On Sept 23, 2025, my wife wanted to see for herself an elephant-nose like sculpture in the Park. But it was nowhere to be seen. After further site investigations, we concluded that it had been removed. Quite a sight-no-seeing experience.
There’s aplenty of activities ongoing surrounding Zou-no-hana Park. You will see there’s a huge harbour greenland with a surface area of close to 3.3 hectares including the breakwater stretching sideways from the Osanbashi Yokohama International Port Terminal. This encompass an event space and a resting area with a cafe gallery too. I can see dog lovers exchanging talks while their dogs interacting with one another.
Went there during the Yokohama Record Fest, the place was spacious even when full of people. The view was spectacular overlooking the pier. The weather that day made sure of an even better experience. For the food, I had an apple pi which was good, a nice apple cider with cinnamon (I think), and hot chocolate with marshmallow. Perfect to accompany our visit there.
This is a relatively new, tiny urban park (more like a rest area) on the site of a former building. It's nice that this was turned into free space rather than just another small residence or shop. There are a few benches, an informational signboard, and a reasonable view to the Minato Mirai area. This park should not be confused with large Zounohana Park across the water, which is further away from the original Zo-No-Hana breakwater than this one is. It might be easier to think of this park as Zo-No-Hana Breakwater Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
The park is named after the original wharf built when Yokohama Port opened in 1859. One of the two jetties constructed at this location had a curved shape resembling an elephant's trunk when viewed from above. The current pier reproduces this historical design.
Visitors can walk the Elephant Nose Pier for harbor views, see rotating art installations and elephant sculptures, attend cultural events and exhibitions, and visit the café with a rooftop seating area overlooking the bay.
Take the Minatomirai Line to Nihon-Odori Station. The park is a 3-5 minute walk from the station exits. It sits between Yamashita Park and the Red Brick Warehouse in Naka Ward.
Commodore Matthew C. Perry landed here on March 31, 1854. The site became Yokohama's first harbor in 1859 after the Treaty of Amity and Commerce designated it as one of Japan's five treaty ports for foreign trade.
