Yokohama Introduction Walking Tour, Yokohama

Yokohama Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Yokohama

Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan. Located on Tokyo Bay, the city was once a small fishing port. It became the location of the first foreign trading port in Japan, which led to its rapid expansion. The port was primarily used for transporting silk through the 20th century.

With its long history as an important area for trade and commerce, some of the world's most successful companies are based in Yokohama. These include Nissan, Isuzu, JVCKenwood and Keikyu. Yokohama also enjoys being the first city to offer beer manufacturing, daily newspapers, a railroad and a power plant.

Yokohama has had its share of devastation. The Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 destroyed most of the city. Rebuilding efforts quickly went into place but the city once again suffered from air raids during World War II. Many of the most important buildings in the city were not fully reconstructed until the late 20th century.

Visitors to Yokohama will now find a historic city where ultra-modern architecture unites with ancient charm. Some of the older buildings in the city that have been refurbished include the Red Brick Warehouse and Kanteibyo Temple. The Red Brick Warehouse is now largely used as a shopping center while the Kanteibyo Temple is an important piece of culture in the midst of the city.

Yokohama is also known for shopping. There are numerous pedestrian shopping streets that cater to those looking for souvenirs, delicious food, people watching or all three. Motomachi Shopping Street and Ichiba-Dori Shopping Street are two pedestrian areas. Shopping in Yokohama is fun and safe.

One of the most notable sights in Yokohama is the Landmark Tower with its breathtaking, 360-degree views of the city. Visitors should not forget to spend some time in Japan's first Chinatown or enjoy the CupNoodles Museum.

Take this self-paced walking tour to see many of the most beautiful, historical and culturally significant sights of Yokohama, Japan.
How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Yokohama Introduction Walking Tour Map

Guide Name: Yokohama Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: Japan » Yokohama (See other walking tours in Yokohama)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

WalkBuilder (customize this walk)


Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.
Click here to view route map
Enter a name for your custom walk, along with your email address, in the fields below. You will receive the instructions for retrieving your custom walk in the GPSmyCity app by email. The GPSmyCity app offers turn-by-turn travel directions to guide you from one attraction to the next.
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Frequently Asked Questions


1. How do I access my walking tour in Yokohama?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Yokohama Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Yokohama?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

Walking Tours in Yokohama, Japan

Create Your Own Walk in Yokohama

Create Your Own Walk in Yokohama

Creating your own self-guided walk in Yokohama is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kamakura Temples Walking Tour

Kamakura Temples Walking Tour

The vicinity of Yokohama abounds in Buddhist temples. Some of them are listed as national heritage. The most significant of them are found in the historic town of Kamakura, renowned for its rich religious scene.

Hase-dera Temple, perched on a hillside, is famous for its beautiful gardens and the towering Kannon statue, representing the goddess of mercy. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles