Japan · 2026 itinerary
Yokohama 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Yokohama: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
A long waterfront park with views of Yokohama Bay, the bay bridge, and ships. Good for a stroll or bench-sitting with a convenience store lunch.
🕐 Always open (gates locked around 23:00)
Free entry💡 Head to the end near the Hikawa Maru ship for quieter benches. The park lights up nicely at sunset.
Hotels near Yamashita Park →A small, sobering museum inside a park documenting the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Free entrance includes personal accounts and photos of the destruction and recovery.
🕐 09:00–16:30; closed Mondays (or next day if holiday) and 29 Dec–3 Jan
Free entry💡 It's quiet and rarely busy; allow 30 minutes. Combine with a walk through nearby Nogeyama Zoo (free).
Hotels near Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum →ロイヤルホスト · ££
ガスト · ££
Deeper Into Yokohama
Climb aboard the Nippon Maru, a 1930s training sailing ship, and explore the adjacent museum about Yokohama's port history. Entry is 600 yen for adults, but the ship's deck alone is worth it.
🕐 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Mondays (or next day if holiday)
💡 The museum is free after 17:00 on the first Saturday of each month during 'Minato Festival'—check the schedule.
Interactive museum about instant ramen, created by Nissin founder Momofuku Ando. Displays, a noodle-making workshop (extra fee), and tasting room. Entry is 500 yen for adults.
🕐 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00); closed Tuesdays (or next day if holiday)
💡 Skip the workshop queue by booking online days ahead. The free 'My Cup Noodles Factory' lets you design your own cup without a reservation.
中華ダイニング せんごく
紹興
Final Favourites & Departure
A spacious traditional Japanese garden with historic buildings relocated from Kyoto and Kamakura. Entry costs 700 yen for adults, less than a movie ticket.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. Bring cash as they don't take cards.
九兵衛
グラッチェガーデンズ
Getting Around Yokohama
Drops you at YCAT or directly at some hotels. From YCAT, HOTEL NICE is a 10-min walk. No luggage hassle.
Perfect for local trips. From Kannai Station (exit 3 or 6), HOTEL NICE is a 5-min walk. Avoid during rush hour — sardine city.
Expensive but direct. If you're in a group of 3–4, it's not that bad split. Fixed-fare airport taxis are available — book at the counter.
N'EX goes direct to Yokohama Station. Then take the Keihin-Tohoku Line one stop to Kannai Station — HOTEL NICE is 5 mins walk from Kannai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Yokohama?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Yamashita Park and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Yokohama?
See our full best time to visit Yokohama guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include HOTEL NICE, New Otani Inn, NAVIOS YOKOHAMA. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.