Refresh yourself from the inside at a new spot in the Minato Mirai area! Head out to explore the port city using two hotels as your bases.

Enjoy spectacular views on a cruise through the air to the Shinko area in a futuristic cabin

Your journey begins at JR Sakuragicho Station. Take the Yokohama Air Cabin, Japan's first and the world's newest urban ropeway loop, from Sakuragicho Station to Unga Park in the Shinko area of Minato Mirai 21. The cabin traverses a distance of about 630 meters each way in about 5 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a superb view of Minato Mirai from the sky.

After purchasing your ticket at the ticket machine, you will board the cabin from the platform past the boarding gate when your turn comes. The futuristic and stylish cabin is equipped with a variety of features, including state-of-the-art battery cooling and safety monitoring systems, and full-color LED lighting! The cabins seat a maximum of eight people each, allowing each group to take its own cabin and enjoy a relaxing ride.

Enjoy the view in comfort all the way to Unga Park

Your cruise in the sky departs now. As you continue along the canal from above, you'll see the iconic sights of Minato Mirai, including the Landmark Tower and the Ferris wheel at Yokohama Cosmo World. The ropeway is about 40 meters above the ground at its highest point. With windows on all sides, the cabins offer a superb view of the people walking along the train tracks and even the ships going up and down the canal.

You'll be enjoying the view of Minato Mirai, and before you know it, you will have arrived at Unga Park Station. The second floor of Unga Park Station connects directly to World Porters, making it a convenient stop for shopping and dining. The station building and cabins are staged by world-renowned lighting designer Motoko Ishii. The lights are illuminated at night, transforming the atmosphere into a magical one.

Savor healthy cuisine on a terrace overlooking the harbor

Located in Red Brick Warehouse Building No. 2, bills offers an all-day dining experience with fresh, light dishes that were first made in Sydney, Australia. The menu features a variety of items that have captivated Hollywood celebrities, including scrambled eggs and toast, which has been described as the "best egg dish in the world." Enjoy brunch in a cozy dining area overlooking Yokohama Port.

Pictured is a special dish only available at bills Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse—Berry Berry Hotcakes, Strawberries, Yame Matcha, Pistachio and Shiso Cress (2000 yen). These pancakes are made with whole wheat flour and berry pulp fried to a fluffy finish. They are garnished with strawberries, pistachios, and matcha.

This dish is Short Rib Shiitake Broth, Noodles, Raw Salad, Sezchuan Salt (2000 yen). This "bills style ramen" was inspired by the city of Yokohama, where ramen culture first took root. The egg noodles are perfectly soaked in a light broth, topped with a candy beet salad with a unique, naruto-like look.

A modern space that blends into history, where the atmosphere changes between day and night

The terrace seating is enclosed in glass walls on all sides, resulting in a bright space with a sense of openness. Sit on the all-white sofas for a view of the ocean beyond the plaza and look out at everything from the docked luxury liners to the Yokohama Bay Bridge.

The interior seating area is a modern classic space that makes use of the walls of the Red Brick Warehouse. Enjoy a relaxing dining experience in an interior selected by restaurateur Bill Granger. For dinner, we recommend a course meal that includes an appetizer, an Australian meat dish (schnitzel), and ricotta hotcakes.

The Red Brick Warehouse is lit up at night, creating a magical atmosphere. The terrace seats that overlook the bay are popular, so remember to make a reservation when visiting for dinner.

A historic building that has witnessed the modernization of Japan

Built between the end of the Meiji period and the beginning of the Taisho period, it was Japan's first warehouse equipped with cargo elevators, fire hydrants, and fire doors. In 2002, the historic buildings were renovated. Building No. 1 was turned into a cultural facility with halls and exhibition spaces, while Building No. 2 was turned into a commercial facility with restaurants and shops.

The second floor of Building No. 2 has a balcony with views of the Minato Mirai area to the left, Akarenga Park in the front, and the sea to the right. With benches to sit on, the balcony is the perfect place to take a break after a meal and feel the sea breeze.

Ring the bells together to make your dreams come true! Discover a spot with romantic energy

Did you know there are Bells of Happiness on the seaward side of the balcony on the second floor of Building No. 2? It is said that if you come to ring the bells together with that special someone, your wishes will come true. This romantic spot features a view of the sea unfolding in front of you that even lights up at night. It's a great place not only for couples but also for friends to make a wish for good fortune in their love lives.

If you look closely at the pillars that support the bells, you'll see the words, "May your love last forever."

