Nippon Maru
The Nippon Maru, a former training ship, is permanently docked in the historic Yokohama Dock No. 1, now part of Nippon Maru Memorial Park.
Timber Wharf
Modern timber architecture of “Yokohama Timber Wharf” in Yokohama contrasts with the InterContinental Yokohama Grand’s curved concrete and glass design.
King Tower
The Art Deco Kanagawa Prefectural Government Building (1928) stands as a striking symbol of Yokohama’s modern history. From Port Opening Square along historic Nihon-Odori Street, visitors can enjoy views of the Port and attend open-air events.
mosaic tiles
Tiled ceiling of the Indian Memorial Fountain dome in Yokohama’s Yamashita Park, donated in 1939 by the Indian community to honor Japanese assistance during the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and to memorialize those who died.
Hikawa Maru
Built in 1929, the NYK Hikawa Maru was a luxury ocean liner that sailed the Pacific, connecting Japan with North America. It featured gourmet cuisine, elegant Art Deco interiors, and famous passengers including Babe Ruth and Charlie Chaplin.
Marine Tower
Built in 1961 for Yokohama Port’s centennial, Marine Tower once held the record as the world’s tallest lighthouse. Renovated in 2009, it now features observation decks, light shows, and stunning views of the city and Mt. Fuji.
Giant Leek
Giant purple Allium giganteum flower blooming in Yokohama’s Yamashita Park during Garden Necklace Yokohama, with blurred roses and the Hikawa Maru ocean liner in the background.
Ryūge-ji Temple
The main hall at Ryuge-ji Temple in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Japan—a historic site founded in 1189 in the Mutsuura mountains. After the original structure burned in 1499, it merged with two neighboring temples, forming the present-day complex. This tranquil Buddhist sanctuary has endured for over 830 years, blending spiritual heritage with the local residential urban landscape.
Bell Tower
A wooden bell tower in the courtyard of Ryuge-ji Temple, Yokohama, Japan. Built with stout corner pillars and an open design, it houses a large bell hung from a central beam. This style dates back to the 13th century. The thatched roof, once common, is now a rarity, with clay tiles more prevalent today.
Fudōmyō-Ō
A small vermilion shrine housing a statue of the Buddhist deity Fudomyo-O, or the Immovable Wisdom King. Although located within the grounds of Ryuge-ji Temple in Yokohama, Japan, the shrine’s architecture closely mirrors that of traditional Shinto hokora, blending the two traditions of Buddhism and Shintoism in a peaceful garden setting.