Guidebook for Yokohama-shi

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Guidebook for Yokohama-shi

Food Scene

＃中華＃ラーメン＃チャーハン＃焼きそば＃ワンタン＃杏仁豆腐＃スーラータンメン＃上海焼きそば #Chinese#Ramen#FriedRice#FriedNoodle#Dimsum#Sweets#LowPrice
中国ラーメン揚州商人 北山田店
5-chōme-1-59 Kitayamata
＃中華＃ラーメン＃チャーハン＃焼きそば＃ワンタン＃杏仁豆腐＃スーラータンメン＃上海焼きそば #Chinese#Ramen#FriedRice#FriedNoodle#Dimsum#Sweets#LowPrice
#Bar#Food#Relaxing#music#sofa
cafe-orimo
5-chōme-1-45 Kitayamata
#Bar#Food#Relaxing#music#sofa
Tasty breads and pastry. Very nice, my favorite
ブーランジェリ メリエス
1-chōme-8-15 Kitayamata
Tasty breads and pastry. Very nice, my favorite
Lunch time set is recommended, they are low price but nice value. Traditional Japanese Soba noodle with a lot of side dishes. Atmosphere in the restaurant is antique Japanese style.
食事処・甘味つくし
Lunch time set is recommended, they are low price but nice value. Traditional Japanese Soba noodle with a lot of side dishes. Atmosphere in the restaurant is antique Japanese style.
Revolving Sushi restaurant known as low price good quality. Great for families. I usually spend 3000yen to 5000yen for family of 4-6. Lots of side menu available.
はま寿司 川崎野川店
2-chōme-9-29 Minaminogawa
Revolving Sushi restaurant known as low price good quality. Great for families. I usually spend 3000yen to 5000yen for family of 4-6. Lots of side menu available.
High Quality Japanese BBQ restaurant. Very modern building and interior. Price is bit higher than average but their food is well prepared and nice quality all the time. 20000yen for 4 to 6
Hyara-tei
2-chōme-26-11 Ushikubonishi
High Quality Japanese BBQ restaurant. Very modern building and interior. Price is bit higher than average but their food is well prepared and nice quality all the time. 20000yen for 4 to 6
Italian casual restaurant. Pasta, Salad, Wine, with low price. 1500yen for lunch, 2000yen for dinner per person applox.
6 locals recommend
Jolly Pasta
3-chōme-21-11 Niijuku
6 locals recommend
Italian casual restaurant. Pasta, Salad, Wine, with low price. 1500yen for lunch, 2000yen for dinner per person applox.
Very different than original Denny's in USA. Japanese Denny's have Italian, American, Japanese, Chinese Korean and many kind of food at the place. Many of Japanese people love this place for Parfait, cake, pancake and many other sweets. Good for full meal or just for a coffee with bite of sweets. 500yen-2000yen
95 locals recommend
Denny's
1-chōme-1-1 Kachidoki
95 locals recommend
Very different than original Denny's in USA. Japanese Denny's have Italian, American, Japanese, Chinese Korean and many kind of food at the place. Many of Japanese people love this place for Parfait, cake, pancake and many other sweets. Good for full meal or just for a coffee with bite of sweets. 500yen-2000yen
Very famous Ramen shop in Yokohama, now they have many of shops in Tokyo and Yokohama. This is the first shop Legendary founder sometimes making Ramen in this shop. 1000yen-1500yen
らーめん くじら軒 横浜本店
1-chōme-2-10 Ushikubonishi
Very famous Ramen shop in Yokohama, now they have many of shops in Tokyo and Yokohama. This is the first shop Legendary founder sometimes making Ramen in this shop. 1000yen-1500yen
A big Ferris wheel located on the shopping mall building. Nice view, you can see sunset and Mt. Fuji from the Ferris wheel when its sunny.
都筑阪急
1-chōme-31-1-1 Nakagawachūō
A big Ferris wheel located on the shopping mall building. Nice view, you can see sunset and Mt. Fuji from the Ferris wheel when its sunny.
Steak and Grill restaurant.
Hungry Tiger
2-chōme-5-12 Nakagawachūō
Steak and Grill restaurant.
If you love smoked foods, this is the one who smoke seafood to vegetable, and snacks. Entertainment of smoke foods and fine wine and Sake selections.
燻製ダイニング 煙ぷらす
1-chōme-37-21 Nakagawachūō
If you love smoked foods, this is the one who smoke seafood to vegetable, and snacks. Entertainment of smoke foods and fine wine and Sake selections.
Very famous Japanese Sweets shop Toshimaya was born in Kamakura around 1897. (YEAR OF BIRD) 120 years ago. Their bird shape cookies are most popular known widely throughout Japan. Alot of other fresh japanese sweets are also look beautiful taste great. Must visit!
Toshimaya Honten
2-chōme-11-19 Komachi
Very famous Japanese Sweets shop Toshimaya was born in Kamakura around 1897. (YEAR OF BIRD) 120 years ago. Their bird shape cookies are most popular known widely throughout Japan. Alot of other fresh japanese sweets are also look beautiful taste great. Must visit!
Ocean view Curry restaurant. Great service, Great Food not only Curry but a lot of nice dishes. Seafood, meat, vegetables with fine bakings. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14000586/
11 locals recommend
Moana Makai
1-chōme-3-22 Shichirigahama
11 locals recommend
Ocean view Curry restaurant. Great service, Great Food not only Curry but a lot of nice dishes. Seafood, meat, vegetables with fine bakings. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14000586/
Old Japanese house remodeled for small cafe. Appeared on many of famous japanese drama, famous location for such productions. Pancake, parfait, lemonade are famous.
6 locals recommend
Cafe Sakanoshita
