Yokohama Popular Destinations

There are several popular destinations in Yokohama that attract visitors from far and wide both from Japan and outside. It would be a time to get to know the culture of the city, shop in some of the popular areas of Japan and recreational centers that are popular with the young.

One would find amongst the popular destinations in Yokohama that there are several shopping areas that are popular. The Motomachi area attracts a large a number of people for the Charming Sale in the months of February and September. It is said that each shop with their original goods are still popular throughout Japan. The Isezakicho area is also one of the popular destinations in Yokohama for shopping and also for their entertainment facilities.

The Kannai region includes the Chinatown and Yamashita Parkand is a major tourist destination in Yokohama. Kannai is considered to be the heart of Yokohama with all the important government offices located in the Kannai region. This area was a part of the ocean until the Edo period.

The Yamate in Yokohama is well known as the foreigner's hub with several international schools and athletic clubs. The historic Yamate area also holds some well-preserved residences that are reminiscent of the bygone times.

The Kishamichi Promenade is a popular destination as it has the Yokohama World Porters Commercial Complex, the Yokohama Cosmo World and others. On the other hand Kodomo- no- Kuni meaning children's land offers a whole range of water activities. The center also has a zoo where the kids can get close to the wild life.

The historic city of Yokohama is reminiscent of the by gone times and also the World War II that devastated the city. It would be a time to understand and get to know the multicultural society with all the popular destinations.