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[Full version ]Yokohama Bay Area for women traveling alone

[Full version ]Yokohama Bay Area for women traveling alone

2023-01-13

In this issue, we will introduce the charms and sightseeing routes of "Yokohama Bay Area ", the perfect place for a first solo female trip.
Yokohama is a popular spot for its many fashionable and attractive places.
In fact, there are many spots that are easy to visit alone.
Visit the Yokohama Bay area and enjoy a wonderful solo female trip.

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A day spent in Yokohama Bay Area

11:00 Shopping at [Yokohama Station ]
13:00 Luxurious lunch at [Red Brick Warehouse ]
16:00 Elegant moment at [Grand Pier ]
17:00 Enjoy the night view at [Landmark Tower ]
19:00 [Sakuragicho station ]for afterglow
[A little further away ]Yamashita Park/Chinatown

[Yokohama Station Shopping at ]

Yokohama Station West Exit atrium area

"Yokohama Station, known as the Sagrada Familia of Japan ", is undergoing a constant evolution as new construction begins.

It is a perfect spot for a solo traveler who can move around freely as he or she pleases, as there is always something new to discover no matter how many times you go.

New tourist attraction "Y O K O H A M A Object "

Rooftop plaza lit up with lights

Just opened in June 2020 "NEWoMan Yokohama "

This large shopping mall by Lumine features a large escalator and a view of the station platform!

Brand-name stores, restaurants, cafes, and other fashionable and trendy stores are available.

YOKOHAMA objet d'art is located in the rooftop garden on the 12th floor.

It is a relatively new and somewhat difficult to get to, so it is a little-known, little-known spot!

It offers a panoramic view of the city of Yokohama, so be sure to visit.

Hamakko's classic meeting spot

S O G O main entrance located at the east exit of Yokohama Station


The clock tower in front of Sogo, a famous meeting spot for Hamakko people.

Yokohama Station is home to "Sogo "and "Takashimaya ", both popular department stores that can be reached directly from the station.

There is a very good selection of restaurants, delicatessen stores, and confectionery shops, so there is no need to worry about Yokohama souvenirs!

Yokohama Station also has many other shopping spots such as Joynas Yokohama, Lumine Yokohama, Moores Yokohama, and Porta.

If you want to see everything, you cannot visit all of them in one day!
Because you are traveling alone, you can focus on where you want to go and enjoy shopping in Yokohama.

[Luxury lunch at the Red Brick Warehouse ]

Behind the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

From Yokohama Station, Tokyu Toyoko Line Minatomirai Line "Bashamichi Station "is a 7 minute walk.
You will arrive at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Yokohama.

The Red Brick Warehouse is lined with many restaurants and grocery stores, including "Bills ", famous for its pancakes, and "GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE ", famous for its apple pie.

Seasonal events are in full swing

▲Limited time event held in the fall of 2022

The event area in the center of the Red Brick Warehouse also offers a variety of seasonal events, such as "Curry Festival "and "Christmas Market ".

If the timing is right and a limited time festival is being held, you are in luck.
Enjoy a lunch unique to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.

There are many fashionable stores in the area!

A corner of MARINE & WALK YOKOHAMA

If you are brave enough to enter the restaurant alone, it is only a two-minute walk from the Red Brick Warehouse,
"I recommend Yokohama Hammerhead "and "MARINE & WALK YOKOHAMA "

Both commercial facilities have many fashionable cafes.

▲VANILLABEANS THE ROASTERY

It is the perfect spot to have a sumptuous lunch with a view of the Yokohama sea.


"Store Information "
店名:VANILLABEANS THE ROASTERY
Address: 2F, 2-14-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan
Access: 10 minute walk from "Bashamichi station on the Minato Mirai line "
Phone number: 045-323 - 9007
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:00 *Business hours are subject to change. Please check the latest business hours from the top of our website [Business Hours Information ]
Space & Facilities:Tables and terrace seats with sea view available
Take-out: Available
U R L:https://www.hammerhead.co.jp/shoprestaurant/detail/?cd=000015

Best photo spots in Minato Mirai area

Bankoku Bridge seen from ▲Train Path

It is located about a 2-minute walk from the Red Brick Warehouse, "Bankoku Bridge ".
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary bridge, but it is actually a great photo spot.

Minato Mirai area taken from Bankoku Bridge

Since it is a well-known spot, there are few tourists and you can take beautiful pictures.
The night view is especially recommended.

[An elegant moment at Osanbashi ]

Entrance to Yokohama Osanbashi Bridge

Yokohama Osanbashi Bridge is one of the famous sightseeing spots in Yokohama.

The entire Osanbashi Bridge is built on the sea, so visitors can enjoy the view as if they were looking out over the ocean.

The ship and the red brick warehouse taken from near the Osanbashi Bridge.
At Osanbashi, visitors can go to the rooftop to enjoy the view, take a walk, or have a meal at the restaurant, all free of admission fee.

It's like being abroad. A place where you can meet luxury cruise ships.

Asuka II and Minato Mirai area seen from Osanbashi Bridge

Yokohama flourished as a port town.
The Port of Yokohama Osanbashi Terminal, which serves as the gateway to the sea, still receives passenger ships today!

If you are lucky, you may even spot a luxury cruise liner such as the "Asuka II "or the food-acclaimed "Nippon Maru ".
Another attraction is the opportunity to see large passenger ships up close.


The rooftop plaza, with its wood-grain flooring and grass, offers benches and a 360-degree panoramic view.

