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Getting to Yokohama Chinatown from Tokyo / Shibuya / Yokohama Station
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- Yokohama being the second largest city in Japan is not only easily accessible from Tokyo, but is chock-full of popular sightseeing areas. One of which is Yokohama's Chinatown. This popular tourist spot is a gourmet paradise with all sorts of goodies waiting to be discovered! Yokohama Chinatown From Tokyo Station to Yokohama Chinatown Tokyo Station From Tokyo Station, catching a train to Yokohama Chinatown will take you roughly 50 minutes. There are multiple routes you can take to get there, but we will focus on two routes; one without any transfers and one that takes you to the closest station to Chinatown. ― Route 1 Route 1 Let's begin with the route that doesn't have any transfers. This route does involve a bit of a walking from the station, so you should take this route if the weather is nice out. From Tokyo Station, take the JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line Rapid to Ishikawacho Station.Time required: Approximately 45 minutesFare: 570 yenIt's only a 15 minute walk from Ishikawachou station to Yokohama Chinatown.When you get to Ishikawacho Station, head towards the North Exit (Chukagai Entrance) and continue to the left where you'll now see the Seiyomon(西陽門) gate. Go through the gate and go straight ahead. On the other side of the pedestrian crossing will be the West gate. If you keep on going you will hit Chinatown's entrance called “Zenrinmon” (善隣門). Seiyomon Gate West Gate ― Route 2 Route 2 Next, we'll introduce a route that takes you to Motomachi・Chukagai Station which is the closest station to Yokohama Chinatown. You will need to make one transfer for this route though.From Tokyo Station, take the JR Tokaido Main Line or Yokosuka Line to Yokohama Station. Then take the Minato Mirai Line to Motomachi・Chukagai Station.Time required: Approximately 45 minutesFare: 700 yenWhen you arrive at Motomachi・Chukagai Station, you can use the Chinatown Exit (Exit 3), but we recommend that you make your exit from Yamashita Park Exit (Exit 1). The underpass is long, but when you get out onto the street above, you'll see the “East Gate” on your left side. East Gate From Shibuya Station to Yokohama Chinatown Shibuya Station Shibuya Station 〜 Yokohama Chinatown If you are departing from Shibuya Station, you are in luck! There is a direct train that goes from Shibuya Station to Yokohama Chinatown. Shibuya is also a great tourist spot, so try incorporating it into your itinerary.From Shibuya Station, take the Tokyu Toyoko Line to Motomachi・Chukagai Station.Time required: Approximately 40 minutesFares: ¥ 500The walking route from Motomachi・Chinatown Station is the same as the previous route. From Yokohama Station to Yokohama Chinatown Yokohama Station Yokohama Station 〜 Yokohama Chinatown Yokohama Station is very close to Yokohama Chinatown. You can get to both Ishikawacho Station and Motomachi・Chukagai Station in around 8 minutes. From Ishikawachou Station:It's only a 15 minute walk from Ishikawachou station to Yokohama Chinatown.When you get to Ishikawacho Station, head towards the North Exit (Chukagai Entrance) and continue to the left where you'll now see the Seiyomon(西陽門) gate. Go through the gate and go straight ahead. On the other side of the pedestrian crossing will be the West gate. If you keep on going you will hit Chinatown's entrance called “Zenrinmon” (善隣門).From Motomachi・Chukagai Station:When you arrive at Motomachi・Chukagai Station, you can use the Chinatown Exit (Exit 3), but we recommend that you make your exit from Yamashita Park Exit (Exit 1). The underpass is long, but when you get out onto the street above, you'll see the “East Gate” on your left side. Arriving at Yokohama Chinatown When you arrive in Yokohama Chinatown, enjoy your gourmet adventure by trying out foods like shark fins, panda buns & Mapo tofu!Read more：16 Best Things to Do & Places to Visit in Yokohama Yokohama Chinatown Panda bun (パンダまん) Almond ice cream [ Japan Route Finder & Calculator：To Yokohama Chinatown] Official web：Japan Route Finder & Calculator：To Yokohama Chinatown ©NAVITIME JAPAN. 旅行ガイド 楽しい旅をサポートする、便利なお役立ち情報をお届けします。
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- Kanagawa
- 3. December. 2019
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Pikachu Outbreak! in Yokohama
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- True trainers can’t miss the Pikachu Outbreak! in Yokohama. The performances will feature 2,000 Pikachus from start to finish, and prepare to be impressed. Pikachus adorned in LED costumes will light up the area in front of the Yokohama Museum of Art, and other Pikachus can be seen dancing in front of a giant fountain backed by the Yokohama Bay Bridge. At Rinko Park, a collection of 50 Pikachus will be showcasing yet another adorable performance, making for a fun-filled 2 hours of Pikachu madness. Pikachu Outbreak! is a Pokémon lover’s fever dream, in a good way.Event Information:August 6 to 12, 20197 p.m. to 9 p.m.Minato Mirai areaURL:https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_event/en/
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- Kanagawa
- 8. August. 2019
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Take the train to Kamakura from Tokyo Station
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- If you’re traveling to Kamakura by train from Tokyo Station, it’s best to aim for the first departure on the Yokosuka Line to be sure that you can get a seat. Arrive as early as possible and begin lining up beside the platform. Alternatively, you can travel there along the Enoshima Electric Railway or Enoden, which connects Kamakura with Fujisawa Station. If you’re planning on sightseeing in Kamakura, consider purchasing a Yoritomo ticket (570 yen) that allows you a full day’s unlimited travel on the bus routes and Enoden that link the city’s major tourist spots, as well as offering discounts at temples and museums. Read moreGetting Around KamakuraThanks to its close proximity to Tokyo, getting to Kamakura is easy and affordable.” …
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- Kanagawa
- 24. July. 2019
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Mt. Oyama (大山) in Kanagawa
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- Kanagawa prefecture’s Mt. Oyama has long been revered as a holy mountain. It rises to 1,252 meters in height but is known as an easy mountain to hike. Simply take a bus from the nearest station, Isehara, to the cable bus stop from where you can journey to the hiking trailhead. On the way to the top, there is a spot called “Fujimi-dai, which offers the best views of Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. It’s even better than the view of Mt. Fuji from the top of Mt. Oyama, so don’t forget to check it out when you pass this point! From Tokyo to Isehara station is 1.5 hours and the hike to the top takes about two hours. URL：https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/
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- Kanagawa
- 6. June. 2019
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The best time to see hydrangeas in 2019
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- The hydrangeas in Kamakura tend to begin blooming around the end of May or beginning of June and are at their peak in the middle of June. But it’s important to keep in mind that this depends on their location and the timing can be slightly different if they’re at elevation or the weather conditions are not as predicted. The hydrangea season will usually extend through to mid-July in some mountainous locations.
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- Kanagawa
- 7. May. 2019
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Kanagawa prefecture acts as an extension of the Tokyo metropolis that spills over into coastal towns, most notably Yokohama city, heavily populated and known for its Chinatown and seaside attractions. Just the right distance for a day trip out of Tokyo, Kanagawa is home to some of Tokyo's most accessible beaches, including around Kamakura, best known for its Big Buddha. Visitors can also travel a little farther afield for a weekend at Hakone onsen town.
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