Minato Mirai in Yokohama

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Facts & Figures

The Minato Mirai 21 (means "Port of the Future in the 21st century") area in Yokohama is a huge financial, business and entertainment district along the waterfront on 186ha of land. Experience the Ultimate Japanese Hospitality at a Hotel in Yokohama.
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History

The Minato Mirai area was built on a former shipyard owned by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Japanese National Railways classification yard. The re-development of this place started in 1985. The whole area is still evolving till today.

Sightseeing spots

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Landmark Tower - It is with 296,3m the second tallest skyscraper in Japan. The observation deck - Sky Garden - at the 69th floor offers an amazing view of Yokohama and Mt. Fuji, if the weather is right. Read more >

Yokohama Museum of Art - built in 1989, displays art in seven galleries from Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali etc... and important Japanese artists like Chizuko Yoshida, Imamura Shiko and Kanzan Shimomura

Cosmo World - the amusement park offers roller coaster rides, the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel (112,5m tall) and carnival attractions

Pacifico Yokohama - a huge convention center

Kishamichi Promenade - this walkway offers great views especially at night of the skyline of Minato Mirai

Nippon Maru - a Japanese museum ship, opened to the public in 1984

3 Queens Square Towers - it is a huge shopping and office building complex with over 200 stores and restaurants

Minato Mirai Hall - a great concert hall and home of the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra

Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum - the museum is full with interactive elements and makes it an perfect place for children

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

June

Western-Style Houses Festa (Hana to Utsuwa no Harmony) (2nd till 10th)
Seven historical western-style houses are beautiful decorated with flowers and chinaware by professional artists. More than 60000 visitors enjoy this festival every year.

July

Yokohama International Fireworks (16th)
Around 7000 fireworks will light up the sky. Enjoy this great spectacle with appr. 500000 visitors.