21-15 Sakanoshita
6 locals recommend
Old Japanese house remodeled for small cafe. Appeared on many of famous japanese drama, famous location for such productions. Pancake, parfait, lemonade are famous.
Craperie. Lemon Sugar, Ram and CremeCheese, etc..around 40 kinds of different taste. You can eat warm crape which is just so tasty. Crape is originally from France, but arranged and well modified for widen menu. Ice cream, whip cream, chocolate cream, fruits, lots of choices.
Crêpe Shop Coquelicot
1-chōme-10-6 Onarimachi
Craperie. Lemon Sugar, Ram and CremeCheese, etc..around 40 kinds of different taste. You can eat warm crape which is just so tasty. Crape is originally from France, but arranged and well modified for widen menu. Ice cream, whip cream, chocolate cream, fruits, lots of choices.
Concept store: Modern architecture with beautiful pool garden. Sakura season are very busy. (End of Mar to beginning of Apr) Good to stop by and have a cup of coffee you are familiar in your country (probably maybe) 8:00~21:00
14 locals recommend
Starbucks
1-chōme-4-1 Zushi
14 locals recommend
Concept store: Modern architecture with beautiful pool garden. Sakura season are very busy. (End of Mar to beginning of Apr) Good to stop by and have a cup of coffee you are familiar in your country (probably maybe) 8:00~21:00
Unique location, the store entrance is face to the train rail. Seriously. You can have real Macha green tea comes with Japanese sweets, or traditional japanese sweets also good. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14001604/
無心庵
Unique location, the store entrance is face to the train rail. Seriously. You can have real Macha green tea comes with Japanese sweets, or traditional japanese sweets also good. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14001604/
Ricotta cheese pancake with fresh fruits are so good after long beach walk. Famous Australian cafe opened its first store in Japan at Shichirigahama beach. Breakfast menu are famous and good, good to have seat at terrace when not too cold or hot. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14011661/
10 locals recommend
bills Shichirigahama
1-chōme-1-1 Shichirigahama
10 locals recommend
Ricotta cheese pancake with fresh fruits are so good after long beach walk. Famous Australian cafe opened its first store in Japan at Shichirigahama beach. Breakfast menu are famous and good, good to have seat at terrace when not too cold or hot. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14011661/
Meat or Seafood main with a lot of vegetables just picked in local farm. Low price but high quality. You can be full with side of vegetables. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140203/14009286/ 12:00-15:00 18:00-21:30 Every Wednesday closed/ Third Tuesday each month also closed/other infrequent closed may occur)
Wild Rice
Meat or Seafood main with a lot of vegetables just picked in local farm. Low price but high quality. You can be full with side of vegetables. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140203/14009286/ 12:00-15:00 18:00-21:30 Every Wednesday closed/ Third Tuesday each month also closed/other infrequent closed may occur)
Curry and marinated organic vegetable, cake and tea. Also Kamakura-shi, Yukinoshita1-5-38 2F https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14060276/
オクシモロン オナリ
14-1 Onarimachi
Curry and marinated organic vegetable, cake and tea. Also Kamakura-shi, Yukinoshita1-5-38 2F https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14060276/
Beautiful Japanese Old house remodeled for Soba　restaurant. You need to make reservation in advance. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14008453/
15 locals recommend
Kamakura Matsubaraan
4-chōme-10-3 Yuigahama
15 locals recommend
Beautiful Japanese Old house remodeled for Soba　restaurant. You need to make reservation in advance. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14008453/
Famous Burger shop from Hawaii USA. Avocado cheese Burger is my favorite.　Yummmm https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14003310/
KUA'AINA Kamakura shop
4-chōme-3-9 Yuigahama
Famous Burger shop from Hawaii USA. Avocado cheese Burger is my favorite.　Yummmm https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14003310/
Grill and salad bar. Casual Grill restaurant. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140203/14054762/
KICCOLY
Grill and salad bar. Casual Grill restaurant. https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140203/14054762/
Favorite bakery shop in the area. many kinds of bread eat-in/take-out https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140203/14043497/
Backerei TOKTARO
Favorite bakery shop in the area. many kinds of bread eat-in/take-out https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140203/14043497/
Soft-cream with sweet bean sauce with honey cake. Other japanese sweets. Good for coffee break;) https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14036081/
鎌倉するがや 本店
Soft-cream with sweet bean sauce with honey cake. Other japanese sweets. Good for coffee break;) https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14036081/

