What to do and see in Yokohama, Kanto: The Best Specialty Museums

May 21, 2021 Hector Krause

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.
Restaurants in Yokohama

1. Makuzu Museum

6-1 Sakaecho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama Portside Roasanbankan 1F-2, Yokohama 221-0052 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-534-6853 http://kozan-makuzu.com
Excellent
86%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
14%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Makuzu Museum

2. Nissan Engine Museum

2 Takaracho, Kanagawa-ku Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Yokohama factory Guest Hall, Yokohama 220-8623 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-461-7090 http://www.nissan-global.com/JP/PLANT/YOKOHAMA/museum.html
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Nissan Engine Museum

3. Yokohama Disaster Risk Reduction Learning Center

4-7 Sawatari, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama 221-0844 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-312-0119 http://bo-sai.city.yokohama.lg.jp/
Excellent
43%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Yokohama Disaster Risk Reduction Learning Center

4. Keikyu Museum

1-2-8 Takashima Keikyu Group Head Office 1F, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0011 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-225-9696 http://www.keikyu.co.jp/museum/
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Keikyu Museum

5. Shinyokohama Ramen Museum

2-14-21 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 222-0033 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-471-0503 http://www.raumen.co.jp
Excellent
24%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,004 reviews

Shinyokohama Ramen Museum

We open 365days. Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum was founded on March 6th, 1994 as the world's first food-themed amusement park. From the start, our concept has been to be the one-stop place to enjoy the flavors of this national dish from renowned shops across Japan without stepping on a plane. To commemorate our 20th anniversary, we've expanded on the Japan-wide concept to being one that covers areas worldwide, delivering even more of the attraction and fascination of ramen to one and all. Our nine ramen shops are showcased in a street-scape replication from the year 1958, Japan. It was in this year that the world's first instant ramen was invented.

Reviewed By 435williamh - Washington DC, United States

I’ve been to the Shinyokohama Ramen Museum 3-4 times over the years. My wife only went the last time a few weeks ago. Since my previous visit, they improved the “museum” aspect on ground level with a demo counter. The gift shop seemed smaller. Downstairs is unchanged - and good for that! The decor is the facades from 1958 Japan and it’s awesome. You have branches of the best ramen shops around Japan and a guest shop from abroad. You will get a guide (available in several languages) that describes the style of each place and signature dish. They are rated on type of noodle, richness of broth, etc. Lines will form and there are a couple of status boards showing estimates of the wait time. Some of the most popular things will have waits of 45 minutes or more at times. They are all great. Go early to get into a popular one quickly for a small bowl, then go to another with a shorter line. Tips: there is an old-time candy shop, a bar, and a lounge as well. You will need Japanese yen cash, you order food by buying tickets from machines as in many small Japanese restaurants. There are English menus. Most shops do have a vegetarian or vegan broth in addition to pork or whatever is their standard. The cost of entry is worth it.

6. Yokohama Silk Museum

No.1 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-641-0841 http://www.silkcenter-kbkk.jp/museum/
Excellent
21%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 62 reviews

Yokohama Silk Museum

7. Yokohama Trolley Museum

3-1-53 Takigashira, Isogo-ku, Yokohama 235-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-754-8505 http://www.shiden.yokohama/
Excellent
37%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 52 reviews

Yokohama Trolley Museum

8. Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa Bunko Museum

142 Kanazawa-cho, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-701-9069 http://www.planet.pref.kanagawa.jp/city/kanazawa.htm
Excellent
22%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa Bunko Museum

9. Santonodai Ancient Relics Site

4-11-12 Okamura, Isogo-Ku, Yokohama Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-761-4571
Excellent
17%
Good
58%
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25%
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0%
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Santonodai Ancient Relics Site

10. Yokohama Museum of EurAsianCultures

12 Nihon Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0021 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-663-2424 http://www.eurasia.city.yokohama.jp
Excellent
24%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
41%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 29 reviews

Yokohama Museum of EurAsianCultures

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