Soak Up the Charm of This International-Style Spot! A Travel Guide to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

“Yokohama Port” opened in 1859.
In Yokohama at the time, there wasn’t even a wharf where ships could dock, so a port was built to promote trade with overseas countries.
“Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” was built to temporarily store cargo until import procedures were completed.
It served as a cutting-edge warehouse equipped with Japan’s first cargo elevator and sprinklers.
It survived earthquakes and war, but over time the need for it as a warehouse declined, and it quietly stood as a symbol of the port area.
In 1983, urban planning for the Shinko district, “Minato Mirai 21,” began, and the area became a town that made use of history and scenery centered around “Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.”
“Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” was revived as a culture and shopping spot, and it continues to be loved today as an attractive tourist destination.

At “Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse,” around 60 shops are gathered together, including fashion, variety goods, souvenirs, and restaurants.
You can enjoy shopping at stores lined with carefully selected Yokohama-made goods and apparel, as well as Yokohama souvenirs.
There are also restaurants in a variety of genres, such as Chinese, Western, and Korean cuisine, so it’s nice that you can pick a place to match your mood.
Not only is there an easy-to-use food court, but there are also stylish cafes and restaurants perfect for dates, making it suitable for many different occasions.
Don’t miss the popular sweets shops, like craft chocolate and butter sandwiches.

“Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” lets you enjoy a retro yet modern atmosphere.
When you visit, one of the fun parts—beyond shopping and food—is spotting traces of when it was still used as a warehouse.
Various facilities packed with the latest technology of the time are still carefully displayed and preserved today.
The somewhat stylish lightning rod was added during renovation work.
The old lightning rod is on display under the floor on the first floor of Building No. 1, so be sure to check it out.
You’ll also find other highlights that give you a sense of history, such as Japan’s oldest cargo-handling elevator and emergency water outlets (sprinklers).

In the plaza connecting the two warehouse buildings, a variety of events are held.
Among them, the event that colors Yokohama’s winter, “Art Rink in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse,” is especially famous.
During the event period, an illuminated skating rink is set up, and if you pay the admission fee, you can rent skates and a helmet and skate. Try enjoying ice skating with family or as a couple.
“Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” is a building that partially incorporates German architectural styles, and since “Yokohama Port” and Germany’s “Port of Hamburg” are sister ports, there are many events connected to Germany.
At “Oktoberfest,” you can enjoy German beer and food, plus live performances by German bands, in an atmosphere that feels just like the real thing.
As Christmas approaches, the annually held “Christmas Market” lets you enjoy shopping for Christmas goods and gazing at a Christmas tree Approx. 10 meters tall in a fantastical atmosphere.
If the timing works out, try joining the various events held in the plaza.

In “Minato Mirai,” a modern cityscape of high-rise buildings blends with an international atmosphere.
Its night views are very popular, and many people visit “Minato Mirai” just to see them.
“Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” also has spots where you can enjoy beautiful night views.
While strolling through “Akarenga Park,” try looking out at the beautiful “Yokohama Bay Bridge” and “Osanbashi Pier” floating in Yokohama Port.
The illuminated “Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” itself is also beautiful, creating a dreamy atmosphere different from the daytime.
It’s nice to view “Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” from nearby, but the recommended spot is to see “Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” and “Minato Mirai” across the water from “Osanbashi Pier.”
You can enjoy “Minato Mirai’s” night views, so beautiful that even locals come to see them.

A restaurant inside Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse known for Chicago pizza and meat dishes.
The restaurant is on the third floor, and from the covered terrace seats you can enjoy a panoramic view of Minato Mirai.
Dinner time, when an especially wonderful night view spreads out, is very popular, so reservations are recommended on days with pleasant weather.

A burger house that opened in 2015 as a sister shop of “Yakiniku House Daishogun,” founded in Toyama Prefecture in 1987.
Today it has expanded to more than 10 locations, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including the one inside Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.
Based on the concept of “a wagyu burger made by Japanese people,” it serves burgers starring wagyu patties full of great texture and rich flavor.

A cafe and gift shop that offers menus meeting guidelines for a healthy lifestyle, all while you enjoy Disney’s worldview.
Not only does it consider salt, sugar, oil, and calories, but under the concept of “Japan Local,” it carefully selects ingredients from across Japan to deliver great taste.
Another highlight is the relaxing space themed around “harvest,” with a wood-and-green design.

A passenger terminal where cruise ships from all over the world call.
The first floor is a parking area, the second floor has the immigration lobby and hall, and the rooftop has a plaza and a pick-up/drop-off deck.
The rooftop is shaped to evoke ocean swells, and the interior is built with an open feel and no columns.
Because you can enjoy beautiful Minato Mirai night views from the pick-up/drop-off deck, it’s a popular night-view spot.

An urban, multi-level amusement park with everything from thrilling rides like a giant Ferris wheel and roller coasters to games, a haunted house, attractions featuring VR and 3D virtual reality, plus a merry-go-round and character cars that kids can enjoy.

A seaside park just a short walk from Yokohama Chinatown. It opened in March 1930 after the sea was reclaimed using debris from the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Spanning 7.4 hectares, it features spacious promenades, flower beds, fountains, and more, making it a relaxing spot for Yokohama residents and visitors. With beautiful views that represent Yokohama—such as Yokohama Port and the surrounding skyline including Landmark Tower—it’s great not only in the daytime, but also popular for night views.
The moored “NYK Hikawa Maru” is open to the public as a museum ship. It’s a historic cargo-passenger ship designated as an Important Cultural Property.

A hotel directly connected to Nihon-Odori Station on the Minato Mirai Line subway, in a location within walking distance of popular sightseeing spots such as Yokohama Stadium, Yamashita Park, the Red Brick Warehouse, and Yokohama Chinatown.
It offers 242 guest rooms with a comfortable atmosphere, including rooms with wonderful harbor views overlooking Osanbashi and beyond the windows.
Some rooms include a kitchen and a washer-dryer, making it ideal for not only short stays from one night, but also longer stays.

Conveniently located with multiple lines nearby, including Bashamichi Station on the Minato Mirai Line, this hotel is a great location not only for business but also as a base for sightseeing in Yokohama.
Guest rooms focus on “creating a space that provides comfort and energy,” with options like single, semi-double, and twin rooms to choose from depending on your needs.

Located in an easily accessible area close to the station, with popular Yokohama destinations like Yamashita Park, Yokohama Chinatown, and Minato Mirai within walking distance.
Its 315 guest rooms are all at least 37 square meters, offering a refined international feel created by a fusion of traditional Japanese beauty and Western design.
From a folding-screen-inspired headboard influenced by samurai customs to Edo Kiriko cut glass, Yosegi marquetry, and lacquerware-inspired decorations, Japanese craftsmanship appears throughout, creating a calm, high-quality space.