What to do

• Ride or photograph the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel at Cosmo World, especially after dark when it lights up.
• Go up to the Sky Garden observation deck on the 69th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower for a wide harbor and city view.
• Walk through the Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga Soko) for shops, cafes, and seasonal markets right on the water.
• Visit the Cup Noodles Museum to see the exhibits and, if there is time, make your own custom cup of noodles.

Tickets and fees

Checked in July 2026: Minato Mirai itself is free to enter and walk around. Individual attractions charge their own admission - Landmark Tower Sky Garden and the Cup Noodles Museum typically run around yen 500 to yen 1,000 per adult, and Cosmo World rides are pay-per-ride. Check each attraction's own site for current prices, since they change from time to time.

Getting there

The district sits between Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line and Sakuragicho Station on the JR Negishi Line, both an easy walk in. From central Tokyo, the fastest route is JR to Yokohama Station, then two stops on the Minatomirai Line, or a direct Tokyu Toyoko Line through-service from Shibuya.

Nearby

Yokohama pairs well with a day trip further into Kanagawa, such as the Kamakura Great Buddha or the seaside shrines of Enoshima, both reachable by train in under an hour.

What to do

• View the bronze Great Buddha (Amida Nyorai) from the front, then walk around to see it from the side and back.
• Pay the small extra fee to step inside the hollow statue and see how it was cast.
• Look for the giant bronze straw sandals near the statue, offered by pilgrims for the Buddha's travels.
• Combine the visit with nearby Hase-dera Temple, a short walk away, using the discounted combination ticket.

Tickets and fees

Checked in July 2026: grounds admission is yen 300 for adults and yen 150 for children aged 6 to 12; going inside the statue is an extra yen 50 paid on site. A combined ticket with Hase-dera Temple has been offered for around yen 550. Entrance booths have historically been cash-only, so carry yen coins and small bills.

Getting there

From Kamakura Station, take the Enoden Line to Hase Station, then walk about 7 minutes to the temple. Kamakura Station is reachable from Tokyo Station via the JR Yokosuka Line (about 1 hour) or from Shinjuku via the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line.

Nearby

The Enoden Line continues on to Enoshima, so it is easy to combine the Great Buddha with a seaside island stop on the same day, and Yokohama Minato Mirai is about an hour away by train if you want to add a modern waterfront stop too.

What to do

• Ride the Hakone Tozan Railway and cable car up to Sounzan, then continue on the Hakone Ropeway toward Owakudani.
• Stop at Owakudani to see the volcanic steam vents and try the local black eggs (kuro-tamago), said to add years to your life.
• Take the sightseeing cruise boat across Lake Ashi, with Mt Fuji sometimes visible behind the torii gate of Hakone Shrine on clear days.
• Soak in an onsen hot spring bath at a ryokan or day-use bathing facility before heading back.

Tickets and fees

Checked in July 2026: the Hakone Free Pass from Shinjuku runs about yen 6,100 for 2 days and yen 6,500 for 3 days, covering the round-trip Odakyu train plus unlimited rides on the local train, cable car, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise boat, and Hakone-area buses. It usually works out cheaper than paying for each leg separately if you plan to use more than two or three of these rides. Fares and pass prices are adjusted periodically, so check the official Odakyu site before your trip.

Getting there

From Shinjuku Station, take the Odakyu Odawara Line or the Romancecar limited express to Hakone-Yumoto Station (about 1.5 to 2 hours), the gateway to the Hakone Tozan Railway, cable car, and ropeway network used to get around the rest of the area.

Nearby

Hakone sits on the western edge of Kanagawa, so it works best as its own day trip or overnight stay, though some visitors combine it with a stop in Yokohama Minato Mirai on the way back toward Tokyo.

What to do

• Walk across the bridge onto the island and up through the shopping street to Enoshima Shrine.
• Ride the outdoor Enoshima Escar escalator partway up if you want to skip some of the steeper stairs.
• Go up the Sea Candle observation tower in Samuel Cocking Garden for coastal views, with Mt Fuji visible on clear days.
• Walk down to Iwaya Caves at the far side of the island, or relax afterward at the Enospa hot spring and pool facility.

Tickets and fees

Checked in July 2026: the island itself and the shrine grounds are free to enter. The Enoshima Shrine treasure hall, the Samuel Cocking Garden and Sea Candle tower, and Iwaya Caves each charge their own small admission, generally yen 200 to yen 500 per site, with a combination ticket sometimes available. Confirm current prices locally, since they can change by season.

Getting there

Take the Odakyu Line to Katase-Enoshima Station, the Enoden Line to Enoshima Station, or the Shonan Monorail to Shonan-Enoshima Station, then walk across the bridge onto the island. From Shinjuku, the Odakyu Line runs directly to Katase-Enoshima in about 70 to 80 minutes.

Nearby

Enoshima connects directly to Kamakura by the Enoden Line, so it is easy to pair with the Kamakura Great Buddha on the same day, and Yokohama Minato Mirai is a further train ride away if you want to extend the trip.