Half day in Yokohama with a local
Half day in Yokohama with a local
Half day in Yokohama with a local
Half day in Yokohama with a local
Half day in Yokohama with a local
Half day in Yokohama with a local
Half day in Yokohama with a local
Half day in Yokohama with a local
Half day in Yokohama with a local

What you'll do

Yokohama’s internationalized history has given the city so many contrasting sides – from the futuristic bayside to the historical “old towns” of Kannai, to the perfectly preserved shrines and temples of Sankei-en Garden. And with just four hours and a local insider, you’ll experience more of these sides than you even knew existed. Whether you walk down lantern-lit Noge’s narrow alleys to a cozy izakaya serving Yokohama’s famous Kirin beer and breadcrumb-battered aji furai (mackerel), stop off at the Yokohama Noh Theater for an impressive production of traditional Japanese performing arts, or simply gawk at giant shopping complexes in the fast-paced downtown districts, you’ll soon see why this city must be experienced to be understood.

Where you’ll go

Along the eastern bay of Yokohama, you could be hypnotized by brightly-lit skyscrapers in Minato Mirai, the city’s futuristic CBD, or drink in a spectacular 360-degree view from the giant Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel. In Yokohama’s Chinatown, which is the biggest in Japan, spending hours getting lost among 600 stalls selling souvenirs and slurpy soup noodles will be shockingly easy. But save some time to discover a Yokohama you didn’t even know existed in Yamate, a peculiar residential district just south of Chinatown that’s full of 100-year-old mansions once occupied by Western merchants and diplomats. Or for a truly local experience, the bustling fish market has super-fresh sashimi moriawase, and a professional tuna-cutting demonstration!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Have a knowledgeable local host take you on a four-hour journey through Yokohama
  • Explore the futuristic Minato Mirai CBD, and see the city from the giant Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel
  • See the 100-year-old Western mansions of Yamate, or walk through the busy alleys of Japan’s biggest Chinatown (or both!)
  • Eat some of the city’s best food in Noge, an old-town district with a magical, lantern-lit food alley
  • Let your local host give you tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip over a drink at an intimate izakaya

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )
  • Hotel meet-up ( available on request for central location )

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    Very good introduction to the history and sites of Yokohama. We got to learn to use the subway system, then ride it, saw historic homes on the hill, Chinatown, and the Minatomirai area.

    December 2019

    David K

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