10 Things to do in Nishi That You Shouldn't Miss

July 26, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Nishi, Japan including Yokohama Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden, Landmark Tower, Yokohama Museum of Art, Nogeyama Zoo, Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum, Sogo Museum of Art, Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery, HARA Model Railway Museum, Yokohama English Garden.
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1. Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-682-4403 http://minatomirai21.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 2,264 reviews

Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

When Japan emerged from centuries of isolation in the mid-19th century, Yokohama was a tiny seaside village, home to only 100 people or so. But as the tide of internationalization rose, a port was established and Yokohama began to grow as a gateway to Japan. Yokohama is now a leading international trading port, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. Situated just a short distance along the coast from the Japanese capital, and within easy reach of Haneda Airport, Yokohama is now a magnet for tourists not just from Japan but from every corner of the world; it's a place everyone wants to visit. Minato Mirai 21 is a modern urban development that was created, and continues to evolve, on 186ha of land. A shipbuilding facility that used to divide Yokohama's two main urban centers on Tokyo Bay was relocated, and additional land was reclaimed from the sea. In 1989 an exposition was held to mark the 100th anniversary of Yokohama's city status and the 130th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port. Following that event development gathered momentum, and now the area boasts office blocks, commercial facilities, hotels, amusement parks and convention facilities, as well as such cultural amenities as art museums and concert halls. This, the new face of Yokohama, offers an entire spectrum of urban functions and attracts more than 70 million visitors every year. Minato Mirai 21 is full of great experiences. The liberating expanse of Tokyo Bay and the dynamic appeal of the contemporary architecture contribute to the area's strikingly unusual beauty, which you can enjoy from the elegant surroundings of several first-class hotels. For the shopper, more than 600 stores offer an astonishingly broad selection of goods ranging from top fashion brands to animation character merchandise. Apart from excellent Japanese cuisine, delicious food from around the world is available at more than 200 restaurants. Theme parks offer exciting rides, parks a place to sit and enjoy the seascape. Packed with pleasure, Minato Mirai 21 is a fun place to visit with family and friends at any time of year, on any occasion, and for so many different reasons. If you move on to the area beyond Minato Mirai 21, you'll find intriguing glimpses of a fascinating history in the Kannai district, which developed quickly in the second half of the 19th century after the Port of Yokohama opened, and beyond Kannai you'll arrive at Japan's largest Chinatown. Yokohama offers points of interest that no other city can match. And just a day trip away are some of the best hot spring baths in Japan at Hakone, as well as the globally renowned beauty of Mt. Fuji. So after a day of fun in Minato Mirai 21, you can spend the night at one of the area's great hotels and then the next day you can be soaking in an onsen or admiring a view of Mt. Fuji. That is the special appeal of a relaxing holiday based in Japan's new leading tourism and leisure destination: Minato Mirai 21.

Reviewed By 19dwaynek - Yokohama, Japan

Minato Mirai is by many accounts one of the best places to visit in Yokohama. The area is conveniently located two train stops away from Yokohama station. Minato Mirai has several shopping centers within close proximity of each other, lots of cafes and shops, as well as a carnival style amusement park full of fun and exciting rides, plus a ferris wheel. The Yokohama Hard Rock Cafe is located in Minato Mirai. Minato Mirai also offers a beautiful view of the port and Yokohama Bay. There's places full of activities for families with children as well as romantic spots for couples. The historical Red Brick Warehouse of Yokohama is also in the area. The Red Brick Warehouse often has a lot of interesting events worth checking out. If you go to Yokohama without visiting Minato Mirai, then you are missing out.

2. Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden

2-2-1, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-222-5015 http://www.yokohama-landmark.jp/skygarden/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 948 reviews

Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden

Reviewed By wwwho

After a ride up a fast elevator, you're greeted with a great view of Yokohama and the surrounding areas.

3. Landmark Tower

2-2-1, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama 220-8190 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-222-5030 http://www.yokohama-landmark.jp/
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4.0 based on 818 reviews

Landmark Tower

Tallest building in Japan with the world's fastest elevator.

Reviewed By Yuko-Stu - Yokohama, Japan

This whole area is great for walking and relaxing. On a hot August day it is a comfortable place.to spend the time.

4. Yokohama Museum of Art

3-4-1, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-221-0300 http://yokohama.art.museum/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 311 reviews

Yokohama Museum of Art

5. Nogeyama Zoo

63-10 Oimatsucho, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0032 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-231-1307 http://www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/zoo/nogeyama/
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4.0 based on 615 reviews

Nogeyama Zoo

Reviewed By CrowellFamily - Ada, United States

The park was much more than we expected especially since it was FREE. It had lion, tiger, giraffes, bears, a panda, and much more.

6. Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum

3-3-1 Mitsubishijuko Yokohama Building, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-200-7351 http://www.mhi.com/jp/expertise/museum/minatomirai/
Excellent
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Good
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4.0 based on 184 reviews

Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum

7. Sogo Museum of Art

2-18-1, Takashima, Nishi, Yokohama 220-8510 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-465-5515 http://www.sogo-seibu.jp/common/museum/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 66 reviews

Sogo Museum of Art

1-1-1 Takashima, Nishi, Yokohama 220-8686 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-523-5555 http://www.nissan.co.jp/GALLERY/HQ/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 315 reviews

Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery

Reviewed By MP1293

The showroom is easy to locate, has interesting models on display, big and airy, has a nice Starbucks for coffee and a wonderful souvenier shop selling various Nissan related items. Nice place to visit to just experience a little more of Nissan.

9. HARA Model Railway Museum

1-1-2 Takashima Yokohama Mitsui Bldg 2F, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0011 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-640-6699 http://www.hara-mrm.com/index.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 196 reviews

HARA Model Railway Museum

Reviewed By BSOfan - Worcester, United States

As noted by others, this museum has a wonderful, extensive collection and terrific working model train setup. The best part (for which you need to reserve a time slot on entering the museum) is donning an engineer's hat, sitting at a realistic throttle, and guiding your model train along the tracks, monitoring your progress on a computer screen viewing the scene from a camera at the front of your locomotive.

10. Yokohama English Garden

6-1 Nishi-Hiranumacho Tvk Ecom Park, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0024 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-326-3670 http://www.y-eg.jp/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 77 reviews

Yokohama English Garden

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