Private Yokohama Day Trip From Tokyo

Embark on an exciting Private Yokohama Tour and set sail on the Sea Bass for a breathtaking harbor ride. Get up close with the Port of Yokohama and take in the panoramic view of the city. Upon arrival at Yamashita Park, explore the fascinating history of the Hikawa Maru, an early Japanese ocean liner. Discover the early Western settlers' lives as you visit Spanish villas and Victorian residences on Yamate Hill. Indulge in the vibrant culture of Yokohama's largest Chinatown, where you can visit a 150-year-old temple and embark on a scrumptious food crawl through narrow laneways to savor some of the best Chinese cuisines, including steamed buns, Shumai dumplings, and fried sesame balls. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

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Welcome to Yokohama, a city with a rich history and vibrant modern development. Experience the best of what Yokohama has to offer on this private tour, tailored to your interests and schedule.

Your tour starts with a boat ride around the harbor, offering a panoramic view of the Port of Yokohama and the city skyline. You'll then visit Yamashita Park, where you'll learn about the Hikawa Maru, a permanently docked ocean liner with a fascinating history. From there, you'll stroll through the residential area of Yamate Hill, where you'll see the Spanish villas and Victorian homes occupied by early Western settlers. You'll discover who lived in these homes and why they came to Yokohama.

Next, you'll venture to Chinatown, home to the early Chinese settlers. Yokohama's Chinatown is the largest in Japan and one of the biggest in the world. Here, you'll visit a 150-year-old temple that has served as the main grounds of worship for the Chinese settlers. You'll then embark on a food crawl through the narrow laneways, tasting local specialties like steamed buns, dumplings, and fried sesame balls.

After exploring Chinatown, you'll travel to Minato Mirai, a 10-minute train ride away, to see the modern side of Yokohama. In Minato Mirai, you'll explore the modern development of Yokohama, including the Red Brick Warehouse, originally a customs house but now converted into a boutique

Key Takeaways:

Your private tour of Yokohama begins at either

Yokohama Station (East Exit) or at your hotel lobby if you have booked an extra hour for hotel pickup.
The meeting time for the 6.5-hour tour starting at Yokohama Station is 9:50am for a 10:00am start time, and the meeting time for the 7.5-hour tour with hotel pickup in Tokyo is 8:50am at the hotel lobby for a 9:00am departure.

During the tour, you'll experience a boat ride to Yamashita Park from Yokohama Station, a food crawl through Chinatown, and entrance to the Cup Noodle Museum. Lunch is included in the tour price, but public transportation costs, taxi fares, souvenirs, and additional food not included in the food crawl are not covered. It is recommended that you purchase a train pass beforehand to travel between locations.

The tour will end at the Cup Noodle Museum in the Minato Mirai area. If you prefer to be taken back to your hotel, please let the tour guide know.

Itinerary

Sea Bass Ride

Sea Bass Pier 1 Kinkōchō, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Your tour starts with a boat ride around the harbor, offering a panoramic view of the Port of Yokohama and the city skyline.

Yamashita Park

279 Yamashitachō, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa

You'll then visit Yamashita Park, where you'll learn about the Hikawa Maru, a permanently docked ocean liner with a fascinating history.

Yamate Hill

Yamatechō, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Stroll through the residential area of Yamate Hill, where you'll see the Spanish villas and Victorian homes occupied by early Western settlers.

Chinatown

Yamashitachō, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Next, you'll venture to Chinatown, home to the early Chinese settlers. Yokohama's Chinatown is the largest in Japan and one of the biggest in the world.

Minato Mirai

Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa

After exploring Chinatown, you'll travel to Minato Mirai, a 10-minute train ride away, to see the modern side of Yokohama.

Red Brick Warehouse

1 Chome-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa

In Minato Mirai, you'll explore the modern development of Yokohama, including the Red Brick Warehouse, originally a customs house but now converted into a boutique.