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Yokohama, famous as a port city, also offers an abundance of unique culinary experiences! This month, we’re featuring a tour that lets you enjoy the city’s exclusive dining opportunities while staying at the Hyatt Regency Yokohama. Highlights include the Beer Bike, where you can ride through Yokohama’s streets while sipping freshly brewed beer straight from a brewery.
Located near Yokohama Port, the Yamashita-cho / Nihon Odori area is known for its beautiful streetscapes blending Japanese and Western cultures. Situated here is the Hyatt Regency Yokohama. It’s approximately 45 minutes via a direct limousine bus from Haneda Airport and a short walk from Yamashita Park and Chinatown, making it a perfect base for exploring Yokohama’s charm. The spacious rooms, all over 37 m², offer a sophisticated design blending Japanese aesthetics with Western refinement. Reflecting the concept of “East meets West,” each elevator lobby showcases artwork inspired by Yokohama’s history and locale, providing subtle enjoyment for guests. Don’t miss the highly acclaimed breakfast buffet prepared by the hotel’s talented chefs.
Hyatt Regency Yokohama
Address: 280-2 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-8340, Japan
Rooms: 315
Check-in/Check-out: 3:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Rates: See website
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Yokohama Central Wholesale Market
Located near Yokohama Station, the Yokohama Central Wholesale Market is Japan’s third-oldest market with a rich history. Wholesalers from across Japan and the world gather here to distribute fresh food to retailers and restaurants. While the market is typically closed to the general public, its annex offers restaurants and shops where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood.
Every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, the Marine Products Hall opens to the public for seafood shopping. Special events like tuna-cutting demonstrations take place on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Visitors can also participate in the “Market Exploration Tour,” which runs almost daily (except market holidays). This tour offers a rare chance to observe auctions, sample fresh seafood, and purchase exclusive items, creating a memorable experience with the lively market atmosphere.
Yokohama Central Wholesale Market
Address: 1 Yamauchi-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0054, Japan
Closed: Sundays and Wednesdays (additional closures apply)
Website: See website
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CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA
At The CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA, you can create your own CUPNOODLES at the My CUPNOODLES Factory by choosing your design, one of four soups, and four toppings from 12 ingredients. Other attractions include the CUPNOODLES Park, where you can experience the manufacturing process as if you were a noodle, and the Chicken Ramen Factory, where you can hand-make the world’s first instant ramen.
From February 1 to February 28, 2025, the Chicken Ramen Factory offers a special Valentine’s Day-themed program where you can create heart-shaped chicken ramen. Perfect for gifts or shared memories with loved ones, this unique experience combines fun and sentimentality.
CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA
Address: 2-3-4 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM)
Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day if a holiday) and year-end holidays
(Closed from December 30, 2024, to January 31, 2025, for maintenance)
Admission: ¥500 for adults (university students and older); free for high school students and younger
(*Additional fees and reservations required for some attractions.)
Website: See website
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Yokohama Beer Umaya no Shokutaku
As the birthplace of Japan’s beer culture, Yokohama offers unique craft beer experiences at Umaya no Shokutaku ( official Instagram). Yokohama Beer carries on the traditions of its historical ties to Western trade, which began in 1858 with the Treaty of Amity and Commerce.
In addition to its dining restaurant Umaya no Shokutaku, the adjacent beer stand offers a special experience where you can enjoy beer while gazing at the brewery tanks. Their popular Beer Bike Tour combines a brewery visit with a bike ride through Yokohama, making it a standout tourism attraction.
Yokohama Beer Umaya no Shokutaku
Address: 6-68-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Hours: Varies by facility ( See website)
Tours and Prices: See website
Beer Prices: See website
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Shopping at Takashimaya
Discover unique Yokohama souvenirs and premium Japanese goods at Takashimaya Yokohama, Japan’s most iconic department store. Known for its high-quality offerings, it provides services in English and tax exemptions for international visitors spending over a certain amount.
The expansive depachika (basement food hall) covers approximately 5,000 m², offering Yokohama’s famous delicacies, prepared foods, bento boxes, and sake. Visitors can also enjoy international cuisines at the 8th-floor restaurant area. Whether shopping for souvenirs or enjoying Japan’s food culture, Takashimaya Yokohama provides a luxurious and memorable experience.
Takashimaya Yokohama
Address: 1-6-31 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-8601, Japan
Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
(*Some sections may have different hours. Closed January 1–2, 2025.)
Website: See website
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