There is an event plaza between Building No. 1 and Building No. 2. Various events are held seasonally, including the Yokohama Oktoberfest, Japan's first Oktoberfest celebration. At night, the warehouse will light up in orange, and the view will feel like a scene from a movie or drama.

A symbolic port tower renovated as a spot to connect the city with the people

Yokohama Marine Tower closed in March 2019 and reopened in September 2022 after renovations. Based on the concept of "connecting with the city, connecting with the people," the walls have been greened to create a sense of harmony with the lush surrounding environment. The tower is home to gourmet restaurants and shops that embody the atmosphere of a seaside town, as well as a gallery where you can see works of art related to Yokohama.

The Yokohama Marine Tower was built as a symbol of the city as part of a project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the port. About 230 LED lights are used in the 106-meter-tall tower, which shines with twinkling lights at night. Events such as live street music and markets are held at the open square at the entrance.

You can take the designated elevator to the 29th and 30th floors, which are the observation floors. On a clear day, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji and Yokohama Port that unfolds in every direction around you. The media art gallery on the 30th floor is said to offer a fusion of night scenery and digital artwork.

Tasteful items in Yokohama colors everywhere you look

The Marine Tower Shop on the second floor has a lineup of goods inspired by old nautical charts, as well as original Marine Tower merchandise and items from Yokohama 001, a local brand of the city. The ocean-themed stationery and sweets make perfect souvenirs.

Try out the limited Yokohama edition marine-colored Blue Dal chocolates (183 yen per bottle). Yokohama caramels in the form of dice feature illustrations of Yokohama as the eyes (259 yen per pack of five).

Nautical charts are replaced at the slightest change in topography, allowing old ones to be recycled into stationery and paper bags. Old nautical chart message cards are 440 yen. You can also pick up some original goods, such as border-patterned Marine Tower sticky notes (396 yen).

Enjoy a Hong Kong-style dim sum experience at a new restaurant operated by the Kocho Group

With more than 600 establishments, Yokohama Chinatown is now known as one of the world's largest Chinatowns. The exotic district is always vibrant, with delicious food and rare ingredients everywhere you look. From gourmet restaurants to shops, new establishments are popping up one after another.

This time, we visited Kocho Saro, which opened in December 2022 on Shanghai Road in Chinatown. Run by the Kocho Group, this Hong Kong dim sum restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with a total of 100 seats. Sit at a table or on a sofa and enjoy your fill of Chinese breakfast or authentic dim sum.

Dim sum starts at 500 yen per plate, so we recommend ordering a variety of dishes and sharing them with the whole table. The three-piece plate of plump shrimp red glutinous rice crepe is served with three types of special sauce for 980 yen. There is a wide variety of authentic a la carte dishes, including porridge and dessert.

The signature dish is the magic custard bun. A plate of two costs 580 yen. Savor the creamy custard that emerges from the fluffy pastry.

Relax with a cup of fragrant Chinese flower tea

For 600 yen, you can enjoy a pot of flower tea. Various fragrances and flavors are available, such as happocha, which contains a variety of ingredients, and jasmine tea carnations, whose petals slowly open when hot water is poured. Refills of hot water are offered after you finish your pot.

Kocho Saro is also one of the few places in Chinatown where you can enjoy breakfast (from opening until 10:30 a.m.). We recommend enjoying the exotic atmosphere with a simple and flavorful Chinese breakfast of porridge, fried bread, or soy milk.

Enjoy a luxurious stay in a space that captures the history of the old Yokohama Station

Adjacent to JR Sakuragicho Station is the JR Sakuragicho Building. The first and second floors of the building are the CIAL Sakuragicho Annex, a commercial complex, and the third to 12th floors make up the Hotel Mets Yokohama Sakuragicho. On the first floor of the building is the Yokohama Historic Railway Gallery. Formerly known as Yokohama Station, Sakuragicho Station was the first railway station in Japan. To commemorate this history, the gallery offers must-see exhibits for railway fans, including a once-operational Class 110 steam locomotive and a replica of the second-class passenger seats.

The front desk is lined with self-check-in machines to facilitate check-in procedures and issuance of room keys. If you have any problems, you can get help from Remoline, a remote reception service, as well as the resident staff at the front desk.

Free coffee is offered in the lobby. After checking in, you can take a short break on a sofa. The iron-framed interior and room lights create a nostalgic atmosphere.

There is an amenity station in a corner of the reception area. It offers a wide variety of bath and skincare products, hairbrushes, and tea bags, allowing you to select only what you need for your room.

