Yokohama Day Trip 2026: Yamashita Park, Chinatown, Red Brick Warehouse and Minato Mirai Itinerary and Transport from Tokyo
This Yokohama day trip guide covers how to get there from Tokyo, how to order five stops from Yamashita Park to Minato Mirai, what is on in winter, and 3 private car routes from Tokyo.
- From Shibuya, the Tokyu Toyoko Line runs straight through to Motomachi-Chukagai on the Minatomirai Line in about 36 minutes at the fastest, no transfer
- The Minatomirai Line One-Day Pass is 460 yen for adults and 230 yen for children, good for hopping between the city sights
- The classic order is Yamashita Park → Chinatown → Red Brick Warehouse → Air Cabin → Minato Mirai, following the harbour west
- Red Brick Warehouse Building 1 opens 10:00–19:00, Building 2 11:00–20:00; the Christmas Market runs Nov 20 – Dec 25, 2026
- Traveling with parents or kids and want to skip the transfers? See the private car routes below, with pick-up at your Tokyo hotel
How do I get from Tokyo to Yokohama by train?
If you are staying around Shibuya or Shinjuku, the Tokyu Toyoko Line is the most direct option. It runs through to the Minatomirai Line at Yokohama Station, so the same train continues to Minatomirai, Nihon-odori and Motomachi-Chukagai. From the Tokyo Station or Ueno area, you can take JR to Sakuragicho or Ishikawacho and walk or transfer to the sights from there.
| Section | Time |
|---|---|
| Shibuya → Motomachi-Chukagai | About 36 min at fastest (through service, no transfer) |
| Yokohama → Motomachi-Chukagai | About 7 min |
Express and limited express trains on the Toyoko Line cost the regular fare, with no surcharge. Some times of day have no through trains.
Once in Yokohama, the sights are spread along the Minatomirai Line. The One-Day Pass costs 460 yen for adults and 230 yen for children and is sold at station ticket machines. The trains are easy; what wears you out is getting on and off several times a day, plus the walking in between. If you are with older parents or small kids, take a look at the private car routes below.
How should I plan a day in Yokohama?
The smoothest plan is to start at Yamashita Park and work along the waterfront toward Minato Mirai: the sea in the morning, lunch in Chinatown, the Red Brick Warehouse in the afternoon, then the Air Cabin across to Minato Mirai. The suggested stays below follow the itinerary of Lanytrip's Yokohama private car tour.
Yamashita Park
Suggested stay: about 80 min
Yamashita Park is Yokohama's best-known waterfront park, opened in 1930, with a promenade along the harbour. Its rose garden has about 160 varieties and 1,900 plants, and it is a 3-minute walk from Exit 4 of Motomachi-Chukagai Station. The NYK Hikawa Maru ocean liner is moored next to the park and open for visits:
| Hikawa Maru admission | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | 300 yen |
| Age 65+ | 200 yen |
| Junior high, high school and elementary students | 100 yen |
Hikawa Maru is open 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) and closed on Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a holiday). Cash only.
Yokohama Chinatown
Suggested stay: about 90 min
Chinatown is a short walk from Yamashita Park and is the largest Chinatown in Japan, with more than 400 shops listed on its official site, so lunch, snacks and souvenirs are all in one place. The district has 10 gates; Choyomon on the Yamashita Park side is the largest at 13.5 m tall, and you pass through it coming from Motomachi-Chukagai Station. The Chinatown Food Festival runs through November, until Nov 30 in 2026, a good chance to try Shanghai crab.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Suggested stay: about 75 min
The Red Brick Warehouse is a century-old brick building turned into a shopping complex, split into Building 1 and Building 2, with shops, cafés and restaurants and events on the plaza out front all year. The two buildings keep different hours, and Building 2 stays open later:
| Building | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Building 1 | 10:00–19:00 |
| Building 2 | 11:00–20:00 |
Cafés and restaurants set their own hours. By train it is about 6 minutes on foot from Bashamichi or Nihon-odori Station, and about 12 minutes from Minatomirai Station.
YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN
Suggested stay: about 15 min
YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN is Japan's first urban circulating ropeway, linking JR Sakuragicho Station with Unga Park in the Shinko district. Walk from the Red Brick Warehouse to Unga Park Station, and a one-way ride gives you an aerial view of the Minato Mirai towers and harbour. You get off at Sakuragicho, right where Minato Mirai begins.
Minato Mirai
Suggested stay: about 120 min
Minato Mirai is packed with shopping malls and a giant Ferris wheel, and the last two hours of the day are best spent shopping here. Cosmo Clock 21 at Yokohama Cosmo World costs 1,000 yen per ride, and after dark you get the harbour lights. When you are done, you head straight back to the hotel without carrying shopping bags onto a crowded train.
What is on in Yokohama in winter?
The big winter event is the Christmas Market at the Red Brick Warehouse, held from November 20 to December 25, 2026 on the event plaza and in Red Brick Park. This year's centrepiece is a live Christmas tree about 11 m tall, and entry starts from 500 yen. With the historic buildings and harbour lights, it is at its best from early evening, so put it at the end of the day before heading back to Tokyo.
