[4K HDR] Walking in Yokohama: The Holy Land Of Confession And A Different Kind Of Romance

Yokohama, located in the eastern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, is a romantic and beautiful city.

On February 22, 2023, according to the “SUUMO Most Desirable Neighborhoods Ranking 2023 Tokyo Area Edition” released by Recruit, Yokohama has topped the list for six consecutive years in the list ranked by stations. Anyone who has been to Yokohama will definitely feel that Yokohama’s ranking at the top of the list is well-deserved.

Unlike Tokyo’s hectic feel, it’s very relaxing here. Especially when walking along the coastline, you can see people sitting quietly on benches and watching the sea, jogging exercisers, students walking together, couples holding hands, elderly couples supporting each other, etc. The blue sea, the ships docked on the sea, and the low-flying seagulls have all become the background of the painting, and the theme of the painting is people embraced by a romantic and warm atmosphere.

Not only that, there is also the vibrant “Minato Mirai 21” here. At night, the city cable car, Ferris wheel, and roller coaster next to the modern building all shine and complement each other, making this place a date destination.

***Main locations featured in this video***
👍 Harbor View Park
Official website:
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/machizukuri-kankyo/midori-koen/koen/koen/daihyoteki/kouen007.html
This is a park located in Yamanote-cho, Yokohama City. It was opened in 1962. When Yokohama was first opened as a port, it was where the British and French troops were stationed. From the observation deck in the park, you can see the scenery of Yokohama including the Yokohama Bay Bridge. Moreover, the rose garden in the garden is also very beautiful.

👍 Yamate Western-style Building Complex (Yanote Western-style Building)
Official website: https://www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/yamate-seiyoukan/
As a foreign settlement, Yamate Town has witnessed the changes of Yokohama. The Western-style architecture shows the lifestyle of foreigners at that time. The historical architecture blends with the surrounding nature and becomes a special landscape. For example, the former residence of British businessman B.R. Berwick, Yamate No. 234 Pavilion (part of the reconstruction project after the Great Kanto Earthquake), and the British Pavilion in Yokohama (the residence of the former British Consul General) are all worth visiting.

👍 Yokohama Chinatown (Yokohama Chinatown)
Official website: https://www.chinatown.or.jp/
Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan. This area covers an area of about 500 square meters and has about 500 Chinese restaurants, specialty shops and palm reading shops.

👍 Yamashita Park (Yamashita Park)
Official website: https://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/spot/details.php?bbid=190
Yamashita Park is a seaside park that opened in 1930 as a reconstruction project after the Great Kanto Earthquake and was the result of land reclamation from the sea. There are “Guardian Statue of Water”, “Indian Water Tower”, the luxury cruise ship “Hikawa Maru” known as the “Queen of the North Pacific”, etc. in the park. In addition, the rose viewing area in the park is filled with roses every spring and autumn. This is a popular place for sightseeing and dating.

👍 Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse)
Official website: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse was built more than 100 years ago and has become a symbol of Yokohama as a cultural and commercial facility.

👍 YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN
Official website: https://yokohama-air-cabin.jp/
Take 5 minutes to enjoy the street view of “Minato Mirai 21” from the air. This is the world’s most advanced urban cable car and will begin operations in April 2021. Connecting JR Sakuragicho Station and Canal Park Station, it has a total length of 630m, a maximum height of about 40m, and 36 cars. After sunset, the cable car car will light up with magical lights, integrating with the night view of “Minato Mirai”. This is not only a means of transportation, but also a popular skywalk attraction in Yokohama.

【Background music of this video】
Song: Futue Planrs
Music from www.fiftysounds.com

【Time Directory】
00:00 Highlights
01:14 Arrive in Yokohama
01:37 Harbor View Park
05:50 View Yokohama Port from the observation deck
08:06 A garden full of fairy tale colors
10:11 Yamate Western-style buildings
22:00 Yokohama Chinatown
30:16 Street scene on the way to Yamashita Park
31:11 Yamashita Park
33:29 “Hikawa Maru” ocean liner
33:46 Yamashita Park at night
35:30 Street scene on the way to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
39:01 Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
40:48 Street scene on the way to Canal Park
42:12 Canal Park
43:53 YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN