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Cruises

Yokohama Port is a destination for large luxury cruise ships, such as the "Diamond Princess" and "Queen Elizabeth," that visit year-round from both domestic and international locations. The Asuka II, which calls Yokohama its home port, also departs from here to sail the world. As it is said, "The best way to view a port town is from the sea," you can experience the essence of Yokohama by observing it from a ship. While enjoying the sea breeze and the Yokohama landscape, why not indulge in a little luxury by enjoying a delightful meal during the cruise?

The "Marine Rouge" is a restaurant ship that offers a wide range of plans, including a lunch cruise basking in the sunlight, a sunset cruise with a picturesque evening sky, and a dinner cruise that pairs perfectly with Yokohama's night view and wine. From the prime seats on the ocean, you can savor meticulously prepared French cuisine that will surely please your taste buds.

Yokohama Port
Departure Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No. 1, Waterfront Side, 1-1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0001
Duration: Lunch Cruise - approximately 90 minutes, Afternoon Cruise - approximately 60 minutes, Twilight Cruise - approximately 90 minutes, Dinner Cruise - approximately 120 minutes
Fees: Vary depending on the plan (refer to the official website)
Official Website: https://www.yokohama-cruising.jp/index.php

Beach Sports

"Marine Park" is the only beach in Yokohama and is located about a 30-minute train ride from Yokohama Station. With Hakkeijima Island on the left and Nojima on the right, this leisure spot boasts a sandy beach stretching about 1 km and lush greenery that beautifully contrasts with the blue sea. Here, you can enjoy various seaside activities. The calm waves and shallow beach teeming with small creatures like crabs and clams make it ideal for sand play and windsurfing, providing a safe and enjoyable experience even for families with young children. The park features facilities such as a beach volleyball court and a windsurfing boat hangar, attracting enthusiasts of marine sports.
Why don’t you escape the hustle and bustle of the city and come enjoy a pleasant outdoor activity in the open and refreshing location of the beach?

Marine Park
Location: 10 Kaigan, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0013
Hours: 24 hours
Admission: Free

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a sensory amusement facility located on an island surrounded by the sea. With 700 species and 120,000 living creatures, there are plenty of attractions to see! The aquarium consists of four areas where you can interact with marine animals, including dolphins, and enjoy various unique experiences that can only be had here.
The must-see attractions include the large tank in the "Aqua Museum," where a shimmering school of 50,000 sardines, red stingrays, and rays swim leisurely, and the highly popular "Dolphin Fantasy," where you can feel as if you are walking underwater. The amusement park within the complex offers attractions that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the world of the sea, making a single day not enough to experience it all.

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Location: Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0006
Hours: Vary depending on the day
Closed: Irregular holidays
Fees: Please refer to the official website
Official Website: https://www.seaparadise.co.jp/en/index.html

Jingashita Valley Park

"Jingashita Valley Park" is a hidden gem located a 15-minute walk from Kamishinagawa Station, just a 10-minute train ride from Yokohama Station. Taking advantage of its location surrounded by water, this hiking spot allows you to enjoy the soothing negative ions from the lush green trees while listening to the sounds of water and birds. Developed as a park in 2004, it boasts a site area of approximately 2.8 hectares (about 6.9 acres). The shallow river with a water depth up to the ankles, offers a relatively safe environment for water play. You can also enjoy activities like discovering crabs and observing aquatic creatures (note that there are restricted areas to preserve fireflies). Along the way, there are open spaces with benches and tables where you can relax amidst the forest.

Not only the surroundings of the river but also the park itself, with tall trees creating natural shade, will help you forget about the summer heat and provide a refreshing atmosphere.

Jingashita Valley Park
Location: 797 Kawashimacho, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-0045
Hours: 24 hours
Admission: Free