Luxurious, warm guest rooms

The Premium Twin room features a wood-grain interior with earth colors. Single, twin, double, and accessible rooms are also available, each with their own baths and toilets. Relieve your fatigue with a Simmons bed and a Comfort Alliance comforter that maintains the optimal temperature for sleep.

You can lounge around on the spacious bed as you make travel plans for the next day. The best part of staying at this hotel is that it's just a short walk away from places like Minato Mirai, Yamashitacho, and Nogecho, which are iconic neighborhoods of Yokohama. The following morning, you can enjoy a breakfast buffet at Dining Restaurant Kiteki on the first floor of the hotel.

A cozy space like home with a direct passage to Yokohama Station

JR Yokohama Tower and JR Yokohama Tsuruyacho Building are known as the landmarks of the west exit of Yokohama Station. Hotel Mets Yokohama is located on the third to ninth floors of JR Yokohama Tsuruyacho Building and is a three-minute walk on the pedestrian deck from the northwest exit of Yokohama Station. The hotel shares a building with CIAL Yokohama Annex, a commercial complex, and its front desk is on the same floor as a stylish restaurant.

At the front desk, you can check in smoothly using a self-check-in machine and Remoline, a remote reception service. Everywhere you look in the building, you'll find features that encapsulate the essence of Yokohama, including bricks reminiscent of the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and ocean-inspired carpets.

Eight types of guest rooms that can be used in a variety of situations

The Premium Twin room with a sofa bed accommodates up to four people. There are eight types of guest rooms, including a type with a shower booth and a separate bath and toilet type. Simple, unadorned furniture and plain-colored cloth tie the room together, while the Simmons beds and Nishikawa pillows ensure quality sleep. The hotel strives to create a comfortable space where visitors can feel at home.

There's a coffee machine in the lobby, allowing you to enjoy freshly ground coffee for free at any time. There's no need to bring anything, as you can pickup makeup remover, lotion, emulsions, and bath salts at the amenity station.

The amenity station even had an original Hotel Mets aroma mist. A few sprays will envelop your room in a refreshing scent.

On the third floor is Bistro Katsuki, where you'll have your breakfast the following morning. In this bright and spacious restaurant with an open kitchen, you can enjoy a buffet offering a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
Because of its location in the heart of Yokohama Station, the hotel has convenient access to Shin-Yokohama and Haneda Airport. It's a convenient place to stay not only for sightseeing, but also for business.

Witness the starry sky like never before in a new kind of planetarium experience

This is the fifth directly-managed Konica Minolta Planetaria location. Japan's first-ever LED dome system is used to create an unprecedentedly realistic and breathtaking starry sky with high brightness and high color gamut. Sit down in one of only four exclusive Planet Seats, and you'll feel like you're floating amongst the stars. The experience offers new kinds of entertainment with a wide range of programs, including navigation by splendid voice actors, as well as productions that can be filmed with your smartphone.

“ a cafe that you might stumble across on your trip through the galaxy”

Stumble across a cafe that serves gorgeous drinks and dishes on your trip through the galaxy
Located in the same building, Cafe Planetaria is based on the concept of a cafe that you might stumble across on your trip through the galaxy. The cafe offers food and drinks inspired by the starry sky. Cocktails with star names like “Betelgeuse” are offered for 880 yen . Cocktails with star names such as "Vega" (800 yen) are popular. Blue Planet Ice Cream, which appears to be suspended in its container, is 680 yen.

For 580 yen, you can pick up a Galaxy Donut, which is dressed in a fantastic galactic glaze. Each one is handmade, so the patterns are unique. With a beauty that seems to suck you in, it's almost a waste to eat!

Only items purchased at this cafe can be brought into planetarium screenings. You can also take a break in style by stopping by the planetarium for a quick cocktail while shopping or after work.

Star-themed products are available at the Gallery Planetaria. STARRY TOKYO (680 yen) is an original flavored tea inspired by the sparkling starry sky and Tokyo. The original UNIVERSE TIME bath salts (594 yen) also make great gifts.

Have fun, eat, and learn the importance of invention and discovery

At this hands-on food education museum, you can learn about the creative mind of Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Food Products and inventor of Chicken Ramen, the world's first instant ramen. Look, touch, play, eat, and find inspiration for invention and discovery. (Pictured: Hiyoko-chan Key Chain (350 yen), CUPNOODLES Message Memo (500 yen))

Head for the brick building five minutes by foot from Yokohama Air Cabin Unga Park Station.

Make your own CUPNOODLES—the only one in the world!

