Yokohama Bay's Zou-no-hana Terrace

Chill out at this bayside cafe with food, drinks, sea

Larry Knipfing Apr 27, 2013 - 1 min read

It's easy to miss if you're not looking for it

Refreshments are sold inside for only a few hundred yen each

There are plenty of seats to be found outside in the fresh sea breeze

A view of the bay, and Osanbashi Pier in the middle

View of Landmark Tower from the Cafe Terrace area

The terrace affords great views of Yokohama in all directions

Tables next to the cafe are in the shade, but there are plenty of others closer to the water

If you're looking for a place to chill out in Yokohama, head on over to Zou-no-hana Park, and its terrace cafe. Situated halfway between Minato Mirai and Yamashita Park, this is a lovely place to spend an hour over a coffee, ice cream or beer. There is both inside and outside seating, with refreshments for sale inside. There are many places to sit along Yokohama's waterfront, but not too many of them serve food and beverages at such a reasonable price. And you can't beat the view!

Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...