How to Spend 1 Day in Yokohama (Japan Travel Itinerary)

Planning a day trip to Japan’s port city? In **“How to Spend 1 Day in Yokohama (Japan Travel Itinerary)”** I show you exactly how to see the best of Yokohama in just one day, from cup noodles and Chinatown to ferris wheels and peaceful gardens.

In this video, you’ll follow a step-by-step Yokohama travel itinerary that’s perfect for a first visit or a quick day trip from Tokyo. We’ll hit must-see spots, try local food, enjoy harbor views, and end the day in a quiet traditional garden. You’ll see how to plan your time, what to do in each area, and how to experience Yokohama’s mix of modern city life and classic Japanese culture.

We start the morning at the **Cup Noodles Museum**, where you learn the story behind instant ramen and design your own custom cup noodles. Then we walk over to **Yokohama Chinatown**, Japan’s largest Chinatown, to explore colorful streets, temples, and delicious street food like steamed buns and dumplings.

After lunch, we move into the **Minato Mirai** area for shopping and views. We stop by **Yokohama World Porters** and **MARK IS Minatomirai** for unique shops, cool interiors, and harbor-facing cafés. From there, we head into **Queen’s Square Yokohama** and ride up to the Sky Garden in Landmark Tower for a 360° view over Yokohama and Tokyo Bay.

Later in the day, we slow things down with a walk through **Harbor View Park** and along the waterfront at **Yamashita Park**, passing the historic Hikawa Maru ship and taking in classic harbor scenery. We also dip into **Motomachi Shopping Street**, a stylish area known for its long fashion history and European feel.

As night falls, we visit **Yokohama Cosmo World**, home of the famous **Cosmo Clock 21** ferris wheel. You’ll see the park light up and ride above the bay for some of the best night views in Yokohama. To balance all the neon and city energy, we also visit **Sankeien Garden**, a beautiful traditional Japanese garden with historic buildings, ponds, and walking paths that feel like another world inside the city.

If you’re planning a **Yokohama day trip** or looking for a simple **Japan travel itinerary**, this video will help you build the perfect 1-day route with all the best things to do in Yokohama.

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