Private Yokohama Tour - History, Culture and Food
Overview
Yokohama is an incredible waterside port city steeped in history and packed with fun attractions. Only 45 minutes from Tokyo a day trip to Yokohama is a must-do. This Yokohama tour is a carefully curated mix of history, culture and food.
Over the course of this full-day tour, you will explore Yokohama through the eyes of the immigrants who arrived into Japan, through the port in the mid-1800s.
This private tour includes a boat ride around the harbour, a visit to the historic Hikawa Maru (early Japanese ocean liner) and a traditional Chinese restaurant in Chinatown.
In addition, you will explore Yamate Hill, a residential district where the early western settlers lived, and Minato Mirai; the waterfront district home to the Red Brick Warehouse, a boutique shopping outlet where we can pick up some unique souvenirs.
Over the course of this full-day tour, you will explore Yokohama through the eyes of the immigrants who arrived into Japan, through the port in the mid-1800s.
This private tour includes a boat ride around the harbour, a visit to the historic Hikawa Maru (early Japanese ocean liner) and a traditional Chinese restaurant in Chinatown.
In addition, you will explore Yamate Hill, a residential district where the early western settlers lived, and Minato Mirai; the waterfront district home to the Red Brick Warehouse, a boutique shopping outlet where we can pick up some unique souvenirs.
Inclusions
- Boat ride around the harbour
- Lunch in Chinatown
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private tour - no one else will join
- Professional tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Shinko Pier Cruise Terminal
- Entry/Admission - NYK Hikawamaru Exhibits
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yamashita Park, 279 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0023 Kanagawa Prefecture
Start your tour at the easily accessible Motomachi Chukagai Station. A short walk to Yamashita Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: NYK Hikawamaru Exhibits, Yamashita Park Yamashitacho Nakaku, Yokohama 231-0023 Kanagawa Prefecture
See the Hikawa Maru, a Japanese ocean liner from the early 1900s with a fascinating history. Discover more about her and her passengers from your well-informed tour guide.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yamate Park, 230 Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0862 Kanagawa Prefecture
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Berrick Hall, 72 Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0862 Kanagawa Prefecture
You will find out who lived here and why they came to Yokohama.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yokohama Chinatown, 118-2 Yamashitacho, Naka-Ku, Yokohama 231-0023 Kanagawa Prefecture
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kanteibyo Street, Kanteibyo St, Yamashitachō, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023, Japan
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Yokohama Minato Mirai 21, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 1-1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0001 Kanagawa Prefecture
Visit 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shinko Pier Cruise Terminal, 2-chōme-5-1 Shinkō, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan
Board the Sea Bass, a glass-roofed sightseeing boat, for a ride through Yokohama Bay up to Yokohama Station. A wonderful way to see the cityscape!
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yamashita Park, 279 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0023 Kanagawa Prefecture
Start your tour at the easily accessible Motomachi Chukagai Station. A short walk to Yamashita Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: NYK Hikawamaru Exhibits, Yamashita Park Yamashitacho Nakaku, Yokohama 231-0023 Kanagawa Prefecture
See the Hikawa Maru, a Japanese ocean liner from the early 1900s with a fascinating history. Discover more about her and her passengers from your well-informed tour guide.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yamate Park, 230 Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0862 Kanagawa Prefecture
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Berrick Hall, 72 Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0862 Kanagawa Prefecture
You will find out who lived here and why they came to Yokohama.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yokohama Chinatown, 118-2 Yamashitacho, Naka-Ku, Yokohama 231-0023 Kanagawa Prefecture
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kanteibyo Street, Kanteibyo St, Yamashitachō, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023, Japan
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Yokohama Minato Mirai 21, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 1-1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0001 Kanagawa Prefecture
Visit 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shinko Pier Cruise Terminal, 2-chōme-5-1 Shinkō, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan
Board the Sea Bass, a glass-roofed sightseeing boat, for a ride through Yokohama Bay up to Yokohama Station. A wonderful way to see the cityscape!
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
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