Shin-Yokohama / Aoba

Top Things to do

• Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Yokohama

  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Tsuduki-ku Ikonobechou 4035-1

  LaLaport Yokohama is one of the largest commercial facilities in Kanagawa Prefecture, and has a range of shops from large food stores to TOHO cinemas. It is very crowded on weekends and holidays so public transport is convenient. It is 10 minutes’ walk from JR Kamoi Station. A shuttle bus service is available.

• Yokohama Arena

  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Kouhoku-ku Shinyokohama 3-10

  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.

• Spa Libur Yokohama

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  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Tsurumi-ku Shishigaya 2-39-18 Spa/Ribour Yokohama

  An Asian resort spa situated along Inner Circular Route No. 2 a 25-minute Rinko Bus ride from the east exit of JR Tsurumi Station. The spa makes use of the Shishigaya, a black sodium spring which wells up from 300 meters underground. These waters have a syrupy feel and are said to beautify the skin. In addition to an indoor bath and outdoor bath, the bathhouse has a diverse array of baths, including a footbath and bubble bath. Every fourth Friday of the month in the women's area, the bathhouse also offers a flower bath with colorful flower petals floating in the water. In addition, the bathhouse has a full array of relaxation services such as Balinese massage, temomi massage, and Thai massage. Situated close to Tokyo, the bathhouse is a great destination for women office workers on their way home from work and housewives.

• Nissan Stadium

  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Kouhoku-ku Kodukuechou 3300

  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.

• Kirin Yokohama Beer Village

  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Tsurumi-ku Namamugi 1-17-1

  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.

• Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum

  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Kouhoku-ku Shinyokohama 2-14-21

  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.

• Yokohama Bay Quarter

  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Kanagawa-ku Kinkouchou 1-10

  A shopping mall connected directly to and just a three minute walk from Yokohama Station. The fashionable building faces the sea and is designed to look like a cruise ship. Here you can go shopping or have a bite to eat while enjoying a sea breeze. The facility is also famous for its fabulous views at night. Bay Quarter hosts around 100 establishments, including fashionable clothing and interior decoration shops, restaurants, and cafes. The cafes, featuring outdoor terrace seating overlooking Yokohama Port, are particularly popular. There’s also a SeaBus boarding area, and you can hope on one to enjoy the sights of Minato Mirai from on the ocean waters as well.

• Mosaic Mall Kohoku

  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Tsuduki-ku Nakagawachuou 1-31-1-2

  This shopping center is in central Nakagawa, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City. Lots of people visit this family oriented suburban commercial center with its fashion shops, general stores, food shops, and amusement facilities. On the rooftop there is a Ferris wheel, which is the mall's symbol, and it's crowded with families and couples on their days off. The nearest station is Yokohama City Subway's Center-Kita Station.

• Daihonzan Sojiji Temple

  Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Tsurumi-ku Tsurumi 2-1-1

  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.