Yokohama travel guide
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You're Going to Love Yokohama
With a population of 3.57 million, Yokohama is the largest city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Yokohama has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Yokohama
Where to Eat in Yokohama
Naka Ward is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Yokohama. These include popular favorites such as ヴィア トスカネッラ (神奈川県横浜市中区相生町4-69 関内和光ビル 1f), リパイユ (住吉町6-66-1) and 上海料理 状元樓 (山下町191番地). If you’re looking for affordable options, トラジ 新横浜店 (新横浜2-100-45 キュービックプラザ新横浜9f) and トラジ 横浜モアーズ店 (西区南幸1－3－1) are great picks.
When to visit Yokohama
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yokohama in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.4″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Yokohama, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Yokohama
Plane
When flying to Yokohama, you’ll arrive at Tokyo Haneda (HND), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Yokohama from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 8h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Yokohama is to pick up a car rental from Tokyo, which is about 18 miles from Yokohama. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Avis, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Yokohama
Where to stay in Yokohama
From 5-star hotels such as the The Westin Yokohama to great affordable options like the Hotel The Knot Yokohama, Yokohama offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $156 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Capsule Plus Yokohama Sauna & Capsule and Hotel Tetora Tsurumi.
Where to stay in popular areas of Yokohama
Most booked hotels in Yokohama
Renting a car in Yokohama
Renting a car in Yokohama costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Yokohama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Yokohama is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Passo or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.