Yokohama 1-Day Itinerary: Best Food, Night Views & More | Tokyo Day Trip

🎡 Planning a 1-day course in Yokohama, a perfect day trip from Tokyo?
This post covers everything you need for a perfect day in Yokohama!
From "Lonely Gourmet" restaurants to Tabelog's Top 100 shops,
we've gathered all the must-see attractions, Chinatown eats, and stunning night view spots.

🚉 Yokohama 1-Day Travel Itinerary

01 Yokohama Station (Bus Stop A4)
↓ (Bayside Blue Bus)
05 Cup Noodle Museum / Hammerhead Entrance
↓ (Walk)
A5 Akarenga Soko (Red Brick Warehouse) / Marine & Walk
↓ (Akai Kutsu Bus)
A7 Chinatown East Gate (Choyomon)
↓ (Akai Kutsu Bus)
A9 Minato no Mieru Oka Park (Harbor View Park)
↓ (Akai Kutsu Bus)
A13 Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal
↓ (Akai Kutsu Bus)
A17 Bashamichi Station
↓ (Akai Kutsu Bus)
A18 Sakuragicho Station
↓ (Akai Kutsu Night View Bus)
A4 Hammerhead
↓ (Akai Kutsu Night View Bus)
A3 Bankokubashi / In front of World Porters
↓ (Walk)
Kishamichi Promenade
↓ (Walk)
Sakuragicho Station
↓ (Municipal Subway Blue Line)
Yokohama Station

Essential for Yokohama Travel! Transport Pass

Minato Burari Ticket

You can complete this entire itinerary with just one transportation pass!
If you're planning a day trip to Yokohama, the Minato Burari Ticket, which offers unlimited rides on buses and subways within the Minato Mirai area, is a must-have.

You can use the Bayside Blue Bus, the Akai Kutsu Bus, and the Municipal Subway Blue Line with this ticket.
It's an essential item for a comfortable Yokohama trip!

🎫 Purchase Yokohama Minato Burari Ticket

1. Departing from Yokohama Station (East Exit A4 Bus Stop)

📍 Bayside Blue Bus
Yokohama Station East Exit A4 Stop
First Bus: Weekdays 09:50 / Weekends 09:45
Last Bus: Weekdays 18:05 / Weekends 18:15

2. Cup Noodle Museum & World Porters

Cup Noodle Museum Yokohama

A place where you can make your own unique Cup Noodles!
It's a popular attraction for families and couples alike.

✔️ Popular with families!
Hours: 10:00 ~ 18:00 (Admission until 17:00)
Closed: Every Tuesday
Admission: Adults 500 yen / High school students & under: Free
Chicken Ramen Factory (Reservation required)

My Cup Noodle Factory (First-come, first-served after entry)
Cup Noodle Park (3 years old ~ Elementary school, 500 yen)

Yokohama Cosmo World

Famous for its giant Ferris wheel, it's particularly romantic in the evening.
Entry is free, and you pay for each attraction separately.

✔️ Recommended for couples due to the romantic atmosphere at night
✔️ Free admission, individual tickets for rides
Operating Hours: 11:00 ~ 22:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
Ferris Wheel: 1,000 yen (Air-conditioned)

📌 300 yen discount when purchasing the Air Cabin + Ferris wheel set ticket!

World Porters Rooftop Deck

A hidden gem for free views in Yokohama!
The rooftop deck offers a great view of the Cosmo World Ferris wheel.

Leonard's Malasadas (World Porters)

A famous Malasada shop from Hawaii!
It's a very popular spot in World Porters, often with a queue.

Chiikawa-yaki (World Porters)

You can find the adorable Chiikawa-yaki here!
It's a must-visit for Chiikawa fans.

3. Akarenga Soko (Red Brick Warehouse)

A historic brick building that has been converted into a shopping mall.
It's one of Yokohama's most iconic landmarks.

✔️ Shopping & Restaurant Complex converted from Red Brick Warehouses
Building 1: Hall & Event Space
Building 2: Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Operating Hours
Building 1: 10:00 ~ 19:00 / Building 2: 11:00 ~ 20:00
※ Hours differ for cafes and restaurants.

✔️ Famous for Christmas Markets and Seasonal Events
Yokohama Oktoberfest
Late September ~ Mid October
Christmas Market
Late November ~ December 25th

📅 Akarenga Soko Event Calendar
Check Official Event Schedule

✔️ 2nd Floor Balcony: Refreshing Sea View

4. Yokohama Chinatown EATS (Lunch)

📍 Akai Kutsu Bus (Red Shoes Bus)
Board: A5 Akarenga Soko / Marine & Walk Stop
Alight: A7 Chinatown East Gate (Choyomon) Stop

One of the world's largest Chinatowns!
✔️ Recommended: Dim Sum, Mapo Tofu, Xiaolongbao, Bubble Tea
Choosing a restaurant with a Tabelog score of 3.5 or higher ensures a good meal!

