🧱 Visiting the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse was an exciting experience, but the crowds were definitely something to contend with! This iconic destination is known for its unique combination of history and modernity, housing an impressive variety of shops, food stalls, and souvenirs. However, the sheer number of visitors made it a bit overwhelming at times, especially with kids in tow.
The architecture of the Red Brick Warehouse is stunning, with its historic charm providing a beautiful backdrop for the vibrant activities inside. The shops offered a mix of local crafts, trendy goods, and unique souvenirs, making it a fun place to browse and pick up gifts. The food stalls were equally diverse, with everything from Japanese street food to international favorites, ensuring there was something for every palate. Our children loved exploring the different treats, though navigating through the crowd required some patience.
Despite the hustle and bustle, the Red Brick Warehouse has a lively energy that adds to its appeal. It’s an excellent spot to experience Yokohama’s culture and creativity, and the festive decorations during the holiday season made it even more special.
If you’re planning a visit, I recommend going early in the day to avoid peak crowds and enjoy the space at a more relaxed pace. While it can get busy, the unique atmosphere and variety of offerings make it worth a visit. It’s a must-see spot in Yokohama, just be prepared for the lively crowds!
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a former brick warehouse that has been converted into a shopping and cultural center.
The warehouse was built in 1913 and was originally used to store cotton and other goods. It was designated as a National Historic Site in 2002.
Now you can find shops, restaurants, bathrooms, lockers, ATM, chargers and much more!
My plan had been to walk from Yokohama tower and the Cup Noodles Museum to Chinatown for lunch, but then I came across this building. The area reminded me so much of Boston, where I'm from, so I had to stop in. My goodness... the food options here were unreal! I wish I could have had ten stomachs to fill with lunch. I ended up settling on a pork katsu which was so satisfying on a hot day. I also go a soft cream which was so light and fluffy it looked like a marshmallow. Lastly, I took a slice of chocolate almond apple pie for a to-go snack. They have done an excellent job with converting this space to a food hall, one of the best I've been to. It's not that there were dozens of options, but every shop was very high quality and appealing. Some gift stalls as well, but I didn't buy anything.
The ex-warehouses were converted to shops and restaurants. So trisractionis great if you are looking for a place to chill out.
Not much of a tourist attraction in my view thought I enjoyed laying down on the grass patch to enjoy the sea breeze.
one of the historic and most popular tourist spot in central Yokohama. The two buildings offer a number of shops for unique atmosphere for shopping as well as some restaurants and floorspace dedicated to events and exhibitions.