Is a private car a good idea with parents or kids?
Yokohama's sights are close together, but you still get on and off trains several times and walk between stations and sights. Add the round trip from Tokyo and it gets tiring with older parents, small kids or a stroller. A private car leaves from your hotel in central Tokyo, and the driver drops you at each sight:
- No transfers: straight from your Tokyo hotel to Yamashita Park, with no changing trains at Shibuya or Yokohama.
- Less walking: walk from Yamashita Park to Chinatown, ride the rest, and save your energy for exploring.
- Bags stay in the car: leave your Chinatown and Minato Mirai shopping in the car and go straight back to the hotel.
Lanytrip's Yokohama private car comes with 10 hours of use and a Chinese-speaking driver, in an Alphard (or similar) or a Toyota HiAce, at one price per car, never shared.
What private car routes are there for Yokohama?
All 3 routes start from your hotel in central Tokyo; Route 1 is Lanytrip's bookable tour. You can adjust the order around your start time and where you want to linger.
Route 1: Yokohama Classic Sightseeing Private Car Day Trip
Get a 1-on-1 quoteTokyo hotel → Yamashita Park → Yokohama Chinatown → Red Brick Warehouse → YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN → Minato Mirai → Tokyo hotel
- Best forFirst-timers in Yokohama who want the harbour, food and shopping in one day, families and friends alike.
- How to planLeaving at 09:00, spend the morning at Yamashita Park, have lunch in Chinatown, then the Red Brick Warehouse, the Air Cabin and 2 hours in Minato Mirai, heading back to Tokyo around 17:00.
- Short on timeShorten Yamashita Park and keep Chinatown and Minato Mirai.
Route 2: Minato Mirai shopping + Red Brick Christmas Market
Get a 1-on-1 quoteTokyo hotel → Minato Mirai → Yokohama Chinatown → Yamashita Park → Red Brick Warehouse → Tokyo hotel
- Best forCouples and friends visiting from late November to Christmas who want the Christmas Market and night views.
- How to planMinato Mirai in the morning, Chinatown for lunch and the Red Brick Warehouse in the early evening; Building 2 is open until 20:00, so enjoy the market before heading back to Tokyo.
- Short on timeSkip Yamashita Park and keep the evening at the Red Brick Warehouse.
Route 3: Yamashita Park, Hikawa Maru and Chinatown for families
Get a 1-on-1 quoteTokyo hotel → Yamashita Park → Hikawa Maru → Yokohama Chinatown → Red Brick Warehouse → Tokyo hotel
- Best forFamilies with kids or grandparents who prefer a slower pace and fewer stops.
- How to planHikawa Maru opens at 10:00, so board it in the morning, but avoid Mondays when it is closed; Chinatown for lunch, then coffee at the Red Brick Warehouse.
- Short on timeSkip the Red Brick Warehouse and keep Hikawa Maru and Chinatown.
Have this ready when you ask about a private car on LINE
- Your hotel (name or address)
- Date of use
- Number of people and luggage (strollers, large bags)
- Your planned itinerary
For a faster, more accurate quote, please send all of the above in one message on LINE.
Summary: what to watch for and how to plan a Yokohama day trip
Things to watch for
Red Brick Warehouse Building 1 closes at 19:00 and Building 2 at 20:00; Hikawa Maru stops admission at 16:30 and is closed on Mondays. The Christmas Market runs Nov 20 – Dec 25, so save it for the evening.
How to plan the day
Yamashita Park → lunch in Chinatown → Red Brick Warehouse → Air Cabin → Minato Mirai, moving west along the harbour and leaving 2 hours for shopping at the end. For night views, move the Red Brick Warehouse and the Ferris wheel to the evening.
Why a private car
Getting to Yokohama by train is easy; the tiring part is getting on and off all day and walking between stations and sights. A private car leaves from your hotel in central Tokyo, stops at the door of each sight, and keeps your shopping in the car. Have a look at the 3 private car routes above, or talk through your plans with us on LINE.
Yokohama day trip FAQ
How long does it take from Tokyo to Yokohama Chinatown?＋
From Shibuya, the Tokyu Toyoko Line runs through on the Minatomirai Line to Motomachi-Chukagai in about 36 minutes at the fastest, with no transfer.
Is there a day pass for Yokohama?＋
The Minatomirai Line One-Day Pass is 460 yen for adults and 230 yen for children, sold at station ticket machines.
What are the Red Brick Warehouse opening hours?＋
Building 1 is open 10:00–19:00 and Building 2 11:00–20:00; cafés and restaurants set their own hours.
When is the 2026 Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market?＋
November 20 to December 25, 2026, on the event plaza and in Red Brick Park, with entry from 500 yen.
Where does the Yokohama private car pick you up?＋
The driver picks you up at your hotel in central Tokyo, with 10 hours of use, a Chinese-speaking driver and one price per car, never shared.
