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.
Where to Eat in Yokohama
Naka Ward is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Yokohama. These include popular favourites 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 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Yokohama, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Yokohama
Plane
When flying to Yokohama, you’ll arrive at Tokyo Haneda (HND), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Yokohama from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Yokohama is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 29 km from Yokohama. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Times, 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 £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 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
Hiring a car in Yokohama
Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Yokohama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.81 and £14.41. The most frequently booked car type in Yokohama is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.