Other Sightseeing Spots in Motomachi / Honmoku Area

  • Yokohama Port Symbol Tower
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    Honmoku wharf, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa ken 1-16
    A tower located in Yokohama City's Naka Ward used to send signals and information to ships entering and leaving Yokohama Port. The tower's observation lounge offers a sweeping view of the port, and the deck bustles with people come to watch the passenger vessels plying the port. There's also a park built around the tower, and a variety of events are held here, such as the Yokohama Symbol Tower Festival, conducted once every three years.

    本牧埠頭にある、展望施設を兼ねた船舶通航信号所です。横浜市街地や中華街から離れている上、鉄道は通っておらずバスも1時間に2本程度であるため、休日でも観光客はあまり訪れません。喧騒を避け、東京湾の海風を感じながら伸び伸びと過ごすのにちょうどいいスポットと言えます。 有料なのは駐車場のみで、展望施設を含む全ての施設が無料で利用できますが、駐車場は朝9:30から利用可能です(季節によって終了時刻が異なり...

Kanagawa Areas

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Kanagawa prefecture acts as an extension of the Tokyo metropolis that spills over into coastal towns, most notably Yokohama city, heavily populated and known for its Chinatown and seaside attractions. Just the right distance for a day trip out of Tokyo, Kanagawa is home to some of Tokyo’s most accessible beaches, including around Kamakura, best known for its Big Buddha. Visitors can also travel a little farther afield for a weekend at Hakone onsen town.

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