Yokohama's Symbolic "Yokohama Three Towers"
It is said that your wish will come true if you visit the spots where you can see the three historical buildings towering gracefully over the beautiful port city at once in the "Yokohama Three Towers Story(PDF)". It is said that a foreign sailor who entered Yokohama Port at the time gave these towers nicknames based on playing card suits. The Kanagawa Prefectural Government's Office, with a beautiful blend of Japanese aesthetics in a Western style architecture and the Teikan style, is known as "King." The Yokohama Customs, with its exotic and elegant bluegreen dome, is often referred to as the symbol of Yokohama Port and is the "Queen". And the Yokohama City Port Opening Memorial Hall, with its retro red brick exterior and unique stained glass, is known as "Jack". While enjoying the history and charm of Yokohama, why not visit the "Akarenga Park," "Nihon Odori," and "Osanbashi" to see these three towers at once and make a wish?
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What to try: Beef Hot Pot
Try experiencing the history of Yokohama Port, the gateway to Western culture, through "food"! Since its opening to the world, Yokohama has incorporated Western meat-eating culture. Beef was unfamiliar to most in Japan at first, but “Gyu-nabe (Beef Hot Pot)”, which stewed beef with soy sauce and miso to match Japanese palates, later became extremely popular. The beef hot pot restaurant Janomeya was established in 1893 in Isezakicho, a lively entertainment district with many theaters. Come enjoy the taste that has been protected for over 130 years with a commitment to ingredients and techniques, within an unchanged atmosphere reminiscent of the past.


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Where to stay:
Oakwood Suites Yokohama
Located within walking distance from the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History and directly connected to the "Bashamichi" station on the Minato Mirai Line, the "Oakwood Suites Yokohama" boasts a prime location. From the hotel lobby on the 46th floor, you can enjoy thej only panoramic view of Yokohama in the city, and at the Sky Lounge "THE BAR," you can enjoy authentic cocktails and dishes while admiring the most beautiful night view from the sky. The rooms on the 47th to 51st floors are equipped with kitchens, washing and drying machines, refrigerators, and more. Experience a "stay like living" that weaves everyday life with extraordinary experiences while enjoying the timeless charm of Yokohama's bayfront.


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Trend: Noh Theater and "OTABISHO Yokohama Noh Theater"
Located about a 5-minute drive from the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History, on a quiet hill overlooking Yokohama Port, is the "Yokohama Noh Theater". The main stage, with its glamorous and gentle impression using Japanese cypress, has a history of about 150 years and is designated as a cultural asset of Yokohama City, where Noh and Kyogen performances are held with a unique approach. During the period of large-scale renovation, the "OTABISHO Yokohama Noh Theater," the nation's first facility for introducing Noh and Kyogen, will open on the 5th floor of Landmark Plaza on April 18, 2024. With the concept of "see, know, experience, and learn", why not see special exhibits of Noh costumes and tools, and experience the classical Japanese performing arts of Noh and Kyogen from a variety of perspectives that can only be achieved here?


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