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Yokohama in Japan is home to a population of over three million people and the second largest city of Japan. Yokohama is a must see on tours to the widely popular tourist destinations in Japan. Just 30 minutes away from Tokyo, Yokohama is a major tourist attraction.
The capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama is one of the frequently visited destinations in Japan. Yokohama Travel helps you delve into the historic and cultural richness of the city.
Japan followed an isolationist policy towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1867). During this time Japan isolated herself from the international powers. The Western countries pushed Japan to open its ports to boost foreign trade. In the year 1859, Yokohama's port was one of the first to be opened. Consequently Yokohama developed from a small fishing village into one of the premier cities of Japan.
The impact of western culture is still visible in the Yamate residential area. The area is home to numerous foreign nationals. Getting to Yokohama is easy. The city is served by a wide network of railways, subway lines and buses. The two main train stations of Yokohama are Yokohama Station and Shin-Yokohama Station ("New Yokohama Station"). If you are coming to Yokohama by air, you can arrive at Narita Airport and the domestic Haneda Airport and reach any point of the city conveniently.
Some of the major tourist attractions you must visit on exciting Yokohama tours include Minato Mirai, Yokohama Chinatown, Sankeien Beautiful, Ramen Museum, Motomachi and Yamate and Waterfront Promenade among others. To catch a glimpse of the developed and advanced new city centre, you must visit the Minato Mirai.
You shouldn’t miss a visit to the beautiful Yokohama Chinatown, the largest Chinatown of the country. You can also visit the beautiful spacious Japanese garden, the Sankeien Beautiful. Connoisseurs can head for the Ramen Museum to know more about their favorite noodle dish. You can also visit the Motomachi and Yamate area, the erstwhile residential area of the foreign business people or go for languid strolls along the Waterfront Promenade.
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