Location: Minato Mirai 21
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Things to do in Yokohama, Kanto: The Best Specialty Museums
Yokohama is easily accessible from Tokyo, but there’s enough to see and do here that it’s worth more than a day trip. Visit Minato Marai 21, a popular, modern neighborhood with great shopping and tons of restaurant options. TripAdvisor travelers also recommend stopping at Big Wharf (Osanbashi Pier), a uniquely shaped pier with spectacular views.
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1. Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum
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4.0 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By wesleywaisiu - Singapore, Singapore
This new Anpanman theme park is a must go for the kids (below 6 years old) even if they don't know who is Anpanman or can't speak Japanese. The shows are very entertaining which you can guess what they are doing. The indoor playground is fun. A lot of cute merchandise, and the characters are everywhere, even in toilet bowl. The bakery shop sell Anpanman character bread and the food court also have a lot of Anpanman food. However, if you are going by yourself or group of adult, I suggest you to skip this as you may not be able to feel the joy here.
2. Japan Coast Guard Museum Yokohama
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4.0 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By NYLON_nomad - London, United Kingdom
Japan Coast Guard patrols and protects sea boundaries around Japan. The agency displays a North Korean vessel which entered Japanese territory and fought against the authorities by force. The vessel was the actual boat that North Koreans used with strong engineers with firearms carrying a speedboat. Japan seems to be a peaceful country but this shows how important to protect territories from neighbouring countries with malicious intentions. Good break from shopping and walking around Minatomirai area.
3. Japanese Overseas Migration Museum
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4.0 based on 80 reviews
4. Yokohama Port Museum
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4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Nunngo
Fabulous little museum. Ticket included entry into the ship moored not far from museum. The ship "Nippon Maru" is a sailing ship used to train sailors. It was built in 1930 and has trained over 11,000 cadets until her retirement in 1984. Nippon Maru sailed around the world 45 times but now provides educational programs to students. The Yokohama Port Museum is only small but plenty to look at and enjoy. On entry there is a photographic map on the floor which shows the port of Yokohama and its layout. On the day we were there we were lucky to have a tour guide volunteer who explained the region to us - very interesting to get local knowledge on the area. The exhibits within the museum focus on history, operation and the role of the Port of Yokohama. There is a boat simulator which a bit of fun and a challenge to experience.
5. Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
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4.0 based on 1,755 reviews
Reviewed By Openskies27
This is a 'must do' on every Japan itinerary and a highlight on the trip, it is a short 10 minuet walk from Yokohama JR station. This quirky museum is split into several sections all by separate admission. The main museum costs around £3 and tells the evolution of instant noodles in a fun and interactive way and there are specific photo points. The souvenir shop is very reasonably priced and one of the busiest areas of the museum. The best parts are the chicken noodle factory (£3 pp and pre-booking required), and last about hour where you get the chance at instant noodle making from scratch from rolling dough, mixing, using the machine (not frying). After each stage staff will get the next bit ready but will keep you entertained by asking you to sit and design your own packaging (never more than 10 mins, you won't get bored). You will get to take the noodle home in your personally designed packaging and your bandana home as a souvenir. The other part is the noodle cup design where you pay £2 to buy the cup and personally design it (colouring pens provided). After you get to personalize your cup with an array of quirk asian ingredients The food court is set in a 1940s hawker street food scene and noodle exclusive featuring around 8 countries. Each bowl of noodles are small, approx £2 but allows you to taste multiple bowls. Only drawback was the reservation require details in Japanese only, so calling them a few months in advance (at least) is recommended.
6. Orbi Yokohama
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3.0 based on 200 reviews
