets selling everything from natural herbs to fine jewelry. You can expect the aroma of freshly cooked Chinese dishes to be wafting through the air, as restaurants are among the primary businesses. For a glimpse into Yokohama’s urban redevelopment, you will stop at a waterfront red-brick warehouse that once served as the customs clearing house. It’s now a popular shopping center filled with one-of-a-kind boutiques.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Stroll the winding paths in Sankeien, a serene garden oasis in southern Yokohama.
• Spend free time exploring the countless shops in Japan’s largest Chinatown.
• See a former customs warehouse that has been converted into a high-end shopping area.