Parks & Nature

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Center-Kita Station
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Sightseeing

Lots of historical building around Minatomirai area towards Yamashita Park. There are several sightseeing spots such as Marine Tower or Motomachi Park. I love to walk around this area, good shopping spots and also historical experience at a time.
67 locals recommend
Yokohama Landmark Tower
2-chōme-2-1 Minatomirai
67 locals recommend
Lots of historical building around Minatomirai area towards Yamashita Park. There are several sightseeing spots such as Marine Tower or Motomachi Park. I love to walk around this area, good shopping spots and also historical experience at a time.
Hakone is always my number one spot for relaxing. There are tons of day spa, low cost but great value of experience. Many of Spa house offer hourly or daytime special. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5200.html http://www.hakonenavi.jp/english/
39 locals recommend
Hakone-Yumoto Station
Yumoto
39 locals recommend
Hakone is always my number one spot for relaxing. There are tons of day spa, low cost but great value of experience. Many of Spa house offer hourly or daytime special. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5200.html http://www.hakonenavi.jp/english/
Asia In Asia, China town In Yokohama is different mood than China Town is USA. Exotic mood, friendly people and tasty foods, nice sightseeing spots are nearby.
30 locals recommend
Motomachi-Chukagai Station
Yamashitachō Naka Ward
30 locals recommend
Asia In Asia, China town In Yokohama is different mood than China Town is USA. Exotic mood, friendly people and tasty foods, nice sightseeing spots are nearby.
National Treasure "Hase no Daibutsu"18.03m height buddha statue. 200yen per person. 8:00~17:30 (Oct-Mar 8:00~17:00) http://blog.livedoor.jp/eigo_wo_hanasou/archives/50056079.html
62 locals recommend
Kotoku-in
4-chōme-2-28 Hase
62 locals recommend
National Treasure "Hase no Daibutsu"18.03m height buddha statue. 200yen per person. 8:00~17:30 (Oct-Mar 8:00~17:00) http://blog.livedoor.jp/eigo_wo_hanasou/archives/50056079.html
Famous temple surrounded by Bamboo forest. Bamboo forest are well maintained and look always beautiful according to the time you visit and the season. (Established 1334) Good for photographers. 9:00-16:00 200yen/person Maccha green tea with small sweets/500yen http://www.houkokuji.or.jp/english.html
報国寺駐車場
Famous temple surrounded by Bamboo forest. Bamboo forest are well maintained and look always beautiful according to the time you visit and the season. (Established 1334) Good for photographers. 9:00-16:00 200yen/person Maccha green tea with small sweets/500yen http://www.houkokuji.or.jp/english.html
Oldest Zen temple in Japan. Kenchin-soup (Miso-Vegetable soup) were born in this temple for trainee monk. Old beautiful architecture surrounded by beautiful nature. you can hike up to view point, nice view of Pacific Ocean from the top of the hill. Beautiful Japanese Garden are also must see. 8:30~16:30 300yen/person 200yen/under12
建長寺 拝観受付
Oldest Zen temple in Japan. Kenchin-soup (Miso-Vegetable soup) were born in this temple for trainee monk. Old beautiful architecture surrounded by beautiful nature. you can hike up to view point, nice view of Pacific Ocean from the top of the hill. Beautiful Japanese Garden are also must see. 8:30~16:30 300yen/person 200yen/under12
Built around 1394. Know as Hydrangea garden temple. Great to see hydrangea blooming during June, rainy season. Open: 9:00~16:00 (June 8:30~17:00) 300yen/person 200yen/under 15 years old (500yen during June,
明月院 月笑軒
Built around 1394. Know as Hydrangea garden temple. Great to see hydrangea blooming during June, rainy season. Open: 9:00~16:00 (June 8:30~17:00) 300yen/person 200yen/under 15 years old (500yen during June,

