Yokohama, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo, is the country's largest port. Located only 30 kilometers from the Japanese capital, Yokohama has its own unique look and character. The city has been open to foreign ships since 1859.
Active ties with foreign countries have played a key role in the development of Yokohama's infrastructure and influenced the city's architectural appearance. Its historic center has many European-style buildings. Next to the harbor docks are the Chinatown neighborhoods, where the Chinese population is compactly located.
The population of Yokohama exceeds 3.7 million. The city is a center of developed industry and has many institutions of higher education. Yokohama is decorated with extensive parks, gardens and squares. Sports facilities and cultural institutions are abundantly represented here. Fans of fine cuisine should visit a variety of restaurants and cafes, where you can enjoy dishes for every taste. Local bars are famous not only for their exotic cocktails, but also for talented musicians of various genres. As in any major international port, you can also meet charming girls here.
Excursion to Yokohama to the Nissan plant.
Tour time: 9:30-17:30
- In the morning, we suggest a visit the Nissan Oppama plant. (1,5 ч). It was opened in 1961, and already in the early 1970s, robotic welders were introduced to the plant. Today, the plant is equipped with the latest technology and is considered one of the most automated in the world. Adjacent to the production facilities is a port, through which up to 80 thousand cars are shipped to customers every month. The complex also includes research and training centers and a test track. Seven models are produced at the Oppama plant: Nissan March, Nissan Cube, Nissan Cube Cubic, Nissan Tiida, Nissan Tiida Latio, Nissan Note и Nissan Bluebird Sylphy.
- In the neighborhood. "Minato Mirai XXI" in Yokohama to visit the tallest skyscraper in Japan - "Landmark Tower. (296 m high), located in the "neighborhood of the future". Inside the tower there are office premises, a hospital, a hotel, stores, restaurants and cafes. On the 69th floor you can visit the circular observation deck, where you will be instantly taken by a miracle elevator with a speed of up to 45 km/hour. The bird's-eye view of the entire city, the bay and one of the world's largest cable-stayed bridges, the 860-meter-long Yokohama Bay Bridge, is breathtaking. The bridge rises 55 meters above the surface of the water, allowing free passage for large ocean-going vessels. In addition to the famous Ferris wheel, the Minato Mirai XXI area is home to an array of attractions to entertain both adults and children.
- You will be able to stroll along the park's picturesque waterfront promenade Yamashita-koenIt is a favorite date spot for local young people. It is decorated with exotic subtropical plants and flowers, openwork arbors and garden sculptures.
- Boyish Chinatown You can enter Chinatown through a brightly colored gate with four different countries of the world. Chinatown can be accessed by passing through brightly colored gates arranged according to the four countries of the world. Not only tourists from abroad, but also the Japanese themselves like to come here to breathe in the exotic atmosphere and taste the exquisite Chinese cuisine. The real decoration of Chinatown is the colorful Kantei-Byo Templededicated to the God of Commerce. It was erected in 1873 and burned twice - in 1923 and during World War II. Restored in 1990, the temple is a striking example of traditional Chinese architecture.
Additional options to the Yokohama tour:
- A visit to Sea Paradise amusement island on Hakkeijima Island. The island's water park has more than 70 thousand species of sea creatures, including giant polar bears, funny penguins, predatory sharks, and electric stingrays. Adults and children will enjoy the marine animal show, in which sea lions, seals and dolphins perform. In the alleys of the park you can admire pink flamingos and feed pelicans. There are many stores and restaurants on the amusement island, as well as a variety of attractions.
- A visit to the Sankai-en Landscape Garden, founded by the wealthy silk merchant Tomitaro Hara and opened to the public in 1906. The garden is home to many exotic subtropical plants. In its ponds swim luxurious Japanese carps, inhabit several species of ducks. The garden also contains unique wooden buildings from the former Japanese capital of Japan Kamakura and the Kansai region. In the garden's tea house, you can enjoy delicious and extremely healthy green tea.
