Yokohama Park

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Flowers of Yokohama Park (Photo: Flowers of Yokohama Park – Jun Takeuchi / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Yokohama Park is the second oldest park in Yokohama after Yamate Park and was opened to the public in 1897. With the construction of Yokohama Stadium, the dilapidated facilities of the park were renovated and a Japanese garden-style pond and creek, a fountain and a river were renovated Multipurpose space expanded.

Overview

Address

Yokohama Park, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 231-0022 (Directions)

Hours

Open 24 hours Open Now

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Holidays Open 24 hours

General Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Baby-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Paid parking

Payment Method

  • Pay by cash
  • Credit cards accepted

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access

Access

3-minute walk from Nihon Odori Station (Minatomirai Line)

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