A must-see for families with children! A two-day, one-night itinerary to enjoy Yokohama and Minato Mirai
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Hotel JAL City Kannai Yokohama is conveniently located within walking distance of Yamashita Park, Yokohama Chinatown, and the Minato Mirai area.
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Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. is a hotel management company that operates 23 hotels in Japan (total number of rooms: 7,506). In addition to its own brands, "Oriental Hotel" and "Hotel Oriental Express," the company also manages and operates a variety of hotels, including "Hilton," "Sheraton," and "Hotel Nikko."
Required time
<Day 1> Minato Mirai area <Day 2> Yokohama Chinatown area 1 night, 2 day trip to Yokohama
Transportation
Bus ｜
On foot ｜
Ferry
A two-day, one-night family trip for families with children
Yokohama has many spots that children can enjoy.
We will introduce a recommended Yokohama sightseeing course that the whole family can enjoy.
Day 1
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Hotel JAL City Kannai Yokohama
Hotel JAL City Kannai Yokohama, which has 170 guest rooms and a stylish cafe and restaurant, is dedicated to supporting the comfort of each and every guest.
◆About 3 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Nihon-Odori Station on the Minatomirai Line ◆About 10 minutes walk from the South Exit of Kannai Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines
Here is the route from the station
When you arrive at the hotel, leave your luggage in the lobby and start sightseeing in Yokohama.
Starting from Sakuragicho Station, we boarded the "Akai Kutsu" sightseeing bus that travels around Yokohama's popular tourist spots and headed to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Minato Mirai area).
It takes about 40 minutes by bus to visit tourist spots such as Minato Mirai Park and Osanbashi Pier.
Traveling as a family with small children can be difficult as you have to carry a lot of luggage.
The Akaikutsu bus travels around tourist attractions on its way to its destination, so we recommend traveling by bus as many children will be fascinated by the view of Yokohama from the window.
It takes about 40 minutes by bus to visit tourist spots such as Minato Mirai Park and Osanbashi Pier.
Traveling as a family with small children can be difficult as you have to carry a lot of luggage.
The Akaikutsu bus travels around tourist attractions on its way to its destination, so we recommend traveling by bus as many children will be fascinated by the view of Yokohama from the window.
Click here for the Akaikutsu route map and timetable
Great value ticket "Minato Burari Ticket"
For sightseeing in Yokohama, we recommend the "Akai Kutsu," "Bayside Blue," "Sankeien BUS," and "Nogeyama Zoo BUS," as well as the "Minato Burari Ticket," which allows unlimited rides on city buses, subways, and Kanagawa Chuo buses in and around the Yokohama Bay Area for one day.
◆Fare Adults: 700 yen / Children: 350 yen ◆Applicable areas City buses and Kanachu buses: Yokohama - Motomachi, Minato no Mieru Oka Park, Sankeien Gardens, Kannai, Isezakicho - Yokohamabashi, Nakamurabashi, Takigashira City Subway Blue Line: Yokohama Station - Yoshinocho Station
The Secret of "Red Shoes"
◆The name "Red Shoes" was chosen through a public contest among Yokohama citizens.
◆Train design The retro design is reminiscent of old streetcars. The interior is made of brick, reminiscent of the Red Brick Warehouse, and some carriages even have bells with a ship motif.
License Plates: All of the car numbers are "150" since the race began to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port.
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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
While still retaining the atmosphere of the warehouse from those days, there are many restaurants, general stores, and other shops that everyone from small children to adults can enjoy. The location allows you to see the Bay Bridge and Osanbashi Pier across the sea from the Red Brick Warehouse.
Bell of Happiness
The "Bell of Happiness" on the balcony facing the sea on the second floor of Building No. 2. When you ring the bell with your heartfelt wishes,
It is said that this is a place where wishes come true. Please come and visit with your family and loved ones.
Next, we walked to Yokohama Cosmo World.
There are various commercial facilities in the area, so it is recommended to take a leisurely detour. It is about a 10-minute walk.
There are various commercial facilities in the area, so it is recommended to take a leisurely detour. It is about a 10-minute walk.
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Yokohama Cosmo World
This urban amusement park is symbolized by the world's largest Ferris wheel, Cosmo Clock 21, which can hold 480 people. The park has about 30 different attractions and three zones, Wonder Amusement, Burano Street, and Kids Carnival, so you can have fun with your children.
We headed to Yokohama Landmark, located right in front of Yokohama Cosmo World.
About 1 minute walk.
About 1 minute walk.
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Yokohama Landmark Tower
Yokohama Landmark Tower is a 70-story, 296-meter-tall skyscraper. From the second basement floor to the fifth floor, there is the Landmark Plaza shopping mall, which has about 160 specialty shops.
69th floor observation floor "Sky Garden"
You can enjoy a 360-degree panorama from the observation floor, Sky Garden.
