Minato Mirai is a tourist spot that represents the port city of Yokohama. It is an attractive sightseeing spot with an exotic townscape lined with buildings from the good old days and modern skyscrapers. There are many sights to see, and you can take your time to enjoy the scenic spots. This time, we will introduce in detail Yokohama Minato Mirai and the scenic spots around Minato Mirai that you should visit.
①【Minatomirai】 Night view of a luxurious port town!! ︎
Minato Mirai is the name of three redevelopment areas facing Yokohama Port in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The three districts are the “Central District,” “Shinko District,” and “Yokohama Station East Exit District.” The official name of Minato Mirai is “Minato Mirai 21.”
➁【Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse】 The illumination at night is a must-see‼︎
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a cultural and commercial facility located in Shinminato 1-chome, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The original name was “Yokohama Customs Shinko Wharf Warehouse.” The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse was built as a bonded warehouse. A bonded warehouse is a warehouse where imported goods that have not yet undergone import procedures are temporarily stored.
❶Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse consists of two warehouses.
The two warehouses together are called Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The two warehouses are as follows:
① Warehouse No. 2: Completed in 1911 (Meiji 44)
② Warehouse No. 1: Completed in 1913 (Taisho 2)
❷What happened to the two warehouses now?
In 2002, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse was reborn as a cultural facility in Building 1 and a commercial facility in Building 2.
① Building 1
Cultural facilities such as shops/café floor on the 1st floor, gallery on the 2nd floor, and theater/concert hall on the 3rd floor
② Building 2
Commercial facilities such as shops and food court on the 1st floor, shops on the 2nd floor, and gourmet food on the 3rd floor.
➂【Zou-no-hana Park】 A quiet park in the middle of Yokohama Port‼︎ ︎
Zou-no-hana Park is a park located at 1-chome Kaigan-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It opened in 2009. Zou-no-hana Park was developed as a project to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama’s port. The name comes from the shape of the embankment, which is curved like an elephant’s trunk.
❶What are the highlights of Zou-no-hana Park?
The highlight of Zou-no-hana Park is that it is located in the middle of Yokohama Port, so it is a viewing spot with a 360-degree view. From Zou-no-Hana Park, you can see Yamashita Park/Marine Tower on the east side, Landmark Tower/Red Brick Warehouse on the west side, Nihon Odori City Area on the south side, and Osanbashi Bridge on the north side.
④【Osanbashi】A huge passenger terminal where luxury cruise ships stop‼︎
Osanbashi is a passenger terminal located at Yokohama Port in Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. However, it was originally a “pier.” It was built as an “iron pier” in 1894. Later, it was called “Customs Pier”, “Yokohama Pier”, “Yamashitacho Pier”, and “Osanbashi”, and in 2002, it became the current passenger terminal and was renamed “Osanbashi”. became.
❶What are the highlights of Osanbashi?
The highlight of Osanbashi Bridge is that you can admire its stylish and beautiful streamlined exterior with wave and ship motifs. It is a huge passenger terminal with a three-tiered structure, 480m long and 100m wide. Also, from the rooftop, which is open 24 hours a day, you can see the luxury cruise ships moored right in front of you.
⑤【Yamashita Park】Stroll around the port while taking a leisurely stroll‼︎
Yamashita Park is a park located in Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It opened in 1930. The reason it was built was by reclaiming land from the sea to provide a dumping ground for the rubble caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake.
❶What are the highlights of Yamashita Park?
The highlight of Yamashita Park is Rose Week every May. The “Future Rose Garden” in the park is home to approximately 1,900 rose plants of 160 varieties. There is no doubt that the roses will look great with Hikawa Maru, Marine Tower, etc.
⑥【Port View Hill Park】Panoramic view of the night view of Bay Bridge and Minato Mirai‼︎
Minato no Mieru Oka Park is a park located in Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. On a hill overlooking Yokohama PortYes, far awayThis is a spectacular view point recommended for people who want to see the view.
❶What are the highlights of Minato no Mieru Oka Park?
The highlight of Port View Hill Park is that it is a viewing spot where you can see the night view. Since it is located on a hill, you can see the night view of Yokohama Bay Bridge and Minato Mirai.
⑦Access information to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.
Here you will find detailed information about access to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The address of Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is 1-1 Shinminato, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
❶Route from Yokohama Station to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse by car
| Yokohama Station (Takashima 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) ⇒ National Route 1 ⇒ Daiichi Keihin ⇒ National Route 15 ⇒ Yokohama Rinko Main Road ⇒ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse |
The total travel distance is approximately 3.7km, and it takes approximately 8 minutes to get there.
Summary of Minato Mirai night view.
This time, we introduced Yokohama Minato Mirai and the scenic spots around Minato Mirai that you should visit. Yokohama Minato Mirai faces the Yokohama Port, so there are many popular sightseeing spots. It is especially popular among tourists as a stylish spot with many historic buildings that are well preserved.When you visit Yokohama, why not stop by Minato Mirai?
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