📍 Chinatown Recommended Restaurants (Tabelog Top 100)

• 1) Saiko Shinkan (菜香新館)
  Dim Sum, Lunch Yum Cha Course
  Tabelog 3.67 (1,884 reviews) / Google 4.2 (2,849 reviews)
  Make a Reservation
• 2-1) Manchinro Honten (萬珍樓 本店)
  Cantonese Cuisine Representative
  Tabelog 3.65 (1,818 reviews) / Google 4.3 (2,454 reviews)
• 2-2) Manchinro Dim Sum Store (萬珍樓點心舗)
  Tabelog 3.67 (1,314 reviews) / Google 4.3 (1,501 reviews)
• 3) Keitokuchin (景徳鎮)
  Sichuan Mapo Tofu
  Tabelog 3.65 (2,609 reviews) / Google 4.1 (1,845 reviews)
  ➡️ Read Review & Reserve
  

  

• 4) Kyokarobon (京華樓 本館)
  Sichuan Mapo Tofu, Knife-cut Noodles
  Tabelog 3.65 / Google 4.2
  ➡️ Kyokarobon Online Reservation
• 5) Shatanki (謝甜記)
  Chinese Congee
  Tabelog 3.65 / Google 4.2
• 6) Dohatsu Honkan (中華菜館 同發 本館)
  BBQ Pork (Char Siu)
  Tabelog 3.65 / Google 4.2
• 7) Tokuki (徳記)
  Pork Knuckle Noodles
  Tabelog 3.64 / Google 4.1
  ➡️ Tokuki Online Reservation
• 8) Nanetsu Bishoku (南粤美食)
  Featured in "Lonely Gourmet" - Dried Abalone/Duck
  Tabelog 3.61 / Google 3.6
  ➡️ Nanetsu Bishoku Online Reservation
• 9) Aigun (愛群)
  Beef Brisket Stew
  Tabelog 3.61 / Google 4.3
• 10) Anki (安記)
  Congee
  Tabelog 3.61 / Google 4.1
  

  

  

Yokohama Kanteibyo (Guan Di Temple)

A beautiful and colorful temple dedicated to the Chinese God of War, Guan Yu.
It's a great spot for photos and cultural experience.

📍 Chinatown Recommended Desserts (Tabelog Top 100)

• 1) Juraku (聚楽)
  Hong Kong Style Castella (Ma Lai Go)
  2022, 2023 Sweets Top 100
  Tabelog 3.71 (721 reviews) / Google 4.4 (221 reviews)

  

  

• 2) Goku Tea House (悟空茶荘)
  1F Shop, 2F Tea Room
  Jasmine Milk Tea
  2021, 2022, 2025 Cafe Top 100
  Tabelog 3.70 (1,038 reviews) / Google 4.4 (1,011 reviews)

  

  

5. Minato no Mieru Oka Park (Harbor View Park)

📍 Akai Kutsu Bus (Red Shoes Bus)
Board: A7 Chinatown East Gate (Choyomon) Stop
Alight: A9 Minato no Mieru Oka Park Stop

From the top of Yamate Hill,
The best viewpoint to see Yokohama Port and Bay Bridge at a glance.
The beautiful "Rose Garden" is also famous.

Enjoying a Rose Ice Cream while looking at the roses in the garden is a classic Yokohama experience.

6. Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal (Free Night View #1)

📍 Akai Kutsu Bus (Red Shoes Bus)
Board: A9 Minato no Mieru Oka Park Stop
Alight: A13 Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal Stop

"The Whale's Back" (Kujira no Senaka)
A rooftop plaza affectionately known as "The Whale's Back".
Selected as Rank #1 Free Night View by NIKKEI Plus 1.
It's the best viewpoint to see Yokohama Bay and the Bay Bridge at a glance.

7. Bashamichi & Dinner (Katsuretsu-an)

📍 Akai Kutsu Bus (Red Shoes Bus)
Board: A13 Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal Stop
Alight: A17 Bashamichi Station Stop

A historical street with Meiji-era architecture.
We recommend Katsuretsu-an (勝烈庵), a tonkatsu master established in 1927.

Katsuretsu-an Tonkatsu

8. Sakuragicho & Hammerhead (Night View Bus)

📍 Akai Kutsu Bus (Red Shoes Bus)
Board: A17 Bashamichi Station Front Stop
Alight: A18 Sakuragicho Station Front Stop

📍 Akai Kutsu Bus (Red Shoes Bus)
Board: A1 Sakuragicho Station Front Stop
Alight: A4 Hammerhead Front Stop

"The Harbor Right Before Your Eyes!"

This place is famous for its "Ocean View Restaurants".
It is the best place to enjoy a romantic dinner at a restaurant or cafe terrace overlooking the sea.

9. Bankokubashi (Akai Kutsu Night View Bus)

📍 Akai Kutsu Bus (Red Shoes Bus)
Board: A4 Hammerhead Stop
Alight: A3 Bankokubashi / World Porters Stop

"Yokohama Night View's 'Real' Photo Zone"
A historic bridge built in 1901 where you can see all of Yokohama at a glance.
It is the #1 spot where the Landmark Tower and Cosmo World Ferris Wheel look most beautiful.

10. Kishamichi & Landmark Tower

Walking from World Porters, you will find "Kishamichi", a bridge renovated from an old railway.
This on the bridge is the #1 Yokohama night view spot where you can see the Landmark Tower and the Cosmo World Ferris Wheel beautifully.

If you have time, we also recommend going up to the Landmark Tower 69F "Sky Garden" observatory to enjoy the panoramic night view of Yokohama Port.

After enjoying the beautiful night view, head back to Yokohama Station from Sakuragicho Station via the Municipal Subway Blue Line to finish your perfect day trip!

Yokohama Travel Map at a Glance

An itinerary perfect for families, couples, and friends.
Exploring Yokohama Chinatown for lunch is an absolute highlight not to be missed.
For an efficient Yokohama day trip,
this course utilizing the transportation pass is the most reasonable and satisfying choice.

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