Osanbashi Rooftop Plaza

The Minato Mirai area from the sea and the Bay Bridge on the other side. Enjoy the romantic view of NYK Hikawamaru and Yokohama Marine Tower.

"Facility Information "
Name: Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal
Address: 1-4 Kaigan-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0002, Japan
Access: 10 minute walk from "Bashamichi station on the Minato Mirai line "
Phone number: 045-211-2304 (general information)
U R L:https://osanbashi.jp/

[Enjoy the night view at the Landmark Tower ]

Minato Mirai area seen from the upper floors of the Landmark Tower

This is the scenery that often comes to mind when people think of "Yokohama.
This view can be seen not at Yokohama Station but at "Minatomirai Station ""Sakuragi-cho Station "

The Landmark Tower, a symbol of Yokohama, has offices, a hotel, a shopping mall, and an observation floor.

Night view of the Minato Mirai area from the upper floors of the Landmark Tower

The observation floor on the 69th floor "Sky Garden "offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the beautiful night scenery.

On a fine day, you can also see Tokyo Tower, Sky Tree, Shinjuku New City Center, Boso Peninsula, Mt.

There is a shopping mall attached to the bottom of the Landmark Tower, where visitors can buy Yokohama souvenirs and enjoy shopping.

The restaurant area offers a variety of restaurants that are relatively easy to enter alone, making it a good place to go if you are traveling alone for the first time and are in need of a place to have dinner for the evening.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yokohama Landmark Tower, 69th floor observation deck "Sky Garden "
Address: 2-2-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-8169
Access: J R "Sakuragicho Station "3 min. walk from East Exit
Phone number: 045-222-5030
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (last admission 20:30)
 *Business hours may have changed. Please check the latest business hours from our website [business hours ]
Fees: Adults ¥1,000, Students over 65 years old and college students ¥800, Elementary and junior high school students ¥500, Children ¥200
U R L:https://www.yokohama-landmark.jp/skygarden/about/

[Sakuragicho Station, lingering at ]

Once you have enjoyed sightseeing in the Minato Mirai area, take the ropeway from Canal Park to conclude your visit.

YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Canal Park Station

The ropeway stop is located near the entrance to "Yokohama World Porters ", a shopping mall right next to the Red Brick Warehouse.

YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN, which will be in operation in 2021, is also notable for its barrier-free accessibility of all cabins and state-of-the-art equipment, including air ventilation and cooling systems.

The YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN has become a new famous sightseeing spot in Yokohama. "Sakuragicho Station "is the departure and arrival point for the YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN.

YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Sakuragicho station

From the front of the station, you can see the ropeway station and "Landmark Tower ". The station is very popular as a station with two faces, Minato Mirai area and Noge area.

You can take the ropeway from Minato Mirai Station to enjoy an aerial view of the Yokohama Bay area, or walk home from Minato Mirai Station.

It is the perfect place to end your visit to the Yokohama Bay Area.

"Store Information "
施設名:YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN
Address: 2-1-2 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 231-0001, Japan
Access: J R "Sakuragicho Station "1 minute walk from East Exit
Phone number: 045-319-4931
Business hours: (weekdays) 10:00 - 21:00 (weekends and holidays) 10:00 - 22:00
 *Business hours may be subject to change. Please check the latest business hours from the website announcement [Business Hours and Holidays ].
Time required: about 5 minutes for the film path
Fare: (One-way) Adults ¥1,000 Children ¥500 (Round trip) Adults ¥1,800 Children ¥900
U R L:https://yokohama-air-cabin.jp/

[A little further away ]Yamashita Park/Chinatown

The Yokohama Bay Area has many other attractive spots in addition to those introduced in this article.

Here are some places of interest within a 30-minute walk from the Minato Mirai area: "Yamashita Park "and "Chinatown ".

Exotic flower and sea park "Yamashita Park "

Yamashita Park offers a view of the ocean and beautifully blooming flowers.

It is also one of the best places for roses in Yokohama, with many roses in bloom every spring and fall.

From the park, you can also see the Yokohama Bay Bridge, ships passing through the harbor, and the Marine Tower.

Blooming flowers in Yamashita Park

Many monuments for history-loving girls.

Memorial statue in Yamashita Park

It is also famous for its many monuments that remind us of its interaction with foreign countries, such as the well-known "statue of a girl wearing red shoes "in an upset, "the Indian Water Tower "donated by the Indian Association in Japan, "the Guardian God of Water "

Yamashita Park, a popular strolling course for locals, is a perfect sightseeing spot for first-time solo female travelers, as they are not bothered by the people around them.

Enjoy the leisurely flow of time.

A town to enjoy eating and walking "Yokohama Chinatown "

Yokohama Chinatown, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Yokohama, is one of the largest in the world, with more than 600 stores.

There are many unique gates at the entrances and exits to Chinatown.

The area is so large and the roads so intricate that you can get lost no matter how many times you visit, so when visiting as a solo female traveler, we recommend that you narrow down the spots you want to visit before you go.

Gate of Chinatown entrance visible from Motomachi-Chukagai Station

There are many gourmet foods to eat, including dim sum such as baked xiaolongbao and steamed buns.

It is a perfect spot for a women's trip, as there are also dim sum and other items that look good.

Chinatown also has a variety of amusement facilities where you can enjoy famous fortune-telling stores and trick art. It is also a great place to go with friends.

summary

The Yokohama Bay Area is full of spots that are both picturesque and historical.
Easy access to each spot allows solo travelers to explore without getting bored.
The Minato Mirai area is constantly evolving, and you will discover something new every time you visit. Enjoy an extraordinary experience as you tour the stylish spots that line the seafront.

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