Activities
Minatomirai: Yokohama Museum of Art
Kyle HedlundYokohama Museum of Art is made up of a total of seven gallery spaces, as well as an Art Information and Media Center and many other facilities.
The Yokohama Museum of Art was founded in 1989 and is one of the largest museums in Japan. The facility contains a total of seven galleries: 3 for permanent exhibitions, 3 for special exhibitions and 1 for photography.
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Yokohama Museum of Art is made up of a total of seven gallery spaces, as well as an Art Information and Media Center and many other facilities.
Yokohama Museum of Art is one of Japan's largest, with a range of special exhibitions and pieces from its impressive collection in spacious galleries.
Yokohama Art Museum is hosting an exhibition until Oct 2015 by artist Cai Guo-Qiang, an artist born in China who demonstrates great technical ability and understanding within his art work.
A special event taking place at the Yokohama Museum of Art looks at the history of 20th Century Art from their own museum collection, alongside pieces from the Museum of Art in Aichi, and the Museum of Art in Toyama. The event will showcase around 120 pieces.
The Royal Park Hotel is located on the upper of The Landmark Rower. Staying here will be an unforgettable memory of your travels to Japan.
The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is located in the Minato Mirai 21 area of Yokohama.
Choosing a luxury hotel in Yokohama's Minato Mirai
RUCY+R boasts a delicious and colorful vegan menu. You won't be disappointed by the Hawaiian-inspired cafe where you can try Mexican taco salad, tofu-katsu, and curry with an extra kick of veggies.
Enjoy high-quality authentic Chinese food such as dim sum, congee, and noodles at MS. CASABLANCA. This casual Chinese dining space is chic and comfortable, providing high-class Chinese dining in Kanagawa supervised by a Michelin Star chef.
Sophisticated, high-quality French cuisine awaits at Bay View. The restaurant overlooks Yokohama Port and offers authentic gourmet French dishes that are carefully designed and created to please their guests.
Yokohama Landmark Tower, located in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama, is the second tallest building in Japan! This impressive 70-floor skyscraper, completed in 1993, stands 296.3 meters tall and is an unmistakable staple in the area’s skyline. The tower is visually intriguing with defined corner posts and a slightly flared base; the building is an engineering feat with a flexible structure that absorbs earthquake shocks. Amazingly, these earthquake building tactics are similar to the ones used to construct traditional Japanese multi-story pagodas. Yokohama Landmark Tower is a hub of memorable activities with destinations such as the Sky Garden Observatory, Yokohama Royal Park Hotel, and Yokohama Landmark Plaza.
Yokohama Cosmo World is an amusement park in the center of the Minato Mirai district, which also includes the ferris wheel that characterizes the skyline of the area World, and it still holds the record as the world's largest ferris wheel with a clock. Families, friends and couples in particular visit Yokohama Cosmo World and take advantage of the multitude of rides and attractions. The park itself offers free entry, but you have to buy tickets for individual rides. Yokohama Cosmo World is divided into three zones. The Kids Carnival Zone has rides and slot machines that are suitable for smaller children. In the Burano Street Zone you can try a little wilder rides, get lost in a hall of mirrors or explore a haunted house. The Wonder Amuse Zone is the main area of the theme park and offers the most exciting rides (roller coaster, flume, 360 ° 3D theater, etc.).
Rinko Park (臨港パーク) is a large green space on the eastern side of Minato Mirai, along the shore of Yokohama Bay and overlooking the Port of Yokohama area. The park is home to seasonal flowers and works of art dotted around the park grounds. Alongside its wide, spacious lawn area, Rinko Park offers commanding views of the waterfront. Visitors can also explore the Shiori-no-Ike Pond, the Seaside Promenade and the Arch Bridge too.