Top Things to do

• Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum

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  This food theme park, which opened in the Shin-Yokohama district in 1994, was built around the concept of being able to eat ramen from all over the country without having to fly there. The interior, which recreates a Showa-period retro townscape, hosts famous ramen shops from not just all over Japan but from around the world. Attractions other than eating ramen include a gallery featuring exhibits on the history of ramen, a museum shop that offers souvenir ramen kits, a retro candy shop, events including live music, street performances, and picture story shows, and more. It is located a five-minute walk from JR Shin-Yokohama Station.

• Kirin Yokohama Beer Village

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  This Kirin Beer brewery is located in Yokohama City, the birthplace of the Japanese beer industry. It is the oldest and one of the largest Kirin Beer breweries in Japan. Visitors can learn the secrets behind the great taste of Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer during one of their popular brewery tours, each which approximately 80 minutes. Some of the attractions of the tour include comparing the flavor of the first press of the wort and the second press of the wort and tasting the malt, and more. Other tours suitable for families and people of all ages include a tour of the area's grand biotope, a quiz tour of the brewery, and more.

• Daihonzan Sojiji Temple

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  Located around five minutes’ walk from JR Tsurumi Station in Yokohama City, the Daihonzan Sojiji Temple is one of the two head temples of the Soto Zen Buddhism. The forerunner of this temple was the Shogaku Kannondo belonging to the Shingon Risshu (Shingon Vinaya) school, which was located in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture; it was relocated to the present site in 1911. The buildings within the temple precincts include many temple buildings, including the Butsu-den and Daiso-do, as well as the buildings of Tsurumi University, etc. The temple’s cemetery includes the graves of many famous people, including the famous Showa-era actor Ishihara Yujiro.

• Aloha Table Ocean Breeze

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  Aloha Table Ocean Breeze is a Hawaiian cafe and restaurant. Glass walls and terrace seating where pets are allowed enable customers to enjoy an ocean view as they eat. It serves a “monthly pancake,” which is seasonal and changes every month. The Loko Moko Plate and the Curry Plate are especially made for children. The menu gives customers a chance to fully enjoy the flavors of Hawaii.

• CAMBUSA

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  At this restaurant diners can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine prepared by a chef who studied local cuisine throughout Italy. The entire restaurant is decorated in laidback colors. The restaurant has an atrium as well as seating on the first and second floors. CAMBUSA’s pastas and firewood oven-baked pizzas are renowned. The restaurant’s dishes are made with quality ingredients sourced from areas throughout Japan and the world. Everything on the menu at this popular restaurant is well-reviewed.

• Yokohama Arena

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  This multipurpose event arena, first opened in April 1989, can accommodate up to 17,000 people. Able to host concerts, ceremonies, and a variety of other events, Yokohama Arena has also been selected as one of the 100 best event halls in Japan. Yokohama Arena offers a full suite of features, including giant video monitor systems, sound systems suitable for a variety of events, and universally designed facilities. The surrounding area includes convenience stores, restaurants, and hotels as well.

• Nissan Stadium

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  This stadium is famous in part as the home stadium of the Yokohama F. Marinos soccer team. The 2002 FIFA World Cup final game was also held here. One of the stadium’s distinctive features is its dedication to maintaining the natural lawn field in perfect condition throughout the year. The stadium is also one of the largest in Japan, seating up to 72,327. The stadium was designed with a variety of features to make it easier for spectators and athletes to feel a sense of unity. In addition to sporting events, the stadium also holds tours of its lawn. A food court and shops are also located in the facility.

• Ristorante Mangiare Water Edge Yokohama

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  This Italian restaurant is located about seven minutes’ walk from Yokohama Station North East Exit A. This space offers the feeling of an urban resort in a water-top penthouse. This space, surrounded by the sea and sky of Yokohama, is home to a stylish-modern Italian kitchen. The menu is full of healthy dishes made with vegetables fresh from contract farms, and arranged to be as beautiful as it is delicious. They offer a number of menu plans perfect for birthdays or anniversaries, including the Yokohama Lunch, with over 20 kinds of seasonal vegetable. Come for an elegant Grace Afternoon Tea during cafe time, as well.

• Lindt Chocolat Café (Yokohama Bay Quarter Store)

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  This cafe is about three minutes’ walk from Yokohama Station North East Exit A on Bay Quarter Walk. This is the first cafe from the 170 year old Swiss chocolate brand in the Yokohama area. Naturally, they offer a wide selection of rich chocolate treats you can only find at a true chocolatier, and their showcase is filled with a colorful assortment of over 25 kinds of chocolate from their master craftsmen, which you can pick and mix to make your own souvenir pack. There is also terrace seating to sit and enjoy something off their chocolaty menu, and takeout is also available.