Things to do in Naka-ku - Gaijin Go Japan

Sankeien Garden

Sankeien is a garden located in Yokohama wich opened to the public about 100 years ago. While the vegetation and the landscape of Sankeien are of great beauty, what makes Sankeien truly special is the many historical buildings that were brought from all over Japan by the then rich owner of the garden. In fact, many of these structures were part of old temples and shrines located in Kyoto, the old capital city. It is, without any doubt, one of the great gardens of the greater Tokyo area.

Sankeien Garden In Yokohama

Crossing A Small Bridge At Sankeien Garden

Temple Structure At Sankeien Garden

Visitors On A Bridge At Sankeien Garden

Visitors Of Sankeien Garden Enjoy The Leaves Colors In Fall

Japanese Fall

Sun Rays Filtering Through Forest At Sankeien Garden

Beautiful Fall Colors At Sankeien Garden

Restaurant At Sankeien Garden

Yellow Maple Leaves At Sankeien Garden

Visitors Crossing Bridge At Sankeien Garden

Pond Of Sankeien Garden In Yokohama

Japanese Maple Turns Yellow

Japanese Roof Tiles At Sankeien Garden

Pond And Traditional Japanese Architecture At Sankeien Garden

Wedding Photos At Sankeien Garden

Traditional Japanese Fireplace At Sankeien Garden

A View Of The Pond At Sankeien Garden

Groom And Bride At Sankeien Garden

View Of Sankeien Garden From Hill

Stone Path And Door At Sankeien Garden

Japanese Historical Buildings At Sankeien Garden

Pagoda At Sankeien Garden

Red Japanese Maple Leaves

Japanese Bride At Sankeien Garden

Bird At Sankeien Garden

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Country: Japan
Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Kanagawa-ken
City : Yokohama-shi
District : Naka-ku

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Yokohama Marine Tower

Yokohama Marine Tower was built in 1961, way before the impressive Landmark Tower, Yokohama’s current tallest building, came to existence. The tower is not that high with its 100 meters but nonetheless offers a great view of the waterfront of Yokohama. From its observatory, one can see many landmarks of Yokohama like Yamashita Park, the Hikawa Maru, Osanbashi Pier, the Akarenga, and Minatomirai. On the day of our visit we could feel the tower shaking a bit although winds were not that strong!

Yokohama Marine Tower

Tugboat Seen From Yokohama Marine Tower

Landmark Tower Seen From Yokohama Marine Tower

Yamashita Park Seen From Yokohama Marine Tower

Looking Through The Galss Floor Of Yokohama Marine Tower

Hikawa Maru Seen From Yokohama Marine Tower

Port Of Yokohama Seen From Yokohama Marine Tower

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Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Kanagawa-ken
City : Yokohama-shi
District : Naka-ku

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Yamashita Park

Yamashita park stretches along the waterfront of the port of Yokohama. Nearby attactions include the Yokohama Marine tower and the Hikawa Maru, an ocean liner now preserved as a museum. While taking a stroll in the park, make sure to pass by the beautiful rose garden.

Visitors Of Yamashita Park Enjoying The View Of Yokohama Bay With Akarenga In The Background

View Of Yamashita Park From Osanbashi Pier

Rose Garden Of Yamashita Park

White Rose At Yamashita Park

Roses At Yamashita Koen

Walking Along Yamashita Park In Yokohama

Yamashita Park In Yokohama

Japanese On A Bike Enjoying Yamashita Park

Japanese Seagull In Yokohama

Yamashita Koen In Fall

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City : Yokohama-shi
District : Naka-ku

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Yokohama Chinatown

Yokohama’s Chinatown, one of the largest in the world, is renowned for its delicious Chinese restaurants and gift stores. Most of the Chinese who have immigrated to Yokohama were of Cantonese origin but the selection of food is quite diverse with dozens of restaurants packed in a relatively small area. The area is deserved by the Motomachi-Chūkagai Station of the Minatomirai line. Express trains link Shibuya station in Tokyo with Motomachi-Chūkagai in about 40 minutes. If you are looking to eat in Yokohama Chinatown, I recommend to try the dumplings at a restaurant with a large image of four chefs with golden hats and lots of medals around their necks. Their dumplings are apparently award-winning and I confirm they are delicious. They have many establishments withing Chinatown so it shouldn’t be too hard to find.

Lanterns In Yokohama Chinatown

Ducks Hanging In Yokohama Chinatown

Gate To Yokohama Chinatown

Chinatown Of Yokohama

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District : Naka-ku

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Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery

Yohohama’s foreign general cemetery has an history that dates back to 1853 when Commodore Perry first arrived in Japan. The death of a crewman aboard Perrys’ ship prompted the Japanese government to create a foreign cemetery at Perrys’ request. The cemetery was originally part of the Zotokuin temple. As the presence of foreigners in Japan grew, the demand for burial grounds increased as well so that the Japanese tombs and the temple itself were relocated somewhere else in Yokohama. Nowadays, the cemetery can be visited for a small donation amount. It may not be to everyone’s taste but I enjoyed learning about the very first Gaijins of Japan who must have had to overcome far greater challenges than today’s Gaijins to adapt to the culture of their new country.

View Of Yokohama From The Foreign General Cemetery

Tombstone At Tokohama Foreign General Cemetery

Tomb At The Foreign General Cemetery In Yokohama

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Yokohama Ferris Wheel – Cosmo Clock 21

A large ferris wheel, named Cosmo Clock 21, is located in the Minatomirai district, close to major attractions like the Landmark tower and the Akarenga. The wheel is especially noticeable at night thanks to the bright colorful lights installed on the wheel’s structure. The view of Yokohama it offers at the climax of the ride is amazing. Some special cabins have a transparent floor for a more thrilling experience. I suffer from vertigo so the regular cabin proved to be thrilling enough for me!

A View Of Yokohama Ferris Wheel From Landmark Tower

Yokohama Ferris Wheel Illuminated

Ferris Wheel In Yokohama Minatomirai

Riding Yokohama Ferris Wheel At Night

Yokohama Ferris Wheel

Cabins Of Yokohama Ferris Wheel

View From Yokohama Ferris Wheel

Cosmo Clock 21

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Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse, Akarenga

Akarenga, or Yokohama’s red brick warehouse, is a historical building that was used originally as a customs building for Yokohama’s shipping industry. It is now used as a shopping mall which hosts many gift stores, fashion boutiques and restaurants. Special events, such as food festivals, are often taking place at the wharehouse outdoor plaza on weekends.