Yokohama port opened in 1859, and it had developed as an international trade port centre. However, nowadays, almost all the Japanese people imagine that “Minato-Mirai 21” is the symbol of Yokohama.

"Minato-Mirai 21” is a symbolic area of Yokohama port with a lot of shopping mall, convention centers, hotels, parks, business buildings. In addition, this beautiful town is easy to get to from Tokyo, only 35 minutes away from Shibuya, 50 minutes from Shinjuku.

Here are 5 places you should visit at first in Yokohama port city. They’re all located in Minato-Mirai area.

1. Yokohama Landmark Tower

Yokohama Landmark Tower is the second tallest building in Japan(296.33m). In this impressive square-pole-shaped tower, there is an observation floor, hotel, office, shopping mall, and Minato-Mirai station on the basement floor.

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