Yokohama Oktoberfest

Beautiful historical architecture from Yokohama’s old port era, very well preserved and full of character. The atmosphere is relaxed and scenic, especially along the waterfront. It’s an easy train ride from Tokyo, making it perfect for a one-day trip if you have some extra time. The area is clean, organized, and pleasant for walking and exploring. There are many food options inside the Red Brick complex, but personally I enjoyed dining in Yokohama Chinatown nearby for a more diverse and authentic food experience. Definitely worth visiting at least once.

Waterfront historic warehouses turned into shopping and eating mall. Yes, it's a total tourist trap but a must-see when in Yokohama. An easy and pleasant walk from the nearest train station, Sakuragicho, with the promenade, cup noodle museum, and other attractions along the way or easy side trips. We love visiting Yokohama and it's an easy 30 minute train ride from Tokyo Station to Sakuragicho. I suggest coming here later in the afternoon, walk and shop, eat at one of the numerous good restaurants in the surroundin area, enjoy the night lights, and return to Tokyo (if you're not planning to stay overnight). I really suggest staying overnight then you can do the whole waterfront area all the way to their excellent Chinatown.

Such a nice place! The walk to get there is very soothing and the building is beautiful. The shops inside sell mostly leather goods, jewellery and home decor but everything has a quality feel to it and many things seem to be made locally. The gourmet section is also great. Highly recommended! And the balcony is a super nice place to just sit and relax a bit…

This red brick warehouse was a world-renowned state-of-the-art Japanese warehouse from the Meiji era into the Taisho era. Presently, its appearance has been maintained, and the 2-building warehouse contains shops, restaurants, and a multipurpose hall, making it a culture and shopping spot. The #1 building features a dance and theater hall, an event space, long-standing Yokohama stores, and shops selling Yokohama souvenirs. The #2 building has restaurants and cafés with varying themes by floor, as well as shops. The event plaza that connects the two buildings hosts various events, including “Yokohama Oktoberfest.” Relax and look out over the ocean on the lawn area of Akarenga Park, which faces the ocean. Guests can purchase select Yokohama goods and popular sweets. We recommend taking pictures with the outside of the warehouse, the balcony inside, and the ocean and Bay Bridge at the event plaza as backdrops. There is a great selection of cafés and restaurants, from casual food court shops to restaurants that take advantage of the beautiful location. Enjoy live performances by popular musicians at Motion Blue Yokohama, said to be the birthplace of jazz. The stunning night view sets a wonderful mood, making it a must-see.

The buildings look really cool from the outside but it was a little busy once we were inside. There were different kinds of shops, some fancy some less as well as a few restaurants that were all sit-down places. We stopped at a few places but it wasn't my favorite shopping mall.