On a clear day, you can enjoy views of Tokyo Tower, Skytree, Mt. Fuji, and more.
At night, you can enjoy the night view of Minato Mirai.
◆Prices Adults (18-64 years old) 1,000 yen, 65 years old and over and high school students 800 yen Elementary and junior high school students 500 yen, infants (4 years old and over) 200 yen ◆Opening hours
10:00-21:00 (last entry 20:30) *Saturdays and special periods: 22:00 (last entry 21:30)
For more information on the Sky Garden, click here
We got on the red shoes and headed to the hotel.
About 20 minutes by bus.
About 20 minutes by bus.
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Hotel JAL City Kannai Yokohama
Once you arrive at the hotel, you can relax with your family.
Day 2
Start the second day with a delicious breakfast! Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast in a space bathed in morning sunlight. In the open kitchen, you can leisurely savor a wide variety of dishes, including thick beef hamburgers and seafood bowls, prepared right in front of you by the chef. Start your day with a delicious breakfast.
Breakfast at Hotel JAL City Kannai Yokohama
After breakfast, we set off for sightseeing in Yokohama. We headed to Yokohama Chinatown, the most famous tourist spot in Yokohama. It is about a 3-minute walk from our hotel.
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Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown has a history of over 150 years. Japan's largest Chinatown has about 280 restaurants and 180 retail stores. You can enjoy eating your way around, take photos in a Chinese dress, or take photos at the many photogenic spots.
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Rickshaws in Hama
Hama Rickshaw offers a Chinatown Enjoyment Course, where you can take a 50-minute rickshaw ride around the popular spots of Chinatown. The rickshaw driver will take photos for you and tell you about the history of Chinatown and recommended shops.
For more information on "Hama Rickshaw" please click here
We will travel to Yamashita Park by Hama rickshaw.
About 10 minutes.
*The Chinatown Enjoyment Course does not include a route to Yamashita Park, so please enquire separately.
About 10 minutes.
*The Chinatown Enjoyment Course does not include a route to Yamashita Park, so please enquire separately.
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Yamashita Park
You can see Yokohama Bay Bridge and ships coming and going in the harbor, and the benches on the sea side are crowded with many tourists. Yamashita Park is also a famous rose spot in Yokohama, and many roses bloom in full bloom every spring and autumn. You can spend a relaxing time in Yamashita Park.
Hikawa Maru
There is also an exhibition corner where you can see the dining room and passenger rooms restored based on documents from the time when the ship was active as an ocean-going cargo and passenger ship on the Seattle route before the war, and crew areas such as the wheelhouse and engine room which are almost exactly as they were when the ship was built, as well as learn about the turbulent history of the "Hikawa Maru." From the promenade deck, you can enjoy the view of Yokohama Port.
For more information on the Hikawa Maru, click here
Yokohama Marine Tower
Yokohama Marine Tower was built as a project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the port of Yokohama. From the observation decks on the 29th and 30th floors, you can get a panoramic view of Yokohama Port, and you can also enjoy the night view of factories such as Minato Mirai, Yokohama Bay Bridge, and Honmoku Pier. The observation deck on the 30th floor will be renovated in 2022, and you will be able to enjoy the night view and video works.
◆Prices Adults (high school students and above): 1,000 yen on weekdays / 1,200 yen on weekends and holidays Elementary and junior high school students: 500 yen on weekdays / 600 yen on weekends and holidays Preschoolers: Free
*Prices vary depending on the event and season, so please check the official website.
◆Opening hours
10:00-22:00 (last entry 21:30)
For more information on Yokohama Marine Tower, click here
Take the Sea Bus to Yokohama Station.
Direct flight takes about 20 minutes. / Regular flight takes about 35 minutes.
Direct flight takes about 20 minutes. / Regular flight takes about 35 minutes.
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Seabus Yokohama Station East Exit Platform
This ferry boat connects the East Exit of Yokohama Station, Minato Mirai, the Red Brick Warehouse, and Yamashita Park. Enjoy a cruise while feeling the sea breeze.
There are also package tours that include meals on board, allowing you to dine while looking out at the ocean scenery and the Yokohama cityscape from the water.
Click here for Sea Bus route and timetable
How was your two-day, one-night trip to Yokohama? This time, we introduced you to a course where you can enjoy traveling while using the many different forms of transportation in Yokohama.
This is a course that can be enjoyed by both families with small children and adults. Come and rediscover a new side of Yokohama.
Make a reservation for "Hotel JAL City Kannai Yokohama" here
Spots introduced in this itinerary
Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. is a hotel management company that operates 23 hotels in Japan (total number of rooms: 7,506). In addition to its own brands, "Oriental Hotel" and "Hotel Oriental Express," the company also manages and operates a variety of hotels, including "Hilton," "Sheraton," and "Hotel Nikko."
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