At the My CUPNOODLES Factory on the third floor, you can create your own CUPNOODLES, only one of which will exist in the world. First, design a cup with your choice of illustrations and text.

When your cup is ready, head to the topping counter. Fill the cup with noodles and select one of four types of soup, as well as four toppings from 12 choices total. Create the combination of your dreams, such as Hiyoko-chan fish cake with minced pork! There is a total of 5,460 possible combinations.

Place your packaged CUPNOODLES in the air package and pump air into it to complete the process. You can thread a string through it and hang it from your shoulder like a bag when you take it home. To take part in this experience, you will need to purchase a ticket in advance for a specified date and time, or receive a numbered ticket (distributed on a first-come, first-served basis) on the day of your visit. At the Chicken Ramen Factory next door, you can enjoy the hands-on experience of making Chicken Ramen from flour and drying it. To take part in this experience, you will need to make a reservation three months in advance.

In the exhibition space on the second floor, you can immerse yourself in the history of instant ramen and the life of Momofuku Ando with the Instant Ramen History Cube, which displays about 3,000 packages, and the Momofuku Ando Story, which presents Momofuku's life on a massive, 58-meter-long panorama.

Eat and compare noodle dishes from around the world

If you're hungry, head to NOODLES BAZAAR -WORLD NOODLES ROAD- on the fourth floor. Try a taste of the noodles that Momofuku Ando encountered in eight different countries as he traversed the "noodles road" in search of the origins of noodles. Order a noodle dish of your choice in a space inspired by night markets in Asia.

Pick from a range of authentic dishes, from Malaysian laksa to Korean cold ramen and Vietnamese pho. The dishes are served in half-sized portions for 500 yen each, allowing you to enjoy various flavors.

Dessert is offered for 400 yen per dish. The popular soy sauce-flavored CUPNOODLES soft-serve ice cream is topped with ingredients you know and love. They even have curry-flavored soft serve ice cream!

The museum shop offers tons of items with Hiyoko-chan and CUPNOODLES designs. It's 260 yen for a pack of three Zero-Second Chicken Ramen Minis, which you can bite right into. You'll also find limited edition items that are only available here.

Note: Information is up to date as of our coverage in April 2023.

A beauty theme park where you can explore all aspects of beauty through science

The concept of the complex is a "Place to Encounter Inspirations of Beauty." The first and second floors of the Shiseido Innovation Center, the company's most advanced research facility, are open to the public and feature a variety of facilities, including an interactive hands-on museum, an active exercise studio, and a cafe where you can enjoy healthy meals.

The entrance is an open space with an atrium that features an S-shaped staircase connecting the first and second floors. One of the world's largest Crystal LED display systems covers an entire wall, displaying a beautiful combination of live-action and CG images.

Enhance your understanding of beauty with unique exhibits

The S/PARK Museum on the second floor is an interactive museum where you can experience beauty. It consists of 4 zones: SCIENCE × ART, LIFE OF BEAUTY, INNOVATIONS IN BEAUTY, and FUTURE.

The SCIENCE x ART zone features bottles of Eudermine, a long-selling product that has been loved for over 120 years since it first hit the market in 1897. See how the bottle designs have changed over the years and experience the devotion to beauty.

The SCIENCE x ART zone also features content that allows you to experience beauty through science. At the skincare table, you can use a microscope to zoom in on the texture of your skin. Learn about the condition of your skin and think about what kind of care you might need.

Try applying different types of emulsions on your skin and experience the various sensations. Feel the difference between "refreshing" and "moist" sensations that result from a careful balance of water, oil, and moisturizing ingredients.

Have a healthy, "veggie-centric" meal at the cafe

S/PARK Cafe offers "veggie-centric" meals, sweets, and drinks. The showcase is lined with beautiful cakes made by the pastry chef. The seasonal fruits will make this lineup the cherry on top of your visit. On our visit, we ordered the Mont Blanc and the Saint Marc, which were 600 yen each. We also got our fill of vitamins with a strawberry smoothie (800 yen) and a green smoothie (600 yen) made with plenty of vegetables.

You can look out at green trees from this bright, spacious cafe. Inside the building is the S/PARK Beauty Bar, where you can make your own cosmetics (lotion and emulsions) suited to your skin, and the S/PARK Studio, which offers original running and exercise programs, allowing you to explore all aspects of beauty through an approach that targets both the inside and outside your body.

The museum shop sells original tricolor goods. Take a look at some everyday items such as mini towels (600 yen), blotting sheets (330 yen), and masking tape (440 yen).