Essentials

Good for big amount of laundry. Or if you want to dry clothes faster than drying in rack. 1. You can buy pre-paid card, vending machine is just right after the entrance. (2600yen value with 2000yen paid) 2. You can also pay by coin, you can exchange money to coins by the machine after the entrance. (Same as pre-paid card machine) 3. For the dryer, 100yen per 8 minutes, you have to guess how many minutes do you need for your laundry. For your reference, it takes 40 min for 4 flat sheets and 2 blanket covers. You can wait in there or shop around or have coffee at Denny's or CoCo's, you can order only coffee around 300yen. They also have good sweets.
大型コインランドリー マンマチャオ北山田店
2-chōme-5-7 Kitayamata
Good for big amount of laundry. Or if you want to dry clothes faster than drying in rack. 1. You can buy pre-paid card, vending machine is just right after the entrance. (2600yen value with 2000yen paid) 2. You can also pay by coin, you can exchange money to coins by the machine after the entrance. (Same as pre-paid card machine) 3. For the dryer, 100yen per 8 minutes, you have to guess how many minutes do you need for your laundry. For your reference, it takes 40 min for 4 flat sheets and 2 blanket covers. You can wait in there or shop around or have coffee at Denny's or CoCo's, you can order only coffee around 300yen. They also have good sweets.
地域で人気の高いスーパーマーケット。なんでも揃います。駐車券をレジで出すのを忘れないように注意してください。駐車場出口で係員の対応を待たなくてはならなくなります。 One of best grocery store in the community. Good price, wide range of food and fresh vegetable/fruits. One tricky thing is parking. You take ticket at the entrance of parking behind of the building, and you need to present the ticket at the cashier when you purchase. You will be in trouble at exit of the parking if you don't get stamp on the ticket, you have to wait for store staff until they open the gate manually. Don't forget about this:)
OK Store Kitayamata
1-chōme-14-1 Kitayamata
地域で人気の高いスーパーマーケット。なんでも揃います。駐車券をレジで出すのを忘れないように注意してください。駐車場出口で係員の対応を待たなくてはならなくなります。 One of best grocery store in the community. Good price, wide range of food and fresh vegetable/fruits. One tricky thing is parking. You take ticket at the entrance of parking behind of the building, and you need to present the ticket at the cashier when you purchase. You will be in trouble at exit of the parking if you don't get stamp on the ticket, you have to wait for store staff until they open the gate manually. Don't forget about this:)
品揃え豊富、セブンアンドアイ系列、プライベートブランドも充実。ベーカリーも併設。駐車場は建物の屋上です。 Franchise of Japan's biggest retailer Seven and I holdings. (Same company who owns Seven Eleven convenience stores) They are selling wide range of private brand and major brand, the shop include bakery. The parking spot is on top of the building.
ヨークマート
5-chōme-17-5 Kitayamata
品揃え豊富、セブンアンドアイ系列、プライベートブランドも充実。ベーカリーも併設。駐車場は建物の屋上です。 Franchise of Japan's biggest retailer Seven and I holdings. (Same company who owns Seven Eleven convenience stores) They are selling wide range of private brand and major brand, the shop include bakery. The parking spot is on top of the building.
当スペースから一番近いコンビニですが、駅の反対側なのが難点。 This convenience store is one of nearest, but located in the other side of the Kitayamata station over big road.
Sunkus
当スペースから一番近いコンビニですが、駅の反対側なのが難点。 This convenience store is one of nearest, but located in the other side of the Kitayamata station over big road.
Nearest from Kitayamata station, Soft icecream is very tasty, you can order at casher.
ミニストップ北山田駅前店
1-chōme-9-3 Kitayamata
Nearest from Kitayamata station, Soft icecream is very tasty, you can order at casher.

