Yokohama tours

Things to do in Yokohama

Welcome to Yokohama, a city where modernity and tradition coexist in harmony. From its lively waterfront to peaceful gardens, Yokohama offers a beautiful mix of contrasts. With your guide, explore Yokohama's story, from its skyline to its quaint alleys. Walking tours let you feel the city's vibrant energy in its diverse neighbourhoods. Discover culinary delights that will please your palate, expertly introduced by your guide. Skip the lines at top attractions, giving you more time to enjoy what Yokohama offers. Your guide's knowledge and personal stories make the city come alive in engaging and personal ways. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of things to do in Yokohama. Explore Yokohama your way At ToursByLocals, we believe that how you explore is just as important as where you go. That’s why every Yokohama tour is private, flexible, and built around you: Move at your own pace, skip the crowds, make connections and follow your curiosity. Find local guides offering private tours in Yokohama for every interest, including: History tours: Trace the opening of the port in Kannai, stepping into the Port Opening Memorial Hall and the Yokohama Archives of History before walking the harbour-side Red Brick Warehouse area. Many tours add Sankeien Garden to explore relocated teahouses and a 3‑storied pagoda. Religious Sites tours: Visit Iseyama Kotai Jingu for a quiet shrine ritual and city views, then head to Sojiji Temple in Tsurumi for a short zazen experience arranged in advance. You can also stop at Kanteibyo in Chinatown to see incense offerings and learn the story of Guan Yu. Shopping tours: Stroll Motomachi Shopping Street for Japanese denim, custom shoes, and pâtisseries with help on sizing and tax-free paperwork. Then browse Chinatown’s herbal shops and snack stands, or explore Queen’s Square and seasonal markets at the Red Brick on curated shopping tours. Minato Mirai, Motomachi, and Chinatown are easy to cover on foot, and trains plus the Minatomirai Line make longer hops simple. If you prefer door-to-door comfort, ask about chauffeured tours or private transportation. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you can tailor your private tour to match your interests, pace and personality with a local who knows Yokohama inside and out. Walking tours & neighbourhoods Embark on a private walking tour in Yokohama with a local guide who can introduce you to the city's diverse neighborhoods, each offering a unique slice of life in Japan's second-largest city. - Minato Mirai 21: This waterfront area is a hit with families and those looking for modern attractions. Enjoy stunning views from the Landmark Tower, visit the Cup Noodles Museum, or relax in the expansive parks. - Chinatown: One of the largest in the world, this vibrant neighborhood is perfect for food lovers and cultural tourists. Wander through colorful streets filled with restaurants, shops, and temples, offering a taste of Chinese culture in Japan. - Motomachi: Fashion enthusiasts and shoppers will appreciate this stylish district known for its boutique stores and chic cafes. A walk here offers a blend of Western and Japanese influences in architecture and lifestyle. - Yamate: History buffs and cultural explorers will find Yamate intriguing, with its Western-style houses and gardens. This area offers a glimpse into Yokohama's international past, set against the backdrop of the city’s scenic hills. Day trip ideas from Yokohama From Yokohama, coastal towns, hot spring hills, and temple districts are close enough for fast train rides, so you can plan easy day trips without losing time in transit. These day trips work smoothly with flexible tours, which makes it simple to match your interests to the route. Kamakura: Big temples tucked into green valleys, the Great Buddha, and sandy beaches give you a simple mix of history and sea air, and your tour can link quiet bamboo groves with a short hike to a ridge view and a stop for matcha. Hakone: Hot spring villages, Lake Ashi boats, and open air art sit under changing views of Mount Fuji, and with switchback trains and ropeways tying it together, your tour can balance scenic rides with a soak and a walk through cedar paths. Enoshima: A causeway island with tide pools, caves, and hilltop views that reach the Shonan coast, good for sunset photos and fresh seafood lunches, and your tour can pace the stairs, lighthouse lookout, and beach time to suit your energy. Kawasaki: Around Daishi Temple and retro shopping streets you can graze on snacks and see classic crafts, then later catch factory night views that glow along the canals, and your tour can add a stop at the folk house museum for a look at rural homes moved to the city. A private tour with a local guide is the best way to really get to know a place. Skip the crowds, follow your interests, and see a side of Yokohama most travellers miss.