What other travelers are saying about Yokohama Oktoberfest
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.
It was not free to get into the outside food market but do not let that stop you from exploring inside the historic brick warehouse. A few restaurants, the one we decided on was Chano ma and we had no complaints.
The service, environment and food was very comfy as they have beds on the wall. Please also stop by the honey stand, The Wharf restaurant and the pie area as well. Just a few more miles away was a fair going on. Do much going on to do in this area.
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…
The Red Brick warehouse in Yokohama is one of the most famous tourist attractions. We spent almost three hours here because of the weather. We were there on a rainy day. The indoor shopping has become our favorite spot.
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is essentially a shopping mall featuring numerous restaurants and stores. It is huge. I don't think I had checked out more than half of the shopping center after three hours of walking around. We made some purchases and had drinks and snacks. The shopping experience is good, except it was very crowded all the time.
I couldn't see much of the exterior because I came at the wrong time—it was nighttime and pouring rain, so this is the only photo I managed to take...
But the inside is actually pretty decent for chilling! There are tons of restaurants, and you can grab souvenirs here too. In my opinion, it's way better to buy them here than anywhere else—why? Because they're more *authentic*? Lol, that's the gist of it!
The festival features a variety of traditional German foods, including pretzels, sausages, schnitzels, sauerkraut, and other hearty dishes. There are also many Japanese takes on German cuisine, offering a unique fusion experience.
The festival typically occurs in early October, though exact dates can vary each year. It usually spans a week or more, giving visitors ample time to enjoy the festivities.
Yes, the festival is known for its lively atmosphere, featuring live music from German bands playing traditional tunes and contemporary hits. There are also various games and cultural performances to keep visitors entertained.
