City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5
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Kickstart your trip to Yokohama

The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in Yokohama. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.

The

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Learn the ins and outs of navigating Yokohama with a local host to guide you through the central hub
  • See the ultra-modern CBD, Mirato Mirai, and the traditional streets of neighboring Noge
  • With your host’s help, figure out the transport system so tomorrow you’ll be getting around with ease
  • Get recommendations for some of the city’s most popular food in Yokohama Chinatown, the biggest in Japan
  • Have a helpful local host on hand to offer tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

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

Meeting point

NewDays Sakuragicho - The host will be waiting in front of the convenience store.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Get a personalized introduction to Yokohama – and plenty of insider tips and tricks – from your host. In just three hours, you’ll become an honorary local, armed with everything you need to navigate the city easily (and perhaps know the right way to cut a 130-pound tuna thanks to a professional demonstration at the fish market)!

Get top restaurant recommendations in the tightly-packed Noge Shopping Avenue, learn a little about Yokohama’s history in Yamate, a peculiar residential neighborhood lined with 1920s mansions once occupied by Western merchants and diplomats, then let your host point out the different districts from high up in the Yokohama Landmark Tower!

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What travelers think of our Yokohama experiences

Lin Oct 2025

The tour guide was very professional and provided detailed explanations. We really enjoyed it.

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Lin Oct 2025

It is really good go with Estela around the Yokohama. Know so many places.

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Aurelie Adam Aug 2025

Hiroshi 3dt is an attentive and open guide. Very considerate and attentive.

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Ma Jaimi Aug 2024

Very helpful and extremely patient.

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Alison Apr 2024

We loved seeing Yokohama with Riri. She was friendly and knowledgeable looking after our personal needs well. We highly recommend her as a guide.

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シヨケン Mar 2024

3/1號在橫濱渡過了非常開心的一天with りりさん,很細心的介紹當地的特色,りりさんは優しいです,本当にありがとうございます

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