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| Country | Japan | |
| Population | 3 732 616 (2016) | |
Yokohama (Japanese: 浜, Yokohama) is the 2nd largest city of Japan. It is located directly south of Tokyo, on the west shore of the Gulf of Tokyo.
Understand
The port of Yokohama was opened to foreign trade in 1854 as Japan's first port.
The city was destroyed by an earthquake and then bombed and never fully recovered from it.
History
Climate
Enter
Yokohama is located half an hour from Tokyo and is actually part of a giant conurbation.
Avie
Yokohama does not have its own airport. Most convenient to use any of the 2 airports of Tokyo.
Train
Most visitors come to Yokohama by train from Tokyo.
Buse
To be transported
Yokohama is not a convenient city for car driving, especially for outsiders. A combination of public transport and walking works best.
Perpiede
Central Yokohama is relatively compact. Exploring Chinatown / Yamashit Park is most convenient on foot.
Public transport
The Minato Mirai 21 subway line from Yokohama station to Chinatown is the best way to access the local tourist attractions.
By car
See
- Chinatown - The largest Chinatown in Japan. Now it is full of tourists.
- Yokohama Stadium - Baseball stadium, said to be one of the most fun in Japan.
- Landmark tower - Until the construction of the Tokyo Sky Tree it was the largest building in Japan.
Fari
- Yokohama Cosmic World - A small amusement park with a large spectacle.
Buy
- Minato Mirai 21 - A futuristic urban district with lots of shopping.
- Shiba fishing port - A place where local fishermen land. Fish, fish everywhere!
Stores
Eat
- Sugar (・ シ ュ ク ル), Nokendai 1-9; a quasi-French bakery known for its cheesecakes
Drink
During summer it happens beer gardens.
To live
Esperanto housing
In Yokohama is {according to the website} 0 hosts from Passport Service(2017/11).
Campsites
Hostels
- Yokohama Hostel Village, SanWa Bldg 1F, 3-11-2 Matsukage-cho, Naka-ku; cheap accommodation, no need to give a guarantee
Hotels
Stay safe
Esperanto
In 2007 Yokohama hosted the 92nd World Esperanto Congress.
Local Esperantists
Local Esperantists have the website https://www.esperanto.yokohama/.
