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View Japan & Asia on the mapAn international waterfront port near Tokyo

Yokohama

Yokohama · Japan · View on map

An international port city near Tokyo and one of Japan's cruise hubs. Its attractions include the Minato Mirai 21 waterfront, Japan's largest Chinatown, historic Red Brick Warehouse buildings, and Yamashita Park. It is also a gateway to Tokyo and Kamakura.

Port location

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Yokohama · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 3.77 million people (Japan's second-largest city)
Population
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are clear and mild. Rain is frequent during the rainy season and the typhoon season.
Climate
Japanese (English is also understood in some tourist areas)
Language
Japanese yen (JPY)
Currency
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) are comfortable.
Best time to visit
Local food
Chinese food in Yokohama Chinatownshumaisanma-menIekei ramen
Sights
Minato Mirai 21 and Landmark TowerYokohama ChinatownRed Brick Warehouse and Yamashita ParkViews from Osanbashi Pier
Monthly average high / low temperatures
10°
3°Jan
11°
3°Feb
14°
6°Mar
19°
11°Apr
23°
16°May
26°
19°Jun
29°
23°Jul
31°
24°Aug
27°
21°Sep
22°
16°Oct
17°
10°Nov
13°
5°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Yokohama · about 1.7 km from port · elevation difference about 34 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)100 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

¥108
Water 370 ml
¥525
Coffee
¥900
Inexpensive meal
¥665
Local beer
¥500
Big Mac

Prices in Tokyo and Yokohama. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

HND
Tokyo Haneda International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 17 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Yokohama” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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