Sojiji Temple (總持寺) is one of Japan’s most significant Zen Buddhist temples and a major spiritual destination. Located in Tsurumi ward, Yokohama, it stands as one of the two head temples of Soto Zen Buddhism, the other being Eiheiji in…
Sankeien is a vast classical Japanese garden covering over 175,000 square meters, renowned for its seasonal beauty. Set in southern Yokohama, this extraordinary garden represents a masterpiece of landscape design and cultural preservation—a remarkable collection of historic buildings relocated from…
Interested in seeing what Yokohama has to offer? Take your little ones to see one of the coolest museums in Japan: Yokohama Museum of Tin Toys.
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, known locally as “Aka-Renga Soko” (赤レンガ倉庫), stands as one of Japan’s most iconic and beloved historic landmarks. This beautifully preserved complex of two distinctive red brick buildings represents a crucial chapter in Japan’s modernization during…
Yokohama Chinatown is the largest chinatown in Japan, located in Yamashita-cho near Yamashita park. There are approximately 200 restaurants and 300 shops in the town of just 500 square meters. You can eat various kinds of Chinese cousine such as Cantonese,…
