The Shiro Copr , Jakarta - If you are on a vacation to Japan, take a one-day trip to Yokohama This is the second largest city in Japan, offering a variety of natural tourism, interesting cuisine, and vibrant culture.
Makodo Tada, native Yokohama residents say the city has a very unique history. "This port city has many interesting places to walk around, especially at night," said Ramen Oohashi, the founder of a popular handmade noodle shop in Yokohama fish market.
Located 32 kilometers south of Tokyo, this city never lacks local dishes. Even customers can taste fresh fish caught today. Along this historic coastline, there is a seasonal ice skating rink.
There are many ways to reach Yokohama, either by train, which is connected from the Tokyo line to Yokohama, bullet train , even the most comfortable is by bus. Locals go to Tokyo by bus, especially to Disneyland Yokyo, which is about 40 kilometers away.
Best time to go to Yokohama
Reported from Travel+Leisure , the best time to go to Yokohama is between October and November. The autumn leaves start to turn perfectly yellow, the humidity decreases, the wind blows gently, and places like Sankeien Park turn into seas of red, orange, and yellow.
During the summer season from June to September, there are many festivals, but it is also hot and humid. One of them is a summer matsuri (summer festival) held at night, where local residents dance in yukata (light kimono worn in summer) accompanied by traditional music under swinging lanterns.
But if you want a quieter time and want to see the view of Mount Fuji, winter from December to February is the right time. There is Winter Illumination, when lights blink all over the cities throughout Japan , including Yokohama. Most tourists visit during spring, from March to May, especially during the cherry blossom season. Although the weather is cool and the scenery is beautiful, this period is more crowded than usual.
Tourist attractions in Yokohama
1. Landmark Tower Peak.
A visit to Yokohama is incomplete without taking the elevator to the top of Landmark Tower. Located in the heart of the Minato Mirai shopping district, this tower has the fastest elevator that can reach the 69th floor in 40 seconds. Its top offers a 360-degree view of the Kanto plains.
Makoto recommended to go up to this tower at sunset. "The best view in the city when the sky reflects the golden light of Mount Fuji," she said.
2. Create with ramen at Cup Noodles Museum
At the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama, visitors can explore the fascinating story behind the iconic food that was first created in 1958. Explore Momofuku Ando's workshop, the founder. ramen Instant, which has been reconstructed, or create your own noodle cup. There is even a "Noodle Bazaar" where you can taste various types of noodles that have inspired Ando.
3. Leisurely walk in Sankeien Garden.
This private estate of an old silk merchant covers an area of 175,000 square meters. The landscape is decorated with historical buildings relocated from all over Japan, including a 15th-century Kyoto pagoda. If you want to visit the garden, check its website first to find out the blooming calendar of seasonal flowers.
4. Explore historic ships in Yokohama
Yokohama became an important port after Japan opened foreign trade in 1854. There are many maritime legacies to see. Among them is the Nippon Maru, a magnificent four-masted sailing ship now moored in Minato Mirai, which has circumnavigated the globe 45 times. Built to train naval cadets, this ship is open for tours and hosts "sail raising" exercises, where 80 volunteers manually hoist the 29 sails.
5. Enjoy sake at a hidden gem bar
Just a five-minute walk from Yokohama Station, there is a hidden bar located on the second floor, offering selected sakes from all over Japan. At Craft Sake Shoten, visitors can also deepen their knowledge about sake while chatting with very friendly locals.
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