Getting Around

Yokohama subway Green Line Exit
Kita-Yamata Station
Kitayamata-1-chōme-6 Tsuzuki Ward
Yokohama subway Green Line Exit

Entertainment & Activities

MIneral Spa house. You have to be naked, but everybodyelse are naked, don't worry. This is very interesting Japanese culture that we use spa for relax and energize body. Men and woman are separate, but after took bath, you can wear spa cloth and eat or relax, you can take massage with extra cost. I recommend foot massage 40min. Mmmmm Good.
港北天然温泉ゆったりCOco
2-chōme-7-1 Nakagawachūō
MIneral Spa house. You have to be naked, but everybodyelse are naked, don't worry. This is very interesting Japanese culture that we use spa for relax and energize body. Men and woman are separate, but after took bath, you can wear spa cloth and eat or relax, you can take massage with extra cost. I recommend foot massage 40min. Mmmmm Good.
This is like Onsen Ryokan (Japanese style hotel) In town. Not too close to the house, but very good to visit if you have enough time. http://www.shiraku.jp/annai (Only for 5 years old and older) Soap, Shampoo, dryer are available for free. You can also rental bath towels, face towels and Relax wear.
志楽の湯
4-chōme-314-1 Tsukagoshi
This is like Onsen Ryokan (Japanese style hotel) In town. Not too close to the house, but very good to visit if you have enough time. http://www.shiraku.jp/annai (Only for 5 years old and older) Soap, Shampoo, dryer are available for free. You can also rental bath towels, face towels and Relax wear.
Another SPA. This SPA is Very Good for family with children and couple. So much fun and relax, Food and entertainment are all There. You can experience real Japanese activity.
20 locals recommend
Manyo Club (Onsen)
2-chōme-7-1 Shinkō
20 locals recommend
Another SPA. This SPA is Very Good for family with children and couple. So much fun and relax, Food and entertainment are all There. You can experience real Japanese activity.
Fun day out in Disney resort is always kids favorite activity. You need 2 days to enjoy Land and Sea. Expensive but great to see children's smile throughout the day. Fastest route from the house is taking shuttle bus. The shuttle bus leave from Tama-Plaza station. Good to reserve taxi to Tama-Plaza station, cost around 2000yen. http://info.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/access/bus/tamaplaza.html
163 locals recommend
Tokyo Disney Resort
Maihama
163 locals recommend
Fun day out in Disney resort is always kids favorite activity. You need 2 days to enjoy Land and Sea. Expensive but great to see children's smile throughout the day. Fastest route from the house is taking shuttle bus. The shuttle bus leave from Tama-Plaza station. Good to reserve taxi to Tama-Plaza station, cost around 2000yen. http://info.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/access/bus/tamaplaza.html
Huge SPA and fun activity. After you took bath, you can drink and eat in relax Yukata (Kimono style Japanese cloth), You have choice of textile pattern. Many different kind of SPA, sauna, and cold water tub.
183 locals recommend
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hot Springs
2-chōme-6-3 Aomi
183 locals recommend
Huge SPA and fun activity. After you took bath, you can drink and eat in relax Yukata (Kimono style Japanese cloth), You have choice of textile pattern. Many different kind of SPA, sauna, and cold water tub.
長野県の下條村にある泉質の非常に良い温泉。 地元の人はもとより観光客にも愛される。 私が2013年ごろ、ここで入浴中に火球を観測する珍しい体験をしたので忘れられない思い出の地となりました。 数年に一度は必ず訪れる場所です。
下條温泉郷 コスモスの湯
3405 Mutsuzawa
長野県の下條村にある泉質の非常に良い温泉。 地元の人はもとより観光客にも愛される。 私が2013年ごろ、ここで入浴中に火球を観測する珍しい体験をしたので忘れられない思い出の地となりました。 数年に一度は必ず訪れる場所です。

Everything Else

Beautiful Hotel
Kamakura Prince Hotel
1-chōme-2-18 Shichirigahamahigashi
Beautiful Hotel